Avalanche Warning 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 It's the first meeting this year boys! I know the rivalry hasn't been much of a rivalry for a few years, but hopefully we see alot of emotion from both sides on Thursday. I won't be surprised if the Red Wings win, but I just hope it isn't an embarrassment like the game vs Minnesota on Saturday. I mean 51-19 shots? My Lord. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grinder_25 1 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 The rivarly is dead...and has been for a while, sorry to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted December 24, 2007 (edited) Im actually hoping for a competitive game as well. Blowouts are nice and all. But just not as exciting to watch. 4-2 final sounds about right. With the Red Wings getting the "W" of course. I was originally gonna say 3-0 Wings. But we do play the Blues the night before. So that should help make it a little closer. And whether it's at home, or on the road, the Wings always show up 100%. Can't wait to see how it unfolds thursday night! The rivarly is dead...and has been for a while, sorry to say. Unfortunately, that is very, very true. Edited December 24, 2007 by DetroitIan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 I'm hoping for a blow-out in the Wings favor. Close games are good for cardiologists. Another reason is that it's a tail end of a back-to-back for the Wings. The front end is against a Central foe. So given those two things it could be a two-game slump for the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildwings44 5 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 (edited) Speaking of the rivalry - I just watched the 97 playoff series against the dives. Very entertaining, the dives were completely outplayed. They even showed some interviews with the players. Patty is such a ****** bag! Yes, the rivalry is dead. It's fun to think about though. Edited December 24, 2007 by Wildwings44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted December 24, 2007 It's the first meeting this year boys! I know the rivalry hasn't been much of a rivalry for a few years, but hopefully we see alot of emotion from both sides on Thursday. I won't be surprised if the Red Wings win, but I just hope it isn't an embarrassment like the game vs Minnesota on Saturday. I mean 51-19 shots? My Lord. /me just bought his ticket. Thanks for the reminder! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 Close games are good for cardiologists. You saw Tom Brady on 60 minutes too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 yea i think it wont be too hard for the wings, especially since sakic is injured and i dont know whats happening with smith he didnt play last game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 I'm going to the game too. It's going to be so badass. I'll try to get a lets go Red Wings chant going, but I don't think it'll work too well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 I like games against Colorado, espicially if Downey plays (Screw you Scott Parker.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 I believe Smyth is going to be dressed for the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 I believe Smyth is going to be dressed for the game. Yeah I think he will too... He did miss lastnights game against Vancouver! It seems like Feast or Famine for Colorado this year, I can't figure them out just yet!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 The rivalry is dead for Wings fans, but those divealanche fans still think that it's going on, probably because their team isn't as good as they used to be, so they need something to ***** about and strive for. I for one still hate the divealanche, and am pleasantly surprised that I still despise them and their bird-brained fans even though the rivalry has died down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 could anyone tell me if i'll get to see Homer or Hank Thursday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelios4eva 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 The rivalry is dead for Wings fans, but those divealanche fans still think that it's going on, probably because their team isn't as good as they used to be, so they need something to ***** about and strive for. I for one still hate the divealanche, and am pleasantly surprised that I still despise them and their bird-brained fans even though the rivalry has died down. whoa there killer, calm down. What was wrong with what this guy said? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 whoa there killer, calm down. What was wrong with what this guy said? As much as I hate the Avs, SOME of their fans are low class morons. I won't forget seing signs in Denver during the games that say "Red Wings Suck". Low class and a great reason to hate them. You would never see that type of thing at the Joe. Then there's that ******* Claude Lemeuix... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 As much as I hate the Avs, SOME of their fans are low class morons. I won't forget seing signs in Denver during the games that say "Red Wings Suck". Low class and a great reason to hate them. You would never see that type of thing at the Joe. Then there's that ******* Claude Lemeuix... I think they probably hold those signs at every game, even if the Wings aren't playing against them that night. The Wings have been around too long for our fans to obsess over one team so much. Their fans remind me of the Red Sox fans who can only think about how much they hate the Yankees. I just have a personal bias against them, and I don't mind having it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avalanche Warning 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2007 (edited) You would never see that type of thing at the Joe. Thats because noone shows up to Red Wings games.... But you can't stereotype the whole Avs fan base on a few people. This applies to all sports teams, and GMRWings1983 is doing a great job of embarrassing the rest of the fans on this board. Edited December 24, 2007 by Avalanche Warning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 Their fans remind me of the Red Sox fans who can only think about how much they hate the Yankees. I just have a personal bias against them, and I don't mind having it. I think it's funny how you obviously don't know what you're talking about and are proud of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 But you can't stereotype the whole Avs fan base on a few people. This applies to all sports teams, and GMRWings1983 is doing a great job of embarrassing the rest of the fans on this board. People on this site are usually pretty good about treating/respecting opposing fans well on this site. I think it's good to have a diverse fan base to hear from. I mean if there are Duck fans on here... Why not Avs fans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 Thats because noone shows up to Red Wings games.... But you can't stereotype the whole Avs fan base on a few people. This applies to all sports teams, and GMRWings1983 is doing a great job of embarrassing the rest of the fans on this board. True. Remember GMRWings doesn't speak for the rest of us. People on this site are usually pretty good about treating/respecting opposing fans well on this site. I think it's good to have a diverse fan base to hear from. I mean if there are Duck fans on here... Why not Avs fans? Yeah, the more the merrier! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 for the riverly to be dead their seems to be a certain amount of hate for no reason then. I love playing the Av's games are still very intense and since we usually win it gives me all the s*** talking rights to my roomate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 Yea I still enjoy playing against the Avs, although obviously the rivalry is nothing like it use to be. I miss Patrick Roy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 The rivalry, as it used to be, is dead......but I still look forward to Avs games more than the others. Still hate 'em. Probably has everything to do with being the fairly impressionable age of 14 when Clod did what he does to Drapes, and I don't think it'll ever go away. And I like it that way. First game I ever saw at the Joe was a 7-2 thrashing of the Avs and I always get more pleasure out of watching that than a 7-2 thrashing of any other team, even the Blues, Stars, or Leafs. Incidentally, I spent the plane ride back home watching the 3/26/97 game. It never gets old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 (edited) I don't hate the Avalanche, I am thankful for all the great games as a result of the rivalry. Who would GI Joe fight if there were no Cobra? He-man with no Skelator? Batman with no Joker? Superman with no Lex Luthor? The Avalanche were the Red Wings archrival through the mid to late ninties and even into the new Millenium. Sure some of that competition has died. The New NHL, players have retired or moved on. I for one miss that. The Wings need another enemy like the Avalanche. All teams need that. It's good for the game and it's a big part of the reason why I am as big a Wings fan as I am today. Merry Christmas to all! P.S. Another post season meeting between these two teams would do wonders to renew the rivalry! Edited December 25, 2007 by Booster313 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
