Tonights Difference Makers

[ttbrunke 0]

OK, these are the ground rules

Try to keep it to one or two players

Give an explanation why

It can be anybody pick babs or burke if you want

Tommorow debate why you were right if you think you were

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My pick Henrick Zetterberg

I think that with the lack of pronger you will see the second line get more chances than in the previous games they will put Niedermayer/Beuchimin out against the the top line so the second line should be able to get some chances and I think Zetts will capitalize 2G-1A, +2

If I am Wrong then it will be Dats one of the lines needs to be good but I think it will be Zetts.

[aarond 0]

Robert Lang. I don't know why either. lol I guess I just have a feeling that he's going to score another huge goal.

[akustyk 84]

Kris Draper

expect a tough battle with Wings winning because of special teams. and if you say Wings and special teams in the same sentence, there can be only one name: Draper

[Vincanni 1]

I'll say Bertuzzi, he's been getting better and better each game in this series. He'll also benefit from Pronger's absence likely more than anyone as they'll lack any reliable means to deal with his size and skill.

[Guest jaytan]

Todd Bertuzzi: He's been gaining momentum, and I think he's ready to explode. He really seems to understand the importance of putting the Ducks out while they're down, too.

Kris Draper: He's bound to pick up his game anytime. With faceoffs, and on the penalty kill, I think he'll be important. The absence of Pronger will play into his advantage, too. Watch his speed pay off for us.

For the other guys, Jean-Sebastien Giguere: I think we can win this one, but if we don't, he'll have made some big saves.

Edit: I read everyone else's posts after I made mine. Funny how we're kind of thinking alike.

Edited May 18, 2007 by jaytan

[Echolalia 2,961]

Dan Cleary because his grittyness and heart will lead the way for the rest of the wings to keep the pressure coming.

Hes going to get a goal tonight, also.

[Zeta Power 40 1]

Hasek...he's the key to the series and the win tonight. It's simple as that.

[Yzermaniac192005 0]

Bertuzzi is my pick for the Wings and Selanne for the Ducks..

Bert's been getting better game after game and we all know how one lucky goal is all it takes sometimes to get a player rolling.

Selanne has been playing a very mediocre game so with the spotlight off of Pronger and now on him, I expect him to be better. Hopefully he chokes though

Go Wings!!! Gotta take advantage of this game.

[Normy P 0]

Johan Franzen will be the hero for the Wings tonight!

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Big Bert. He's itching for his 3rd playoff goal this post season and he'll get it tonight. He's coming around and he'll only get better from here on out.

[CupChamps979802 35]

Samuelsson, I just think he is going to have a game tonight, I think he contributes 1 goal at least, and plays a very solid game, contributing to the powerplay, and providing a few nice scoring oppurtunities.

[omnipotent_hudler 0]

I have a feeling that Giguere is going to steal this one. He'll be doing his best to make up for his performance Tuesday night.

I hope i'm wrong

[lets go pavel 2]

I'm gonna go with Pavel ... with Pronger out the Anaheim D opens up and Pavel dekes his way through to a big night!

[96Homer 0]

I'm suprised no one has picked Homer yet. So I will, why? Simply because the man is one hell of a roll. I expect him to haveANOTHEr GREAT game tonight!!

[Stevie Y. 0]

Dan Cleary

He has been skating hard and making plays. With Anaheim's depleted defense, he's going to have more opportunity to take advantage of his speed, hunger, and skill.

I already predicted in another thread he'll seal the deal on a 3-1 game with an empty netter, which I stand by. He may or may not assist on another goal, but he'll certainly make his presence felt out there tonight.

Don't make a fool out of me Cleary!!!

[GoalieManPat 1,007]

Ozzie. His loyal support, cheerleading, and unbeatable clipboard skills will inspire us to a huge win

[Bannedforlife 403]

Bernie. You all know why...

[HenrikRules40 14]

Bernie. You all know why...

Echo.

[Dabura 12,207]

I think with Pronger out, the Wings will look to make a lot of passes to pinchers for odd-man rushes. Pronger knows his limitations, which means he has a tendency to hang back a bit so as not to get burned by someone flying up the ice. Without that body hanging back, the speedsters are going to have more room rushing through neutral ice -- guys like Dats, Hank and Flip.

I'll go with Zetterberg.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Ozzie. His loyal support, cheerleading, and unbeatable clipboard skills will inspire us to a huge win

[norrisnick 1]

Lidstrom takes over the playoff scoring lead tonight. A lead he won't relinquish.

[Yemack 1]

Somehow I got a bad feeling that Giggy is going to steal a lot of good chances

But in the end, Datsyuk will come through.

Edited May 18, 2007 by Yemack

[Guest bullocks]

Hasek

Anaheim will come out fired up without pronger and due to the lob sided loss in game 3. He'll be the key in the first 10 minutes.

[EuroTwinLove40 0]

Lidstrom. Simply because he is Lidstrom, and that is reason enough

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Im having a hard time deciding between Lidstrom and Zetterberg (not much of a risk, I know.)

I think Ill go with Zetterberg.