akustyk 84 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 we're f*[cut]* doomed. I honestly hate this guy. he'd better get to cover NBA or any other sport but hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sergeiwasmyfav 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Most of the analysts are picking the Wings it seems, and I don't like it one bit! I like it better when no one thinks the Wings have a chance, and then they can go out there and prove them wrong. I guess this time they will have to prove everyone right! GO WINGS!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Barry is 6-6 this year. Maggie the monkey is 6-6 this year. Clearly, he knows nothing about picking winners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 I'll pretend I didn't hear that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Well Melrose only got 50% right in each of the first two rounds so I guess that means either us or the Penguins won't make it to the finals, too bad for the Penguins. Just kidding I think even Melrose got these right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 WHAT?! ANOTHER DIMWAT PICKED AGAINST THE WINGS OR IS DOUBTING THEM? CLEARLY THEY DO NOT KNOW THE WINGS ROOL AND DO NOT DROOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh wait somebody is picking for the Wings. Let me change my sarcastic tune a little bit. WOO HOO! SOMEBODY IS ACTUALLY PICKING FOR THE WINGS! HE KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT CAUSE HE PICKED THE WINGS! HE KNOWS THE WINGS ROOL! Wait, it's Barry Melrose who did it? Seriously, doesn't really matter to me one way or the other if analysts pick the Wings or not whether we think they are knowledgable or nimrods. They don't play the game on the ice or determine the outcome, and you or I could make a halfway educated guess and get some of these series just as right or wrong in terms of the winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormboy 47 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 it's funny that if melrose doesn't pick us we're mad because he clearly knows nothing about hockey. if he does pick us we're mad because he's "cursed." *sigh* i guess you can't make us happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 I'm getting kinda sick of all these prediction threads. First we're pissed because were picked to lose, then someone picks us and its a curse? Seriously guys, he's an analyst, this is his job. Who the hell cares if he picks us or not. Hockey games aren't decided by how other people pick games. Just my two cents.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 I'm getting kinda sick of all these prediction threads. First we're pissed because were picked to lose, then someone picks us and its a curse? Seriously guys, he's an analyst, this is his job. Who the hell cares if he picks us or not. Hockey games aren't decided by how other people pick games. Just my two cents.... While we have no control over the "prediction" threads for better or worse, I echo and 100% agree with the rest of your post. Spot on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 Stars in 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOctopusKid 19 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 I may be speaking out of turn here but I am an advocate of Barry Melrose (commence the boo's and hissing). Melrose was a Red Wing which I will always honor his connection to this team. But I remember him fondly from the days when the NHL was relevant with Gary Thorne and Bill Clement (Clement Clement Hands of Cement). This during the 9-'s before the unnecessary expansion of the NHL, the dissolvement of the old divisions and when the NHL would be mentioned in the same breath as the NBA, MLB and NFL. Sure, he might be the equilivent of the Stephan A. Smith of the NHL. Flamboyant to the point of comedy, horribly incorrect in all of his predictions despite constant immersionn in the league and privleged access to players and organizations and hideous suits. Barry is a victim of this immense access that he will often jump from the coat tails of one superstar or hot team to another. Yes, that is infuriating since he is supposed to maintain an unbiased and objective analysis but he is generally harmless and often funny when taking in the right context. Plus, he is willing to admit his mistakes like his review of the Game 4 of the COL vs. DET series where he said, "Well I think they are sending a message to the so called experts that they are pretty good at what they are doing." I can appreciate that. I guess ultimately what it comes down to is the fact that I see Melrose as a positive advocate of the NHL and any amount of national face time that it can get, the better. He (for whatever reason) was chosen by ESPN to be the voice of the NHL and he does everything he can to champion a great sport and increase it's visibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MississippiWing 14 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 Epic Fail!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 Sure, he might be the equilivent of the Stephan A. Smith of the NHL. Flamboyant to the point of comedy, horribly incorrect in all of his predictions despite constant immersionn in the league and privleged access to players and organizations and hideous suits. Wait 'til you see him and Don Cherry covering the games together now 'til the end of the playoffs on ESPN! This should be very entertaining! Seriously - Melrose had to pick us this time. After he was completely humiliated by "Avs in 6" there was nothing else for him to do. He does kind of have some manlove for Lidstrom. Anyhow, it is a bit odd that they all picked the Wings. I think it will be a long tough series - and the Stars like being the underdog. Wings in 6! Oh, and btw EJ Hradek picked the Wings to win the Cup before the season started - he's been with us all the way - no bandwagoning there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) Melrose was a Red Wing which I will always honor his connection to this team. Uwe Krupp was a Red Wing too.. but let's not honor his connection too.. Edited May 7, 2008 by interminded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRockit 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) I am shocked they all picked the Wings and Pens. I've been calling for that final for quite some time now. *last july to be exact* lol Anyways hope they both win this round. I've been calling for a Wings/Pens final for some long time now as well, mostly because I've been forced to watch a lot of Pens games this year (guy I was seeing is a PenFan), and I think Pens will win out in the East: they've got all the weapons and there's just that "feel" to the team ethic this year. Having said that, I can make everybody feel a lot better about Melrose with this: PenFan boyfriend predicted the Wings would lose against Nashville-- they didn't. He then predicted the Avs would win Round 2 (even after we won the first two games, he said we'd lose the next 4, citing history). After Game 3, he grudgingly conceded we'd PROBABLY (!) win the series, but that we'd lose to the Stars in the WCF. While I'm superstious enough NOT to predict anything this round, I WILL say this: PenBF has been SOO wrong so far, AND for the kicker: he dumped me for a skeeze who wouldn't know a hockey puck if it flew up her arse (even though I'm sure a few have). He's been wrong about EVERYTHING so far, both hockey and personal, and I'm pulling for a Wings/Pens final. It will be sweet if our Wings win it, and lovely vindication for me (if that's not being too selfish). Edited May 7, 2008 by RedRockit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 I'm getting kinda sick of all these prediction threads. First we're pissed because were picked to lose, then someone picks us and its a curse? Seriously guys, he's an analyst, this is his job. Who the hell cares if he picks us or not. Hockey games aren't decided by how other people pick games. Just my two cents.... is it jus me or is your memory just too short to see one important factor here: it's Mullet. not some John Smith in XYZ media but the very silent but deadly killer - Mullet. almost every single time he picked Wings to win something in last 10 years it was a kiss of death which eventually cost Wings the playoffs. it really isn't about why or how justified this guy is picking us. it's about the kiss of death. just as most fans hate to see a player on their team touching Presidents Trophy because it brings bad luck. the same way Mullet's pick has been disastrous for Wings. whatever happens I'd rather have my Wings fight without Mullet's curse. unfortunately for us he's been extremely succesful in destroying our chances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 I'm getting kinda sick of all these prediction threads. First we're pissed because were picked to lose, then someone picks us and its a curse? Seriously guys, he's an analyst, this is his job. Who the hell cares if he picks us or not. Hockey games aren't decided by how other people pick games. Just my two cents.... Meh, looks like we just got to roll with this aspect of what most fans typically do (which isn't a bad thing). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 I don't know if this is good or bad http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2008...tory?id=3383942 There are 12 seies in rounds 1 and 2. Here's how the "experts" did Melrose 6-6 Amber 8-4 Buccigross 8-4 Cohn 5-7 Hradek 9-3 None of them are great. Melrsoe is 6 and 6. Might a well flip a coin rather than listen to him. Incidentlt every one of the 5 ESPN experts picked the Wings and Pens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 I may be speaking out of turn here but I am an advocate of Barry Melrose (commence the boo's and hissing). Melrose was a Red Wing which I will always honor his connection to this team. But I remember him fondly from the days when the NHL was relevant with Gary Thorne and Bill Clement (Clement Clement Hands of Cement). This during the 9-'s before the unnecessary expansion of the NHL, the dissolvement of the old divisions and when the NHL would be mentioned in the same breath as the NBA, MLB and NFL. Sure, he might be the equilivent of the Stephan A. Smith of the NHL. Flamboyant to the point of comedy, horribly incorrect in all of his predictions despite constant immersionn in the league and privleged access to players and organizations and hideous suits. Barry is a victim of this immense access that he will often jump from the coat tails of one superstar or hot team to another. Yes, that is infuriating since he is supposed to maintain an unbiased and objective analysis but he is generally harmless and often funny when taking in the right context. Plus, he is willing to admit his mistakes like his review of the Game 4 of the COL vs. DET series where he said, "Well I think they are sending a message to the so called experts that they are pretty good at what they are doing." I can appreciate that. I guess ultimately what it comes down to is the fact that I see Melrose as a positive advocate of the NHL and any amount of national face time that it can get, the better. He (for whatever reason) was chosen by ESPN to be the voice of the NHL and he does everything he can to champion a great sport and increase it's visibility. Barry's stats as a Red Wing: Only 35 gp. 0g, 1a. 144 PIMs. Unless you count his Adirondack stats which only add another 13g and 26a, but also add a staggering 637 PIMs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puertoricanWingsfan 5 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 That guy's a clown. Glad to see ol' barry boy got it right for once. Live and learn you greasy mullet-headed numbskull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
