Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 I could care less if he comes back. The Wings have enough to win the cup with the squad we got now. A couple changes need to be made (Meech in-Chelios out, Helm up-Holmstrom down, Draper in-Maltby out), but other than that, we can beat the Ducks without Rafalski. I want the Wings to disclose what's wrong with him so the fans can put the Rafalski issue to bed. It's irritating to sit here wondering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 <----- (walks away muttering to self) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 We need a right-handed shot on the blue line for the PP and Sammy is not an acceptable replacement. Rafalski back asap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weGotTheCup89 41 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 No, of course not. I don't want Datsyuk or Zetterberg to play either if we know we'll win without them. Sheesh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 No. We should probably find a way to get Lidstrom out of the series, too. Way I see it, if the Wings can't win a series with both arms tied behind their backs, what good are they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 So Meech>Rafalski? Something does not compute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Are you kidding? Mess with a winning lineup and a dominant powerplay? [/sarcasm] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Of course I want him back. I'd rather have Rafalski at 80% playing than Meech or Cheli at 100%. That said, I really think we can beat the Ducks without him. Our defense hasn't really been the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaVel DaTsYuK fan13 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Man I wish that Lidstrom guy would just get hurt, then we'd have this series in the bag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red4wings4life 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Yes I want him back, he is a great passer and a threat on the power play. We need him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Man I wish that Lidstrom guy would just get hurt, then we'd have this series in the bag. some things we do not joke about..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalleyeHockey09 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Absolutly!!!! One of the best D-men in the game! Not only do i want him back, we NEED him back!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Does having him out of the lineup make us any better? No. Would having him back in the lineup make us any worse? No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Are you the same poster that called Homer a dispensable scrub today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsMyWings13 4 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 I can't wait for him to get back in the line up. It sucks that he's not back tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Are you the same poster that called Homer a dispensable scrub today? yes, he is. And he is wrong about this one too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KronwallCRUNCH 5 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 I could care less if he comes back. The Wings have enough to win the cup with the squad we got now. A couple changes need to be made (Meech in-Chelios out, Helm up-Holmstrom down, Draper in-Maltby out), but other than that, we can beat the Ducks without Rafalski. I want the Wings to disclose what's wrong with him so the fans can put the Rafalski issue to bed. It's irritating to sit here wondering. You're kidding, right? You don't want a d-man that would probably be a Norris candidate on a lot of other teams back in the lineup? Have you seen the difference on the PP and breakout without him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Ken Cal made a good point this afternoon on the fan 590 (no audio on this one yet) he was talking about Lidstrom paired with jonathan ericsson how the puck coming out of their own end goes from lidstrom to ericsson and back to lidstrom before it gets out of the zone (if it gets out), with Rafalski there the puck was gone out of the zone much quicker. He also added that this is why some of the wings like #13 arnt finding the space hey need, makes lost of sence to me. Would I like him back? ASAP please, he was suggesting after tonights game Rafalski would have fri sat and till sunday at 5 to rest up and could be back but he dosnt know what is wrong either so dont call me on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Is this thread a joke? Where is the Rick Roll'd link to its supposed grounds in logic? FAIL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 I could care less if he comes back. The Wings have enough to win the cup with the squad we got now. A couple changes need to be made (Meech in-Chelios out, Helm up-Holmstrom down, Draper in-Maltby out), but other than that, we can beat the Ducks without Rafalski. I want the Wings to disclose what's wrong with him so the fans can put the Rafalski issue to bed. It's irritating to sit here wondering. Wow. I disagree with everything you said. I would take Chelios over Meech any day of the week (but unlike you I would take Rafalski over both of them). Helm will never be a first-line player, he should stay on the 4th line, especially since Draper won't be coming back. And if Draper does somehow come back, Maltby won' tbe the one sitting. I agree that we should be able to beat the Ducks without Rafalski, you're spot on there. But I sure would like him back... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 I like Rafalski, he brings alot to the team. I think having him back would be a huge boost. I hope he makes it back asap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 I could care less if he comes back. The Wings have enough to win the cup with the squad we got now. A couple changes need to be made (Meech in-Chelios out, Helm up-Holmstrom down, Draper in-Maltby out), but other than that, we can beat the Ducks without Rafalski. I want the Wings to disclose what's wrong with him so the fans can put the Rafalski issue to bed. It's irritating to sit here wondering. Yes. While not having him in the lineup presently isn't the sole/main reason the Wings are currently down this series, I think the Wings are missing him right now to some degree... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Back this series? Yes. Back next season? Yes. But, of greater concern, is this: It's irritating to sit here wondering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 *shakes head* And, .. FAIL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
