SFwingsfan

I was pretty shocked when I went to the Wings/Capitals game back in December of last year. That night you had two of the greatest talents in the game (Ovechkin & Zetterberg) facing off against eachother and there appeared to be thousands of empty seats in the upper deck and assorted gaps in the lower level. I'm not sure what the actual reported attendance was but for a game with two of the top guys in the league, an Eastern Conference opponent, and a nationally televised game it was just pathetic.

My dad always used to talk about the 1975 trade involving Marcel Dionne. We traded him after he had his break out season (47g, 74a, 121pts) and of course he went on to become one of the all time greats. Does anyone know the details behind his trade? Whoops didn't notice the "trade deadline" aspect of the thread, thought it was just worst trade....

Let's say they win 50 some odd games again, way over 100pts. If not another President's trophy, they are right up there. Zatta, Dats, Hossa all get 40+ goals and close to 100pts each. The Wings make it to the finals and lose a tough 7 game series to (fill in Eastern Conf champion). If this scenario played out would you consider the entire 2008-09 season a failure?

Ouch!

I'm sorry but I just don't understand how Darren Helm does not get a roster spot after that ******* sick performance against the best players in the league. His speed is unbelievable. People were chasing him all over the ice. He was getting chances and creating chances in very limited minutes. I look forward to this guy really maturing into a Cleary/Draper level player for years to come on this team.

Ok here's the deal. How about Chris Chelios as assistant coach / player. This was totally common back in the old days. I think he could pull this off. We all know he will be lucky to get 40 games next year and this would be a nice transition for him.

I'm inclined to say Lidstrom for sure, but Osgood no (at least not yet). And I can't think of anyone else on the current roster. Obviously we have a few more seasons before Z or Dats can be considered in the discussion.

Obviously they are showing this game to honor Dom, his performance in this series will be the stuff of legend people.

I think Ken Holland and most everyone on this board (including myself) are just a little bit nervous about putting the fate of our sacred Red Wings in the hands of an unproven young goalie. Please help me get used to this idea because i'm having real trouble. Don't get me wrong I like Howard and he looked solid in starts this year. But we have lots of extra money to use under the cap, it would be easy for us to pick up an experienced proven goalie...

This brings up an interesting topic. I always thought that Aurie's number was retired officially by Bruce Norris and it was listed as such in team and league media material. Then when Illitch took over it became unclear if it was retired or not. Does anyone know if it was ever hung in the rafters at Olympia. If this topic has been covered before I apologize in advance.

Babcock: Skull & Bones, accept or reject? Howard: accept! (from Saturday)

Link to the story... Wings Hasek to announce retirement Monday I also read in the Free Press that he will be keep a residence in the area as his son Michael is starting Michigan State next year, so he will be around town for sure...

NHL Network airing a 1 hour recap of the 1998 Finals vs Washington today from 4PM - 5PM ET.

Complete game 6 being rebroadcast right now on Universal HD. I'm taping just period 3 and post-game, the whole game is taking up to much space on my DVR.

Friggin awesome Jay....

Hey kid you want a job next year? (Helm and Babcock during the photo session today at JLA)

People, what has happened to Mike Illitch? I mean I saw him talking to kids on the concourse at a game back in December and he seemed coherent. The guy up there today was terrifying!

Of course, since he played during the finals he is on automatically.

Thank you OsGOD, these are fantastic.

Here we go...national media picking up on this... Associated Press via Chicago Tribune..... "Red Wings fans support team, boo Detroit mayor" Oh Kwame, if you had just quietly sat there with the "dignitaries" instead of making that stupid "speech" everyone would have been better off.

Hmm, not sure. I mean he is listed under "Team" on the official website. http://redwings.nhl.com/team/app?page=Play...mp;service=page

Lebda is signed through the 09-10 season.

Get it done, Holland, get it done!

Well, we already did the "should Helm be on the roster thread" but i'm game for it again. I personally would like to see him added and considering all the praise Babcock has gushed on him the last couple of weeks I think it's a strong possibility.

Free Press book..... http://freepressbookstore.stores.yahoo.net/