mmorland 16 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) Lets be honest people...this game 7 means a lot, and for a very different reason. In 1993, we wanted to take the next step, lost, and failed to do so. In 1994, we wanted to be taken seriously, lost to practically an expansion team, and pretty much kissed that goodbye. In 1996, we needed to turn the corner, take the next step to being a serious Cup contender, and Yzerman helped us do that. In 2002, we knew that whoever won game 7 would ultimately hold bragging rights of the Wings/Avs rivalry of the 1990s/2000s era, especially knowing that the winner of that series was most likely going to win the cup and hold the edge of cups in the era. In 2009, I personally believe the wings need to win game 7 for pride. They seem to be fighting injuries, officials, and dirty hockey players whenever they play the ducks in the playoffs over the course of the decade. They seem to have the Wings number. The ducks do have talent, I'm not saying that in some aspects, they haven't deserved to win, but the majority of the time the wings have been the superior of the team but for whatever reason, they can't seem to come up on the winning end. I believe this is the biggest game for the wings since Game 7 of 2002. Anyone disagree? Why do you think the wings need to win game 7? Edited May 14, 2009 by mmorland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 No more west coast games this season. /thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Lets be honest people...this game 7 means a lot, and for a very different reason. In 1993, we wanted to take the next step, lost, and failed to do so. In 1994, we wanted to be taken seriously, lost to practically an expansion team, and pretty much kissed that goodbye. In 1996, we needed to turn the corner, take the next step to being a serious Cup contender, and Yzerman helped us do that. In 2002, we knew that whoever won game 7 would ultimately hold bragging rights of the Wings/Avs rivalry of the 1990s/2000s era, especially knowing that the winner of that series was most likely going to win the cup and hold the edge of cups in the era. In 2009, I personally believe the wings need to win game 7 for pride. They seem to be fighting injuries, officials, and dirty hockey players whenever they play the ducks in the playoffs over the course of the decade. They seem to have the Wings number. The ducks do have talent, I'm not saying that in some aspects, they haven't deserved to win, but the majority of the time the wings have been the superior of the team but for whatever reason, they can't seem to come up on the winning end. I believe this is the biggest game for the wings since Game 7 of 2002. Anyone disagree? Why do you think the wings need to win game 7? Because we hate...no,despise.....no,loathe the Duck,their style,their cheapshots,their ability to get away all their garbage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmorland 16 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I remember crying in 1994 when the Wings lost...now that I am a grown man...I don't want to cry like a little kid again tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 It means I need to get some anxiety pills. But yeah, the Ducks have had the Wings' number this decade for sure, and I feel that tomorrow is their opportunity to redeem that. More importantly, though, tomorrow is an opportunity for our guys to prove themselves as leaders, and I expect every single player that skates tomorrow to take the initiative and do what needs to be done to win. What I'm optimistic about is that the Ducks aren't really getting scoring chances. They're getting goals off of fluky opportunities (ie both goals yesterday). The Wings are applying pressure but can't pick up rebounds or effectively screen the goalie. As it stands right now, I think the Wings are closer to the 3rd round than the Ducks. Hopefully they prove me right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I just want to point out you two are just guessing and getting emotional and s***. I am, in fact, correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Sometimes a team just does not execute and that's all there is to it. It's heart breaking but the Wings just won the friggen cup last season. If the Wings manage to lose Game 7 it's because they beat themselves. We know how they are when they show up. Look no further than the 3 games they won. 2 of them they absolutely dominated. We're well aware what the Wings can accomplish when they bring their A game, and that's the team we gotta hope shows up tomorrow. That's all that Game 7 means to me. I'm not going to feel too bad for the Wings losing out if they didn't put forth the effort that's required to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 It is a big game, because the Ducks beat us twice in a row now in playoff series, and the Wings are trying to shed the label of being a soft team that can't beat bigger teams. It's not the biggest game since 2002, because that label would have to go to last year's SCF games against the Pens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmorland 16 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I think everyone that is a Wings fan is not only trying to be logical but is emotional as well too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Game 7's are the best thing in hockey imo. In a sick, twisted sort of way... I'm almost happy we have a game 7 to savor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I hope they just win. I can't stand to lose to the Ducks again. Ugh, it would suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Game 7's are the best thing in hockey imo. In a sick, twisted sort of way... I'm almost happy we have a game 7 to savor. It'll be great, and memorable if we win, for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 This means big, you will get s*** because you blew game 6 and 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I hope they just win. I can't stand to lose to the Ducks again. Ugh, it would suck. Indeed. If the Wings are destined to lose, please not against the Ducks. I don't like the mental advantage they would have to face the Wings in another series having three straight series victories over the boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 The last time the Wings faced elimination was against the Ducks. Incidentally, Datsyuk scored two goals that game, after going three games without scoring. Now that I think about it, I think its good that the last time the Wings faced adversity it was to this team only two years ago. Everyone knows what they're about to go through, and why they lost two years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmorland 16 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I think Game 7 tonight means players like Holmstrom and Datsyuk need to contribute on the score sheet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 i, like the rest of the wings faithfuls can't bear watching the ducks take the wings place in the conference/cup finals. it would be like watching the divealanche advance after beating the wings in the 90's. it pretty much leaves a sour taste in your mouth until the wings win the cup again. the wings and their fans have more pride than ducks/fans, as well as more class. god forbid the ducks actually win tonight, which i would give almost anything to prevent, i'm sure none of the people leaving JLA will get s*** beat like the wings fan in anaheim that posted his nasty story of a post game run-in with the ever so classy ducks fans...oh, and f*** pronger and the neid-a-pair brothers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 i, like the rest of the wings faithfuls can't bear watching the ducks take the wings place in the conference/cup finals. it would be like watching the divealanche advance after beating the wings in the 90's. it pretty much leaves a sour taste in your mouth until the wings win the cup again. the wings and their fans have more pride than ducks/fans, as well as more class. god forbid the ducks actually win tonight, which i would give almost anything to prevent, i'm sure none of the people leaving JLA will get s*** beat like the wings fan in anaheim that posted his nasty story of a post game run-in with the ever so classy ducks fans...oh, and f*** pronger and the neid-a-pair brothers! TBH I would rather lose to Chicago than lose to Anaheim. Hell, I would rather lose to Columbus than lose to Anaheim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hail2ducks 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 start preparing people for an epic battle, 1-0 ducks, its gonna be a D game tonight, with both hiller and osgood playing like hockey gods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltgator333 3 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I get just about everything being said. I'd rather my team lost to anybody but the *ucks, but there's nothing we can do about it other than wait and hope. I'd like them to win this game and continue winning because the team consists of a group of winners and nobody likes to see winners lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hail2ducks 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I get just about everything being said. I'd rather my team lost to anybody but the *ucks, but there's nothing we can do about it other than wait and hope. I'd like them to win this game and continue winning because the team consists of a group of winners and nobody likes to see winners lose. that is the most ridiculous thing ive ever read... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) start preparing people for an epic battle, 1-0 ducks, its gonna be a D game tonight, with both hiller and osgood playing like hockey gods. Neidermayer did a bad thing when he picked a fight with Pavel. Expect a clinic tonight on "why you don't f*** with #13". Babcock had words with Dats as well, so expect one vengeful Russian putting pucks on Hiller tonight. Neidermayer woke a sleeping giant, and the Ducks are going to get stepped on. Edited May 14, 2009 by Theophany Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hail2ducks 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Neidermayer did a bad thing when he picked a fight with Pavel. Expect a clinic tonight on "why you don't f*** with #13". Babcock had words with Dats as well, so expect one vengeful Russian putting pucks on Hiller tonight. hahahahaha...keep dreaming buddy, all the pressure is on your team, not the ducks, remember we are the number #8 seed, and our record on the road was better then at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 hahahahaha...keep dreaming buddy, all the pressure is on your team, not the ducks, remember we are the number #8 seed, and our record on the road was better then at home. The Wings have never seen any pressure in any form before in a semi-final. Oh, wait, wasn't there that time when we won the Stanley Cup...? Saying that the "pressure is on" the Wings is retarded; this team thrives in pressure situations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) hahahahaha...keep dreaming buddy, all the pressure is on your team, not the ducks, remember we are the number #8 seed, and our record on the road was better then at home. I think it's fair to say that the pressure is just about even between these two teams. Realistically, both teams are going to be playing desperation hockey. The Ducks have pressure because they won the last game and now have to pull out a win at the JLA (which, even though the Ducks have a good road record - the JLA is a really difficult building to win in. Don't know why, it's been that way for years.) Likewise, the Wings have pressure to win at home, in front of their home crowd. And pressure is something the Wings can deal with better than 80% of this league. They're experienced enough to know how to handle it. No one team has more pressure than the other. For both of us, it's game 7. Edited May 14, 2009 by Ms_Hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
