Rafalski

[Gnredwing 10]

Rafalski is having such a great olympics, 2 goals again plus and assist tonight vs Canada. Its even better cheering for USA when there is a wing on the team. Way to go Raffi!!!

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

Wouldn't it just be the damnedest thing if he did all of that while he was wearing red and white?

But I can't complain. Go for gold, chrome dome!

[GMRwings1983 8,803]

As I said during the GDT, I wish that we had never let him go.

[Guest Four]

Who knew Rafalski had ability?

[Datsyerberger 279]

Who knew Rafalski had ability?

Anybody that watches hockey as opposed to just watching stats.

[InKennyWeTrust 126]

I really hoped that the Olympics might spark a few of our players. Flip has looked so good, and seeing Rafi light it up is gravy. Hopefully this carries over to next week.

[Casey 145]

Who knew Rafalski had ability?

Yo!

I'd say the Olympics might be all the proof Ken Holland needs to sit Babcock down for a little chat.

Not only are the Wings doing well when he's not their coach- Rafalski, for example- he's not doing well as coach of team Canada. Loss to the US, overtime to beat the Swiss, only compelling win is the Norway game.

His players are doing well without him, he's not doing great with arguably the best players Canada has to offer.

Something's wrong, and it may well be Babcock.

[Guest DetroitBoy313]

I'd say the Olympics might be all the proof Ken Holland needs to sit Babcock down for a little chat.

Not only are the Wings doing well when he's not their coach- Rafalski, for example- he's not doing well as coach of team Canada. Loss to the US, overtime to beat the Swiss, only compelling win is the Norway game.

His players are doing well without him, he's not doing great with arguably the best players Canada has to offer.

Something's wrong, and it may well be Babcock.

Great point!

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

Raffy was great tonight, though those goals of him were pretty weak.

Tip by Crosby on the first.

Then a whiff on the second that went through non-butterfly Brodeur.

That said, he played amazing tonight and was the best defenseman on the ice for both teams. Where has this guy been?

[GMRwings1983 8,803]

I really hoped that the Olympics might spark a few of our players. Flip has looked so good, and seeing Rafi light it up is gravy. Hopefully this carries over to next week.

s***, too bad Stuart and Ericsson didn't make their country's Olympic teams.

[RedWingedKitten 9]

Whoo hoo Raffy! Way to rep us Michiganderrrrs!

And it's not Babcocks fault that Canada is losing. Canada out shot the US by 2:1. The Canadiens have more than enough star power to win without any coach at all. The players are choking imo. Brodeur let in a softie or two.

It's also not Babs fault for the insane # of injuries the Wings have sustained this year.

Lets not knee jerk over one game guys.

[Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24]

refalski played a great game

its just a shame that he will be leaving vancouver early....

[hooon 1,089]

He must be using a different stick.

[GMRwings1983 8,803]

refalski played a great game

its just a shame that he will be leaving vancouver early....

Where's he going?

He doesn't play for Team Canada.

[Scrappy's Servant 14]

I'd just like to know why in the hell can Rafalski score at will in the Olympics...but hardly ever in the NHL???......

[skyphoenix 153]

Where's he going?

He doesn't play for Team Canada.

This board is full of some quality posts tonight.

[Guest Four]

Anybody that watches hockey as opposed to just watching stats.

Negative, after watching a majority of the games, he failed on the powerplay and gave up the puck way too much. Did NOT play like this even once all year.

Yo!

I'd say the Olympics might be all the proof Ken Holland needs to sit Babcock down for a little chat.

Not only are the Wings doing well when he's not their coach- Rafalski, for example- he's not doing well as coach of team Canada. Loss to the US, overtime to beat the Swiss, only compelling win is the Norway game.

His players are doing well without him, he's not doing great with arguably the best players Canada has to offer.

Something's wrong, and it may well be Babcock.

Agreed, something needs to change. Ever since Todd McLellan went to coach the Sharks, we have not played to standards (exception of playoffs). Ridiculous

[Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24]

Where's he going?

He doesn't play for Team Canada.

who knows..maybe hell go back to detroit and him and the rest of the wings can figure out how to make the playoffs?

and the reason hes having so much luck in the olympics because hes playing on canadian soil...you know.cause it is CANADAS game..and it brings out the best for other countries :rolleyes:

[vangvace 12]

Whoo hoo Raffy! Way to rep us Michiganderrrrs!

And it's not Babcocks fault that Canada is losing. Canada out shot the US by 2:1. The Canadiens have more than enough star power to win without any coach at all. The players are choking imo. Brodeur let in a softie or two.

It's also not Babs fault for the insane # of injuries the Wings have sustained this year.

Lets not knee jerk over one game guys.

There may even be too much star power that the players are ignoring the coach... not that that ever happens.

[Datsyuk2Zetterberg 1]

He must be using a different stick.

let's hope he doesn't break it, and after he gets eliminated, he brings it back to Detroit.

[HockeyTownHouligan 57]

way to go raffi way to represent the sweetest state on the planet! Keep that goal tally goin until the end of the season too. GO USA and GO WINGS!

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

[Seraph 240]

Canada is choking because they don't have role players. You put a bunch of superstars together who usually use a bunch of secondary linemates to dig pucks out of the corner, win battles, and feed them the puck. It's inevitable that nothing will get done between them because they're playing an incomplete game. They've all always played the role of the go-to guy. Now there's no one to "go to" them.

Another example: sure, Holmstrom isn't a superstar, but he serves a very important role on our team. Canada needs to pick more guys like that to supplement their players.

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

Should've been the Cup-winning goal, would have been perfect.

Oh well, he delivered in the next game, too.

[Guest Crymson]

Yo!

I'd say the Olympics might be all the proof Ken Holland needs to sit Babcock down for a little chat.

Not only are the Wings doing well when he's not their coach- Rafalski, for example- he's not doing well as coach of team Canada. Loss to the US, overtime to beat the Swiss, only compelling win is the Norway game.

His players are doing well without him, he's not doing great with arguably the best players Canada has to offer.

Something's wrong, and it may well be Babcock.

Umm well, let's see.

1) The Canadians have had a HUGE number of scoring chances in each of their games. The issue has NOT been with poor positioning or planning; it has been that they simply cannot finish.

2) Hiller and Miller were both excellent against Canada.

3) Against Switzerland, only one goal was legit. The other was a deflection off of Marleau.

4) It is not Babcock's fault that: a) Brodeur decided to play the puck in a very stupid way, b) two goals went in off of team Canada players.

5) Putting together a bunch of good players on paper does not automatically create a good team. One must deal with a bunch of players who are used to different styles and different roles, and many of whom have bad attitudes or star complexes.

NONE of those goals tonight were a result of poor coaching. Too, the tie against Switzerland was NOT due to poor coaching; it was due to the players` inability to finish. When players are around the net with the puck, coaching is no longer a factor. It is ALL up to the player.

THINK before posting!!