SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) Last 8:00 minutes roughly was as good of shut-down defense I have seen lately in a Wings game. Just completely toying with the other team keeping possession of the puck while they try to play comeback. I'm not one to brag all that much but the last part of the 3rd period was as good as I've seen and that is how you play shut-down defense. Edited May 13, 2008 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 I dont get it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 wouldnt that be an 18:00 clinic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 *Inserts foot in mouth and goes to re-edit original post* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_lobster 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Naw, I'm with you SWF. Wings really looked especially disciplined and controlled following that goal, playing a bit of keep-away, making sure forwards were backchecking, but doing so in a way that didn't simply turn the puck over to Dallas and let off pressure completely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Now I gochya, and yes, I totally agree. I'm usually worried about the last 10 minutes of a game and we're nursing a short lead by trapping, because the opposition tends to gain momentum and score unwanted goals, but tonight the wings gave them absolutely no room to breathe. It was wonderful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Stars booked for 8:00 pm appointment and they got it from doctor Babcock from Red Wings :banana: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) set to the tune of "graduation day" by third eye blind For Marty Turco from your pal P. Diddy Datsyuk. Can i dominate? Can i dominate? Gotta get your punk ass out your crease, Z made you look stupid with a Deke We've waited for so long. Can we Dominate! To the bastard taking head shots at me Your my whipping boy, i just scored three Cross your fingers but i'll knock your dumb ass down Can We Dominate! Edited May 13, 2008 by theman19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 OK so to me the best part of that last 8 or so minutes was when Edzo started talking about how the Wings will tire a team out because they are always playing keep away and your forwards are always chasing the puck and that takes more energy. As he started his narration the wings had just won the face off, again, and then he starts in on this diatribe about how the D will take the puck and find forwards make cuts, how the forwards have no problem giving the puck back to the D. He must have spent a good 1.5-2 minutes of game time talking about it and all Doc could say was, this is a great demonstration of what you are talking about. Beautiful, he was just rambling on and the as soon as he would make a comment about a way the wings could keep the puck from the other team they Wings would do exactly what he just said!! Priceless!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 wouldnt that be an 18:00 clinic? I think that would be a 12:00 clinic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 I think that would be a 12:00 clinic. Are we talking about the free clinic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Are we talking about the free clinic? It was free to the Stars but the fans had to pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 It was free to the Stars but the fans had to pay. LOL!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
