Wombat 26 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Pierre LeBrun's ESPN blog "The message I think that was sent was that we're not ready yet," Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock told ESPN.com. "So we have six games to make a conscious decision that we want to win, and if you make that conscious decision, that means you're all in." Interesting blog from LeBrun. I'm really glad this came out and I hope it helps light a new fire under the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 A call to arms *******! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 How dare he criticize this team? Sounds like Babcock is yet another bandwagon fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Well, it's true! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 How dare he criticize this team? Sounds like Babcock is yet another bandwagon fan. If I weren't lactose intolerant, that would have sent milk flying out of my nose. Well played, GMR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsallwin 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 I think this is good time for Babs to state this speech. The Wings played very bad against the Isles but still played far better against the Preds but Osgood just blew up us. It does not matter we are ready or not realistically but by saying this, I think players can be motviated and be ready with more confidence for the playoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicholonio 9 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 How dare he criticize this team? Sounds like Babcock is yet another bandwagon fan.I hope you aren't serious. Babcock knows this team better then all off the LGW fan's combined here. -___- I disagree though with him, I think we're fine. I'm a TINY bit worried, but I think we're overall fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Babcock....seriously then, GET YOUR TEAM MOTIVATED. The Wings will overcome their troubles, I have faith in Conklin and maybe Brad McCrimmon. Scratch the McCrimmon part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 1, 2009 I hope you aren't serious. Babcock knows this team better then all off the LGW fan's combined here. -___- Of course not, fans know much better about coaching a championship team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 How dare he criticize this team? Sounds like Babcock is yet another bandwagon fan. There is a difference between criticizing the team and what posters do here. HUMUNGO difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Yee, its hard to be sarcastic around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 How dare he criticize this team? Sounds like Babcock is yet another bandwagon fan. Don't worry; I lol'd. Well played, good sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 How dare he criticize this team? Sounds like Babcock is yet another bandwagon fan. Quoted for truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) There is a difference between criticizing the team and what posters do here. HUMUNGO difference. ? No there isn't. There's a difference between criticizing the team and what a few posters do here. The overwhelming majority of people who post non-sycophantic comments do so at a level that can only be described as "criticism". Characterizing people who post any sort of doubt as 'flipping out' or 'bandwagon fans' is an inane trend on these forums that apparently won't die. Edit: Punctuation. Edited April 1, 2009 by Drake_Marcus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 ? No there isn't. There's a difference between criticizing the team and what a few posters do here. The overwhelming majority of people who post non-sycophantic comments do so at a level that can only be described as "criticism". Characterizing people who post any sort of doubt as 'flipping out' or 'bandwagon fans' is an inane trend on these forums that apparently won't die. Edit: Punctuation. Sorry, I should have said what some posters do here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 the team has been coasting for most of the year. babcock has had the whole season to get the wings back on track and on the same page and he hasn't done it. to think things are going to suddenly turn around in the last six games is probably wishful thinking. i'm scared no matter who we fact in the first round. if we can get through the first round, hopefully the team will be putting forth the effort having had a few games of playoff hockey under their belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 ? No there isn't. There's a difference between criticizing the team and what a few posters do here. The overwhelming majority of people who post non-sycophantic comments do so at a level that can only be described as "criticism". Characterizing people who post any sort of doubt as 'flipping out' or 'bandwagon fans' is an inane trend on these forums that apparently won't die. Edit: Punctuation. Very true ... and of course the flip-side to that trend is that those who are defensive of the team or its players in a given discussion are often labelled "blind homers" or they "blow (insert player name here)", etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Characterizing people who post any sort of doubt as 'flipping out' or 'bandwagon fans' is an inane trend on these forums that apparently won't die. Edit: Punctuation. I think you and GMR are on the same page. Hence his painfully sarcastic post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wombat 26 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 the team has been coasting for most of the year. babcock has had the whole season to get the wings back on track and on the same page and he hasn't done it. to think things are going to suddenly turn around in the last six games is probably wishful thinking. i'm scared no matter who we fact in the first round. if we can get through the first round, hopefully the team will be putting forth the effort having had a few games of playoff hockey under their belt. Despite making tons of money (and having the responsibility to earn that money in the eyes of the fans), it's really hard to play balls out for an 82 game season every single game, especially after being crowned the best last year. Yeah, we all wish that they'd play better every single game, but I don't think there is a single person here that can claim that he or she is always at the top of their game at work or school every single day. It's not an excuse, but it's human nature to do so. A coach can only do so much and nowadays, I think the best coaches know when to pick their spots. Babcock is doing that right now and I like the timing... hopefully it gets them ready without blowing their wad by starting it too early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Sorry, I should have said what some posters do here. No problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Pretty obvious that they aren't ready, and that they are afraid of getting injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Pretty obvious that they aren't ready, and that they are afraid of getting injured. Huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Huh? Did you not watch the islanders&predators game... you see it in the way they play and their body language... its smart but it ruin the experience for the fans who pay big money to see them live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Did you not watch the islanders&predators game... you see it in the way they play and their body language... its smart but it ruin the experience for the fans who pay big money to see them live. Yes I did. I didn't see a conscious effort to not get injured, and am not even sure what that would entail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Yes I did. I didn't see a conscious effort to not get injured, and am not even sure what that would entail. Avoiding hits, staying out of high traffic areas, not blocking shots... stuff like that. Common sense stuff, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
