Pat 44 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Personally, I'm sick of all the people complaining about what a terrible off season the wings have had. Clearly the wings want to stay competitive for along time, and by not locking up yet another player to a lifetime deal it gives them the room to bring it the players for the system. Vote for what you think will happen next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Well, I voted, but now I'm waffling a bit. I'm thinking approximately 78 wins, 12 players with 30+ goals, and first overall in the universe...and all the other universes (?) Maybe I'm being optimistic, but that's how I lay it down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 I'm thinking 6th seed, second in the division. Also, I'm thinking two 30+ goal scorers tops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Who exactly is going to dethrone us? San Jose is probably in the worst cap situation imaginable and is likely going to self destruct before October; Chicago, while talented, still lacks the experience, depth, and skill that the Wings have. Columbus and LA are in the same boat. Anaheim lost its best defensman and one of the primary reasons why they made it as far as they did. While we did lose Hossa, Kopecky, Conklin, and Sammy, the only one really detrimental to us is Conkin, as Howard still seems to have a shaky foundation. The Wings are offensively gifted and deep enough to get by without Hossa and the detriments that signing him would have brough. Kopecky and Sammy were the LGW whipping twins. I'm pegging the Wings as the favorites to win the Cup, despite likely media cock-sucking for Chicago and Pittsburgh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 I'm thinking 6th seed, second in the division. Also, I'm thinking two 30+ goal scorers tops. You serious? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 105-110 pts....No worse than 2nd....Zetterberg, Datsyuk, and Franzen each get 30+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 100+ points, almost for sure. Either 3 or 4 30-goal scorers; I wouldn't be surprised if both Z and Mule broke 40. The seed is an interesting question. I imagine they'll be first, second, or fourth. Chicago has a legitimate shot at the division this year which would almost certainly put the Wings in fourth. If they win the Central, then there'll be competition from the Northwest for the number one seed, but the Pacific division winner is probably certain to hold third. There you have it. You heard it here first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Franzen Datsyuk and Z with 30+ goals, and I just have a feeling that Chitown will win the division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 I think they'll be fine. A healthy Cleary all year has the potential for 20-30 goals, a healthy Homer has the potential for 15-20, Franzen will probably get 30+, Z will probably get 30+, Datsyuk probably will as well. Fil needs to score more, Leino needs to score some goals, Helms speed will get him some goals, Abby can score some goals. Malts and Drapes... they just need to play physical. It'll be a different season, but it could be a great one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 105 points, 3 30-goal scorers, 1st seed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstrom for life 20 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Who exactly is going to dethrone us? San Jose is probably in the worst cap situation imaginable and is likely going to self destruct before October; Chicago, while talented, still lacks the experience, depth, and skill that the Wings have. Columbus and LA are in the same boat. Anaheim lost its best defensman and one of the primary reasons why they made it as far as they did. While we did lose Hossa, Kopecky, Conklin, and Sammy, the only one really detrimental to us is Conkin, as Howard still seems to have a shaky foundation. The Wings are offensively gifted and deep enough to get by without Hossa and the detriments that signing him would have brough. Kopecky and Sammy were the LGW whipping twins. I'm pegging the Wings as the favorites to win the Cup, despite likely media cock-sucking for Chicago and Pittsburgh. I agree. Despite losing Hossa, I think we are in better shape than most of the contenders in the west. Chicago will be good but I feel like that will just give the wings something else to play for this season, trying to win the division for what the 10th straight year? Anaheim will be good, but like you said losing Pronger, as much as I hate the guy, is going to hurt them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 They will finish with around 108 points. Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Franzen and maybe Cleary will finish with 30+ goals Will win their division AGAIN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokike 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 god thanks, this season Wings have Chitown keeping them at least partially interested in regular season. Neither San Jose or Anaheim are capable of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 hudler, franzen, and one of z/pav will get 30 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Datsyuk and Zetterberg over 30 goals. We place 2nd in the West and only 90-100 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 95-100 2nd 3 30+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho613 74 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Wings will win the Stanley Cup next year. I'd rather rock out with kids from Grand Rapids than pay alot of money to a free agent that doesn't show up in the playoffs. Not saying anything bad about Hossa, I've liked him since he came up with Ottawa, but for the type of money he was getting, he should have produced more against the Pens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Are people forgetting that this is essentially the same roster that won in '08? The Wings needed to get younger anyway. The only differences between this team and the '08 squad are Kopecky (who didn't play in the playoffs that year), Drake, and Samuelsson. In their places are Helm, Abdelkader, Leino, Ericsson, likely another UFA, and possibly a deadline acquisition. On top of that, Hudler and Filppula (assuming Hudler stays) should be ready to take on bigger roles. They'll have some growing pains in the beginning of the season (like they did in '06-07 post-Yzerman and Shanahan) but they'll finish with around 100 points as usual. I'm going to say three 30 goal scorers, 2nd in the West, 101-110 points. If they're healthy they have as good a chance as anyone in the playoffs. It's funny, people ***** and ***** about Samuelsson and Kopecky for years and when they finally leave it's the apocalypse. Hossa's loss hurts but he was a luxury, not a necessity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scotty 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 The Wings will be a well above average team next year, but they won't go about breaking records and stuff like last year. They'll probably be a 1st or 2nd seed in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rikadyn 16 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 164pts 23 30pt scorers #1 seed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.T.Hun 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I'm concerned about this coming season for the following reasons: 1) Two straight years to the finals == lots of mileage on those legs 2) Compressed schedule because of the Olympics 3) The Wings' best players will be playing in the Olympics 4) Starting the season in Sweden Now note that I said, "Concerned" not, "Crying like the 'Leave Britney Alone' person." It's hard enough to win a Cup. These things just make it that much tougher. Obviously, if they can avoid injuries, everything will be fine. If they can't, all bets are off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
servo 15 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Who exactly is going to dethrone us? San Jose is probably in the worst cap situation imaginable and is likely going to self destruct before October; Chicago, while talented, still lacks the experience, depth, and skill that the Wings have. Columbus and LA are in the same boat. Anaheim lost its best defensman and one of the primary reasons why they made it as far as they did. While we did lose Hossa, Kopecky, Conklin, and Sammy, the only one really detrimental to us is Conkin, as Howard still seems to have a shaky foundation. The Wings are offensively gifted and deep enough to get by without Hossa and the detriments that signing him would have brough. Kopecky and Sammy were the LGW whipping twins. I'm pegging the Wings as the favorites to win the Cup, despite likely media cock-sucking for Chicago and Pittsburgh. well said! I personally like the media cock-sucking best! :s***eatinggrin: Edited July 6, 2009 by servo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommingthepuck96 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) I'm concerned about this coming season for the following reasons: 1) Two straight years to the finals == lots of mileage on those legs 2) Compressed schedule because of the Olympics 3) The Wings' best players will be playing in the Olympics 4) Starting the season in Sweden Now note that I said, "Concerned" not, "Crying like the 'Leave Britney Alone' person." It's hard enough to win a Cup. These things just make it that much tougher. Obviously, if they can avoid injuries, everything will be fine. If they can't, all bets are off. Good points, im also willing to bet just like previous years the wings will have to play the most back to back games of any teams in the regular season.. Honestly the wings undoubtabley have the team to make it to the finals for the third year in a row, but all other factors are against them. Im preditcting the wings make it to the conference finals, while getting hit with the injury bug again, and go out in 7 games. (Opponent unknown) Also don't expect the leagues brillant scheduling or officiating to get any better either.. Edited July 6, 2009 by tommingthepuck96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites