Guest Four Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Howard is playing a lot better than I would have imagined, good thing too. We need someone to keep this team together during the injuries and it may as well start off with the most important player on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdinc 45 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Howard FTW! keep him in net, sit ozzie. Good Win! Bert on a roll, GO WINGS!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) howards been looking very solid..his rebound control looks better. but no he will not be a starter. they will continue to rotate them good PK tonight. yeah we got a few lucky bounces tonight but ill take it good game..keep it up this time kthx Edited December 1, 2009 by brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Now this is more like it. It's almost like watching Detroit Red Wings hockey again. Haven't seen that in awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hankzet40 233 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Great win for the Wings today and Howard is looking better and better. Nice to see Bertuzzi pot one so hopefully that opens the floodgates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Definitely a good win tonight. They needed it with CBJ winning as well. Hopefully CAL can hold on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 That was a nice, stress-free game for us fans. The Wings took a lead, added to it and never let up. Bertuzzi scored a nice goal, I'm glad he got rewarded for shooting the puck. Turco wasn't really to blame for the loss, his team played pretty crappy in front of him. The Wings caught some bounces, just like last game. Weird how bunched together the luck has been for Detroit this season; 4 straight games with great chances that don't go in, then 2 straight with lucky bounces going in that had no business doing so. Jimmy Howard is showing me something. I had all but written the kid off going into this season, but he's playing big and seems to have his confidence. The Wings need him, because the goaltending has been a major weakness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Team looked great tonight. And I have to say, as one of Howard's fiercest critics on here, I think he's been better with each and every game. Now, we know he's really easily shaken, so we'll see how long it lasts, but for now, I feel comfortable with Howard starting games. If he can keep the rebounds under control and take some mental training from Ozzie, he'll be a solid backup. And I'm excited for Bert, let's hope it means he's back on track! Oh, and I saw someone mention Williams a few posts up, which is funny, because I've forgotten he played for this team when I think about players returning from injuries. That's how nonessential he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 howards been looking very solid..his rebound control looks better. but no he will not be a starter. they will continue to rotate them good PK tonight. yeah we got a few lucky bounces tonight but ill take it good game..keep it up this time kthx They'll stick with Jimmy. And they should. They're winning with him in net. Can NOT afford to lose games right now. Not a single one. They'll come right back with Howard against Edmonton on Thursday, (I think???). Count on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Sounds like Howie will be getting the start on Thursday. Keep up the good play, Jimmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Sounds like Howie will be getting the start on Thursday. Keep up the good play, Jimmy Yep, Babcock just verified Jimmy in net on Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Oz will probably get a start over the weekend as they have 3 games in 4 nights. But Howard has been playing really well and I am totally confident with him in there for the time being. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 As much as it hurts to say this, Meech was not to bad tonight. He had lots of time on the PP, and looked good out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 ^ Meech > Lebduh Now, we know he's really easily shaken, so we'll see how long it lasts When was it this season where he gave up those really bad goals - was that Sweden? Either way, he bounced back from it pretty well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Yep, Babcock just verified Jimmy in net on Thursday. Good news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 How great would it be to get into a really good groove, only to get Filppula back into the lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 How great would it be to get into a really good groove, only to get Filppula back into the lineup. You kinda made that sound like a bad thing, getting Fil back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 You kinda made that sound like a bad thing, getting Fil back. Well, it took some time for the Wings to adjust to guys being out. Oftentimes it takes time for guys to get back in the swing of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Well, it took some time for the Wings to adjust to guys being out. Oftentimes it takes time for guys to get back in the swing of things. Perhaps, but I also like to think of it like a trade acquisition. That's definately how getting Mule back will feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Well, it took some time for the Wings to adjust to guys being out. Oftentimes it takes time for guys to get back in the swing of things. Flippula just has to play defensively. He won't be relied heavily to produce right when he comes back. His injury shouldn't effect his skating much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Anyone else notice that when Howard is in goal, we get the puck luck ... so many open nets but opponents can't seem to score or hit the post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Anyone else notice that when Howard is in goal, we get the puck luck ... so many open nets but opponents can't seem to score or hit the post. Also with Howard we had both 9 and 7 goal games. Hmmmm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 You kinda made that sound like a bad thing, getting Fil back. No I mean that if we got a string of wins together and then be in such a better position line-up wise with him in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 No I mean that if we got a string of wins together and then be in such a better position line-up wise with him in. Gotcha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Only 17,645 in the crowd tonight. Not the best showing. Put a better string of wins together and the attendance will rise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
