GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 It didn't take us long to pick up where we left off with all the injuries last year. Somebody's going to have to step it up, and so far through the first 2 games, we only have 3 forwards that can do anything offensively. Hopefully Downey will be called up so we can se what he can do. We already know that Ellis amounts to nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanny14fan4ever 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 bad news hope he gets better soon!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 OMG WHY IS DATS OUR ALTERNATE CAPTAIN HE CANT JUST TRIP UP EVERYONE AND KEEP THE ICE TIME TO HIMSELF THERES NO I IN TEAM PAVEL!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) I'm 100% willing to bet you all that Ellis plays on the third or fourth line and not Downey. I hope not. Ellis is energy, thats it, he skates around and trys to hit people. Downey can hit people and picks up for his team mates. Edited October 7, 2007 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Let. me. get. this. straight. You are blaming Dats for this? Let's say for a moment we subscribe to your inane theory of "tripping is like drunk driving." Does that mean we fine Pavel for "playing under the influence?" You're ridiculous. What, you can't make the massive logical leap necessary to comprehend a comparison between tripping and drunk driving? I mean come on- the parallels are pretty obvious: -tripping is performed by humans -drunk driving is performed by humans -tripping occurs on the ice -drunk driving occurs on the ice if done in winter and on unsalted roads Ok, I'm blank after those points. Seriously though people- I think Cleary's going to make the best of his time on the top line. And Franzen's going to be back on the ice in no time. Go Wings! It didn't take us long to pick up where we left off with all the injuries last year. Somebody's going to have to step it up, and so far through the first 2 games, we only have 3 forwards that can do anything offensively. Hopefully Downey will be called up so we can se what he can do. We already know that Ellis amounts to nothing. Yeah- if anyone can put some points on the board it's Downey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Noooo Mule! The only good thing out of this is that it's early on in the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 What, you can't make the massive logical leap necessary to comprehend a comparison between tripping and drunk driving? I mean come on- the parallels are pretty obvious: -tripping is performed by humans -drunk driving is performed by humans -tripping occurs on the ice -drunk driving occurs on the ice if done in winter and on unsalted roads Ok, I'm blank after those points. Seriously though people- I think Cleary's going to make the best of his time on the top line. And Franzen's going to be back on the ice in no time. Go Wings! Yeah- if anyone can put some points on the board it's Downey! I didn't say we had to call up Downey to score. I said we needed other guys to score, and we need to call up Downey to fill Franzen's roster spot since someone has to do it anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Get better quick mule!! We need you!! Filps as replacement is intriguing - more ice time could do good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Absolutely. Tripping is like drunk driving. There are reasons that we have rules against it, even though you can do it thousands of times without hurting anyone. Obviously drunk driving has worse potential consequences, so it has a harsher penalty. Being reckless with your car is wrong, being wreckless with your stick is less wrong, but still wrong. Hopefully he learns from it and becomes an even better hockey player. Maybe the I'm with Stupid avatar in should be switched to your avatar... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Way to go, Pavel. I swear--you show up at the most random intervals and say the most off-the-wall stuff. What's your deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyoski 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 I'd like to see Flip on the top line...let Drapes center the 3rd line and either insert Downey there or bump Drake up and put Downey on the 4th line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 OMG WHY IS DATS OUR ALTERNATE CAPTAIN HE CANT JUST TRIP UP EVERYONE AND KEEP THE ICE TIME TO HIMSELF THERES NO I IN TEAM PAVEL!! There may be no I in team, but there's a ME. Seriously, I'd like to see Flip come up. He's shown us last year that he can play with the big boys. Add me to the "GET WELL, MULE" group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Bad timing for this injury, since Franzen had played so well during the pre-season. Luckily, it doesn't sound too serious, and hopefully he won't miss too much time. Now, it gives Cleary and Filppula a chance to play more minutes on the top lines. Somebody needs to step up and produce, since so far, the extent of the offense has been solely from Datsyuk, Zetterberg, and Holmstrom. I'm still concerned with the lack of scoring depth on this current roster, but two games is nowhere near enough time to hit the panic button. Get well and back soon Mule! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I didn't say we had to call up Downey to score. I said we needed other guys to score, and we need to call up Downey to fill Franzen's roster spot since someone has to do it anyway. Fair enough- but I hope Downey makes a damn good push to justify the rosterspot. More than just fighting- I wanna see the grinding physical play that actually wins games! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shy Ranger 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Get better Mule, but don't rush it - the team needs you at 100% for the rest of the season! I guess soon we'll find out who will fill his space on the roster. I agree that whoever steps up should compete well enough to justify a spot - we've got a solid four lines and there's no need to relegate any of them to "last-resort" status. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 hopefully babs puts a bunch of scrubs on pavels line so he doesn't take out anyone else of importance our our team... Hehe, it was a an accident that happened in a contact sport... it stings that it was becuase of a trip or whatever from our own players... but this stuff happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 i hope they bring up grigs, oh well i like downey and ellis too so ill get to see my fav rookies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I'd like to see Rex up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I'd like to see Rex up there. Hmm..it would actually be 'down there' given that Rex is currently the 1st line LW, and Dats is the 2nd line center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I swear--you show up at the most random intervals and say the most off-the-wall stuff. What's your deal? That's what I do. Someone has to give people something to talk about. If it weren't for guys like me and our daily fighting threads, there would be no discussion here at all, just a bunch of internet geeks verbally felating our team of candyass eurotrash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 That's what I do. Someone has to give people something to talk about. If it weren't for guys like me and our daily fighting threads, there would be no discussion here at all, just a bunch of internet geeks verbally felating our team of candyass eurotrash. Do you even like the Red Wings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) Do you even like the Red Wings? The red who? you aren't talking about the brand of shoes... OMG shoot wait what is this board? Edited October 8, 2007 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 The red who? you aren't talking about the brand of shoes... OMG Speaking of that, there's a shoe store in Calgary called "Red Wing Shoes" Nothing to do with the hockey team, but a nice store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Do you even like the Red Wings? Some of them:) Yeah, they're my favorite team. But just like every other team in the league, they have some deadweight, some cowards, some guys with obvious skills that I still don't like, so on and so forth. I would like them much better if they didn't seem to be such a team of face-washing whiners. I'm of the oppinion that every man on the team should stick up for his teamates and for himself. Not everybody has to be a goon but everybody ought to be willing to risk a beating to stick up for his teammate or himself. How do youy say to your teamate who just got cheapshotted and is on his way into the lockerroom "it's okay buddy, we'll get 'em on the power play"? I love the Red Wings, but I hate that attitude. And for completely unrelated reasons, Red Wings are the only workboots I'll buy. They're built well and they fit just right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I like Red Wings Corner; that guy does a good job. Anyway this is the first I heard of a somewhat definite time frame. Like the secondary reports were just saying long-term injury. So I'm glad it's not longer, because I was envisioning months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
