The Dark Horse

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

If you could pick one utility player on the Wings to get hot during the Wings v Flames series who would it be? This does not include Dats, Hank, Bert, Homer, Calder, Lang, or a D-man. 3rd and 4th liners ONLY.

I choose Franzen. If he is on top of his game he is a force to be reckoned with. He drives the net, throws big hits, has sfot hands, and plays in front of the goalie. A hot Franzen is the kind of player the Flames may underestimate and that could hurt them severely.

Edited April 10, 2007 by Wings_Dynasty

[Viperar 16]

Cleary....i think his goal scoring abilities, when hot are incredible, as we saw during the reg season, i think franzen has more probability of stepping up, he works harder

[Rice 42]

I agree. Franzen.

[Superman54 91]

i would have to go with Mcarty. He always seems to pick it up in the playoffs.

[Hatchet Barry 71]

I'd have to go with Franzen aswell

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

i would have to go with Mcarty. He always seems to pick it up in the playoffs.

I deserve it, I should have been more specific.

[rick zombo 3,739]

I think the Franzen - Filpulla - Sammuelson line (if that is in fact the combo) could really do some damage as a third or forth line.

And trust me, it will take heroic play form the #3 and #4 lines to win. As it always does.

Depth matters!!!!!!!!!!!

[Icer 0]

i would have to go with Mcarty. He always seems to pick it up in the playoffs.

McCarty was out of the lineup for almost 4 months before Sunday's game with a sports hernia. His season stats are 0 goals and 0 assists. Talk about playing a long shot.

[Covenant 0]

What line is Langkow on for the Flames.. I know he's speedy, but he always seems a step ahead of the Wings when he's on the ice. Not very relevant but Draper while a "dark horse" per se, but we'll need him to be at his best I believe.

[Mighty Wings 0]

Jiri Hudler. My gut tells me he'll surprise the flames.

[glasgowcelticwing 18]

Jiri Hudler. My gut tells me he'll surprise the flames.

I agree , I think maybe Hudler and Fillpula wil step up for us.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Cleary and Franzen , both are top 6 wingers on a team with 9 players that are able to be top 6 wingers

[Icer 0]

Lilja's got the Conn Smythe in the bag. I just know it.

[Kp-Wings 3]

Mikael Samuelsson

Since he's in the lineup, might as well be positive.

[GoWings1905 2,694]

Kris Draper

[Vincanni 1]

I actually think Sammy's not gonna dissapoint, he's pretty streaky and he did end the season with a 5 point game. I hope more than anything he can carry that streak through at the very least game 1, especially if Bert's out.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Jiri Hudler. My gut tells me he'll surprise the flames.

Im starting to think Hudler may be this years Fernando Pisani and really be the poster child for the new NHL. There is just something about this kids drive that makes me think hell do some damage in the playoffs.

[Salviaman 104]

My heart tells me Draper but my gut tells me Franzen. They are room mates, but sometimes they dont get along so I will have to go with my gut and say Franzen.

[Cicada 4]

i gotta go with the "little ball of hate mk2" Jiri Hudler

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

i gotta go with the "little ball of hate mk2" Jiri Hudler

Ha. Beeker's hawked loogies meaner than Rex.

[Kp-Wings 3]

i gotta go with the "little ball of hate mk2" Jiri Hudler

Hardly. Beeker could probably stare at someone and scare them more than Hudler.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

I just dont think Hudler would do well agasint the Phaneufs , and Regehrs Calgary has. H'es gonna need some sick moves and some blazing speed , but if he can do both of that , he can make Phaneuf look foolish

[hak 21]

i think sammy -- he's hot right now , i hope it last through the playoffs

..i think franzen may step up quite a bit too