Zeke 5 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Just checked the standings in the morning paper. First place Nashville would face Calgary,while we would take on Dallas. Fourth place suddenly doesn't look so bad,does it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Yeah.....right now it doesn't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Dallas only because we're 3-0 against them, and I find it hard to believe Dallas going to Mike Smith in the playoffs to play us. Turco sucks against Detroit, and I think we would take it to them. Although we have 19 games left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silkyjohnson13 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Dallas only because we're 3-0 against them, and I find it hard to believe Dallas going to Mike Smith in the playoffs to play us. Turco sucks against Detroit, and I think we would take it to them. Although we have 19 games left. Dallas would be ideal. Hopefully they can keep winning and San Jose falls off a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Yeah.....right now it doesn't If San Jose takes 4th spot,then everything changes.I think they are the last team we want to face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Yeah there's no way I want to face Calgary 1st round. I don't want to play Minnesota either. I'm sick of playing these low seeds who stick 4 guys in the neutral zone and ride a hot Goalie. I've been against allowing 5-8 seeds in the playoffs for years, because they ruin the game with the trap. Plus they never win the Stanley Cup. It drives me crazy, when people say they like to see the top teams upset in the 1st round. Then later on in the playoffs they wonder why the games are so boring and why tv ratings are so low. I'm hoping Nashville wins the division and we play Dallas. I think Calgary is going to upset in the 1st round. Those guys are built for the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icer 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Be careful what you wish for. I seem to remember that last year everyone was hoping for a first round matchup against the Oilers. Everyone felt we matched up well against them. That didn't work out so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Be careful what you wish for. I seem to remember that last year everyone was hoping for a first round matchup against the Oilers. Everyone felt we matched up well against them. That didn't work out so good. i couldn't agree more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFanatic 4 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Well, I think that San Jose will break from their elongated slump and finish the season strong, which will probably put them at #5. The Red Wings do not want to face the Sharks in the first-round, obviously. They just won't beat them. I think they have a better shot at Calgary, but that's scary, too. At this point, I think we have to hope that either Dallas stays strong and Nashville wins the division, or we win the division and Minnesota ends up #8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Be careful what you wish for. I seem to remember that last year everyone was hoping for a first round matchup against the Oilers. Everyone felt we matched up well against them. That didn't work out so good. I seem to remember everybody hoping we wouldn't meet up with the Oilers; Colorado was a much more handsome choice, as we would've handed them their collective ass. People were confident, once it came down to it, that we could be the Oil, but most people were hoping we'd dodge them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Enforcer 13 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Doesn't matter who we meet. The book on the wings is play the trap or some version of it, hit Datsyuk and Zetterberg and keep them off their game, and you have a good chance to win. We won't be winning games coming from behind in the 3rd period in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icer 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I seem to remember everybody hoping we wouldn't meet up with the Oilers; Colorado was a much more handsome choice. I tried to find an old thread but didn't have any luck. All I remember is that everyone wanted to avoid Calgary and Anaheim and they were overjoyed when we hooked up with Edmonton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 My ideal matchups: 1) Dallas 2) MInnesota 3) Edmonton(if they make it) Id love to get some revenge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I'd take Dallas, Vancouver or Minnesota. Calgary would suck, so would San Jose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNutt 12 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I'd take Dallas over Nashville anyday. Still alittle early though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsFANstuckintheSOUTH 10 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 We cant be in that # 4 spot. It looks like San Jose will not catch the Ducks and that will leave them at 5. The only team that has dominated Detroit this year has been San Jose. If we do have to play them expect a early exit unless we manage not to take one penalty in the series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFanatic 4 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) I'd take Dallas over Nashville anyday. Still alittle early though It's almost impossible for these two teams to play in the first-round. Edited February 26, 2007 by RedWingsFanatic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I seem to remember everybody hoping we wouldn't meet up with the Oilers; Colorado was a much more handsome choice, as we would've handed them their collective ass. People were confident, once it came down to it, that we could be the Oil, but most people were hoping we'd dodge them... Indeed....a lot of people were hoping to dodge the Oilers: (I included) I'd be really scared of the Oilers....... .....I too would avoid the Oil if possible. They might not win the Cup, but they have first round upset written all over them. (Good call my friend) I DON'T want to see Wings vs. Oilers. I totally agree with you Rick ......I wouldn't want to face the Oilers...... The Oilers really are a scary team....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I like Dallas the most. and San Jose is last on my list of teams I'd like to face in Round 1. Nashville could be a nice pairing for Round 1. difficult and physical series, but we stand a chance agaist them in first round. and a series like this would definitely kick-start the team. I don't see Wings getting very far this year but if we were about to reach WCF or SCF I'd rather have a team like Preds or Ducks early. in later rounds they'll be one hell to beat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Indeed....a lot of people were hoping to dodge the Oilers: (I included) (Good call my friend) Ha, seems like yesterday that I started that thread. What's with all the yellow "the" s? Sidenote: I am not afraid of Dallas or Minnesota and I am more afraid of Calgary then I am of San Jose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandman 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I hope we don't play Edmonton, if somehow Edmonton makes the playoffs. I don't know why but them or Calgary scare me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heinz57 11 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I really hope we don't play San Jose. IMO if we play them in the first round we're screwed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sentonial Debut 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I'd take Dallas, Vancouver or Minnesota. Calgary would suck, so would San Jose. i think Dallas is the clear cut favorite for us to play considering we've owned them and Turco has been terrible against us and in the playoffs. Minnesota seems like they would be next in line but Vancouver frightens me a little because you never know what you're gonna get from Luongo. he could go off and completely shut us down like Giguere a couple years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Edmonton makes me SO uneasy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I hope we don't play Edmonton, if somehow Edmonton makes the playoffs. I don't know why but them or Calgary scare me. Edmonton blows badly crucial games like Minny last night. a team like that is not supposed to make playoffs. and they definitely don't deserve it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
