R-Dizzle 119 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Wonder how Modano will do when he returns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Does Rafalski actually know how to play hockey? Sometimes I wonder. Also, was he on the ice when Ericsson made the bad pass? Maybe it's contagious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 guys what is with the hate for the Z line? Sure, they are not having a great game today but how about all these games prior?? No line is good game in and game out so relax. I will say 3 things: 1) That was a bad goal for Howard to let in, especially in the dying minute of the period; it resulted from his bad rebound, doing the splits for no reason and then got completely beat to the other side. While he is not to blame at all, it is goals like that that make me question if we can depend on him in the playoffs. 2) Howard is amazing with shootouts this year... but it seems that anytime a team has a breakaway during play with Howard in net it goes in every single time.. and every time all he does is fall to his stomach and slide back and the opposing player just raises it (tho we cannot blame a goalie for allowing a break away goal)it is simply an observation. 3) I love the officiating this game. Aside from the 2 calls that had to be made and that terrible call on Hudler, I would say the refs have done a fine job with this game and this game reminds me of several reasons why I, along with the NHL is going to really miss Bill McCeary. Hopefully the boys can get going in the 3rd and come back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 where is the Mule? guy is invisible! 2 Aussie_Wing and Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 We will miss McCreary. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 where is the Mule? guy is invisible! Who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 The one thing I don't get in games like this is all the pretty plays and cute s*** by the Wings.. I mean they are one of the few teams that has the skills to make those plays and finish them off.. but save it for a game you are dominating.. look at how both of Cleary's goals were scored.. drive the net. Seems like it should be simple logic to me. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) We will miss McCreary. I hope he thinks about writing a book. Probably wouldn't sell well enough, but I'd love to know who those players are he thinks have no respect for the game. Edited February 23, 2011 by Vladifan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 where is the Mule? guy is invisible! Still hungover from his postgame party in Ottawa two weeks ago. :hat: The one thing I don't get in games like this is all the pretty plays and cute s*** by the Wings.. I mean they are one of the few teams that has the skills to make those plays and finish them off.. but save it for a game you are dominating.. look at how both of Cleary's goals were scored.. drive the net. Seems like it should be simple logic to me. It's easier to play lazy than to work hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 guys what is with the hate for the Z line? Sure, they are not having a great game today but how about all these games prior?? No line is good game in and game out so relax. I will say 3 things: 1) That was a bad goal for Howard to let in, especially in the dying minute of the period; it resulted from his bad rebound, doing the splits for no reason and then got completely beat to the other side. While he is not to blame at all, it is goals like that that make me question if we can depend on him in the playoffs. 2) Howard is amazing with shootouts this year... but it seems that anytime a team has a breakaway during play with Howard in net it goes in every single time.. and every time all he does is fall to his stomach and slide back and the opposing player just raises it (tho we cannot blame a goalie for allowing a break away goal)it is simply an observation. 3) I love the officiating this game. Aside from the 2 calls that had to be made and that terrible call on Hudler, I would say the refs have done a fine job with this game and this game reminds me of several reasons why I, along with the NHL is going to really miss Bill McCeary. Hopefully the boys can get going in the 3rd and come back. I don't think anyone has a problem with the Z line, just with Franzen right now. Hes floating and not backchecking again like he does soo many times during the year. No hustle, no hitting, not even really trying to set anything up. On that last goal, Z was in the corner with 2 shark players, meanwhile Franzen was waiting in the other corner all by himself waiting for a pass that wasn't coming, then when turned over he patiently skated back to the bench and called for a line change. The other players on the line are trying to get it going and hes just being bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 The one thing I don't get in games like this is all the pretty plays and cute s*** by the Wings.. I mean they are one of the few teams that has the skills to make those plays and finish them off.. but save it for a game you are dominating.. look at how both of Cleary's goals were scored.. drive the net. Seems like it should be simple logic to me. Send that to the Detroit dressing room. Game on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) In the 4rd: Mule needs a goal Z needs a goal We need to give up 0 goals. BigRig needs redemption (crushing hit or something) Start of the 4rd! Edited February 23, 2011 by syntax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Hank goal. Please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
26point2 203 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Dats post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R-Dizzle 119 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Ugh..so close Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 In the 4rd: Mule needs a goal Z needs a goal We need to give up 0 goals. BigRig needs redemption (crushing hit or something) I like this plan. Maybe add a Kronwalling of Setoguchi or Clowe! Start of the 4rd! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Dats releases that a fraction of a second earlier and its in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Let's tie it, then let's take the lead and hold it instead of always having to come from behind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Bert doesn't need a helmet. He's got the Shanny style shoulder pads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquire 324 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Can we just play Pav's line the remainder of the game? 1 Aussie_Wing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Dats getting all kinds of chances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Not inpressed so far tonight. Both lucky goals for us tonight so far. Hopefully this third we can turn it around... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Overdue for a Mule goal. Make that 2 posts now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 Z has had some s***TY passes tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites