Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted June 1, 2008 You know what, I have bashed Sammy as much as anyone else, but he has 3 GOALS IN THE STANLEY CUP FINALS. How about Hank or Pavel's numbers? 1 and 0 respectively. Them and our D need to step up and I suspect we are going to. Wings always seem to have a shaky 1st, so let's get this game under control and play Red Wings hockey!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoDakWing 8 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 I think the guys need to calm down just a lil bit... seems like they are getting to excited and making bad passes... If they calm down and play Detroit hockey game is over 4-1 Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DyingAlive 27 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Wings need to step it up. Need to get better chances and then in turn convert them. It sounds simple but of course it's hard. Keep peppering the net with shots and crashing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aflac9262 211 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Overall good period, Wings dominated 5-on-5, Z and Dats look unstoppable and Ozzie's been playing pretty good. The PK's getting better and I'm sure the calls will discontinue or start tilting i our favor, also Cleary's working pretty well on that top line. He has played well, but I still think he should have had the first goal. I mean Ozzie was right there and let the guy bank it right in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Look maybe I'm harsh on Rafalski but I don't think he's much better than Schneider. I'll grant that skill-wise (and especially offensively) Schneider might have the SLIGHTEST of edges. But Rafalski is much much more consistent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaldean 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 (edited) Kronwall is gotta start delivering some big hits to wake up this team. It seems like the players are not energetic. Edited June 1, 2008 by Chaldean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 NBC GET RID OF THAT HORRIBLE BLUE LINE CAMERA ON POWERPLAYS! Agreed! I shouldn't complain given the fact I'm actually getting live coverage but I do hate that camera angle. And I agree with the above comments, defence has been sloppy. Most of the defenceman have been irresponsible with the puck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 The penalties the Wings have taken tonight are STUPID! Rafalski looks like s*** tonight too. The Wings need to stay the hell out of the box and they'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Holy crap. The first intermission segment goes to a Wing. Excuse me while I faint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmorland 16 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Wings need this second goal badly to deflate the crowd and pittsburgh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 I want a much better 2nd period, but alas, it probably won't happen. We turned it up in the 1st but then at the end they were splitting our defense so easily it wasn't funny. The penalty kills have a lot to do with the flow of a period. We saw the same thing in Game 1 of the series, when the Wings were killing off 3+ power plays then, too. If the Red Wings can keep themselves out of the box and can continue to roll four lines and keep the shifts short, you'll see a lot more flow and more consistent play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdinc 45 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 (edited) young cheli on Coaches corner,, old grapevine footage.. good stuff Edited June 1, 2008 by tdinc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 The Pens are being badly outplayed by the Wings in even strength. If this trend continues it will be very difficult for the Pens to win the series on powerplays alone. If the Wings can manage to stay out of the box this will be a lot easier for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 One note on Draper's penalty: It was the direct result of a horrible pass by Draper in the neutral zone that was a direct turnover. Can. not. turn. the. puck. over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crabcakes'n'redwings 4 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 "When they win the cup" I HEARD IT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan_32807 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Just stay out of the penalty box----we are more disciplined than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Love how they're downplaying Nick possibly being the 1st European captain to win a cup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 (edited) Love how they're downplaying Nick possibly being the 1st European captain to win a cup Yeah, they're jerks. People celebrated when Versus stopped airing the games, but it's basically the name crew on NBC. Except for that new guy. Who the f*** is he? Never seen him before the finals started. Edited June 1, 2008 by Systemfel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalkinsJock 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Datsyuk sets up two teammates for golden opportunities and nothing.. Thats the problem. Might as well pair Datsyuk with Draper and Maltby if the big guns aren't going to get it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupcrazy 13 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Love how they're downplaying Nick possibly being the 1st European captain to win a cup Those guys are tools! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Love how they're downplaying Nick possibly being the 1st European captain to win a cup Like other have said...I can't wait for this series to be over so I don't have to listen to all the Penguin/Crosby ball gargling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 One note on Draper's penalty: It was the direct result of a horrible pass by Draper in the neutral zone that was a direct turnover. Can. not. turn. the. puck. over. Yep and hence I posted, "Draper is this teams worst forward" and "bad, bad shift Draper". Overreaction no doubt but I was annoyed by the whole sequence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 If we were going to lose this game, we would've lost it in the first. We're still alive, have better coaching in the dressing rooms then they do, and are going to win this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Regarding our boys missing the net, I think I kind of understand why. They don't want to aim right into Fleury, so they're trying to hit a high corner. Unfortunately, they're getting too much loft on the puck. However, if they aim low on Fleury, he WILL give up rebounds. So yeah, this missed net s*** has to end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Love how they're downplaying Nick possibly being the 1st European captain to win a cup Really? What they say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
