raasc1dj 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 I think some wings fans are bi-polar. Babcock mixes lines and wins... then he goes with what worked for him in game 3 for game 4 and loses. He was a genius after game 3 because he changed the lines up and won the game, but when it didnt work in game 4 he is a horrible coach. I just dont get it!!! Here is the reason they lost: 2 bad turnovers costed them 2 goals, and not scoring on two 5 on 3's!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 If the Wings lose a game, you can bank on LGW being filled with hate threads. Its the way it works here. It's lame, but I've gotten to the point where I know I'll be annoyed coming here the day after a loss. Once again, it rings true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifonlyicouldskate 11 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 I think some wings fans are bi-polar. Babcock mixes lines and wins... then he goes with what worked for him in game 3 for game 4 and loses. He was a genius after game 3 because he changed the lines up and won the game, but when it didnt work in game 4 he is a horrible coach. I just dont get it!!! Here is the reason they lost: 2 bad turnovers costed them 2 goals, and not scoring on two 5 on 3's!!! I agree. Turnovers in our own zone have been killing us all playoffs. I wanted to ***** slap big bert for that first turnover. I guess he made up for it later, but it still should of never happened. And I about die every single time hasek comes out to play the puck. Your a goalie stay in there PLEASE, before we get burned by it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 Were not saying ... that his a bad coach or anything ... but come on 3rd period ... your going for the win or to tie the game ... put your 2 best players together let them create something ... i liked the idea going with the same lines ... i had no probleme ... just for the 3rd period when we were down or before we went down to create something more pressure on the ducks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 Were not saying ... that his a bad coach or anything ... but come on 3rd period ... your going for the win or to tie the game ... put your 2 best players together let them create something ... i liked the idea going with the same lines ... i had no probleme ... just for the 3rd period when we were down or before we went down to create something more pressure on the ducks On the road, seemingly the best players are never Datsyuk and Zetterberg. When we're on the road, we get scoring from guys like Cleary, Bertuzzi, Lang, and a few others. Point being, our best players are never our best players on the road, so why bother? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 Were not saying ... that his a bad coach or anything ... but come on 3rd period ... your going for the win or to tie the game ... put your 2 best players together let them create something ... i liked the idea going with the same lines ... i had no probleme ... just for the 3rd period when we were down or before we went down to create something more pressure on the ducks And if the Wings did that, you don't think Carlyle would have countered with Niedermayer-Beauchemin along with Rob's shutdown line every time that line took the ice? By spreading out the talent, it created a ton of opportunities because the Ducks best defensive lines couldn't be out there all the time. The only offensive problem last night was that they didn't *finish*. 9 times out of 10, the Wings would have buried 2-3 more goals with the opportunities they had last night. It was just an unlucky night. If the Wings play at the level they did last night throughout the next couple games, this series will more than likely end in 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) And if the Wings did that, you don't think Carlyle would have countered with Niedermayer-Beauchemin along with Rob's shutdown line every time that line took the ice? By spreading out the talent, it created a ton of opportunities because the Ducks best defensive lines couldn't be out there all the time. The only offensive problem last night was that they didn't *finish*. 9 times out of 10, the Wings would have buried 2-3 more goals with the opportunities they had last night. It was just an unlucky night. If the Wings play at the level they did last night throughout the next couple games, this series will more than likely end in 6. Exactly they would take their 2 best defensemen out ... wich would let the other lines a chance to create something and get goal ... Edited May 18, 2007 by KrazyGangsta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 If the Wings play at the level they did last night throughout the next couple games, this series will more than likely end in 6. Well hopefully with out come of game 3 as opposed to last nights outcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 Exactly they would take their 2 best defensemen out ... wich would let the other lines a chance to create something and get goal ... The other lines did create something. That wasn't the problem last night. The problem was that the Wings didn't *finish*. It didn't matter what lines were on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 The other lines did create something. That wasn't the problem last night. The problem was that the Wings didn't *finish*. It didn't matter what lines were on the ice. Ye i know but as a coach ... if your down or your going to put the dagger in a team ... wouldnt you put zettz and dats back together to create something ... at least for the 3rd period ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) Well hopefully with out come of game 3 as opposed to last nights outcome Obviously, but that was the entire point of that last sentence: If the Wings play at the level they did last night throughout the next couple games, this series will more than likely end in 6. _______________________________________________________________ Ye i know but as a coach ... if your down or your going to put the dagger in a team ... wouldnt you put zettz and dats back together to create something ... at least for the 3rd period ... Again, because it wasn't a matter of creating something. Every single line that was out there in the third period was creating opportunities. They just didn't *finish*. Edited May 18, 2007 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 Anyways ... all i know is ... were coming up fired up game 5 and if we dont their still game 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 Anyways ... all i know is ... were coming up fired up game 5 and if we dont their still game 6 If the Wings come out firing like they have in both Game 5's of this playoff year, they'll be fine. You know Dom will come back with a strong game, he always does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted May 18, 2007 On the road, seemingly the best players are never Datsyuk and Zetterberg. When we're on the road, we get scoring from guys like Cleary, Bertuzzi, Lang, and a few others.... Hmmmm... Maybe they're not our best players then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 And if the Wings did that, you don't think Carlyle would have countered with Niedermayer-Beauchemin along with Rob's shutdown line every time that line took the ice? By spreading out the talent, it created a ton of opportunities because the Ducks best defensive lines couldn't be out there all the time. The only offensive problem last night was that they didn't *finish*. 9 times out of 10, the Wings would have buried 2-3 more goals with the opportunities they had last night. It was just an unlucky night. If the Wings play at the level they did last night throughout the next couple games, this series will more than likely end in 6. Plus, as you said, Dom will NOT be embarrassed again in the next game. Lucky bounces are for homo's [or empty-netters]. Didn't I see a sig around here saying that from Al Iafrate? Go WINGS!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickeyisms Rule! 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 On the road, seemingly the best players are never Datsyuk and Zetterberg. When we're on the road, we get scoring from guys like Cleary, Bertuzzi, Lang, and a few others. Point being, our best players are never our best players on the road, so why bother? When we are on the road, the home team has the last change before a face-off. This allows the home coach to match lines with what we put out there. Naturally when we put out Pav and Hank, the home coach is going to put out their best defensive unit. When we are at home we get the last change. If they put a less-than-stellar defensive combo out there, Babs can counter it with our best line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 We're bipolar in here? That's a huge understatement. That's like saying that I'm not an exciting guy or a handome man. Or that Ricky Williams likes marijuana. Or that Rupaul is an ugly drag queen. Or that Florida's voting machines are completely screwed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roz 2 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 I'm positive that the Wings will win 100% of the time. The only downfall is that my girlfriend is rooting for the opposite team in every series just because she wants me to shave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 IMO, Babs can't be criticized for going with and sticking with those lines in game 4. The Lumberjack Line was a frickin' revelation, and the other ones were generating plenty of chances and bringing a good level of energy--they just couldn't convert. Really, I think the only decision he can be reasonably called out on is giving Lang prime 5-on-3 time. And maybe for not calling a time-out when things started getting ugly in the 1st. But the bottom line is this: If Flip doesn't hit that post, or if we convert on one of those 5-on-3s, no one complains about the combinations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 19, 2007 If the Wings lose a game, you can bank on LGW being filled with hate threads. Its the way it works here. It's lame, but I've gotten to the point where I know I'll be annoyed coming here the day after a loss. Once again, it rings true. Actually, I feel that there has been a paradigm shift during these playoffs. People are MUCH less likely to be negative, both during the games and after games. The odd person still panics and accuses, but he or she is usually jumped on pretty quickly. Makes my job easier.. ha ha (kidding). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
union drone 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 I think that being a Wings fan makes one bipolar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 (edited) GOD! Nobody on this board is bi-polar - it's just a discussion. ::EDIT:: EVERYONE around here is so ******* bi-polar.....nothing but bandwagon flipfloppers. :::END EDIT:::: Edited May 19, 2007 by DaKineMaui Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
