edicius 3,269 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 I don't know if this has been discussed or not in the GDT, but I'm not thrilled with Sammy playing point on the PP. I know the right hand shot opens things up for Lidstrom, but you're taking a huge gamble there. I was even less a fan of the move when we up 3-0 and he was still back there. Babcock just doesn't seem to have a good grasp on positioning for the power play. I never thought of it until now, but it's probably part of why our power play suffered this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PolskAltima 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 P.S. For anyone who watched the game on Versus; how about Hitchcock in the studio. He was surprisingly very good. He broke down clearly why the Wings were winning, and even gave us props by calling the Z, Dats, Homer line the best in hockey. us in Detroit could only watch it on FSN or CBC... VS was blacked out... i prefer FSN to VS anyways... cant wait to see Bert in game 2, especially with the tone that game ended on..... oh yea... i can only imagine the hitting and tone this game will have... this is the reason why we got Bertuzzi... :starwars: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legionnaire11 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 very solid game by the Wings. This series is going to be over in a hurry if the flames can't muster any more offense than that. The Wings showed that they can not only stand up to Calgary's physical play, but totally match it. Kipper looked bad tonight, and the flames pulled out their usual goon squad tactics. I hate the flames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 He'll have a tough time manning the point from the bench, if all goes well... One of Lidstrom or Schneider will always be manning one point on the PP... just sub Lebda in the other spot. Not bad. I agree, Lebda should sub in. One of the reasons I think Babs went away from playing Lidstrom the whole PP is because he wants him at all times on the ice against Iginla. I don't think Iginla kills penalties, so Calgary would just put him out there after the PP to get him away from Lids. I don't see why Schneider couldn't play the whole time though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mighty Wings 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 very solid game by the Wings. This series is going to be over in a hurry if the flames can't muster any more offense than that. The Wings showed that they can not only stand up to Calgary's physical play, but totally match it. Kipper looked bad tonight, and the flames pulled out their usual goon squad tactics. I hate the flames what are u talking about???? Kipper was very good, except the team in front of him was not. Tell me which goal he gave up was bad??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFanatic 4 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 This is the first non-capacity crowd at Joe Louis Arena since 1996. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 (edited) i prefer FSN to VS anyways... I do too; unfortunately I don't have that option. I really miss Mickey and Ken! what are u talking about???? Kipper was very good, except the team in front of him was not. Tell me which goal he gave up was bad??? Yeah, Kipper was great. It could have been 8-0. Edit: Oops - should have said 8-1 Edited April 13, 2007 by Airborn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mighty Wings 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 us in Detroit could only watch it on FSN or CBC... VS was blacked out... i prefer FSN to VS anyways... oh yea... i can only imagine the hitting and tone this game will have... this is the reason why we got Bertuzzi... :starwars: can't wait. Unfortunately, hudler is the likely candidate to sit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 very solid game by the Wings. This series is going to be over in a hurry if the flames can't muster any more offense than that. The Wings showed that they can not only stand up to Calgary's physical play, but totally match it. Kipper looked bad tonight, and the flames pulled out their usual goon squad tactics. I hate the flames Detroit had 37 hits to Calgary's 36. And most of Calgarys hits came in the last 10 minutes when they were gooning it up. Typical calgary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 Detroit had 37 hits to Calgary's 36. And most of Calgarys hits came in the last 10 minutes when they were gooning it up. Typical calgary. The best part was watching the little guys like Pavel, Hank, Flip, and Rex standing up Flames coming in to rough them up. The Wings, from Lang to Lilja, took NO s*** tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 can't wait. Unfortunately, hudler is the likely candidate to sit. I agree; especially if Babcock thinks Sammy adds something on the point of the PP. I feel for Huds; he and Filppula both played good tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 attendance = 19,204. I have a feeling this is the first non-sellout in years. Just thought I'd point out that that sells out every building in the league except maybe 3 or 4 (ours, Montreal, one or two others). This with the cheapest tickets being $60+. You won't see me going Chicken Little on this one, and we only helped ticket sales Sunday and after with our play tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Mighty Wings 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 The best part was watching the little guys like Pavel, Hank, Flip, and Rex standing up Flames coming in to rough them up. The Wings, from Lang to Lilja, took NO s*** tonight. Love it. Thats probably their motto for the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PolskAltima 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 I agree; especially if Babcock thinks Sammy adds something on the point of the PP. I feel for Huds; he and Filppula both played good tonight. as someone mentioned in a diff. thread, the Franzen - Filpulla - Hudler line was awesome tonite... Babcock would be foolish to take Huds out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 [attachmentid=351] Shut down the thread. Our victory is now complete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 [attachmentid=351] Nice! Frazen with a really strong game tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiantRobot 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 Fom NHL.com Game one attendance: Ottawa- 19,611 Detroit- 19,204 Vancouver- 18,630 Atlanta- 18,857 Anaheim- 17,180 Nashville- 17,113 NJ- 14,495 Buffalo- N/A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 can't wait. Unfortunately, hudler is the likely candidate to sit. Looking at the ice time for today, it is a definite possiblity, even though Hudler shouldn't be the one to sit. Samuelsson played 15:25 while Hulder played 9:15. And Flip played even less at 8:20. I just don't see what Babcock's love feast with Samuelsson on the point is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mighty Wings 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 NJ- 14,495 Whoa, is that a misprint???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 as someone mentioned in a diff. thread, the Franzen - Filpulla - Hudler line was awesome tonite... Babcock would be foolish to take Huds out... Unless Babcock does the unthinkable and decides to sit Bertuzzi out. I can see it now: Bertuzzi has a strained...uh...um...uh...upper body injury, pull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tunbo Batman Report post Posted April 13, 2007 we will win the cup thats for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFanatic 4 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 (edited) Fom NHL.com Game one attendance: Ottawa- 19,611 Detroit- 19,204 Vancouver- 18,630 Atlanta- 18,857 Anaheim- 17,180 Nashville- 17,113 NJ- 14,495 Buffalo- N/A That's a stupid stat. We are the only one of the bunch, besides New Jersey, that wasn't a sell-out. You can't judge attendance based on who has the largest arena. Edited April 13, 2007 by RedWingsFanatic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 Allright, just got back! Great game, very exciting atmosphere. I was in Sec. 119, right behind the Calgary net. After Dat's scored, I looked to the sky and thanked the Lord! The streak is over! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 That's a stupid stat. We are the only one of the bunch, besides New Jersey, that wasn't a sell-out. You can't judge attendance based on who has the largest arena. So you'd be happy if we sold out a 15,000 seat arena? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
