Ducks2007 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Now ive always liked the WIngs, and my favorite player was Steve Yzerman. Even wear his number when playing hockey and have the Red WIngs team signed jersey from 2002, but my Ducks will win this series I believe. The absence of Schneider will cost the Wings dearly. I just cant see the WIngs beating the Ducks in this series. The Ducks are ready and well prepared, and are on mission. Ive seen every Wings games this postseason, and the Ducks speed is going to catch the Wings offguard. The Red Wings blueline is considerably slow, with the exception of Lebda and maybe Lidstrom. In my opinion, and you guys may not agree, but I think that the long passes the Ducks make in this series from blueline to blueline will really hurt the Wings. The defensive positioning of the Wings defensemen I think will cost the Wings the series. If the Wings fall down early like they did in the first 5 games in the San Jose series, mark my words, they will not pull out the wins like they did against San Jose in games 2 and 4. The Wings defense has serious weaknesses. Pahlsson is the most underrated player in the NHL, IMO. And watch out for this player I mention to you guys. His name is Ryan Getzlaf. He wil be the difference maker in this series. I'll be at the games here in Orange County Predicting Ducks in 6. However, as odd as this may sound to some of you, I wouldnt be surprised if the Ducks end up sweeping this series. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 hahah oh dear i feel sorry for you and your first post here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Wow. Glad you got the whole series mapped out already! You are completely underestimating the Wings. Serious weakness on D? That's your first mistake right there. Speed to much for the Wings to handle? Ha. It's great to see such confidence. A little TOO much though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reppintealtown 3 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Typical Southern California sports fans. Don't go too hard on them Wings fans, most of them don't know any better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livediehockey80 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Predicting Ducks in 6. However, as odd as this may sound to some of you, I wouldnt be surprised if the Ducks end up sweeping this series. That's funny because I recall San Jose Sharks fans posting the same over-confident garbage on this board about two weeks ago. You know: "We are faster, stronger, bigger, and younger and we are going to kill the Red Wings". Hmmm...how did that series end again for San Jose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckboy6 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 It's great to see such confidence. A little TOO much though. you may be right but i can say the same thing about you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducks2007 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Dont get me wrong. Thats just my opinion. If Im eventually wrong, Im wrong. So be it. But thats my take on it. Good luck guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steverman 2 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Whatever... Wings in 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 you may be right but i can say the same thing about you well you have to understand..we got the same crap from some of the shark fans and sports reporters and you seen what happened to the sharks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teal zebra 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Go Wings, beat the crap out of Chrissy and Salami. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roberto Who? 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 it wont be as easy as u make it sound.....its going to be a tough series no doubt about it and it can go either way... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Wing 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I am very optimistic about the Ducks' chances in this series, but come on Ducks2007, you can not claim that Detroit's defense is "weak." Their shutdown line is very impressive, and they have been known to disrupt quick offenses to the point that San Jose would only get about 20 shots in an entire game. I think it will probably be one of the best matchups of our two teams, unless another sweep by either team is in the forecast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 you may be right but i can say the same thing about you Really? How so? I didn't say anything except that you are underestimating the Wings. That's not being confident. I never said anything about the series yet so I don't know how it makes me sound the same as what you posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_mcgrath88 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 hahaha.. okay Gordon Bombay...these Duck fans crack me up.. this sounds more like a sales pitch than an analysis... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Not to start a bitchfest or anything, but a weak defensive unit doesn't shut out the Sharks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Wing 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Gordon Bombay...lol! I keep forgetting how the entire NHL can make fun of us for our cheesy movie tie-ins. I think we should erect a statue of Emilio Estevez come to think of it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roberto Who? 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Gordon Bombay...lol! I keep forgetting how the entire NHL can make fun of us for our cheesy movie tie-ins. I think we should erect a statue of Emilio Estevez come to think of it... right next to wild wing out in the front...sounds like plan to me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLightGoesOn 81 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Now ive always liked the WIngs, and my favorite player was Steve Yzerman. Even wear his number when playing hockey and have the Red WIngs team signed jersey from 2002, but my Ducks will win this series I believe. The absence of Schneider will cost the Wings dearly. I just cant see the WIngs beating the Ducks in this series. The Ducks are ready and well prepared, and are on mission. Ive seen every Wings games this postseason, and the Ducks speed is going to catch the Wings offguard. The Red Wings blueline is considerably slow, with the exception of Lebda and maybe Lidstrom. In my opinion, and you guys may not agree, but I think that the long passes the Ducks make in this series from blueline to blueline will really hurt the Wings. The defensive positioning of the Wings defensemen I think will cost the Wings the series. If the Wings fall down early like they did in the first 5 games in the San Jose series, mark my words, they will not pull out the wins like they did against San Jose in games 2 and 4. The Wings defense has serious weaknesses. Pahlsson is the most underrated player in the NHL, IMO. And watch out for this player I mention to you guys. His name is Ryan Getzlaf. He wil be the difference maker in this series. I'll be at the games here in Orange County Predicting Ducks in 6. However, as odd as this may sound to some of you, I wouldnt be surprised if the Ducks end up sweeping this series. Good luck LOL, apparently you do not realize that your precious ducks will go, again, as far as the WCF. The Ducks have not had a challenge so far, and I think they are too unprepared and overconfident when they face the Red Wave. Get ready to lose.... to ROBERT LANG NO LESS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckboy6 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Gordon Bombay...lol! I keep forgetting how the entire NHL can make fun of us for our cheesy movie tie-ins. I think we should erect a statue of Emilio Estevez come to think of it... and should get the whole arena to quack before a game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 and should get the whole arena to quack before a game Hey Yeah! You should try the flying V a few times too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducks2007 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Honestly, I have never beena fan of Lang, not quick enough and lacks hustle. He did score that great goal in game 4, however, I think he is too overated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 it will be a good series. i definitely respect the ducks and actually like them aside from pronger, but to say our d is our weakness is a little ridiculous. we allowed the fewest shots per game this year and had the second best gaa. same in the playoffs so far. c'mon now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 The Bertuzzi has been waiting for a series like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_mcgrath88 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Honestly, I have never beena fan of Lang, not quick enough and lacks hustle. He did score that great goal in game 4, however, I think he is too overated. so how long have you been a hockey fan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) This reminds me of a Time front page headline: "The Iraq progress report, and why Bush will listen." We all know what happened there. What's the point of this? To reassure yourself? Sit back and enjoy the series, support your team, and hope for the best. That's all you can do. Edited May 8, 2007 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites