DYags 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2009 I'm telling you,I think Nashville would be scarier than people think.We've beaten them twice (playoffs) and they will have fire in their eyes to get some revenge.Plus they ALWAYS play us tough.I personally don't care who they play because if you're going to repeat you gotta beat anybody that's going to be thrown in front of you anyway.I would hate to play some of these western teams because of time reasons but other than that,BRING IT!!!!!! I don't care if its Chicago, Nashville or St. Louis. I just want short travel for the first round. Oh, and I'm not sure what the scoreline was but I know if was low scoring and close.. no OT, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted March 27, 2009 It would be great to see the Blues make it in. I think that city really deserves to see their team in the playoffs and they're a really hard working team. Nashville or Edmonton wouldn't be a bad opponent either. Definately don't want the Ducks. The playoffs are too long to have even minor injuries in the first round. But, if it were to happen we've got the depth to make up for it. Thank you, Kenny. I think Minnesota is pretty much out of it. You can drop them from the list barring some sort of minor miracle. If we play the Blues or the Ducks, we'd better pray for good/fair refs because both of those teams will play physical/dirty games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 I would like the Preds or the Blues. Strictly a selfish choice since they're both within reasonable driving distance and then I could attend a first round playoff game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 Huge win by the Oil in Anaheim. They now have 6 straight home games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 I want the Ducks, just to watch my favorite team embarrass those clowns. Me 2.... but for other reasons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 Huge win by the Oil in Anaheim. They now have 6 straight home games. Just what it'll take to balance out their home and road win record! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 6 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 As much as I'd like to see us slap around Anaheim, it'll probably be better if we face Nashville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 If you judge based on last night's "effort" v. the Isles, I think the Red Wings' worse opponent in any round might actually be the Red Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) I had a really vivid dream about 3 weeks ago... the Wings lost game 1 of the playoffs to Nashville. that was last season.... and we lost games 1 and 2 before leaving all the rest behind and please god... NO NASHVILLE... they are the most boring team to watch in person. I can't stand a 7 game series against them!!! bring on the Blues, old time hockey playoff games Edited March 28, 2009 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 ^^ actually, the Wings won game 1 (W 3-1) and game 2 (W 4-2) in Nashville last season and lost the next two by only one goal... but you're right about the rest of it. Hope we do as well this post-season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 Never, ever, ever, EVER pick your poison. I'll take whoever we get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 Never, ever, ever, EVER pick your poison. I'll take whoever we get. St. Louis won't be poison. It will be like drinking fine wine on a May afternoon. That's why I picked them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 122 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 I hope we face either Edmonton or Trashville. (We will sweep either) Rather Optimistic given our recent play...... If we can't score against a LAST place team, Not to mention Nashville has our number IMO. End result-Realistically - No Cup 2nd round exit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2009 I dont want Minnesota or Edmonton Minne has the Goaltending, the Defense first mentality. Edmonton has Skill,Grit and alright goaltending I would love for it to be St Louis or Anaheim St Louis, is feisty, Mason is bound to break. Anaheim is feisty, What goaltending? If its St Louis,Anaheim it has the makings for highscoring and a big physical battle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted March 29, 2009 Equal games played out of the 5 and now the entire Central division is currently in the playoffs. It'll be amazing if this actually happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted March 29, 2009 If the season ended today, the 1 seed is facing a playoff road that I'd much rather see the Red Wings face than the one the 2 seed would get. Especially if the Flames hang on to the 3 spot. The Flames are a tough team that not only could make a tough 2nd round opponent for the Wings, but could also pose the most problems to the Sharks of any other team. So by getting the 2 seed, the Wings are potentially not only setting themselves up for a tough round 2 matchup (if they're fortunate enough to get there), but also eliminating the team that (IMO) stands the best chance of knocking off their biggest threat (the Sharks). All this could change, of course; there's lots of time left for playoff seeding to change from top to bottom. But the early odds are that finishing first overall is a big deal. Not so much because of home ice in a potential Detroit-San Jose matchup, but because of the playoff matchups. Last season, the playoff matchups were a big reason why Detroit made it to the SCF. It was also the reason why the Wings didn't get there in 2007, when the Ducks coasted against inferior teams while the Wings faced a brutal first two rounds. The Islanders loss felt like a turning point to me, and not a good one. First time the Wings were in control of their playoff seeding destiny and they showed up for only 20 minutes of the game. I hope time proves me wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted March 30, 2009 This is pretty competitive. If Columbus doesn't get their s*** together I might have to add them to this thread. So far, these 5 teams are a collective 5-1 against teams that aren't fighting for a playoff spot. They're really stepping it up big time. No matter what, we're gonna have a pretty difficult first round if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted March 30, 2009 Ya know after watching this 4-3 loss to the Nashville Predators tonight I'm weary of any 1st round opponent. Two weeks ago I didn't want to play the Blue Jackets in the 1st round now it looks like we may play Nashiville again and I really don't want to play them in the first round if the Wings continue to play the way they do and they run into a team that is on a high from either making it into the playoffs after having a rough season and wasn't expecting to make the playoffs or a team that is just happy they are doing well, a hot team. It makes me worry about our opponent in any round but this 1st round is really going to be a huge round. I mean any round is big but to have to sing in the first round after a season like the Wings had last season it will be a bitter pill to take. I can honestly say that I'm a little worried. The Wings really need to get into playoff mode and start playing like the team we all know they can be. I'm not making any prediction still I'm just stating some feelings and some worries. I hope this is just stupid playoff jitters by a fan that LOVES the Detroit Red Wings and the Wings will do what they do and play great Detroit Red Wings Hockey. Let's Go Red Wings!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) The recent slump of Columbus puts them into the picture now, and Edmonton and Minnesota are almost certainly out of it. Here are the current standings. 6. Columbus Blue Jackets - 90 pts, 3 GR, 40 wins 7. Anaheim Ducks - 88 pts, 2 GR, 41 wins 8. Nashville Predators - 86 pts, 3 GR, 39 wins 9. St Louis Blues - 86 pts, 3 GR, 38 wins 10. Minnesota Wild - 83 pts, 3 GR, 37 wins 11. Edmonton Oilers - 83 pts, 3GR, 37 wins It's not set in stone but it looks like the 7th seed will play Detroit now. Games to be played: Columbus ROAD vs. Chicago ROAD vs. St. Louis HOME vs. Minnesota Anaheim HOME vs. Dallas ROAD vs. Phoenix Nashville HOME vs. Chicago ROAD vs. Detroit ROAD vs. Minnesota St. Louis ROAD vs. Phoenix HOME vs. Columbus ROAD vs. Colorado Minnesota HOME vs. Dallas HOME vs. Nashville ROAD vs. Columbus Edmonton HOME vs. Los Angeles HOME vs. Calgary ROAD vs. Calgary Looks like the Ducks. They have two pretty easy games and the Jackets should be able to get 3 pts from their remaining games. Crazier things have happened but Anaheim is the most likely first-round matchup. Unfortunately. Edited April 6, 2009 by Doggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 The recent slump of Columbus puts them into the picture now, and Edmonton and Minnesota are almost certainly out of it. Here are the current standings. 6. Columbus Blue Jackets - 90 pts, 3 GR, 40 wins 7. Anaheim Ducks - 88 pts, 2 GR, 41 wins 8. Nashville Predators - 86 pts, 3 GR, 39 wins 9. St Louis Blues - 86 pts, 3 GR, 38 wins 10. Minnesota Wild - 83 pts, 3 GR, 37 wins 11. Edmonton Oilers - 83 pts, 3GR, 37 wins It's not set in stone but it looks like the 7th seed will play Detroit now. Games to be played: Columbus ROAD vs. Chicago ROAD vs. St. Louis HOME vs. Minnesota Anaheim HOME vs. Dallas ROAD vs. Phoenix Nashville HOME vs. Chicago ROAD vs. Detroit ROAD vs. Minnesota St. Louis ROAD vs. Phoenix HOME vs. Columbus ROAD vs. Colorado Minnesota HOME vs. Dallas HOME vs. Nashville ROAD vs. Columbus Edmonton HOME vs. Los Angeles HOME vs. Calgary ROAD vs. Calgary Looks like the Ducks. They have two pretty easy games and the Jackets should be able to get 3 pts from their remaining games. Crazier things have happened but Anaheim is the most likely first-round matchup. Unfortunately. I would want Nashville or St. Louis. Columbus dropping 2 of their last 3 would be nice, adds them into the mix. I don't know. First round bye anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) I would like to avoid Columbus, Preds, and Ducks in the 1st round... Come on St. Louis... Edited April 6, 2009 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) I would like to avoid Columbus, Preds, and Ducks in the 1st round... Come on St. Louis... All teams that we are most likely to face. Sucks big time. St. Louis would be cool. Some nice old time central division action. Edited April 6, 2009 by Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 I just don't want the Ducks because of the travel. I think St. Louis would be the most favourable matchup for us but if we really should be beating these teams anyway. If we can't then we never deserved a sniff of the Cup in the first place. Simple as that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 I am still pulling for Columbus... Yay they are moving down a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 If I could choose a team of all of these I would choose Columbus. First appearance in the playoff's will make them nervous. Nashville makes me nervous only because with so many appearances they have to beat us eventually and this would be the year. Anahiem because of the travel I would like to avoid. I think we could beat them but it would wear us done for our next opponent which could likely be the Flames. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
