anthonyn66 89 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Edmonton 4-1 Detroit Detroit 1-5 Toronto Detroit 0-6 New York Islanders Atlanta 2-0 Detroit These are all games that we could've won, and injuries shouldn't have been an excuse against these teams. The Red Wings tend to take a holiday when facing teams like these. This is do or die time, and the Wings face a very bad Edmonton team. A win here will help gain ground on other teams, as well as provide some insurance. This is especially true now because Detroit will face a red-hot Vancouver team at home the very next day, and Pittsburgh on Monday. If they don't win this one, they are again in a tough situation. The Wings need to play with heart, even though it might seem that they don't need to against a team like Edmonton. They've gotta secure their lead against other teams fighting for a playoff spot, and they must take advantage of playing bottom-basement teams like Edmonton and Columbus. This is not the time to s*** around, like last year in March/April. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 What do you mean injuries were not an excuse? The team has played completely different healthy than injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 What do you mean injuries were not an excuse? The team has played completely different healthy than injured. Perhaps he means that Wings should've won or at least kept those games tight even with many players injured. A pumped up Griffins wouldn't lose 6-0 to Islanders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 16, 2010 WE MUST WIN AGAINST EVERYONE 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 every game now is a must win. LGW will not be a friendly place if they lose to the Oil on friday. but in an ideal situation, what id like to see is the wings run over the oilers in shooting gallery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaWing 37 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 I agree. On one hand, injuries have killed us this year missing so many players for such a long period of time. Since the olympic break and getting everybody healthy mostly, we've been playing like we should've to begin with. On the other hand, even with the injuries we didn't give half the effort against some of the worser teams of the NHL. Mainly the ones mentioned by the OP. Leafs, Oilers, Islanders, Thrashers, etc. I do think we'll see the same effort given from here on out no matter if we're playing the Oilers or the Predators. Gonna be fun stretch to end the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 WE MUST WIN AGAINST EVERYONE That is the mantra because if the Wings lose to the Oilers or the Wild victories against the Flames and Preds will not matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 think ozzie might start against edmonton? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 we havent lost with lebda/lillypad as the 3rd pair. keep riding this lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) WE MUST WIN AGAINST EVERYONE Yep. Given the current makeup of the teams, logic could dicate Detroit wins against Edmonton, 7 or 8 times out of 10 (hypothetically speaking). Any one team can beat another team with just 1 opportunity given though, I don't care how good or bad the team is. Edited March 16, 2010 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyn66 89 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 think ozzie might start against edmonton? I hope so. Even though he is rusty, he should play well enough to win. It will also force the defence to play better if they want the win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 think ozzie might start against edmonton? That's what I would do, but Babs seems content on using Howie every chance he can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa4Life 4 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Why is everyone so intrested in starting osgood. Howard has been playing great and until he has at least one bad game he deseves the starts. We need every win, so we cant chance it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Why is everyone so intrested in starting osgood. Howard has been playing great and until he has at least one bad game he deseves the starts. We need every win, so we cant chance it now. Goalies need a breather now and then. It's physically and mentally exhausting. Had it not been for the Olympic break, Ozzie would have been playing more lately. Personally, I think the team in general tends to mentally write off teams like Edmonton, so having Oz in goal may not be the best idea. OTOH, maybe they will respond to having to play in front of a player who hasn't seen the crease in a while. Whatever the reasoning, Howard needs a rest some time in the future, even if it is just a game here and there, if he is to be the go-to guy in the playoffs- which I think is pretty much a foregone conclusion at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 It's not a question of Howard playing badly, it is a question of him having had lots of starts recently, and there is certainly sense in keeping Howard fresh for what will be a tough game against Vancouver. That said, Ozzie will be rusty, and we mustn't take Edmonton lightly. I guess if we have a large lead, we could always throw Osgood in, but I'm not convinced that that is particularly fair to either goaltender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Why is everyone so intrested in starting osgood. Howard has been playing great and until he has at least one bad game he deseves the starts. We need every win, so we cant chance it now. Because this isn't Brodeur or Luongo we're talking about here. Despite Jimmy's exceptional play this season, he's still a rookie and has never sniffed what he's about to experience should the Wings make the playoffs. If the Wings do make it to the postseason and Howard s***s the bed, its not exactly an ideal situation to put in Osgood after having not started for roughly 2+ months. This isn't like two seasons ago where Ozzie had a great regular season but Dom got the nod because of his repuation. With that, Babs also can't afford to give Ozzie repeated starts at this point in hopes that what happened last season when Ozzie turned it on at this point will happen again. What he can do, is give Oz the occasional start when the matchup looks right to ensure he's atleast somewhat in game-form if he's called upon mid-April or later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Why is everyone so intrested in starting osgood. Howard has been playing great and until he has at least one bad game he deseves the starts. We need every win, so we cant chance it now. Well... Sometimes goalies get tired if they play every game. I'd rather put in Osgood against Oilers, than tired Howard against a tougher team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 We never play well in Edmonton, so I hope that can change. I think we'll have a hard time beating Vancouver with the way they're playing right now. So yeah, the Edmonton game is a must win, and I'm guessing Calgary and Nashville will play a few games until Friday, thus they're bound to get some points while we're not playing at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 WE MUST WIN AGAINST EVERYONE i was just going to say that. We need to win from here on out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Usually this team tends to write off the weaker teams and loses all effort. But if we start Ozzie, then what if the team starts to think "Oh s*** Ozzie's in so we need to step it up!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 I wouldn't start Ozzie, there's a four day break before the Wings next game. J-Ho will be rested. Start ozzie sometime after this next one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) What can the wings improve the most, as I see it now they got like the best special team's in the nhl at the moment, both pp and pk clicking perfectly, huge part of the game especially in the playoffs...perhaps better chemistry and more scoring from different players is priority number 1 as there are just certain players that play to their potential atm? Edited March 16, 2010 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa4Life 4 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Goalies need a breather now and then. It's physically and mentally exhausting. Had it not been for the Olympic break, Ozzie would have been playing more lately. Personally, I think the team in general tends to mentally write off teams like Edmonton, so having Oz in goal may not be the best idea. OTOH, maybe they will respond to having to play in front of a player who hasn't seen the crease in a while. Whatever the reasoning, Howard needs a rest some time in the future, even if it is just a game here and there, if he is to be the go-to guy in the playoffs- which I think is pretty much a foregone conclusion at this point. Agreed, but back on topic id didnt realize how horrible the oilers really are this year. They only have 21 wins! this would be a horrible and costly loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMAC 25 18 Report post Posted March 17, 2010 think ozzie might start against edmonton? probably not, i think if he does start it will be against like colombus a team thats not doin the greatest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted March 17, 2010 probably not, i think if he does start it will be against like colombus a team thats not doin the greatest Edmonton's doing as poorly as anyone: 2-7-1 in their last ten and losers of three straight. There's been such a long layoff since the last game Jimmy should be good to go, but on the other hand there's a game the next day and it would be good to give Ozzie a start now and again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
