Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Do the Wings really stand a chance to win the Cup this year? Is this just a feeling out our prospects type of year until we can get our budget under control? I would love to believe that once everybody is healthy that we could do it, but I really have my doubts. What do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 They defiantly still have the talent to win, now it's just whether or not they elevate their play so they can win... the team has looked dead tired lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Mod, I don'tknow what to do. On my end the first post of this thread never finished loading so I hit post agian. Now, the thread is posted twice, please delete one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) Oh definitely. Compare our roster to that which won the Cup a couple years ago. The differences: Hudler 13g 29a Sammuelson 11g 29a Drake 3g 3a Downey 0g 3a Kopecky 5g 7a Chelios 3g 9a Total 25 goals, 71 assists Hasek replaced with: Bertuzzi 15g 15a Williams 3g 5a Helm 8g 8a May 0g 1a Eaves 8g 7a Miller 7g 7a Ericsson 3g 7a Howard total: 44 goals, 50 assists (these aren't prorated numbers to fit an 82 game season. This is just now.) Well that and the core is two years older, but this is the same core that took the team to Game 7 of the SCF only months ago. Trust me, nobody wants to verse the Wings in the playoffs. Edited February 3, 2010 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyTownHouligan 57 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 i would take sammy over williams, he's just better, i bitched about him when he played here but now i wish we had him back. Hudler and Bert is kind of a toss up with what bert has done this year but hudler was a better play maker and scorer. I would take Helm over drake because of age and speed but drake could lay people out. So that one is a toss up. The core will get better and get back to what it was at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 The Wings just need to get to the playoffs. Then anything can happen. No team wants to face the Wings in the post-season. The cup still goes through Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyuk2Zetterberg 1 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 yes howard and franzen will save us all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 The Wings just need to get to the playoffs. Then anything can happen. No team wants to face the Wings in the post-season. The cup still goes through Detroit. Backed. As far as I'm concerned, if you don't have any faith - then why bother watching? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 If the wings can play to their potential, yes. Datsyuk and Zetterberg need to be better though. This team will go only as far as they can take us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Yes. End thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Pancake 6 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 If the Wings can collectively man up and make a run at the playoffs they're going to be a tough out as their play will have to be at a high level consistently just to make it. I think the Wings would do well to be a dark horse team this year rather than a clear cut favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 No. They are playing like excrement. I wonder sometimes if they really care about the playoffs anyway. Only two guys on the roster haven't won a Cup (Eaves, Bertuzzi) and only Williams hasn't been there in the last three seasons (May and Miller with Anaheim). They've got nothing to play for and are probably burned out. Missing the playoffs might just be good for them. Playing the way they have recently they certainly don't deserve to be there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Do the Wings really stand a chance to win the Cup this year? Is this just a feeling out our prospects type of year until we can get our budget under control? I would love to believe that once everybody is healthy that we could do it, but I really have my doubts. What do you think? The only thing i have to say to this...everyone loves a cinderella story:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 The team will be fine. When they get everyone back, and they all get their games legs going again, they'll look more like the Wings we've come to expect over the years. I'd be scared to face this team in the post season this year. They may not have the fire power they've had last year, but they've improved so much on their defensive play last year. The Wings will be fine. I'd imagine the Sharks and Hawks are just hoping the Wings move up to 4th or 5th in the standings, to avoid them in the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 No way. The end is near. Invest in gold. Stock up in food and ammo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Yes. If a team made up of 2 superstars, a good but streaky goaltender, and a bunch of average joes can win the Stanley Cup, anything can happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Oh definitely. Compare our roster to that which won the Cup a couple years ago. The differences: Hudler 13g 29a Sammuelson 11g 29a Drake 3g 3a Downey 0g 3a Kopecky 5g 7a Chelios 3g 9a Total 25 goals, 71 assists Hasek replaced with: Bertuzzi 15g 15a Williams 3g 5a Helm 8g 8a May 0g 1a Eaves 8g 7a Miller 7g 7a Ericsson 3g 7a Howard total: 44 goals, 50 assists (these aren't prorated numbers to fit an 82 game season. This is just now.) Well that and the core is two years older, but this is the same core that took the team to Game 7 of the SCF only months ago. Trust me, nobody wants to verse the Wings in the playoffs. I'm sorry, I normally agree with your posts, and actually agree with the end part, but those stats are meaningless, seeing as the way you're stating them, Datsyuk and Zetterberg's level of play was held constant. With that being said, of course this roster has the talent to make it far in the POs and even win the cup, the question is whether or not they have the energy or the drive. Currently they do not. This is not an agree or disagree statement. I am not saying they can't turn it in a higher gear come PO time, but if they continue to play the way they have all season, they will not make it past the first round barringa monumental collapse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 We'll make it to that playoffs. At that point, we've got as much of a shot as anyone else. For those who don't think we have a chance, and are bitching about the Wings, I believe Pittsburgh has some room for more (bandwagon)fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kjphilll1 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 They have a chance. But I just don't see it happening, I don't even think they will make the playoffs unless the make some changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 It's hard to make it to the Finals 3 years in a row (I think the Islanders were the last to do it). The team just looks spent and even if they make the playoffs, I don't see them getting past everyone to win it. My answer is no. On paper the team is still good, sure. But that doesn't mean squat on the ice. We had great teams on paper many seasons that we were bounced out of the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 I'm sorry, I normally agree with your posts, and actually agree with the end part, but those stats are meaningless, seeing as the way you're stating them, Datsyuk and Zetterberg's level of play was held constant. With that being said, of course this roster has the talent to make it far in the POs and even win the cup, the question is whether or not they have the energy or the drive. Currently they do not. This is not an agree or disagree statement. I am not saying they can't turn it in a higher gear come PO time, but if they continue to play the way they have all season, they will not make it past the first round barringa monumental collapse. Actually, I agree wholeheartedly. I took the OP's question as 'is this team skilled enough to win the Cup', and didn't really focus on whether they're hungry enough/energetic enough to do so. We're both on the same page, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Do the Wings really stand a chance to win the Cup this year? Is this just a feeling out our prospects type of year until we can get our budget under control? I would love to believe that once everybody is healthy that we could do it, but I really have my doubts. What do you think? Like others have said, the talent is there but the will has to be as well. The big question mark: Can Howard perform under playoff pressure? I think yes. And if not, we know Ozzie can. Honestly, even through all the frustration and disappointment, is there any team that can beat Detroit in the playoffs easily? No. San Jose is the best team in the league and they can't. The only team that really poses a threat to Detroit in the West is Chicago. The thing with the regular season is that you have to depend on other teams to lose. In the playoffs, it's just between one team against the other, that's all that matters. One on one over a 7 game series I don't see any team except Chicago that really scares me. In the East? Pittsburgh and Washington. If the Wings make playoffs they'll make a lot of noise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
