shoe 165 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 3 teams I dont want to see the wings play are Chicago, I think it would be a war and wear them down Calgary, just cause they are on a hot streak but in a month who knows LA, cause Quick scares me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Chicago, because this war you speak of would not last long. They have looked better lately but I truly feel like we could dispose of them quickly and it will be a pleasure to watch that. Not because the "try switch" will be on but because that will be the first test they need to get this possible Cup run started. Calgary also doesn't scare me one bit. LA, is pretty much the same. No thanks to Nashville, assuming they will make it which right now doesn't look like the case. Who knows tho. Truly, Chicago would be the most fun series in my opinion to get it all started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunnarStahl 39 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I'd hate to play San Jose and Dallas in the first round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I don't wanna play San Jose or Chicago since both teams have our number... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 In before someone says either, (1) You never want to pick your poison or (2) I don't care who we play. I wouldn't mind playing Phoenix or Calgary. Nashville forechecks the s*** out of us and constantly pressures our passers, which causes us fits. No thanks to teams like that. 2 Dano33 and 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingZNut13 99 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Nashville..... :ranting: The way it's shaping up, we could easily draw them in the 1st round and I think that would be miserable. We haven't been able to to handle them this year and I'm not sure we could oust them in a timely manor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I'm not afraid to admit that I'm a little afraid of Chicago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 In before someone says either, (1) You never want to pick your poison or (2) I don't care who we play. I wouldn't mind playing Phoenix or Calgary. Nashville forechecks the s*** out of us and constantly pressures our passers, which causes us fits. No thanks to teams like that. Here ya go NFM... If we play our best game we should be able to beat anyone. In all honesty I think the better the team we play the better we will play. Make it passed the 1st round and I think we will be well on our way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lookalive07 251 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) I dont especially want to play Dallas first round. That said, without picking my poison, I'd reeeeeeeally love to take down the defending champs first round, but I'm just happy we're on the top side of the seeding right now (and hopefully come playoffs). Edited March 16, 2011 by lookalive07 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I'm not scared of anyone but I really do not want to face Nashville in the first round lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Want to play Nashville and Dallas Absolutely Positively do not want to play Los Angeles or Chicago... I think we could out shoot these teams by 15 each game but lose 2-1 or 3-2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvmnger 125 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 the wings need the "MENTAL" challenge of someone going in. in the years they have been bounced 1st. round...they didn't take the opponent seriously. if we square off with chicago first round....the level of intensity will go to red, right off the first faceoff. i want Chicago! LA Nashville Dallas Calgary no good for hoodoo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I want them to get a matchup against Dallas so I can attend a game or two, but Dallas seemed to have our number this year. Winning 3 of 4 against us, two of which were 4-1 games. We did take one 7-4, but everything was going in that night. I wasn't worried about Chicago until they started streaking, but I don't think we should have a problem with them. In all reality, it seems every team brings more to the table when they have to take the ice against the big red machine. Just one of those things, playing the best makes people play their best. I've always dreaded the Nashville matchup. We'll see how we fair against them this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Here ya go NFM... If we play our best game we should be able to beat anyone. In all honesty I think the better the team we play the better we will play. Make it passed the 1st round and I think we will be well on our way. Nice #3 addition. How could I have forgot that one as well....its an LGW staple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I'd take Chicago, based on travel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lookalive07 251 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I also want chicago so I can talk s*** to my friends from there. And a potential game meet-up for in-person s***-talking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roboginger 6 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I don't wanna play San Jose or Chicago since both teams have our number... I agree here, they do for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyInRed 33 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) I'd hate to see the Sharks :nonono: only person i like on that team is Niemi, anyway. And admittedly i just get nervous when we play them I'd love to see the Hawks & Wings battle it out though!! would be more of an exciting game to watch than anything Edited March 16, 2011 by LadyInRed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingcapt 52 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 well i dont see why anyone wouldnt want to play chicago, travel is light, and they have weak goaltending and defense, i think our Offense (while healthy) could over power theirs, and it wouldnt tire us out as Calgary, SJ, LA would.... but who knows its a crap shoot right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tr!PoD#19 524 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Anyone but Nashville, because we play them in the first round too much. I think we'd handle them in 5 games if we ddid draw them, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Whichever team requires the least amount of travel would be my pick. In my opinion, you can't really use regular season meetings as a measure for how the Wings will perform in the playoffs against certain teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I guess I'd like them to play Calgary or Phoenix first round. If Minnesota or Anaheim make it in I'd prefer them too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I was just thinking about this the other day. IMO, they all would be a major pain in the ass for one reason or another. Some of the teams, despite perhaps a relative lack of offensive weapons, just know how to play the Wings. The other teams do have the offensive weapons and also know how to play the Wings. So no matter what, it's going to be tough, imo. So with everything equal, all you really want is the team who requires the less travel distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGreenberg 105 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I don't see use getting them but I would hate for the Wings to have to play the Sharks or Kings. I wouldn't mind to see Chicago, Anaheim or Calgary in the first round though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Calgary because we'd dummy them and I could shut up all the stupid Flames fans here in Calgary Nashville/Anaheim - Nashville play us tough, Anaheim might not beat us, but they'd beat us up and with all the travel that'd be baaad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
