dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 I wish. Prepare for disappointment...just like tonight's showing by the Wings. THIS. i think there is a better chance of me winning the lottery than holland making a deal that affects our starting lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Here is what I think after this game: - Howard is not cutting it... Babs needs to get Ozzie going March 9th when he returns and if Ozzie feels good and plays good then he needs to be our guy - tonite showed me again why I HATE babcock's D pairings... the team plays best with Lidstrom and Rafi together he needs to get that in his head - Franzen continues to be useless... with Fil and Modano back on Saturday I would like to see Franzen sit the game out. - with the guys back these are the lines I want Babs to use: Zetterberg- Datsyuk- Homer Cleary- Filpulla- Hudler Bertuzzi- Modano- Franzen Miller- Draper- Eaves Lidstrom- Rafalski Kronwall- Stu Salai- Ericson - I know the 3rd pariing sucks but at least we can maximize our first 2 pairings (we won the Cup doing that did we not) - Pavs and Z are the best line in hockey when they get their chemestry and I want them on the same line as Pavs can feed Hank Yup. When your leading scorer is on a cold streak, you sit him. That's the only way to get him going again. 2 Vladifan and Nightfall reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Very uninspired play from the boys tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Zetterberg- Datsyuk- Homer Cleary- Filpulla- Hudler Bertuzzi- Modano- Franzen Miller- Draper- Eaves Lidstrom- Rafalski Kronwall- Stu Salai- Ericson Pro-ber-ttt ttt-ttt-ttt ttt-ttt-ttt ttt-ttt-ttt ttt-ttt ttt-ttt ttt-ttt kocur in net 3 syntax, uk_redwing and dirtydangles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Here is what I think after this game: - Howard is not cutting it... Babs needs to get Ozzie going March 9th when he returns and if Ozzie feels good and plays good then he needs to be our guy - tonite showed me again why I HATE babcock's D pairings... the team plays best with Lidstrom and Rafi together he needs to get that in his head - Franzen continues to be useless... with Fil and Modano back on Saturday I would like to see Franzen sit the game out. - with the guys back these are the lines I want Babs to use: Zetterberg- Datsyuk- Homer Cleary- Filpulla- Hudler Bertuzzi- Modano- Franzen Miller- Draper- Eaves Lidstrom- Rafalski Kronwall- Stu Salai- Ericson - I know the 3rd pariing sucks but at least we can maximize our first 2 pairings (we won the Cup doing that did we not) - Pavs and Z are the best line in hockey when they get their chemestry and I want them on the same line as Pavs can feed Hank I like that. Def the ZDH at the end of the game was great. I say switch cleary for franzen cause cleary mo bert would be a sick line. i dont like bert and franzen together, they arent producing anything. AGREE with the d lines. im done with this s***. play two lines heavily and let salei ericsson play low minutes. its not like they are that bad either, id be okay with them playing 15min a game. rafalski seems to drag his ass when hes not paired with lids. Yup. When your leading scorer is on a cold streak, you sit him. That's the only way to get him going again. i was kinda hoping that ericsson standing up for him and fighting ott would spark him a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 i was kinda hoping that ericsson standing up for him and fighting ott would spark him a little. franzen obviously has a binge-scoring problem. he needs an intervention, him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 This uninspired play at home needs to stop. I thought they vowed to play better in front of the home fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Franzen 11 games without a goal. And with Franzen, if he's not scoring, he's virtually useless. 3 LeftWinger, Vladifan and GoWings1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 So what does it mean when people say, "Hard work will always beat skill when skill doesn't work hard."? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 I'm partial to the Fischer/Hartnell fight, myself. Shorter, but sweeter. What about Downy/Lappy fight after the Lidstrom hit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Franzen 11 games without a goal. And with Franzen, if he's not scoring, he's virtually useless. Used them all up against Ottawa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Franzen 11 games without a goal. And with Franzen, if he's not scoring, he's virtually useless. ...and to think, after his 5 goal game, some folks were comparing him to Fedorov... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 ...and to think, after his 5 goal game, some folks were comparing him to Fedorov... Yeah, you said that already. 2 13dangledangle and ilmickeyli reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) Franzen is just not used to playing a full season. Apparently, he can't play for a long stretch of time at a good level. He's used to a hot streak, a long injury, followed by another hot streak. He's coasting way too often out there. Maybe he's afraid of another concussion so he stays away from the scoring areas. Edited February 25, 2011 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingmachine 189 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Well at least we didn’t get shut out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Yeah, you said that already. just in case you missed it, Franzen is no Fedorov. Actually he blows, but he sure is worth the contract he signed! He scores in bunches and is FAR from consistent. Anything else that needs to be repeated? This team needs a shake up, and I certainly hope Holland actually does something this monday and shows the fans that he cares about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuck in socal 56 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 I think the team is bored. Which is bad, because I want them to have some type of momentum heading into the playoffs. Some games we look like a cup contending team, other games, 1st or 2nd round exit. Would the real red wings please show up soon? 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Pile on those 30 min skates, wear the guys out. I dont care if they lose a few games because they are worn out, they need to get work ethic back. What Babs did was obviously a short term fix. Trade somebody, shock the team. Shake it up. The Wings lazyness has reached a whole new level this season, they are either on or they aren't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil204 4 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 I think the team is bored. Which is bad, because I want them to have some type of momentum heading into the playoffs. Some games we look like a cup contending team, other games, 1st or 2nd round exit. Would the real red wings please show up soon? Hopefully late March will get them going. Pens, Caps, Canucks, Hawks...all at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 ...and to think, after his 5 goal game, some folks were comparing him to Fedorov... Didn't Fedorov only score about 26 goals that season? I only watched the first period and the last 3 minutes of the third but from what I saw they were just out worked. Z's line in the first had one good shift other than that they were in their own zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Yeah, very uninspiring effort 1 ilmickeyli reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 just in case you missed it, Franzen is no Fedorov. Actually he blows, but he sure is worth the contract he signed! He scores in bunches and is FAR from consistent. Anything else that needs to be repeated? This team needs a shake up, and I certainly hope Holland actually does something this monday and shows the fans that he cares about them. I'm pretty he's been showing us that for 15 years, deadline deals or not. This is why you don't hand out 11 year contracts. Especially after you drafted that player when he was 24, had never consistantly scored at any level pre-nhl, and had only shown play worth his cap hit for a little over a season. I cringed when his contract was signed and I still don't like it. If Franzen is prone to be lazy, then its even worse. This guy KNOWS he has a job for the next 10 years, pretty much whether or not he lives up to the contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Used them all up against Ottawa. 0 goals in his last 11, 5 goals in his last 12 just in case you missed it, Franzen is no Fedorov. Actually he blows, but he sure is worth the contract he signed! He scores in bunches and is FAR from consistent. Anything else that needs to be repeated? This team needs a shake up, and I certainly hope Holland actually does something this monday and shows the fans that he cares about them. Oh god, here we go again. On Monday I'm quite Holland will do exactly what you're doing and panic and make a bunch of stupid trades to satisfy your need to panic about a team that is 2nd in the west, fighting through injuries and hasn't missed the playoffs in 2 decades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Still disappoint. Dallas took 3 of 4 meetings this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites