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3/12 GDT: Red Wings 5 at Blues 3

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yes, yes it is. when was the last time any of them were really physical or dropped the mitts?

I guess it comes down to how you define soft. Cleary is out there hitting guys and not afraid to stick his nose anywhere. Bert couuld be more physical, given his size. Zetterberg's not afraid to go to the high traffic areas either.

Honestly none of those guys should be dropping the mitts unless it's absolutely called for.

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Great overall road game by the Wings; there were a lot of goods that I noticed, and some bads.

- Pavel Datsyuk is the man... IMO he is the best hockey player in the world (yes better then Crosby because Pavs has better dekes, tries more, and is a hell of a better back- checker)and the guy shows up night in and night out... gotta love that about Pavs

- Great game by Kronners!! Its no coincidence that I have thought Kronners has really stood out last night and tonight and it is because Babs finally put him and Stu together. I love this pairing and I feel very comfortable when they are on the ice as a unit to defend; another great game by both and they better stay together

- another solid game by the Captain; no shock there

- Franzen was a bit better tonight, but he needs to learn how to handle some passes better

- Solid game by Howard which was nice to see 2 nights in a row

Now the bad:

- Zetterberg was TERRIBLE. Not just this game either, but he has been "off" the past couple weeks. To make it worse, Babs makes that line which was HORRIBLE I have always, and still do, hate that line. Hank looked tired all night, Cleary looked lazy and Bert seemed a little too slow.

- the Filpulla/ Modano/ Hudler line was way too quiet for my liking all night

- what does this tell us? Babs has some line changes to make. I read he wants to have home lines and road lines, which I like the idea of so I think the road lines should be:

Hudler- Datsyuk- Homer

Filpulla- Zetterberg- Franzen

Cleary- Modano- Bertuzzi

Miller- Draper- Helm/Eaves/Abdelkator

Hudler plays so well with Pavs and seems to not be productive enough without him so why not keep him with Pavs. I think this is the best lines if babs doesnt wanna play Pavs and Hank together on the road. Overall, great weekend by the Wings, led by the Datsyukian Great and the Captain. I am going to the game Wednesday on my bday, so hopefully the magician and his Wings can keep the magic going

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