10/25 GDT: Red Wings 6, Blackhawks 5 (SO)

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Theres no other way to describe this other than disgusting - we have the best team on paper and for the majority of this game and the season, we've been entirely healthy.

[Datsyerberger 279]

It's

time.

[The Mule 0]

Is there any update on Franzen?

[Rivalred 630]

Defense is struggling big time and Forwards are not passing to teammates who are open. Ouch, will be a long 3rd period.

[Elshupacabra 0]

Can I say that the Chicago crowd actually know how to make some noise. We could learn a thing or two from them in this regard...

Well, with the spoiled fans we have that are convinced the season is over eight games in. I wouldn't hold out much hope.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Can't use the "Hey, its the beginning of the season! Team just needs to shake off cobwebs" excuses anymore.

Time to face the fact this team is just playing like s***....like a completely different team from last year. We seriously look like a team that either barely makes or barely misses playoffs.....if that.

God ShanahanMan, chill. Relax. Chemistry. We just need chemistry and more time. GIve them 60 or so games before you start making assumptions. Stop criticizing them. Stop being mean to them. The Red Wings are going to get their feelings hurt and you're being a bad fan for saying ANYTHING against them. They're only making millions of dollars. Geez. They're only playing with amazing linemates and a great coach. Just stop it. Maybe if they got paid a couple million more apiece and had a good 40 games of playing time together before being dumped onto the ice in the regular season then they'd be playing better...

GOD. Some people...

[The Mule 0]

Well, with the spoiled fans we have that are convinced the season is over eight games in. I wouldn't hold out much hope.

Don't be a drama queen. The only thing anyone said is that we are playing like s***, which we are.

[cirov19 1]

Not playing too well, eh? I just got in halfway through the second so I really couldn't tell you...

I'm just assuming we've been having a s***ty game but I'm fully confident in there ability to pick it up and win the game. Babs has got lots to say and we'll come back.. Let's just hope Franzen's fine.

[Konnan511 1,736]

Nice piece on Kane, good kid.

[Reilly 24]

Is there any update on Franzen?

Will not return

[TSD 10]

Well, with the spoiled fans we have that are convinced the season is over eight games in. I wouldn't hold out much hope.

Did you happen to see our first three games? Not only did we lose, we looked absolutely horrid, and plenty thought this was the bell tolling for the rest of the season (I was buying into it myself). I mean a complete breakdown of fundamental hockey. It was bad, really made a turn around under Quennville although, our game vs phoenix wasnt bad either (Savards last game).

[ShanahanMan 473]

And Franzen's gone.

Season is getting worse and worse.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Regardless of whether we win or lose, a 3.00 GAA 2/3 through our 8th game is nuts for the Top 4 we have.

[The Mule 0]

Does anyone know the extent of Franzen's injury yet? I'm scared.

[cirov19 1]

Let's all cry about how we're playing .. let's do that..

We're 5-1-1 and fifth in the league... nothing will ever be good enough for some of you.

Suck it up, take what you've got and be thankful you're not a Leafs fan.

[Guest mindfly]

BRING 07-08 WINGS BACK..

The offense is "OK"... but the D is so so so sad and uncharactiristic... WTF IS WRONG... Is this really McCrimmon's fault? Stanley cup hangover? HOW HARD is it to just go out and play like last year?

[Duck Guy 86]

why do the wings have such a hard time with Chicago... ?

[Guest DetroitBoy313]

Chicago has our number for whatever reason.This game is over.Hope Franzen is OK and we can all move on.

[ShanahanMan 473]

Does anyone know the extent of Franzen's injury yet? I'm scared.

Yes. They said he won't return and that they decided "not to release more info at this time". Very bad sign.

Edited October 26, 2008 by ShanahanMan

[Guest Agalloch]

If Franzen is gone for the season and McCrimmon isn't fired soon I'm worried.

[Konnan511 1,736]

We have a 5-1-1 record and people are jumping ship. I know we haven't played to the Red Wing standard, but my God, some of you people are showing that you are bandwagon fans or didn't start watching the Wings until 2002, hell, even 1996.

The guys are sluggish, they are still emotionally drained from the Stanley Cup run. They'll get better, stop freakin' out so much.

[Z and D for the C 712]

If Franzen is gone for the season and McCrimmon isn't fired soon I'm worried.

HAHA, he's not going to be gone for the whole season...

[The Mule 0]

If we lose Franzen for an extended period of time, I am going to be pissed, but Leino better get the call.

[ShanahanMan 473]

Let's all cry about how we're playing .. let's do that..

We're 5-1-1 and fifth in the league... nothing will ever be good enough for some of you.

Suck it up, take what you've got and be thankful you're not a Leafs fan.

Did you watch the same games I did? Almost, if not all, of our wins were decided by one goal. We BARELY pulled off those wins and had to be CONSTANTLY bailed out by our goaltenders. So, yes, it is completely legitimate that some of us fans are......concerned......to say the least.

Edited October 26, 2008 by ShanahanMan

[Reilly 24]

We have a 5-1-1 record and people are jumping ship. I know we haven't played to the Red Wing standard, but my God, some of you people are showing that you are bandwagon fans or didn't start watching the Wings until 2002, hell, even 1996.

The guys are sluggish, they are still emotionally drained from the Stanley Cup run. They'll get better, stop freakin' out so much.

Hey, no one is stopping you from putting your head in the sand.