Lets focus on the real issue

[NHLrules? 32]

defensive zone possession.

I know people dont like to see threads that should be in the GDT but.....

cmon guys. TWO chances to tie the game in the last 10 min of the game and no goals.

Then we need a miracle and get robbed.

This team has shown all season they were not built for the playoffs, how many games did we need 4 or more goals to win? You cant win in the playoffs like that.

Same problem we get owned down low on the defensive boards, then try to toss the puck out of the zone only to end up down low again. Take a penalty or the puck ends up in the net.

This is a culmination of things.

Yes the call sucked but so has our powerplay and d zone puck possession ( and no Brian "Turnover" Rafalski wont fix that)

Edited May 6, 2009 by NHLrules?

[Dabura 12,232]

Rafalski.

[Anaheim Lucks 0]

I'd rather have Rafalski in there instead of Cheliosarus.

[Crashnburnluder 385]

did you really just say we werent built for the playoff's... I dont mean to be rude but isnt the only change we make was replacing drake with hossa?

[NHLrules? 32]

So your saying being dependant on 4 or more goals a game is a good thing?

Offensively we are really good, but our D is not built for the playoffs.

Our D has been struggling all year long.

[NHLrules? 32]

You can call this thread idiotic, but blaming the refs is much worse.

We have had golden opportunities to be at the very least up 2 games to 1.

[Anaheim Lucks 0]

how is blaming the refs worse when... it was the refs fault? So because some jerkoff blew his whistle early... who the f*** else are we going to blame? ourselves for tying the game and forcing overtime?

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

Yeah and what's up with all these ignorant threads popping off in the forums? Jesus, we're down 2-1 in the series only because the refs give Ducks gifts.

We'll get em next game. People need to chill out.

That bolded part is what's wrong with your post.

You obviously didn't watch the entire game if you actually think that was the only reason we lost.

[Dabura 12,232]

how is blaming the refs worse when... it was the refs fault? So because some jerkoff blew his whistle early... who the f*** else are we going to blame? ourselves for tying the game and forcing overtime?

The Wings did play like s***.

But Hossa did tie the game.

So I'm all for blaming the refs and hating everything they love and stand for.

[puertoricanWingsfan 5]

what exactly is our playoff percentage so far against the ducks? aren't we something like 4 for 11?

[dat's sick 1,002]

Everyone saying that we played like s***, just how well did you think the Ducks played? I saw two teams that were slightly exhausted from a 5 period game just two days earlier, and it was a very even game. The scoreboard should have reflected that, it should have been tie.

The wings can play better, there's a lot of things that can improve. But their effort this game was enough to get the game to OT.

[datterberg1340 626]

I agree with you on some of those points, we are beating ourselves. We're fighting the puck out there and making the Ducks look better than they are. We need crisper passing out of the zone, too many brutal unforced plays in the neutral zone that slow us down and keep us disorganized. I think the biggest problem is we've reverted to how we played for much of the regular season, coasting for the first 40 min. and then expecting to make up for it the last 20, but they can't do it anymore. I do think Anaheim is taking advantage of the "it's a penalty in the reg season, but since it's the playoffs we'll let it slide" message the refs have sent in regards to the slight interference they run and all the cheap crap after the whistle, but you know what? the wings have to battle through it that is the bottom line, just like they'll have to suck it up after another call that bails the Ducks out again. If they play as they are capable, then they can certainly wear down this top-heavy team and if they can drive the freakin' net we can expose Hiller for the NOT amazing goalie he is. I feel like we hit rock bottom tonight in terms of both effort and luck, hopefully this apparent hex against the Wings is finally at an end b/c it just doesn't seem like the Ducks can get any MORE good fortune their way than they already have(at least I friggin' hope so)

And as far as coaching goes, I wish Babs would put Hank and Z together at least a little bit, time is running out to get them going, I'd put them on the same PP unit at least, and maybe think real hard about putting Meech in for Cheli, and Leino in for Maltby, just to change things up a bit, b/c it doesn't seem like Raf or Draper are coming back unfortunately

I seem to remember something McCarty said from the '97 championship DVD where he was talking about how the Wings used to rely on their talent to carry them until they realized that it's about not accepting it when someone's holding you back, trying to keep you down, you gotta fight through that- the Wings need to realize that again

OK I'm done ranting now- GO WINGS!

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

what exactly is our playoff percentage so far against the ducks? aren't we something like 4 for 11?

A million years ago, the Wings swept the Ducks in the playoffs, twice.

Then a bunch of dumb s*** happened. And here we are.

[NHLrules? 32]

A million years ago, the Wings swept the Ducks in the playoffs, twice.

Then a bunch of dumb s*** happened. And here we are.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Yup that about sums it up.

[Wingsallwin 0]

Just one sentence:

Bench freaking old Chellios.