under_par_00 45 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 The Wings are taking it easy out there. Most havn't been finishing checks, or going hard every shift. Where are all of Kronwall's hits? He had almost one huge hit per game in the playoffs. The team is still getting the job done, and I think they are going to stop laying off when it really matters. If you watch San Jose, they are going hard every shift, finishing checks and doing what it takes to dominate. What do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kozac 10 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 For the sake of the game I hope you're wrong. If you were right, I would stop following the NHL completely and watch college hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 You watch too much of San Jose... The play-off is where you are going to see thta "angry" Red Wings team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) You watch too much of San Jose... The play-off is where you are going to see thta "angry" Red Wings team. Ive only seen a few games, the Edmonton one on HNIC, vs the Wings, and 1 or 2 others. Edited December 8, 2008 by under_par_00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Red wings should aim for the president trophy though, home advantage during the whole playoffs is worth ALOT... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Red wings should aim for the president trophy though, home advantage during the whole playoffs is worth ALOT... It does not cost a dime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pavyaz19 1 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 this is how things go... it's not easy to get fired up 100% when you've won it all the year before. they know what they need to do, they know what precautions they need to take... they'll be fine come April. I'd much rather see Kronwall lay off the big hits through the regular season to shield himself from injury... then in the playoffs, it's a different game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Red wings should aim for the president trophy though, home advantage during the whole playoffs is worth ALOT... I'm ok with 2nd or 3rd,let someone else be the favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winther 6 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 this is how things go... it's not easy to get fired up 100% when you've won it all the year before. they know what they need to do, they know what precautions they need to take... they'll be fine come April. I'd much rather see Kronwall lay off the big hits through the regular season to shield himself from injury... then in the playoffs, it's a different game. I would say the exact opposite. We all know the Wings are a top 3 team in the West when the playoffs begins, and thats when it matters. And thats where we need the Kronwallian Open Icers! If he did it more over the course of the season he would get more worn out and more prone to injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsFan2008 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 One of the perks of winning the Cup is the next regular season you don't have to "balls to the wall" for the first 40-50 games. I guarantee you once we get around that time, the Wings will play fierce hockey straight to the end and take home the Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Where are all of Kronwall's hits? He had almost one huge hit per game in the playoffs. The thing about Kronwall, and even Stuart, is that they are trying to pick their spots better. Kronwall has said repeatedly he doesn't spend a game running around trying to knock people around, but if the hit is there, he'll take it. Of course, when the playoffs roll around he's a lot more willing to dish them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Kronwall has at least 4 huge hits, stuart about 10, they are leading the league in highlight reel hits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Red wings should aim for the president trophy though, home advantage during the whole playoffs is worth ALOT... Proof mindfly has been following the NHL for all of about 6 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Proof mindfly has been following the NHL for all of about 6 months. I'll be the first to say that Mindfly has said some silly things but you could argue that home ice advantage won the Cup for the Wings last year. Still im ok with 2nd or 3rd this season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsFan2008 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Honestly there are no guarantees in the playoffs what will happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) Australia, just go away? It's nice for the team to fly to westcoast, play san jose at that time of year.. .not Edited December 8, 2008 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsFan2008 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Australia, just go away? It's nice for the team to fly to westcoast, play san jose at that time of year.. .not BTW, Loved Elfen Lied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Australia, just go away? It's nice for the team to fly to westcoast, play san jose at that time of year.. .not I'm not sure why you mentioned my country but in case you didn't know, in the playoffs both teams have the same travel schedule. Home-ice means next to nothing in the playoffs. Most recent champs have overcome it. Detroit and Carolina are the only ones I can think of that didn't have to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 I'll be the first to say that Mindfly has said some silly things but you could argue that home ice advantage won the Cup for the Wings last year. Still im ok with 2nd or 3rd this season The thing is, we won every series on the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 I bet Altlanta or Tampa would love our lazy no good team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 Home-ice means next to nothing in the playoffs. Most recent champs have overcome it. Detroit and Carolina are the only ones I can think of that didn't have to. While it is true that most Cup Champs have overcome home ice advantage the it does not mean next to nothing. In fact the home team has won 55.4% of the games over the last three seasons. That is a fairly significant swing (10.8%). The thing is, we won every series on the road. True we won on the road but took a lot of pressure off of the Wings to know that even if they lost they got to go home again and play there. But yeah, the Wings are good enough to win without home ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted December 8, 2008 I'm not sure why you mentioned my country but in case you didn't know, in the playoffs both teams have the same travel schedule. Home-ice means next to nothing in the playoffs. Most recent champs have overcome it. Detroit and Carolina are the only ones I can think of that didn't have to. heh... When Detroit has locked up the pres. trophy so many times recently.... others have to in order to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 While it is true that most Cup Champs have overcome home ice advantage the it does not mean next to nothing. In fact the home team has won 55.4% of the games over the last three seasons. That is a fairly significant swing (10.8%). Keep in mind, I'm talking about the playoffs. Home ice is much more of a factor in the regular season due to travel schedules. That is not the case in the playoffs. I've no doubt the home team's win% is similar or even greater than that in the playoffs but I think that'd probably have more to do with the home team actually being the better team most of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 heh... When Detroit has locked up the pres. trophy so many times recently.... others have to in order to win. They don't when the Presidents Trophy bombs out in the early rounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsFan2008 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 They don't when the Presidents Trophy bombs out in the early rounds. Didn't that happen to the Wings twice in the last 13 years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
