GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 With Chicago beating Nashville tonight in the shootout, the Wings need just a point to clinch their 6th straight division title. This would mean the Wings finish no worse than the second seed for the playoffs. This really doesn't call for a celebration, but finishing ahead of the Predators is always nice. Hopefully, the Wings can somehow find a point against the powerful Blackhawks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudestMonkey 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Congratulations. Detroit obviously deserves it. We're playing like the s***tiest team in the NHL right now. Words can't express how angry I am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Congratulations. Detroit obviously deserves it. We're playing like the s***tiest team in the NHL right now. Words can't express how angry I am. Mason looked like a black hole in net in the shootout. He didn't make a single save. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Powerfull blackhawks? What makes them so powerfull? I know we can't under estimate our oppenents but still... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 (edited) Wings by all means should be able to get ONE point in two games from the hawks. they don't even have to win a game. and my oh my, Preds...good luck with Stars/Sharks/Wild door #5. Edited April 4, 2007 by kylee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Mason looked like a black hole in net in the shootout. He didn't make a single save. He may as well have lied down on his stomach and just let the guys roof it for five minutes. Absolutely awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 That was pure sarcasm about the Blackhawks, the Wings have only lost once to them in the past two seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 (edited) One more point to guarante us atleast one more banner to be hung in the rafers. Hopefully there's 2 more (Western Conference Champions and Stanley Cup Champions) after that. Edited April 4, 2007 by Barrie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudestMonkey 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 It seemed as if Mason had been watching Vokoun too much during shootouts. Normally, I would take Mason over Vokoun in a shootout. Usually, Mason stays put and waits for the shooter to make a move, whereas Vokoun scares the s*** out of me everytime by coming out almost to the blueline. Mason should have played more like himself and less like Vokoun. f***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Hopefully this easy exit from the regular season doesn't put us into relax mode for the first round. The 8th seen will definitely bring it come playoff time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mighty Wings 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 (edited) I never thought the wings would go 4-0-1 rest of the way against the preds the moment they acquired forsberg. Edited April 4, 2007 by Mighty Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudestMonkey 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 I never thought the wings would go 4-0-1 rest of the way against the preds the moment they acquired forsberg. Nor did I. It seemed as if we we had the Western Conference locked down on paper. Kariya-Legwand-Erat Dumont-Arnott-Sullivan Hartnell-Forsberg-Radulov Hordichuk-Nichol-Tootoo We had 3 scoring lines. And then Sullivan went down. And then Nichol went down. And then Hartnell went down. And then Erat went down. Then Arnott and Legwand got the flu. And then Tootoo got suspended. All of a sudden, we had 3 watered down lines and were using 7 defenseman. Kariya-Legwand-Abid/Smithson/Fiddler/Tootoo Dumont-Arnott-Abid Fiddler-Forsberg-Radulov Hordichuk-Peverly-Smithson Every team gets bit by the injury bug. But we got raped by the injury bug. That doesn't make it feel any better though. Champions fight through injuries and find a way to win. I still want to throw up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Nor did I. It seemed as if we we had the Western Conference locked down on paper. Kariya-Legwand-Erat Dumont-Arnott-Sullivan Hartnell-Forsberg-Radulov Hordichuk-Nichol-Tootoo We had 3 scoring lines. And then Sullivan went down. And then Nichol went down. And then Hartnell went down. And then Erat went down. Then Arnott and Legwand got the flu. And then Tootoo got suspended. All of a sudden, we had 3 watered down lines and were using 7 defenseman. Kariya-Legwand-Abid/Smithson/Fiddler/Tootoo Dumont-Arnott-Abid Fiddler-Forsberg-Radulov Hordichuk-Peverly-Smithson Every team gets bit by the injury bug. But we got raped by the injury bug. That doesn't make it feel any better though. Champions fight through injuries and find a way to win. I still want to throw up. Well a team that hasn't been hit with the injury bug is the Canucks, they've been soo damn lucky i hate it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 yeah we had a similar situation in 04'. We had so many injuries this site was called the Detroit griffins for a while lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudestMonkey 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 It was nice getting Tootoo back on Saturday and Nichol back tonight. Hartnell is set to return on Thursday, so that will be great as well. There is a chance Erat might be back for Game 1 of the playoffs, but I'm not holding my breath. The way the Predators are holding out on Sullivan makes me fear that he isn't lacing up again until October. Even if we do get our whole team back, I'm not sure if we've got the heart or desire to make a deep run. We look like a completely different team compared to the team I knew 3 months ago. I hope they prove me wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Here's to another President's trophy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 yeah we had a similar situation in 04'. We had so many injuries this site was called the Detroit griffins for a while lol. I remember that! Didn't Matt change the logo and everything? I'm actually hoping Nashville's get a full roster back by playoff time, it'd make a great " true rival series." Assuming Detroit can survive their dreaded enemy, the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 I hate the second round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Bring on any team, we look ready for any opponent. Love Calder and Bertuzzi's style of play, we will need them to crash the net like they did tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 I hope that Bertuzzi and Calder are the missing pieces this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 I just now realized this; doesn't entirely pertain to this thread's topic, but not entirely worthy of it's own. But Toronto and Montreal, both a point apart and fighting madly for the 8th spot in the East, face each other on the 7th. Huet's probably going to be back too, this might be the best game of the year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Only if the blackhawks would of killed them off in regulation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 I've had the 7th and 8th circled on the calendar since a week and a half ago because I knew that it would HUGE for the Eastern conference playoff race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 I hope that Bertuzzi and Calder are the missing pieces this year I hope so as well. We will find out April 11th!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 I hope so as well. We will find out April 11th!!!!!!!!!!! Really?? It's been officially released?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
