dicksmack 33 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 I was so proud of Franzen for once again busting through the opposition and scoring a critical goal. But that's just the beginning! Our smallest player gets smoked with a blindside, late/high hit and what does Franzen do? He embarrasses the Ducks on the goal, runs their goalie over...and then does a strong man pose to top it off! I can't say I've seen a better, more immediate all-around response to Duck goonery... Of course Perry and Ryan tried to double team him afterwards but it didn't work... Way to go Mule! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 I have to say, it was funny when Getzlaf and Perry went to check him and both fell over... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 I have to say, it was funny when Getzlaf and Perry went to check him and both fell over... Yeah, they had visions of pulling a Pronger/Niedermayer crunch but nothing doing. I hope to see Kronwall or Stuart rock some ducks tomorrow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 I was so proud of Franzen for once again busting through the opposition and scoring a critical goal. But that's just the beginning! Our smallest player gets smoked with a blindside, late/high hit and what does Franzen do? He embarrasses the Ducks on the goal, runs their goalie over...and then does a strong man pose to top it off! I can't say I've seen a better, more immediate all-around response to Duck goonery... Of course Perry and Ryan tried to double team him afterwards but it didn't work... Way to go Mule! Absolutely. It's the way the goal was scored that made it perfect. Take it to the hole and slam dunk it in their face while smacking the mask off their goalie! Hell yeah! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 I'm glad he scored but I stll don't like the whole "PP is our enforcer" crap. It would have been nice if we had someone on the team who could skate over and beat Mike Brown's ass right after that hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrSandMan Report post Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) Frazen is freakin AMAZING! Oh, and, stay classy, DUCKS Edited May 2, 2009 by MrSandMan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 lol Every day each year in April I love Franzen more and more. P.S. How is that not goalie interference after the goal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puertoricanWingsfan 5 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 It's the same thing two years in a row. During the regular season, people act like Franzen is a liability, or not worth his pay. Then april comes along, and he's scoring clutch goals left and right. Is he ever gonna get the love he deserves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 I love Franzen all year long but my love goes to a whole new level in April Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 lol Every day each year in April I love Franzen more and more. P.S. How is that not goalie interference after the goal? The play is whistled dead after a goal. How can you interfere with a player when the puck is not in play? Roughing? Maybe. But then again, the Ducks spent the entire game crashing into Ozzie, and nothing was called. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 The play is whistled dead after a goal. How can you interfere with a player when the puck is not in play? Roughing? Maybe. But then again, the Ducks spent the entire game crashing into Ozzie, and nothing was called. I understand what you're saying, but if the play is whistled dead and someone cross-checks another person in the head, are you saying that there's no cross-checking penalty? Obviously, as a Wings fan I am happy there was no penalty, however, as a goalie that is a clear penalty (call it roughing if there's no interference on a dead play) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 anyone have video of getzlaf and perry tring to hit the mule? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 Major props to Franzen as well considering our PP was extremely rusty looking at that point and he basically took the puck in as a one-man wrecking crew to score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaskatchewanRocket 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) --Tell Hiller I said "hi" *from http://www.freep.com/article/20090502/SPORTS05/905020451 Edited May 2, 2009 by SaskatchewanRocket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 "OKAY YOU COCKROACHES... YOU WANNA f*** WITH ME?! YOU f***IN' WITH THE BEST!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 I understand what you're saying, but if the play is whistled dead and someone cross-checks another person in the head, are you saying that there's no cross-checking penalty? Obviously, as a Wings fan I am happy there was no penalty, however, as a goalie that is a clear penalty (call it roughing if there's no interference on a dead play) With all due respect, you didn't ask "How is that not a penalty?" What you asked was "How is that not goalie interference...?" I never inferred that there was no justification for calling a penalty. Only that there are absolutely no grounds for calling it "goalie interference", simply because you can't interfere with a player when the puck is dead. It would be the equivalent of calling an interference penalty on a player who obstructs a guy on his way to the circle to line up for a face off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanK 1 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 I'm glad he scored but I stll don't like the whole "PP is our enforcer" crap. It would have been nice if we had someone on the team who could skate over and beat Mike Brown's ass right after that hit. No doubt. I'm sick and tired of the "The Red Wings tough guy is their power play" I heard it all over CBC last night (because I REFUSE to watch VS and their Cindy Crosby circle jerk). McCarty would have smashed Browns face after a hit like that, and it would have been a beautiful thing. I prefer gladiators to light footed ballerinas any day of the week. Sure its awesome that we can score goals and win games... BUT I DEMAND MORE ASS KICKING! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 No doubt. I'm sick and tired of the "The Red Wings tough guy is their power play" I heard it all over CBC last night (because I REFUSE to watch VS and their Cindy Crosby circle jerk). Between Mule's goal, Big Rig's throwdown, and, oh yeah, THE WIN, I think the Wings responded more than adequately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 Absolutely. It's the way the goal was scored that made it perfect. Take it to the hole and slam dunk it in their face while smacking the mask off their goalie! Hell yeah! esteef :rotflmao: :rotflmao: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 --Tell Hiller I said "hi" *from http://www.freep.com/article/20090502/SPORTS05/905020451 lol, priceless!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 Between Mule's goal, Big Rig's throwdown, and, oh yeah, THE WIN, I think the Wings responded more than adequately. In the regular season, the PP being the enforcer is a ******* joke. However, in the playoffs, I believe it's nessecary. All of the things you mentioned were message senders in their own right, and the fact we out-hit the bullies and had them skating away after scrums at the net, tells me all I need to know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) In the regular season, the PP being the enforcer is a ******* joke. However, in the playoffs, I believe it's nessecary. All of the things you mentioned were message senders in their own right, and the fact we out-hit the bullies and had them skating away after scrums at the net, tells me all I need to know Oh yeah, forgot about the hit tally. Thanks. The Wings are not thugs. If they're going to exact revenge, they're going to be smart about it -- specifically, in ways that really hurt. And they did just that. Edited May 2, 2009 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 With Brown not getting a suspension, it kind of makes Mule's actions that much sweeter They should know the Wings can play any kind of game you want to play... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2009 I'll thank franzen when he stops being a soft pos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey Redmond 15 Report post Posted May 3, 2009 I'll thank franzen when he stops being a soft pos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
