YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 Great ******* game tonight. I knew Hossa was going to get a goal this game. I couldn't be happier. Great play by Dats as well, awesome all around. Hudler almost didn't get a goal there, I would have sought him out and killed him had he not. For seriously. How did he "almost" not get a goal? Sammy could've tipped that goal one inch to the right and it wouldn't have been a goal. Homer could've tipped the goal too far to the side, and it wouldnt have been a goal. Any goal could "almost" not go in if the goaltender had only moved an inch in the different direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 It was a fun game to watch, but only a mediocore showing by the WIngs. With the sloppy play in our own zone I am happy with this win tonight. They have shown flashes of being brilliantly Detroit, but have made uncharacteristic lapses in judgement defensively so far. Things will tighten up though. Good victory tonight, and it should give Ozzie confidence that the boys have his back even on a bad day. Hudler will have a good sesaon, once he shoots more I see him getting back on that second line. He will have 25 goals this year I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 How did he "almost" not get a goal? Sammy could've tipped that goal one inch to the right and it wouldn't have been a goal. Homer could've tipped the goal too far to the side, and it wouldnt have been a goal. Any goal could "almost" not go in if the goaltender had only moved an inch in the different direction. I believe he was referring to the slight delay before Hudler shot the puck that allowed Lundqvist to somehow lunge back and get a portion of the puck with his trapper. (i.e., the delay actually allowed Lundqvist an attempt to make a play on the shot -- something he couldn't have done on the Samuelsson and Holmstrom goals.) That Lundqvist even got THAT much of the puck on that play is mind-boggling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redhot 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 Still crying from Hossa's goal. Great setup by Dats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 (edited) How did he "almost" not get a goal? Sammy could've tipped that goal one inch to the right and it wouldn't have been a goal. Homer could've tipped the goal too far to the side, and it wouldnt have been a goal. Any goal could "almost" not go in if the goaltender had only moved an inch in the different direction. It was very, very, very close, more so than normal goals. WAY to close for an open-netter. And yes, the delay had part to do with it. Edited October 19, 2008 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 awesome to see hossa get his first!!! love how excited he got! i wish i was in michigan so i could see the post game. did they interview him? great set up by dats. that whole play was all him. knocks steals a pass out of the air, skates it into the zone around three defenders all by himself, beautiful set up from along the boards. awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 does anyone else think that homer's goal went off of Pavel's skate? I despeartely need the fantasy point haha, from what i saw im pretty sure it did alhtough i dont have hd, i also think filpula got his stick on the hudler goal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anomalously 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 I think that's exactly what people were waiting for from the Datsyuk/Hossa combination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 (edited) It was very, very, very close, more so than normal goals. WAY to close for an open-netter. And yes, the delay had part to do with it. By the same token, if he had shot it a second earlier, it would've been right into Lundqvists trapper. At least once he made the decision to delay the shot, he made the right choice when to put it in. Theres a reason the puck deflected off Lundqvists trapper and into the net - Lundqvists was rolling his hand back into the net. If Lundqvists hand is entirely vertical - as it wouldve been a second sooner - it wouldve deflected straight up into the air or gone into the trapper. Edited October 19, 2008 by YoungGuns1340 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 Well, it was a bit of a sloppy effort, but we managed to battle through and pick up a victory, so I'll keep the complaints to a minimum. However, I think this was a game that we needed. Not only did we manage to put five pucks in the net, but Hossa was able to get his first as a Wing in a very crucial situation. If that doesn't make him feel more comfortable, I don't know what will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
This Is Bida 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 (edited) I think that's exactly what people were waiting for from the Datsyuk/Hossa combination. AGH!!! I LOVE IT! Just to see how excited he got. Quote me on this, I am telling you all, Hossa is a Wing for the rest of his career. I don't think anyone truly understands the desire that he has had to play here. I certainly am glad he got that one out of the way. Hopefully those 2 can keep it rolling now. Oh, and thank GOD you posted the video. Unfortunately I had to work today being stupid Sweetest Day and all and I had my dad DVR the game. Too bad the man NEVER extends the recording time and it stopped RIGHT at the start of the overtime. I'll definitely have to stay up all night now to watch it again at 3am. I just wish I would've seen the post-game interviews they did with him. Maybe they'll show it on the replay of the game. aaahhhh, I'm super excited for Hossa. NOW, if we can just get the Wings a nice kick in the a$$ to get them playing how they should be. Truthfully, Im hoping that after seeing Hossa so excited, maybe it'll give the Wings a wake up call that playing on this team is the opportunity of a lifetime that many players could only dream of. Best to make the most of the time here boys! Lets get back to playing the way the REAL Red Wings should be playing. Edit: Whoa Whoa Whoa! Back this train UP! Let's not forget even for as much as I love Hossa, Dats has always been my favorite player. I just saw the OT and I must say what a SICK OT by Dats. First to steal from Gomez. Hangs on to it, lil pass to Raffy, right back... End to end. Pulls up and makes Redden look STUPID!. Beautiful pass to Hossa. This is a thing of beauty from both Dats and Hossa for getting to the right spot. More of this to come. Hopefully this was JUST the start. Edited October 19, 2008 by This Is Bida Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruarc' 2 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 Does anyone know if FSN will reair the game sometime this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 Speaking of the absurdity of hit totals, Mike Keenan right now talking about the Oilers being credited with out-hitting his Flames 21-8 for the game, somewhat sarcastically pointing out that he didn't think it was quite that lopsided in Edmonton's favor. Yeah, because it's freakin' ridiculous that those numbers are actually recorded as if they're an impartial account of what happened in the game. So silly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 Speaking of the absurdity of hit totals, Mike Keenan right now talking about the Oilers being credited with out-hitting his Flames 21-8 for the game, somewhat sarcastically pointing out that he didn't think it was quite that lopsided in Edmonton's favor. Yeah, because it's freakin' ridiculous that those numbers are actually recorded as if they're an impartial account of what happened in the game. So silly. Speaking of Oilers/Flames, Bertuzzi scored his 5th goal in as many games. Still got it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 One word. FUUUUUUUUUUCCCK!! I missed Hossa's goal because I was at work. What is this s***.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 Hossa gets the monkey off his back, expect many more to follow, they did win but i know they can play much better, plus im drunk and enjoying the victory. GO WINGS!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 Does anyone know if FSN will reair the game sometime this morning. It is on now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim3033 1 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 I'm impressed. The Wings just beat the #1 team in the NHL right now. They did it without Zetterberg. Even though they looked rusty at times I'm excited they are still really good this year. I'm more excited about Filpulla Hudler and Cleary and the 3rd and fourth lines this year too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 (edited) Well, they played well enough to win, but there's still a line issue. Hossa and Pavel simply aren't working as a pairing, even considering the GWG. Given the choice, I'd reunite the ZDH line when Hank is healthy, and then put Hossa on a line with Hudler and Franzen. Hossa seemed almost intimidated by Datsyuk last night- he needs to be on a line where he is the clear star. My choice lines... ZDH Hossa-Hudler-Franzen Cleary-Shinguard Assassin-Filp Maltby-Draper-Kopecky/Helm (I could easily be convinced to pull up Helm semi-permanently and scratch Maltby) Edited October 19, 2008 by Casey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted October 19, 2008 Datsyuk and Hossa were finding each other just as well as Datsyuk and Zetterberg usually do last night. Hossa had 3 or 4 golden opportunities as a result of getting a great feed from Datsyuk. There's no reason to blow up the entire gameplan and go back to old faithful right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Haha, the little article at the front page of LGW says the Wings "blew another 3rd period load." Someone's head is in the gutter, haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingschamps 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Haha, the little article at the front page of LGW says the Wings "blew another 3rd period load." Someone's head is in the gutter, haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Haha, the little article at the front page of LGW says the Wings "blew another 3rd period load." Someone's head is in the gutter, haha. Hahaha. Thank you. I was patiently waiting for someone to notice that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redhot 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 I think that's exactly what people were waiting for from the Datsyuk/Hossa combination. I'm happy for Hossa, but something is bugging me and I have to get it out... Did you see after the goal, Dats is waiting to congratulate/hug Hossa, but he skated past Dats celebrating his goal, ans waited for others come to congratulate him. I don't think Zets would do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 He was excited... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
