What is better?

[Lidsyukerberg 0]

Alright, this question doesn't really have a right answer because it is totally based on opinion, but I wanted to get some of your opinions. I am undecided.

Which do you think is better?

1). Sweep a series and let our boys get some rest?

or

2). Take the series out to 5 maybe 6 games and keep a stride going? (6 might be pushing it, but just for the sake of argument).

I think it's a tough call, because on one hand we get a sweep and get to take a much needed break. On the other hand if it goes out a little bit then they get to go into the next series already in full stride. Of course there are arguments against both sides as well.

On one hand they sweep and get rest but then they have to get back up to speed in the next series. Kind of like drag racing in spurts against another driver who is just going all out.

On the other hand they stay in a little longer and get to keep the stride, but risk injury and fatigue.

I don't know, obviously seeing a sweep is always nice, but is it what is best for a playoff run?

Just food for discussion.

[OsGOD 3]

for me game 5 cause i have access to possible $27 seats

[Xitium 272]

I would see a s___p + rest as being more valuable. The Wings haven't had a quick series like that in a while.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

for me game 5 cause i have access to possible $27 seats

Me too. Thanks to my Dad working at DMC.

[RedWingedKitten 9]

for me game 5 cause i have access to possible $27 seats

That's odd, I have 27$ dollar seats....

I'd still rather have the sweep.

[maltbymaniac 13]

well it dont matter to me cause i have no tickets at all.

[Vincanni 1]

5 is best, gives us some rest without going rusty, and we get to advance in front of a home crowd.

[Z and D for the C 712]

I'd like five.

Though a sweep would be nice for the 'spect.

[tony 3]

5 games rest is good but to much and you get rusty

[miller76 463]

I just say run the whole table.

[shadowdagster 0]

Alright, this question doesn't really have a right answer because it is totally based on opinion, but I wanted to get some of your opinions. I am undecided.

Which do you think is better?

1). Sweep a series and let our boys get some rest?

or

2). Take the series out to 5 maybe 6 games and keep a stride going? (6 might be pushing it, but just for the sake of argument).

I think it's a tough call, because on one hand we get a sweep and get to take a much needed break. On the other hand if it goes out a little bit then they get to go into the next series already in full stride. Of course there are arguments against both sides as well.

On one hand they sweep and get rest but then they have to get back up to speed in the next series. Kind of like drag racing in spurts against another driver who is just going all out.

On the other hand they stay in a little longer and get to keep the stride, but risk injury and fatigue.

I don't know, obviously seeing a sweep is always nice, but is it what is best for a playoff run?

Just food for discussion.

I feel that we really need a sweep. Fewer games will allow our players to take fewer hits, which tend to take their toll the longer you survive in the playoffs. The Wings will be ready regardless if they sweep or win it in 6 or 7, so I just don't see the benefit in the series going 5 or 6 games.

[akustyk 84]

I'd rather have a sweep if possible and give the guys 1-2 days of rest then return

to regular drill. with Wings it's OK to get some rest - they have experience to not

get too rusty and have problems with waking up. but they need to keep their healt

at maximum if they were supposed to meet tougher teams down the road

[Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3]

I've always seen the playoffs as a war of attrition. The fewer shifts taken, shots blocked, hits into the boards absorbed, the better. More time to nurse any injuries. Plus they are professionals, I wouldn't imagine they'd lose too much with a week off with all the leadership in those locker rooms.

And a sweep would just be sweet!

*edit for bad spelling mistake, haha*

Edited April 14, 2008 by Wings_Fan_In_Exile

[kylee 727]

ill take the sweep. as people have stated, you never know in these games, espeically with Tootoo on the ice. we dont need any injuries etc. kick em while they're down.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

Boxers are better. Briefs just look funny to me.

Wait, what are we talking about here?

Oh, right, I'll take the sweep. I want to see other teams struggling knowing that we've already advanced, and our older players can rest more.

[gcom007 1,465]

I think the best case scenario is to sweep and get the rest at this point. It's looking like we won't have to worry about Anaheim and maybe not even San Jose. I'd like to be physically rested if we end up playing Calgary or any other team that's a bit more in "scrap" mode. We've got the skill to beat any team in our conference and I think we can go head to head with the skilled teams of Anaheim or San Jose any way it shakes down and come out ahead barring serious injury or goaltending issues.

The scrappier teams worry me a bit more if we're worn out or nursing injuries. Sweep it up and give Stuart, Holmstrom, etc. more days to focus on conditioning as opposed to worrying about getting beat up and injured. And I don't care what anyone says about Dom needing more games to keep his stride, I feel like he's more held together with band-aids this year than ever so more rest I think may hurt him a bit initially but help him moving on. Has he had a 2-month stretch this year without an injury? I don't think so, so again, sweep and rest!

[YoungGuns1340 1]

All I care about is that the Wings win every game they can. If they can do it in 4, great. But the last thing I want is to see them sit back and let Nashville creep back into the series. The last thing they need is Nashville getting any momentum.

[VM1138 1,921]

All I care about is that the Wings win every game they can. If they can do it in 4, great. But the last thing I want is to see them sit back and let Nashville creep back into the series. The last thing they need is Nashville getting any momentum.

Quick series is best I think. Especially if our Round 2 opponent has a 6 or 7 game series. Sure, the other team might have the edge in the 2nd Round to begin with, but they will be easier to wear down. The Wings have shown they can seemingly turn on their talent at will. So I think maybe we lose Game 1 of Round 2 (assuming we beat Nashville, that is, and I'm not getting ahead of myself) but they would be in better shape later in Round 2.

[Lidsyukerberg 0]

I'd rather have a sweep if possible and give the guys 1-2 days of rest then return

to regular drill. with Wings it's OK to get some rest - they have experience to not

get too rusty and have problems with waking up. but they need to keep their healt

at maximum if they were supposed to meet tougher teams down the road

That sounds reasonable to me, but I think it would have to be more fast paced than regular drill. They would have to do drills that would keep them in playoff conditioning I think. No bag skates or anything, and obviously no creaming each other against the boards, but maybe some high tempo scrimmages or something.

All I care about is that the Wings win every game they can. If they can do it in 4, great. But the last thing I want is to see them sit back and let Nashville creep back into the series. The last thing they need is Nashville getting any momentum.

Solid point.

[jim3033 1]

A sweep is always desired but a loss in the way we lost tonight can be helpful. You could see the game change right both sets of goals. It looked like a regular season game right before the goals. As long as nobody gets hurt things should work out.

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

16-0 means zero pissed off nights where I get drunk and cry myself to sleep.

[vangvace 12]

like 5... but that's just me.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

16-0 means zero pissed off nights where I get drunk and cry myself to sleep.

I wish I had a bottle of Everclear with me right now. That would put me away real fast.

[IceMunkee 15]

That is actually a very good question. With all the threads tonight I was dreading what the content would be. I think it really depends on the team.

A sweep builds confidence and assurance.

A 5-6er keeps the momentum going but only if they are playing well. If a team slides through on some bounces and a bad call it could be problems.

A lose like tonight can be two things, a sign of what your team is offering or a nice wake up call.

I am going to go with a 5-6 because that is where we are heading.

Plus I will be at game five being anything but classy...

[DaKineMaui 8]

You people are nuts.

I'd like to go 7 in every series, with each of those seven going to OT.

I'd also like to see the Wings win those 4 game 7 OTs of course.