redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I hope there is a line up change before the game... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Wings 3 Zetterberg, Chelios, Lang Downey Oilers 2 Greene, Penner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 the drake; love it. looking forward to this one. get one for me drake! like to see the wings bounce back against a tough loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 According to Holland, either Ellis or Downey will replace Franzen. That means no Grigorenko tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 welcome back man, i cant wait for the wings to avenge their loss to CHICAGO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Get to watch this game tonight... so yay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Incredible GDT Aflac I just hope the wings win a nice secure victory so LGW doesnt descend into chaos and riot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I am looking forward to Sir Dallas going 3 for 3 in the Game/Fight category... yeah baby... BREAK SOME FREAKIN' HEADS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 If the Wings don't win this game, and in convincing fashion, I think they should cease operations for this season (and maybe next). A preemptive panic attack. I love it. My prediction: Z's gonna have at least one point. Duh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 According to Holland, either Ellis or Downey will replace Franzen. That means no Grigorenko tonight. Since Holland said it, it also means no Downey tonight. How about an Ellis-Kopecky-Samuelsson line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 somebody start a "we want Downey" chant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 It's clear that people are reading too much into the loss to Chicago. However, there are lessons to be learned. Hasek needs to be a little better, and our other lines need to start producing more. Cleary has had a couple of chances, and the other lines get close, but they need to finish the deal each time they drive the net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFanatic 4 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) Ted Kulfan is reporting that Ellis will get the open forward spot tonight. He will fill in for Filppula, who will move up to play with Datsyuk and Holmstrom. I am very excited to see the Holmstrom/Datsyuk/Filppula line. Edited October 8, 2007 by RedWingsFanatic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Ted Kulfan is reporting that Ellis will get the open forward spot tonight. He will fill in for Filppula, who will move up to play with Datsyuk and Holmstrom. I am very excited to see the Holmstrom/Datsyuk/Filppula line. So, Ellis is back in the lineup again. I can't wait to see him and Kopecky play their "dump and don't chase" strategy while they're on the same line. God, if only Langfeld were still here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFanatic 4 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 It's funny, even though Ellis played in a wealth of games last season, I honestly have no recollection of him. I guess that can either be looked at as a good or a bad thing. He hasn't done anything to distinguish himself, good or bad. I don't know, I think I might be inclined to go with Downey here for a bit. I mean, it can't hurt. Give him a shot and if he gets in the way, stick in Ellis. Anyway, the Oilers are a very intriguing team. It has become in fashion to look them over, and I can certainly understand that temptation, but I think they will certainly challenge for a playoff spot. They are off to a nice start and always seem to play well against the Wings, so tonight should be fun. It's nice to have Sheldon Souray in the Western Conference, as I have hardly had the opportunity to watch him play. The big thing for the Wings tonight, and moving on, will be the ability to score at even strength. Scoring on the power play is great, but not being able to score 5-on-5 is deadly. It's still very early, but they need to get going on that front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shy Ranger 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I'm guessing the SO streak will continue. 3-3 after three with a Wings victory in the SO 2-1. Detroit (game): Filppula, Cleary, Lidstrom Edmonton (game): Staios, Hemsky, Torres Detroit (SO): Datsyuk, Zetterberg Edmonton (SO): Horcoff Also, I've seen this Aflac GDTs before - yet they are a true joy in person. Excellent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) Definitely excited for the Homer/Datsyuk/Flip line. I've always been a fan of Filppula and it should be cool to see with with Datsyuk as they seem to play a similar style. Edited October 8, 2007 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Since babs puts filp on first line, I wonder why he doesnt throw huddles down to third line and put filp with zetterberg when Franzen returns. It really doesn tmatter though, I think hudler and filp have pretty comparitive playin styles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Since babs puts filp on first line, I wonder why he doesnt throw huddles down to third line and put filp with zetterberg when Franzen returns. It really doesn tmatter though, I think hudler and filp have pretty comparitive playin styles i believe flip is a natural center and babs wants to try him on his own line, strength down the middle and all that ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildwings44 5 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Wings Win!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Red Wings 3 - Oilers 2 Red Wings: Datsyuk, Lidstrom and Cleary (Zetterberg 2 pts) Drake vs Torres Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip-check 6 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Incredible GDT Aflac I just hope the wings win a nice secure victory so LGW doesnt descend into chaos and riot It probably will, even if it's another mediocre win like Anaheim. This is Detroit, after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I'm really excited that tonights game is on TV! Wings 4 - Oil 2 Red Wings 3 - Oilers 2 Red Wings: Datsyuk, Lidstrom and Cleary (Zetterberg 2 pts) Drake vs Torres God I Hope So Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Yaaay!!! Great GDT!! Can't wait for the game to begin - I'll catch the beginning at least... We win and filps gets 3!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip-check 6 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 We win and Huds gets 3!! Zetter's the assist-machine lately, it'll either be Rex being set up or Sammy. How would that gall the boards? much? Little bit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
