Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 (edited) http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2007...&id=2861523 The knock on the Red Wings over the past couple of springs has been that they aren't tough enough. Not necessarily physically tough enough, although that has been part of it, too, but mostly mentally tough enough. When Edmonton began to win the physical battles and score timely goals in the first round a year ago, the top-seeded Wings had no answer. This year, they appear to have all the answers. Indeed, this is a team that seems to thrive on adversity and uses it as some sort of fuel. After years of calling for grit and tenacity and stronger willpower, I'm so happy to read a piece like this -- and to see all of this stuff in action. Holmstrom slamming Rivet to the ice was a thing of beauty not just because it looked cool, but because of what it represented. Edited May 6, 2007 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 awesome, didnt need burnside to tell me though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 awesome, didnt need burnside to tell me though True, true. It's nice to see some recognition from a big media outlet, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingschamps 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 good read. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLightGoesOn 81 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 Sometimes I don't like Burnside... sometimes he writes about something which actually happens opposite of what he said, and then he comes and sucks up to the winner. Almost everyone at ESPN picked Sharks over Wings, but the Wings had a huge rally and blewout San Jose 4-1, and for the first time in this series have a 3-2 game lead. The momentum is with Detroit now, and I expect them to pull a W in the Tank monday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted May 6, 2007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest REDWINGS4LYFE Report post Posted May 6, 2007 Cup is coming home to hockeytown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 It's nice to, for once, see a form of media that is outside of Detroit actually compliment the Wings. In fact, I don't think I've seen something like that since 2002! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 It's nice to, for once, see a form of media that is outside of Detroit actually compliment the Wings. In fact, I don't think I've seen something like that since 2002! It's tough to find a lot of nice things to say about the 2003-2006 Red Wings... Soft, weak-willed, chokers... I like the 2007 Wings much better. Gritty, determined, suffocating, clutch. That's playoff hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 About. Damn. Time. Someone. Gives. Them. The. Credit. They. Deserve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 About. Damn. Time. Someone. Gives. Them. The. Credit. They. Deserve. i think that coulda been one sentence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NKYWingsFan 4 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 (edited) i think that coulda been one sentence Ah, but the absolute importance of each word would have been lost had the words been jumbled together in some sort of "sentence". No, each word was a sentence unto iteself. Edited May 6, 2007 by NKYWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted May 6, 2007 ... And that style of play, that relentlessness starts with the coaching staff. Babcock and the crew have done a fantastic job with this team this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
