Greetings from Blueland 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Analyzing this last game, my optimism lies with this consoling fact: Pittsburgh probably played that game with the most fire, intensity, and passion that they could - they gave it their all - and I was simply not too impressed. On the other hand, Detroit played lethargic all through the first 45 minutes of the game, and still managed to keep it a 2-1 game. I am confident that Detroit will deliver when necessary, as they have countless times in the past, and they themselves will give Pittsburgh their best play of the season. The reason we lost game 6 is because Pittsburgh came to win, and Detroit came to simply "not lose." This will not happen in Game 7. In short, my logic: Detroit's best > Pittsburgh's best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltgator333 3 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 You're right. The only issue is we don't know which Wings team will show up. Most likely the A-game team, but you don't know for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djohns74 3 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Just like with game 5, if the Wings can't bring their best performance for game 7, then they don't deserve to win the cup. That being said, I'm confident that they will play much better than they did last night and lift the cup for the home crowd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paolino99 5 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Yes,no doubt that Detroit's best > Pittsburgh's best but i think that in game 7 we must to expect an amazing Pittsburgh game..i have this sensation.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selke13 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Detroit played lethargic all through the first 45 minutes of the game, and still managed to keep it a 2-1 game. did they not realize they were playing for the stanley cup???? seemed like they thought they were entitled. have some intensity when you play. as bad as i thought they played they were still in it until the pens 2nd goal. then the wings started playing in the third, like they just realized this is for everything. just come out and play like that!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquire 324 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 In my mind, there are several reasons to be optimistic that we'll keep the Cup at home on Friday: - Crosby and Malkin have been held pointless since Datsyuk's return. - Our PK has improved over the last few games. - Osgood has been nothing short of mind-blastingly awesome. - We're playing Game 7 at HOME. The biggest point I want to make is that this is a Stanley Cup Final Game 7 and not simply a series elimination game. In all respect to the Pens team, I just don't think they have the "put down" capabilities to overcome this team in a game of this magnitude and even the guys they brought in to give their team some experience (Guerin, Kunitz) haven't even been factors. Both teams are obviously going to have some nerves going into this game, but I firmly believe that the Wings will not only win, but they'll once again demonstrate why they are the champs. GO WINGS GO!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C20lw 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 I do agree, but I am still respectful of what Pitts can bring. We know they can be beaten, and we know they can bring a whole lot to the game. It will be a great game, and if we are firing on all cyclinders..... Look out Pengs you are going home very unhappy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Our "meh" is better than their good. Our good is better than their better. Our better is better than their best. Our best is the best in the world. I'm calling it. 4-1 Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 No one really argues that the Pens are the better team when both teams are at their best. The problem this season has been the Wings have a tendency to fall asleep at the wheel. They've escaped so far, but there are no makeup games to fall back on. They need to show up and play like they did in Game 5, or even like they did for the lats half of last night, but they need to do it for a full game. The Wings have grit and heart. As long as they realize they're in a Game 7 the Wings should win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Good topic. Nice idea to stay optimistic, especially when there's so many topics of swirling negativity right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Good topic. Nice idea to stay optimistic, especially when there's so many topics of swirling negativity right now. We have every reason to be optimistic. We're the better team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KocursRightHand 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Game 7's can come down to a single bounce, a single broken stick, and/or a single puck off a skate. I believe that, all things being equal, Detroit is the better team, but the better team can't control sticks, pucks, and bounces. No optimism here, only guarded hope. While it's not exactly a coin flip, i believe each have the upper hand in certain things, making this as close to one as you can get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Source of optimism? When this team wants to, they can play 60 minutes of hockey better than anyone in the world. Problem being sometimes they act like they don't want to but that won't be the case Friday. But if you can't get up for a game 7, you shouldn't be playing the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 i would like to see the wings win 12-0 please. in all honesty, i don't care what the score is, as long as the wings have one more goal than the pens. i cant bear watching them lose to those degenerate little babies. and then cue the :violin: for cindy and friends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reggiedunlop 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 its very cute how he makes up names for him :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 on sheer talent Detroit should win this game, the problem I have is game 7's ANYTHING can happen and I'm not a huge fan of that. I'm hoping for another game 5 showing. We were close to tying the game on 3 different occasions though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greetings from Blueland 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 on sheer talent Detroit should win this game, the problem I have is game 7's ANYTHING can happen and I'm not a huge fan of that. I'm hoping for another game 5 showing. We were close to tying the game on 3 different occasions though. Yes, anything can happen, but the better team will win. It's like poker (as much as I hate poker) where the better players, statistically, win more often, regardless of the high amount of chance involved. If Detroit truly is the better team, bad refereeing, bad bounces, and bad luck should not affect the outcome. You make your own luck (I hate the clichés, but you have to admit, they're true). All the Red Wings need to do is play tried and true Red Wings hockey. In Game 6, they did not do that, and look at the result. With all of the Red Wings' "experience" that everyone was touting in the previews to this series, this is where it will show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
