Wings say they are gritty enough for playoff grind

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

http://www.mlive.com/weblogs/snapshots/ind..._04.html#246825

That's right! NOW GO OUT AND PROVE IT FELLAS!

[Elshupacabra 0]

I like it when people outside of the Detroit area say things like..."I wouldn't want to face the Detroit Red Wings in the frist round!" It makes me happy :banana:

Edit = spelling

Edited April 2, 2007 by Elshupacabra

[Wings_Rule_1010 4]

"We're going to need to score goals like that. The goalies are so good nowadays (that) shooting pucks from outside, if you don't have anyone there for rebounds, there won't be many goals scored."<-- that seems to be the Wings biggest offensive problem. Too many soft shots and not enough rushing the net.... hopefully with Calder & Betuzzi, that won't be a problem anymore.

[WingsZR2 1]

I like our roster heading into the playoffs but I'm a firm believer that actions speak louder than words.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

I like our roster heading into the playoffs but I'm a firm believer that actions speak louder than words.

As we all are. That's why they gotta go out and prove it.

[glasgowcelticwing 18]

I'm liking the mix of toughness and skill that the teams got since bert and kyle came in, I just hope that the team can stay healthy for the run in.

[Hockey13Playa 240]

Awesome, well lets go out there and prove it!

We are one week ago, I am getting so pumped!!

[Mila 0]

I believe that our team looks more balanced and thougher for playoffs now than it did last season.

Our team is a very serious cup contender this year.

[Shockwave180 0]

Crashing the net is so key. It's fairly basic, and yet it's what the Wings have completely lacked in the playoffs the last several years. One long perimeter shot and out has been the norm, and it's been so frustrating. Hopefully, this year will be different.

[Earthhuman 8]

"They're going to have a real rested Henrik Zetterberg. That would be the one team I really wouldn't be in a rush to play against."

I like how he implied that a real rested Zetterberg is a big part of going far. It's nice to have that go-to guy.

[Rice 42]

Bruce Macleod at RWC said Zetterberg and Datsyuk will be on the same line in the playoffs. That will really help Zetterberg considering the type of chemistry they have is so natural.

I think our team this year is much better prepared for the playoffs than last year. We're younger and more dynamic.

[SouthernWingsFan 854]

Reading that blurb that Zetterberg is "well-rested", along with Bertuzzi going down to Lang's line against the Columbus game and Holmstrom starting to play with Datsyuk again, gives me the strong perception that he'll be back for Tuesday's game, Thursday's at the latest, and that Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom will be re-united. I'm just speculating obviously, but I get the vibe that he's as close to 100% as he's been since sitting out over a month ago.

Edited April 3, 2007 by SouthernWingsFan

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Very good , We are tougehr then last year , Goaltendings improved , and offensive play has improve with Z and Dats ripping it up , I'd much rather Bertuzzi playing with them though. There gonna get run right and left if we play calgary , Bertuzzi would be there to run them right back

[Zion 93]

I'm not expecting a Stanley Cup this year, and maybe that's a good thing.

I am very impressed with the defense and the improved grit. I just hope it's enough...

[Kp-Wings 3]

I can only hope...

[DRW Dominance 255]

It depends on who we play as to where Bert plays I think. He is honestly so good that he can make a line better by himself. Let him play with Lang and that gives us 2 good scoring lines. If Dats, Zetts need some backup then move him to the #1.

[Viperar 16]

is it almost sure now that zett will be back for the playoffs?

[Kp-Wings 3]

is it almost sure now that zett will be back for the playoffs?

According to Ken Holland and co., yes.

[superstarsingh 23]

Good. We think we have something we have been missing. Oh and Zetts will be back. Sounds good, I hope it LOOKS good.

[kylee 727]

so glad Z is coming back soon.

Langer and Bert hopefully that can click.

Wings definitely look a lot better than last year's play-off line-up.

[Never_Retire_Steve 35]

To be honest I had little to zero faith in the Wings this year after what happened in the playoffs last year and the lack of moves made in the off-season, however, I have had my hopes restored since the trade deadline