mru22 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 I'm very Happy with the Wings this season. I think if most of us looked back 3 years ago after Yzerman retired not many people would imagine that the Wings would be in position for "Back-to-Back". I have frineds that do not watch hockey but still tuned in for the finals last year and this year. So seeing the big names on both sides of the puck is good. Many agree it was quite amazing that pulling the goalie in the first round and still winning the cup afterall how many of you thought it was over ? Raise you hand ? I admit I did think it was near death Yes the wings are missing arguably their best player on this series and we can complain that things would be different blah blah etc... but Babcock said it best "Suck it up". From a sports standpoint we should be happy that there are some big superstars on the both sides that are actually making some plays. Like it or not the Penguins are going to be kickin butt for a long time , and rather than berate and show so much hate we should probably appreciate the skill sets and talent from both teams equally. Afterall, how ofter do you have two teams in a sport playing "back-to-back" for a championship? You cant be lucky that long. In the NFL I it was 1994 that the Cowboys/Bills meeting two straight years and in the NBA I think it was Lakers/Pistons 1989 for baseball I have no idea, so its not very often. I guess maybe hanging around many people that don't care much about hockey I have a different perspective and rather than get mad I try enjoy the play. Sure I dont like seeing Detroit give up a shorthanded goal but I sure loved it when the Wings did it to Chicago, regardless it takes some skill to execute when you are shorthanded. Enjoy the team, they aren't getting any younger and won't be around forever, learn to appreciate what we have as Wings fans win or lose. I live in AZ and you want to talk about bad play, there is plenty of it. It's funny how we take things for granted when the expectations are so high.. Had to rant !! GO WINGS (Show them you can with without Pavel)!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 Yes. Thank you. Everyone about to jump off the bandwagon should do it immediately and if we win the Cup this year, next year, or any year, please don't hop back on because no one wants you on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 I agree. Tired or no, there are no excuses on the Big Stage. You play through it. And the Wings will. If we could beat Anaheim with those ridiculous calls and struggles, the Wings can pull this off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 I'm very Happy with the Wings this season. I think if most of us looked back 3 years ago after Yzerman retired not many people would imagine that the Wings would be in position for "Back-to-Back". I have frineds that do not watch hockey but still tuned in for the finals last year and this year. So seeing the big names on both sides of the puck is good. Many agree it was quite amazing that pulling the goalie in the first round and still winning the cup afterall how many of you thought it was over ? Raise you hand ? I admit I did think it was near death Yes the wings are missing arguably their best player on this series and we can complain that things would be different blah blah etc... but Babcock said it best "Suck it up". From a sports standpoint we should be happy that there are some big superstars on the both sides that are actually making some plays. Like it or not the Penguins are going to be kickin butt for a long time , and rather than berate and show so much hate we should probably appreciate the skill sets and talent from both teams equally. Afterall, how ofter do you have two teams in a sport playing "back-to-back" for a championship? You cant be lucky that long. In the NFL I it was 1994 that the Cowboys/Bills meeting two straight years and in the NBA I think it was Lakers/Pistons 1989 for baseball I have no idea, so its not very often. I guess maybe hanging around many people that don't care much about hockey I have a different perspective and rather than get mad I try enjoy the play. Sure I dont like seeing Detroit give up a shorthanded goal but I sure loved it when the Wings did it to Chicago, regardless it takes some skill to execute when you are shorthanded. Enjoy the team, they aren't getting any younger and won't be around forever, learn to appreciate what we have as Wings fans win or lose. I live in AZ and you want to talk about bad play, there is plenty of it. It's funny how we take things for granted when the expectations are so high.. Had to rant !! GO WINGS (Show them you can with without Pavel)!!! I think in baseball the last time two teams met back to back in the world series was in 77 and 78 when the Dodgers and Yankees met for both of those series with the Yankees winning both by identical 4-2 scores Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 if we lose after being up 2-0 i wont be satisfied, im sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings 79 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) we could lose in 6... Special teams may be a big issue. Still i think it's a great season. I still feel good about the Ducks series. If we lost again they would be in our heads the following years. If we lose i would only be really sad for Osgood. The guy brought his best game ever in the playoffs and is along with our depth the main reason we are still running for the cup. But still hope we can bounce back in Detroit and regain momentum. Most important game of the year. Edited June 6, 2009 by RedWings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
