Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) I think it's going to be an interessting 1sst round. Edited April 12, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robat 13 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Ahhh, hope the series starts Wednesday. My work schedule isn't going to be any fun this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I like this because... Its good for travel Its good for waking up to go to work the next morning its good for hockey in general no better way to get Columbus fans into the game then to play a local team, same for 2 cali teams (local interest) I feel better going up against the jackets than the ducks just something about that team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clayjoh 3 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Wasn't it about a month ago when we had just dismantled these guys that Hitchcock said that if the Wings play up to their potential that nobody could beat us or something to that effect Not a great statement for him to have made going into a playoff against us as it turns out but these guys will come out all full of piss and vinegar and we better get in playoff mode from the first whistle....... DOes ANYBODY think there may be merit in benching Ericksson for at least a game and let Chelios start just so Ericksson doesn't get perhaps overwhelmed by it all? I've been pondering this a bit... comments....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Wings will come out fired up, especially during the home games. The Wings offense is going to have to score a lot if thats what it takes to bail out our defense or goal tending. I'm feeling good about this, Ozzie has some great confidence in himself, and some crucial practice time for the Wings is most likely working on playoff defense and spot on goal tending. Wings win in 5 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I'll predict the outcome after game1, game1 will tell ALOT on how wings playoff run will look like imo, if they dont have that desperation and intensity they are DONE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Columbus is an easier first round opponent then Anaheim for sure. Anaheim has been so red hot lately, and always seem to play the Wings extremely tough. Not too mention the travel will be much better for the Red Wings now too. Columbus could be in the mode of "happy to be here" instead of concentrating on actually winning the Cup. My prediction is Wings in 6. Sharks in 7. Wings have matched up well vs the Ducks this year. However, had we played them in this last month, I think they would have kicked our a$$. Time to see if this team can "turn it on" for the POs or not. I've been waiting several years for Sharks-Ducks. Go Ducks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicholonio 9 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) Excited to play Columbus, it should be a great series. I really don't believe this whole thing about the Wings not playing to their potential. They played as well as they could've today, and we shouldn't magically expect everyone to turn it up. For this entire season, we've been saying "It's only November" or "It's only January", then suddenly "It's only the regular season." We'll all say it after Game 1, then Game 2, then what? If the Wings don't take Game 1 and 2, it'll be over. Osgood will fail, it's just a matter of when. Columbus in 5. I hate to brign up the the past, but when we were two games down from the Canucks, did you give up then too? Either have confidence or don't be a Wings fan at all, I hate bandwagoners. Edited April 12, 2009 by Christ0pherXx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I've been waiting several years for Sharks-Ducks. Go Ducks! as much as i wouldn't want to face san jose in a later round, i can't bring myself to cheer for the ducks. i have everything about that team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) Excited to play Columbus, it should be a great series.I hate to brign up the the past, but when we were two games down from the Canucks, did you give up then too? He sure did, I bet, assuming he wasn't an Avs fan or something back then. Never know how fans like that ever came to liking the team they do. Either have confidence or don't be a Wings fan at all, I hate bandwagoners. Real fans call the postseason over before it ever starts. Edited April 12, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Like it was stated above; Wings need to contain Nash and keep Mason from getting hotter than a Las Vegas night. Key to this series is to: 1. Get traffic in front of the net 2. Get rebounds 3. Do not give up any turnovers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Wings in 6. Also, so very excited the Sharks and Ducks are going to beat the hell outta each other! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Tough matchup but I think we take it in 6. Happy about the travel. Should be a good one, GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Excited to play Columbus, it should be a great series.I hate to brign up the the past, but when we were two games down from the Canucks, did you give up then too? Either have confidence or don't be a Wings fan at all, I hate bandwagoners. pessimism and bandwagoning aren't synonymous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsgirl001 983 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Yeeeeeeeeeeeess!!! I'm so stoked for the playoffs!! :banana: This will be a great series. I'm saying Wings in 6. Really looking forward to the Sharks/Ducks series too, gonna be awesome. PLAYOFFS!! HELL YEAH!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) pessimism and bandwagoning aren't synonymous. Here they usually are. After 2 losses against Nashville last playoffs, everyone suddenly knew the Wings weren't going to make it even as far as the SCF. Then, suddenly, people were all of a sudden confident in the Wings when they made it to the SCF. Pessimism or bandwagoning? Both. Let's go Wings! Prove the bandwagoning pessimists wrong. Edited April 12, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 What's our record this season with Columbus? NHL.com doesn't have it up yet. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Like it was stated above; Wings need to contain Nash and keep Mason from getting hotter than a Las Vegas night. Key to this series is to: 1. Get traffic in front of the net 2. Get rebounds 3. Do not give up any turnovers Well said. I see #3 being our big problem lately. If the Wings solve Mason and we do to Nash what we did to Malkin/Crosby in the finals last year, we win. Osgood just being stable in net for the first round should be good, as Columbus doesn't exactly score a ton of goals. WINGS IN 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) What's our record this season with Columbus? NHL.com doesn't have it up yet. Thanks. Three wins (all in regulation), two losses, one overtime loss. Edited April 12, 2009 by Heroes of Hockeytown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) What's our record this season with Columbus? NHL.com doesn't have it up yet. Thanks. Skimming over the season schedule really quick it looks like 3-2-1. One of those two losses being 8-2. Edited April 12, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsZR2 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 It's time to go to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 If the Wings get Mason moving side-to-side and go up high, he is done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I am a little scared about this, I mean we haven't been playing good lately. I hope this becomes a wake up call or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I gotta say I'm a little worried about this. Columbus has had some pretty good success over the Wings this season, I hope I'm worrying for nothing and the Wings can douse the Jackets as quick as possible and move on but I think this is going to be a big series. I was really hoping to play the Ducks or Blues in the first round but oh well. Let's Go Wings beat the Jackets!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Here they usually are. After 2 losses against Nashville last playoffs, everyone suddenly knew the Wings weren't going to make it even as far as the SCF. Then, suddenly, people were all of a sudden confident in the Wings when they made it to the SCF. Pessimism or bandwagoning? Both. Let's go Wings! Prove the bandwagoning pessimists wrong. it seems a lot of "optimist" fans feel the need to get self-righteous and proclaim how superior their fanmanship is to pessimists. being an optimist doesn't make you a better fan. being a pessimist doesn't make me a bandwagoner. people see the world in different ways. seeing things negatively doesn't make a person any less of a fan. a bandwagon fan is a fan that's only a fan when the team is winning. it's not the same as being a negative fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
