HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 (edited) So it's now official. Wings vs. Preds in Round 1! GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!! Thoughts, comments, concerns? Edited April 5, 2008 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLightGoesOn 81 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 What can I say I have future-sight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 My beard still says we will destroy them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 im excited Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 even though the Red Wings are tops in the league, im still going to be scared until i see these two hook it up starting thursday. i wonder which Red Wings team is going to show up this playoff run, the team that plays down to its opponent and has shaky goaltending, or the one that dominated the league for almost half a season and pretty much couldn't be stopped no matter what. biggest concern for me is which Dominik Hasek shows up starting thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaxx 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 How is this "official"??? There is still one game to play for the final few teams.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 We can't beat them without Robert Lang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palemoonlight 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 How is this "official"??? There is still one game to play for the final few teams.... Nashville has played 82 games, chicago can't catch them, and they can't move up out of 8th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 How is this "official"??? There is still one game to play for the final few teams.... The Wings have clinched the #1 seed, and the Preds clinched the final spot and with the loss tonight the Preds are stuck at #8 no matter what. Therefore it equals Wings vs. Preds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 The Wings have clinched the #1 seed, and the Preds clinched the final spot and with the loss tonight the Preds are stuck at #8 no matter what. Therefore it equals Wings vs. Preds. Yup that sounds pretty offical to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Alot of people have already declared we will destroy the Preds. However, this series will be alot closer than alot are predicting. The Preds have played us tough this year, and if we fall asleep, they can take advantage. As someone who follows the Preds, here's some keys to watch out for. -First and foremost: PLAY PHYSICAL! The Preds were shut down by SJ the past few years because the Sharks manhandled them physically. Fight for every puck, and make them fight for every inch of ice. -Dan Ellis has played brilliant at times this year. However, he has also been horribly inconsistent. If he gets any confidnce early, he could be the man that steals the series. If we get a bunch of quick goals, he can get rattled. -Watch out for Jan Hlavac. He's been one of the hottest Preds lately and he's settled in nicely with Bonk and Erat. -Match the Preds intensity, especially when they're at home. They feed off their crowd, and if the Energy line (Fiddler-Nichol-Tootoo) gets a few big hits, Wings need to respond with some big hits or a quick goal to take the fans back out of it. -And last but not least, avoid stupid mistakes. The Preds WILL capitalize if you give them a quality chance. Play smart, and don't rush any plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 What a shame. Will the Preds ever win a playoff series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 What a shame. Will the Preds ever win a playoff series? God, these statements make me nervous about karma. Let's all just stick to the boring, tried and true: "It will be a good, close, tough series." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 BRING ON THE PAIN! Wings in 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania19 1 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Well, the Detroit Free Press has it on their web site, so that's about as close to official without a release or something from the Wings. Here's a link to the article - Red Wings get Nashville Predators in first round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluedevils_13 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 This just scares me, because the Preds are bound to win a playoff series sometime, and with the wings history, and how hot Ellis has been...ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruiser008 37 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 FINALLY!! The season was awesome but we've waited all year for the playoffs and now it's here at last. Wings vs. Preds, boy am I pumped! Bring on the playoffs baby!! :starwars: :octo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 I'm just worried that Tootoo is going to take out one of our key guys, Pronger style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Not a bad draw for the Wings. Although of course I'm nervous whomever we play. Just wasn't looking forward to Calgary again in the first round... Nashville lost Vokoun, Forsberg, and Kariya, but is playing us tough of course. Key I think will be to get an early series lead and not fall behind....Hasek must return to playoff form... Side notes - how the f*&&% do the Avalanche get lucky and avoid the Wings, Sharks, AND Ducks in the first round??? They don't deserve that as a lower seed. Here's to hoping they wind up in 5th or 7th after Sunday.... Also, I blinked and the Caps went from 9th to 3rd overnight. Awesome if they beat out the Canes for the division title - NO southern teams in the Playoffs !!! (not counting Nashville as deep south) A victory for the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 I'm just worried that Tootoo is going to take out one of our key guys, Pronger style. I don't think that'll be the case, and if it somehow is there WILL be hell to pay. Downey, Drake or Mac *if he plays* will take care of the punk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Noodle 39 14 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 I actually would have wanted to play calgary because i know mentally it would have made the wings feel like they should play at the top of there game. But they better not take Nashville lightly or we will be out faster than a bowl of jelly beans being devoured by an ant eater who has a strange craving for sweets. Anyhoo I'm hoping we sweep them.. but I'm gonna go with Wings in 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Thoughts, comments, concerns? Wings in 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 i dont understand this lack of faith! our boys are the best and they will prove it again by kicking some ass. i want to play the best teams on our way to the cup so that there will be no excuses from non fans! give me the ducks in the first round! sharks! calgary! minny! bring em all on because were one week from the playoffs!! GO WINGS GO!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 (edited) I don't think that'll be the case, and if it somehow is there WILL be hell to pay. Downey, Drake or Mac *if he plays* will take care of the punk. Tootoo is a penis. He won't fight those guys, and I honestly can't understand why everyone still thinks he will. While there is some truth to Trotz troll not allowing him to fight, he's still a wuss. Just remember: if Downey drops the gloves, and begins raining blows upon him, two things would happen, one good and one bad. One, the good, is that I'd run out to Hockeytown Authentics in Troy and buy a Downey jersey immediately after it happens, and Downey would be a national hero in the city of Detroit. Two, though, is that he'd get slapped with the ridiculous instigator penalty's that the NHL stupidly refuses to get rid of, and it'd probably end up helping Nashville in the long run. Tootoo is playing in an NHL that, for some reason, likes to cator to the agitator: the ******* of the league that run around, cheapshotting guys, yet their gloves seem to be mysteriously glued to their hands whenever someone comes in looking to fight them. If the NHL got rid of the stupid instigator rule, guys like Tootoo, Downie (Steve, not Aaron), Burrows, Cooke, and a couple others would be extinct in this league, and probably go play in Switzerland or something. But it hasn't happend, and at this rate, it probably never will. Hopefully an anvil falls on Tootoo as he's walking out of his house (or should I say igloo?), and he's out for the playoffs, but I doubt that happens. We'll probably have to find a way to deal with his antics some way or another, and hopefully guys like Downey and such are up to the task. Edited April 5, 2008 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
This Is Bida 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 i dont understand this lack of faith! our boys are the best and they will prove it again by kicking some ass. i want to play the best teams on our way to the cup so that there will be no excuses from non fans! give me the ducks in the first round! sharks! calgary! minny! bring em all on because were one week from the playoffs!! GO WINGS GO!!!!! I totally agree with you man. Its like no matter who our opponent looks to be everyone is scared. When you play hockey growing up you are taught to RESPECT your opponent but do not be scared or take them lightely. Nashville might play us strong, and yes, Ellis is played great hockey. But I have no doubt in my mind that our boys will come to play they hockey that they can play and take this series. In either 4 or 5. And please dont give me that karma crap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
