datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 s***ty loss. at least we got the point. i was so pissed after that datsyuk goal was whistled dead!!! bulls***!!! i know it's only two games in, but i'm starting to get scared that we're a team with basically two top six forwards. i hope holland is paying attention. on the bright side, rafalski makes our pp deadly. what a great addition. other than a few things he's looked great so far. the games was so much more fun to watch the few times z and dats overlapped on shifts or were on the pp together. it's becoming evident that nobody else in the top six has the skill to hang with these two. especially sammy. every shift it seems they do all this work to gain the blue line or keep it in or something only to pass it to somebody who just bobbles the puck for a few seconds and then turns it over. hollands needs to get somebody to center the second line so we can have the zdh line up front. my two cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OkThatSmells 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 The Red Wings current roster is capable of winning the cup despite tonight's performance. Some overreactions here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 we are doomed. we wont make the playoffs but at least we will get the first overall draft pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimeBinder 28 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Any update on Franzen's injury? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 bleh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 From the Detroit Free Press this morning: Franzen suffered an injured right knee in the second period and did not return. The injury happened after Datsyuk tripped Tuomo Ruutu with his stick. Ruutu fell into Franzen, who was helped off the ice. Franzen said he didn't think it was a season-ending injury, but he'll have tests today to determine the severity of the injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) s***ty loss. at least we got the point. Is that sarcasm? Agreed...However after watching these past 2 games it does appear we need a legit scoring winger 'cause I'm skeptical of what Sammy, & Hoodlum will bring...Maybe Babs needs to go back to the Homer/Dats/Hank line Hey man,we've been told that Hudler will score 30+ goals so don't panic. Edited October 7, 2007 by FinRedWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 So the first line is Hudler-Datsyuk-Samuelsson? That really scares me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 From the Red Wings Corner blog: Johan Franzen left Saturday's game in Chicago with an injured right knee after Tuomo Ruutu fell on him. Franzen will have an MRI Sunday to determine the extent of the injury. After the game, Franzen was limping slightly. He compared the injury to what happened to his left knee last season when Willie Mitchell knocked him out with a late hit. That injury (to his left knee) kept Franzen out of nine games last season. "I had almost the same kind of thing last year ... (but) that was worse," said Franzen. "It's OK right now. It hurts a little bit right now, but I've got pain-killers." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 My guess is a MCL sprain/tear, & possibly a patella dislocation. No no no! That is not a quick recovery injury. From the Red Wings Corner blog: Johan Franzen left Saturday's game in Chicago with an injured right knee after Tuomo Ruutu fell on him. Franzen will have an MRI Sunday to determine the extent of the injury. After the game, Franzen was limping slightly. He compared the injury to what happened to his left knee last season when Willie Mitchell knocked him out with a late hit. That injury (to his left knee) kept Franzen out of nine games last season. "I had almost the same kind of thing last year ... (but) that was worse," said Franzen. "It's OK right now. It hurts a little bit right now, but I've got pain-killers." The problem is that most injuries show their true colours after some time as lapsed. I'd feel more comfort if he'd said that 2 days from now... *crosses his fingers for the MRI results* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Bad effort. If the Wings play like this against Edmonton, they are going to get banged up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Bad effort. If the Wings play like this against Edmonton, they are going to get banged up. Nah, Torres and Co. won't play us tough, because they know we have Drake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 wow all these people so scared, does anyone even remember how we looked at the begining of the season last year? WE are much improved in every aspect of our game this year, YES even toughness has improved. I agree we still have a few elements that need to be taken care of but come on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 i saw a lot more rational reactions after we lost 8-2 against the ducks last year. Relax people it's one game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Missed the game last night, but DVR'd it. It's only the second game, and not a big deal -- not as if it was a huge upset and they played like crap. The effort wasn't what it could have been, but it wasn't that bad. This type of game is going to continue to happen in the new NHL. Factors against the Wings included losing Mule to injury, and the disallowed goal for Pav. Not saying the refs stole the game, but they weren't much help. And, I think the Wings didn't take into account the motivation for the 'Hawks... playing for Wirtz, Lang "proving a point" to his old team, Cheli and Dom being former 'Hawks players (not that they paid much attention to Dom until after he was gone). This is not your last year's Hawks, even missing Havlat... and what a surprise that is; he's already hurt. This wasn't a "statement" game unless you're a Blackhawk fan. And even then, that's reaching a bit, IMO. I am most worried about Mule. We really need him, but that is a statement on my part, I guess, that I worry about our depth with him gone if it's for very long. I suppose it's too early to be too concerned about not making the playoffs, right? I am just kidding on the last statement, before anyone freaks, OK? For anyone worried about Dom, don't be. He tends to start slow, and even with that fact, he's already won one shoot out and the goals last night were not bloopers, they were great shots. He was stellar in the third. We will be fine. Next?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 wow all these people so scared, does anyone even remember how we looked at the begining of the season last year? WE are much improved in every aspect of our game this year, YES even toughness has improved. I agree we still have a few elements that need to be taken care of but come on How so? Drake/Markov is a wash. Bertuzzi is gone...so unless Downey is in its actually been downgraded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 How so? Drake/Markov is a wash. Bertuzzi is gone...so unless Downey is in its actually been downgraded. You're forgetting fearless Hudler! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Poor performanse yesterday The overrated players are: Samuelsson, Hudler, Kopecky. Samuelsson has no idea what to do with the puck. Hudler, keep him for penalty shots only, he has Dats size but men is he pushed around or what? Kopecky big useless body I never heard his name yesterday. And this is the future of the wings. Trade Hudler and Sami. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 You're forgetting fearless Hudler! LOL! What an oversight on my part Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Samuelsson just infuriates me every time he's on the ice...in his mind he seems to think he's datsyuk and that he can just dance all over the ice, but when it comes to actually doing ANYTHING with the puck other than blast it High & Wide he rarely comes through...it's frustrating as hell to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 i couldnt believe my eyes last night, i was watching it and when the dats goal was blown dead I shouted bulls*** just like mickey did and then didnt really care saying "well it doesnt matter we already won" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Samuelsson just infuriates me every time he's on the ice...in his mind he seems to think he's datsyuk and that he can just dance all over the ice, but when it comes to actually doing ANYTHING with the puck other than blast it High & Wide he rarely comes through...it's frustrating as hell to watch. You mean you're not impressed by those spin-around moves where he takes the puck on his backhand and then turns it over on the blue line? Maybe Babcock needs to put him back on the point to boost his confidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Samuelsson just infuriates me every time he's on the ice...in his mind he seems to think he's datsyuk and that he can just dance all over the ice, but when it comes to actually doing ANYTHING with the puck other than blast it High & Wide he rarely comes through...it's frustrating as hell to watch. my thoughts exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 I wish we had stolen Penner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 As pissed off as I am about loosing this game (especially when thinking about the disallowed Datsyuk goal), I really hope this style of play continues and we develop something of a rivalry with them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
