Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Either we smoke them, they smoke us, or it's a close game. Wings 2 (Dats, Draper) Nucks 1 (who cares) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 If we win, I will be shocked. Our defence is not horrible, but it's so inexpeirenced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman Maouth 97 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) First off, I'm a Canucks fan. I don't know how this game is going to go tonight. Until this year, Detroit didn't really worry me that much. We seemed to beat you a little more often than you beat us. That changed this year with the incredible start guys you had..... but now Detroit is hurt and slumping, while Vancouver seems to have broken their slump and injured players are starting to return and Luongo's back on track. But for some reason, Detroit still concerns me a great deal in regards to tonights game. Vancouver notes Naslund has a strained groin and is questionable for tonights game. Mattias Ohlund has the flu and is also questionable. Kevin Bieksa returned after 4 months and looked strong against Nashville. Alexandler Edler has been an incredible surprise. With Bieksa's return and Edlers steady play, that gives Vancouver 4 defencemen who can score on a regular basis (Ohlund, Salo, Bieksa, Edler). Vancouver finally appears to have a strong farm system. 22 year-old Mason Raymond and 24 year-old Ryan Shannon (along with Edler) have all been offensive threats of late. On thursday in the Canucks 3-2 win over the Preds, Raymond got a goal and an assist and the winner in the shootout. Luongo appears to have his mind off his pregnant wife (if that's what it was) and is back on his game. Marcus Naslund has been hot of late. Usually that indicates a cooling off period is about to follow, but so far so good. Brendan Morrison is set to return in about 3 weeks following his wrist surgery. Edited February 23, 2008 by One of the Few Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96Homer 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Just some scoring from our top line whose been disappearing lately would be helpful. This slump isn't doing any good for my fantasy team!! Anyone have any word on Kopy after that monster hit by Dion last night grrr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jeremy88 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Wings will lose again. I'd love to say they'll win...but come on...the top 4 D-men are out. Detroit's top defensive line is gonna be Lilja and Lebda. Or some Grand Rapids players...which isn't any better. Dats and Z need to start getting points up on the board...they're the team leaders, they need to spark up the team, because we all know nobody else on the team will. Lately, the wings have been extremely lazy. Everyone's counting on somebody else to pick up the slack... My brain says Detroit will lose...but my heart says "GO WINGS!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 I predict Dallas Drake will do something worthwhile tonight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 come on wings! I hope they can pull a win that seems unlikely with all these injuries Wings:3 (Zetterberg, Holmstrom, Downey!!!) Canucks:2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 With this depleted line-up on backtobacks, 3-1 Vancouver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Anyone else noticed Sammy has been playing D on the PP's lately with the injuries? I have a feeling Howard is going to be a busy boy tonight as the Wings might be giving up a lot of odd man rushes (Hope I am wrong)..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Yes! Jimmy Howard! Haha and he has all of his GR defensemen with him tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 I'd love to say they'll win...but come on...the top 4 D-men are out. Detroit's top defensive line is gonna be Lilja and Lebda. Or some Grand Rapids players...which isn't any better. I'm pretty sure our top defensive lineup is officially Draper and Maltby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 This amount of injuries happened to the Buffalo Sabres last year, and they still went on to score 300 goals and win the President's Trophy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Really excited to watch Howard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 GO WINGS! GO HOWIE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I totally agree that Dats and Hank have to step it up. A 1-0 loss is not to be laid on the defense. The offense needs to contribute as well. Lilja and Lebda are not the goal scorers that Lids and Raf are. Hank and Dats need to step up, as do all the forwards. We've had a bad case of post-goalie syndrome (if it doesn't hit the post, it hits the goalie). I say tonight they will go out and prove to the world that we may not have a defense, and we may be playing an AHL goalie, but dagnabbit, we still have an NHL offense! Wings take this one. Wings: 2, Franzen (assist: Lilja) and Lebda (assist: Drake, finally). Nucks: 1, Deflect off Lilja's body or equipment so people can forget his assist and offer him up as trade bait. Go Griffins! Go J-Ho! Get Well Soon, Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) Well it's been awhile since I've posted anything. Lets see if I remember how this works. Sammy misses the net by five feet Lilja gets a goal for the opposing team Pavel rocks! That sounds about right. Wings win. But more importantly No more injuries. Edited February 24, 2008 by KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAredwingsfan91 28 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 im scared to watch this game to be honest i know these guys have to come up sometime but you need a veteran presence there as well no predictions from me i think thats a total jinx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I predict Dallas Drake will do something worthwhile tonight... He's gonna get that elusive 300th assist. Anyone else noticed Sammy has been playing D on the PP's lately with the injuries? Yes, I've also noticed he does that when there aren't any injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I love the wings and all I hope is that they put out there best effort tonight. And come on lmao at Lilja and Quincey number 1 and 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) He's gonna get that elusive 300th assist. Maybe when the Wings were down a goal late in the 3rd and they were trying to tie it up? Edited February 24, 2008 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larionov_8 12 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I predict Dallas Drake will do something worthwhile tonight... Ha -- I actually laughed when I read that. I'm not a Drake-hater, but somehow I sensed disdain in your remark... I have faith that Howard will be sharp again. The Wings D may be young tonight, but the big threat from Vancouver are those little Sedin boys. Because I dislike them, I'm assuming that they will accomplish nothing and maybe hurt themselves. Detroit 3: Franzen, Zetterberg....Drake Vancouver 2: Luongo (2) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch777 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Hopefully the defense will stay calm and keep the shots to the outside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Downey started a scrum in the warm-ups with Alex Burrows! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 HA on cbc they showed Downey yapping with Ritchie I believe it was during warmups, and Downey gave Ritchie alittle spear and there was a small pile up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Correction it was Borrows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
