Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 tuesday... sorry my 1st post is me correcting somebody haha It's all good, I just wanna beat the Ducks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 It's hard to enjoy these wins anymore. With all the other teams in the West winning, all we did tonight was keep pace with others. We're still 3 points behind 8th place, which makes me feel rather uncomfortable. I know how you feel....but the Win STILL feels good. They all looked great tonight. AND.....we gained two points and leapfrogged Dallas into 9th place. I'll take it. And yes, for those who are set to gloat.... Howard DID look particularly stellar tonight. He definitely stood out. Excellent Game from him. Excellent Game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 AAAND.... Did we not get a power play goal tonight? Or was it wishful watching on my part? They be comin' back, girls and boys. They are beginning to see what they're really made of as a team. Mark my words. Or don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Thank God Howard won, so now the "Howard can't beat +.500 teams" argument can start to crumble. Here's hoping he keeps up the good work. Nobody said that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Nobody said that. shoot nm then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Nobody said that. There have been a select few posters on this board who have thought outloud that Howard's record is inflated due to playing subpar teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 There have been a select few posters on this board who have thought outloud that Howard's record is inflated due to playing subpar teams. How did you get that from "Howard can't beat over .500 teams"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 There have been a select few posters on this board who have thought outloud that Howard's record is inflated due to playing subpar teams. What is Osgood's record against sub par teams this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 How did you get that from "Howard can't beat over .500 teams"? It's been said in several threads in the last few weeks. Not by me, but alot of other posters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 It's been said in several threads in the last few weeks. Not by me, but alot of other posters. Those are two completely different statements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) Those are two completely different statements. fixed my statement, hopefully its to your approval Edited January 3, 2010 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 There have been a select few posters on this board who have thought outloud that Howard's record is inflated due to playing subpar teams. I'll admit to being one of those "select few". And I stand by that statement. I don't know how you interpreted that as "Howard can't beat over .500 Teams." I never stated that. Not once. After tonight's Win, half of Howards Wins have come from Teams which are currently positioned to make the Play Offs, if they started today. That includes Wins against Montreal, and the New York Rangers, both of which I consider to be "sub-par" Teams. The other Wins came two against Phoenix, (two very, very good Wins, with excellent performances by Howard), two against Vancouver, and one against Colorado. I wouldn't go fitting the kid for his Cup Ring just yet, if I were you. Once again. I stand by my statements. Just as I stood by my statements regarding Legace. And Conklin. Even in the face of the hordes of "told you so!!!!" fans who declared both of them the next Wings saviour in goal, based on a few Regular Season Wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Ritola hopefully here to stay, what a gun! Howard has been remarkable over the past month or so, wow what improvements! Great to see Dats and Lids back to their best, and Homer continues to get the job done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) What is Osgood's record against sub par teams this year? Interesting question. Osgood has only faced three Teams which are currently not in the Play Offs. The Season Opener against St. Louis. A loss. The clusterfrack against Toronto. Another loss. The 1-2 OT loss to the Panthers. Other than that? He's faced all Play Off Teams. With Wins against: San Jose - Best Team in the League - by a score of 2-1 in the Shoot Out. Chicago - 3rd Best Team in the League - by a score of 3-2 Washington - 5th Best Team in the League - by a score of 3-2 Calgary - 5th Best Team in the West - by a score of 3-1 Boston - 5th Best Team in the East - by a score of 2-0 Nashville - 6th Seed in the West - by a score of 3-2 Los Angeles - 8th Seed in the West - by a score of 5-2 He's also earned points against the following Play Off Teams: Colorado Phoenix New Jersey He's not playing as badly as everybody here would like to claim he is. And whether you like it, or not..... He IS facing tougher competition. Consistently. Edited January 3, 2010 by Outsider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Those are two completely different statements. Nice catch, Doc. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 AAAND.... Did we not get a power play goal tonight? Or was it wishful watching on my part? They be comin' back, girls and boys. They are beginning to see what they're really made of as a team. Mark my words. Or don't. Pavel's goal was a PPG! I thought we looked great tonight, even though I only had a jankety feed for the third period. Very happy with this win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stiffy 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 I think Pavel is finding his inner whatever. This season may be a blessing in disguise. Without a stellar line, he just may learn to take control all by himself. I mean this will all respect - he is a great player who goes out of his way to make the team more effective, but a more selfish take charge Pavel is a good thing too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuck in socal 56 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 This was a good win but this huge road trip is far from over! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) It's hard to enjoy these wins anymore. With all the other teams in the West winning, all we did tonight was keep pace with others. We're still 3 points behind 8th place, which makes me feel rather uncomfortable. Being 3 points out even after this win really is disheartening. I really hope we can start winning a serious amount of games, particularly because we've got a lot of must win games ahead of us. Let's hope Z and Clears get back soon to give a huge boost. I mean, It's great to have Filppula back and he looks awesome but he's still playing with 4th liners so once we get those two back we can have a respectable top 6. So happy that Datsyuk has 2 goals in 2 games, I hope he keeps it up. Howard is freaking amazing. Edited January 3, 2010 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 It's hard to enjoy these wins anymore. With all the other teams in the West winning, all we did tonight was keep pace with others. We're still 3 points behind 8th place, which makes me feel rather uncomfortable. This feels a helluva lot better than had they lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 These past 2 games are what I would call the definition of a solid team effort. Everyone came and played a full 60 mins of hockey. Damn good wins against some good teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 wings may be in the beginning stages of finding their groove. it seems the datsyuk line was the best tonight. very solid chemistry. howard looked great again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) It's hard to enjoy these wins anymore. With all the other teams in the West winning, all we did tonight was keep pace with others. We're still 3 points behind 8th place, which makes me feel rather uncomfortable. The rest of the standings aren't within the Wings' control. All they can do is win, and we should enjoy every one. Edited January 3, 2010 by ComradeWasabi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted January 3, 2010 saw Franzen at life time the other day. He said his leg has been feeling "great", but wouldn't say when he was coming back... maybe he will surprise us all and come back early! Haha the Novi one? I see him there ALL THE TIME. Funny guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted January 3, 2010 The rest of the standings aren't within the Wings' control. All they can do is win, and we should enjoy every one. No, whining when we win is much more fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
