esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Cleary boarding Thornton, Datsyuk throwing his weight around all game against the Sharks, Draper shouldering LA's tough guy Ivanans out of the game, Kopecky elbowing Simmonds in the face?...and Kopecky scores?!!!! Has the switch been flipped? esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Some new Kool-Aid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Gearing up for the playoffs. 20 games left... time to turn it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I've liked the past two games.. pleasent surprises.. pleased with kopecky also.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenway9 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I've liked the past two games.. pleasent surprises.. pleased with kopecky also.. Perfect time for him to be traded! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Mike Illitch changed up the sauce in the Little Caesars. I'm telling you, that's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 pavel called everyone in the locker room "a bunch of *******"...but in his sweet ass dr. ramani tone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedSea 31 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I've noticed Kronwall trying to lay some big hits more frequently too. I think everyone is getting in playoff mode. The 4th line has looked a lot better ever since this rotation took place. I don't know if I want Babs to be rotating guys out come playoff time, but that just may be the way it has to be with Helm and Leino making strong cases for starting spots. I'm really impressed with Helm and Babcock's faith to put him on the PK. I think this kid is easily the 3rd line center next year. And then there's Leino, in which case not much needs to be said about his scoring ability. He just needs to hit the gym like Datsyuk did during his early career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 That's what I think it is, although when they flipped the "toughness" switch they forgot to also flip the "solid defense" and "no give-aways" switches. Seriously 15 Detroit give-aways to 3 for LA, and only 2 Detroit take-aways. That crap needs to stop. This is why I blame the team for making Osgood's slump worse. We'll see how they do in Nashville at the end of three in four. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 We're suddenly sipping the Hatorade, and I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigRedMachine 2 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I really hope the "Kronwall Krush" begins to reappear as we near the playoffs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 We're suddenly sipping the Hatorade, and I love it. We finally get our asses in gear and suddenly there's more reason to be angry about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 The Wings are a tough team. Not in the sense that we're gonna pound other teams into oblivion, but you can hit us all you want and we're still gonna play our game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finalfilppula 2 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 it's awn like donkey kawng. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 it's awn like donkey kawng. Awwhhhhhhh s***! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I even noticed Lidstrom laying on some lumber around the net last night.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUkrainian 49 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Mike Illitch changed up the sauce in the Little Caesars. I'm telling you, that's it. That must be it. I had a hot and ready last night and after eating a few slices I got the sudden urge to head over to a questionable part of town and start a fight... I wonder what the Sauce will do when the Wing's play Nashville tonight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spyder 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I think someone on the team came in here read all the rediculous hating and kicked the team in the balls to wake them up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevvie 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I'm don't really give a rat's ass what is causing the "change". I just hope it stays that way right through the playoffs. Solid hockey...two beautiful words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Draper nailing Ivanans was great. That big idiot got someee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Draper nailing Ivanans was great. That big idiot got someee. Yep, but he'd look good on our 4th line! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wombat 26 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Starting the home stretch of the season seems to be part of it, but I think the rotation and playing of Helm/Leino has done a lot of good for the whole of the team. Helm is adding so much energy, and the 4th liners are being forced to match it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Starting the home stretch of the season seems to be part of it, but I think the rotation and playing of Helm/Leino has done a lot of good for the whole of the team. Helm is adding so much energy, and the 4th liners are being forced to match it. Agree, and Datsyuk as well. If Datsyuk is out-hitting the 4th line, or any line other than the first for that matter, something is wrong. It's perfect, Leino keeps the pressure on the hands team to produce with his skill, and Helm keeps the pressure on the muckers and checkers to produce. Win/Win! :beerbuddy: esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
