Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Dallas Drake will pick up tonight where Markov left off Draper, Datsyuk x2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I'll predict: Wings: 4 (cleary, zetterberg, lidstrom-2) Oilers: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) This should be a tough game, and if the wings hadn't just lost in a piss-poor effort to the Hawks I'd say it could even be a loss. BUT I think Babs will really whip the boys into a foaming rage and he'll be looking at this as a test of the new "speedier" style against the grinding rough game we expect to see from the Oilers. The Oil will be coming into this game oozing with confidence, having just beaten a great Sharks team and a "definitely still from Philly" Flyers team. Look for them to play with a great deal of confidence. This is, however, still a club that had an utter melt-down last year after loosing their star player and I think a couple of unanswered goals from the Wings will break their back. 5-1 Wings (Zetterberg, Datsx2, Lids, Hudler) (Souray- who still manages to be -4 on the night) Anyone else think it's adorable that Pik is in the second pairing but Sheldon "the cheese cloth" Souray is in the first pairing? I mean yeah, I understand they give Souray a massive payday, but he's a terrible defenseman and really shouldn't be out there unless it's a power play or the warm-up. Edit: Here are the full details on my goal predictions (and yeah- they're more like fantasies, but I find it fun!) 1st Period: Detroit Goal: Datsyuk from Filppula and Holmstrom Detroit Goal: Zetterberg from Hudler and Lidstrom Second Period: Detroit Goal: Datsyuk from Zetterberg and Lidstrom (PP) Edmonton Goal: Souray from Greene (PP) Detroit Goal: Hudler from Zetterberg and Sammy Third Period: Detroit Goal: Lidstrom from Datsyuk and Zetterberg (PP) Dats with 2 goals and a helper and Z with a goal and 3 helpers Sounds fun to me! Edited October 8, 2007 by Drake_Marcus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFanatic 4 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Anyone else think it's adorable that Pik is in the second pairing but Sheldon "the cheese cloth" Souray is in the first pairing? I mean yeah, I understand they give Souray a massive payday, but he's a terrible defenseman and really shouldn't be out there unless it's a power play or the warm-up. Yeah, not so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Yeah, not so much. [begins countdown until your signature is removed because of its size] Why? Did you honestly not notice how piss poor Souray is defensively? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 YAY AFLAC!! Welcome back, Buddy. Wings win it 5-3. Hudler, Cleary, Flip, Homer, Drake LETS GO WINGS!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocu 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 2-4 Edmonton EDM: (Checks EDM lineup for any former Wings.....nope) Souray (PP), Horcoff x2 (One PP), Reasoner DET: Zetterberg (PP), Sammeulson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan979802 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Ulcerative Colitis...I can't even pronounce that. no idea what it is ethier. to google..."Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. Ulcers form where inflammation has killed the cells that usually line the colon, then bleed and produce pus. Inflammation in the colon also causes the colon to empty frequently, causing diarrhea." sorry i asked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 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 Babs wants Filppula to become a reliable second line centre while Hudler is clearly in the mold of a scoring Winger. Filppula lacks finishing skills, while Hudler lacks Filppula's defensive poise and has less overall hockey sense. They're two completely different players. Filppula is a playmaker with good defensive upside and Hudler is a pure goalscorer with a fantastic shot and nice set of hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 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? Sammy? Quite a bit probably . I'd certainly be confused/galled/happy. Rex? I'd be extremely happy. And only extremely happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Not that I'm surprised but great job once again on the GDT Aflac. Should be an interesting game against a reformed Oilers team. Hopefully Flip makes the most out of his top-line duty, he certainly has the ability and now he also has more offensive linemates. Let's Go Red Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) Well, since Downey isn't playing tonight, I need to change my predictions. Still 4-1 Wings. Zetterberg, Rafalski, Chelios, and Drake will score. It's basically the same prediction I had before, except I replaced Downey with Drake for scoring a goal. Disappointed in Babcock for not giving Downey a chance. He'll be off the team come October 22nd or whatever anyways because of this whole Grigorenko business, so I thought we might at least be able to see him play a little bit before then. Oh well. Still looking forward to the game regardless. Edited October 8, 2007 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFanatic 4 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 [begins countdown until your signature is removed because of its size] Why? Did you honestly not notice how piss poor Souray is defensively? Hey, I'm not saying he's the second-coming of Bobby Orr, but he's certainly a solid defenseman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNutt 12 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Can't wait for game time, I'm alittle disappointed with how last game turned out but the Wings played hard. can't win them all. Wings will win tonight, Pavel will score along with Rafalski again. and Filppula aswell. Wings win 3-2 Lets bring another Win home boys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Well, since Downey isn't playing tonight, I need to change my predictions. Still 4-1 Wings. Zetterberg, Rafalski, Chelios, and Drake will score. It's basically the same prediction I had before, except I replaced Downey with Drake for scoring a goal. Disappointed in Babcock for not giving Downey a chance. He'll be off the team come October 22nd or whatever anyways because of this whole Grigorenko business, so I thought we might at least be able to see him play a little bit before then. Oh well. Still looking forward to the game regardless. I'm willing to give Babs the benefit of the doubt on this one. Look at it this way: once Grigs is up to game shape Elis is basically glued to GR. At that point I'd say Downey has the best chance of a call up. Well maybe that's just wishful thinking, but it seems stupid for the Wings to sign Downey if they don't plan on playing him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 ***((((hugs Aflac)))))*** we missed you!! Now that we have an official, beautiful aflac-GDT, WIngs win!! I will miss most of the game. Starts too early here for me to make it home in time, but I should catch the third perry-odd. Hope the DVR is working tonight! Ya'll cheer 'em on for me, OK? xo, loooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 drake goes 3 for 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I'm willing to give Babs the benefit of the doubt on this one. Look at it this way: once Grigs is up to game shape Elis is basically glued to GR. At that point I'd say Downey has the best chance of a call up. Well maybe that's just wishful thinking, but it seems stupid for the Wings to sign Downey if they don't plan on playing him... I highly doubt Ellis will be the one going to GR and Downey will stay up. Downey is on a two-way contract, and can be sent down without problem now because they already cleared him through waivers. The organization has some fear that if they try to send Ellis down, somebody will claim him (I honestly don't know who would want him, though, because he's not a very good player). I would like to be positive, but this team has some refusel to carrying an enforcer. When you look at who we got on this team now playing on the 4th lines and such, Downey is no worse a player then some of them (Kopecky and Ellis come to mind). But, as it happens, I still don't see him playing here much at all, if he even does play a regular season game. The Wings signed him, but I don't know why they even did to be honest. I'm getting a sense they have absolutley no intention of playing him at all. Here a spot opens up, yet they call on a guy who has less NHL expierence, and doesn't do hardly anything. For those who cite bringing energy to the lineup as a reason to play Ellis, you need to find a better one. Draper, Drake, Maltby, hell even Kronwall all bring energy to the lineup. There's still a bit of time before Grigorenko get's called back up, but unless another injury comes to pass, I seriously doubt Downey will ever play a single game this season. It's a shame, too, because he's worked really hard all training camp and preseason, and he's probably the only guy the Wings have that is willing to drop the gloves and defend his teammates on a regular basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,962 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 ...the wings will play another ho-hum boring game and win it or lose it in OT or at the very end. more than likely lose it. Wings = Boring Hockey. datsyuk & Hasek = OVERPAID!!! Should have traded Datsyuk when he was worth something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyric 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 7 years of visiting LGW / Lurking on these here boards and it's a GDT vs the Oilers that drives me to join... GDTs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I highly doubt Ellis will be the one going to GR and Downey will stay up. Downey is on a two-way contract, and can be sent down without problem now because they already cleared him through waivers. The organization has some fear that if they try to send Ellis down, somebody will claim him (I honestly don't know who would want him, though, because he's not a very good player). I would like to be positive, but this team has some refusel to carrying an enforcer. When you look at who we got on this team now playing on the 4th lines and such, Downey is no worse a player then some of them (Kopecky and Ellis come to mind). But, as it happens, I still don't see him playing here much at all, if he even does play a regular season game. The Wings signed him, but I don't know why they even did to be honest. I'm getting a sense they have absolutley no intention of playing him at all. Here a spot opens up, yet they call on a guy who has less NHL expierence, and doesn't do hardly anything. For those who cite bringing energy to the lineup as a reason to play Ellis, you need to find a better one. Draper, Drake, Maltby, hell even Kronwall all bring energy to the lineup. There's still a bit of time before Grigorenko get's called back up, but unless another injury comes to pass, I seriously doubt Downey will ever play a single game this season. It's a shame, too, because he's worked really hard all training camp and preseason, and he's probably the only guy the Wings have that is willing to drop the gloves and defend his teammates on a regular basis. I agree with you 95%. I think Downey will see time in a Wings uni this season. There will be injuries where more than one starter is out (there always is around Feb and March) and Downey will have a chance to show that he should be the #1 replacement for any player that is out. Trust me, he will have plenty of chances to come up this season. ...the wings will play another ho-hum boring game and win it or lose it in OT or at the very end. more than likely lose it. Wings = Boring Hockey. datsyuk & Hasek = OVERPAID!!! Should have traded Datsyuk when he was worth something... Your a regular ray of sunshine. Now f*** off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dem 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 This should be a tough game, and if the wings hadn't just lost in a piss-poor effort to the Hawks I'd say it could even be a loss. BUT I think Babs will really whip the boys into a foaming rage and he'll be looking at this as a test of the new "speedier" style against the grinding rough game we expect to see from the Oilers. Don't expect a grinding game from the Oilers this year... Theyre back to "oilers hockey". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 7 years of visiting LGW / Lurking on these here boards and it's a GDT vs the Oilers that drives me to join... GDTs. welcome to the boards :newbie: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 2-4 wings ... will be 2-3 until empty neat at end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetweenThePipes 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Wow Aflac! Awesome job! Can you get any better? I think not...But that's what I thought last year too.... Horray!!!! Almost game time!!!! GO WINGS!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
