Scrappy's Servant 14 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Not looking good for tonight when we need all the points we can scramble these last few games...just get it to OT and I'll be happy... GO WINGS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Would love to get the 2 points tonight as always. Hopefully the boys can bring a full 60 min game.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Let's go Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 This... is not good for either team benchmarking their playoff readiness, too many bodies on both sides missing to get an accurate reading. Lets just all agree now to not watch this game and ignore what ever result might come to pass OK? I would love to see this truce but unfortunately we all know whenever something drastic in the game neither side will shut up. It's a big game for both sides with both sides missing very key roles. Unfortunately noone cares about that enough and this will become a "wings aint s*** canucks win the cup" or "vancouver aint s*** wings win cup" s*** talkfest. I wish the best to both teams, im just going to enjoy the game. Everyone get their flamesuits ready (both teams) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 DANIEL SEDIN IS NOT PLAYING - his wife is expecting their third child. Unfortunately, that's incorrect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Kevin Bieksa is expected to be in for the nucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Canucks haven't played in almost a week, they recently lost the #2 faceoff man in the league for the rest of the regular season and playoffs, they haven't played well against Detroit all year AND, Wings are looking to benchmark their playoff readiness in tonight's game... Canucks should win handily We are? We are missing 1/3 of our forwards. I think the Wings would like nothing more than to win this game but a benchmark....I don't think so. 1 Hockeytown0001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 We are? We are missing 1/3 of our forwards. I think the Wings would like nothing more than to win this game but a benchmark....I don't think so. This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrimsonFlame 424 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Let's win this one to show the canucks we want that president's trophy damnit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Let's win this one to show the canucks we want that president's trophy damnit. That means nothing without the Cup. I'd give up that one for the Cup in a heartbeat. I think the Wings will have a good game, they know that the Canucks are above them and they will hopefully want to make up for the poor start of Monday's game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 That means nothing without the Cup. And here I was thinking that Vancouver already won the thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACallToArms 270 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 The president's trophy is a curse, they Canucks can have it I'd rather see our boys lift the only trophy that matters I hope the Wings carry the momentum and heart they had in the 3rd period of the Pens game on Monday. If they do that, they should win easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Hudler may play tonight http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/03/red_wings_jiri_hudler_hoping_t.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 So with Mursak being recalled that means Ozzie will be on the bench tonight... correct? I thought I read that with out MacDonald being sent back down that we couldn't recall anybody? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrimsonFlame 424 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 That means nothing without the Cup. I'd give up that one for the Cup in a heartbeat. I would too, but why not win them both? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) So with Mursak being recalled that means Ozzie will be on the bench tonight... correct? I thought I read that with out MacDonald being sent back down that we couldn't recall anybody? Yes I think you're right! Maybe we'll see Ozzie in net for the next game. I would too, but why not win them both? As CallToArms stated, it's a curse anyway. It's nice to say you finished on top with points, but the doesn't mean anything if you don't make it to the finals. And I'm not saying we won't, but to be if you're booted out of the playoffs in the first or second round, your ranking during the regular season doesn't really mean much...except for record keepers. Edited March 23, 2011 by WizardOfOz30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 just get 1 point out of this one, please? everytime i predict a loss they win again, i see a loss coming here. depleted line up and vancouver is hot hot hot. Just give it your all and play like Helm for 60 mins (or just play Helm for 60 mins). thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 CRIPPLE FIGHT!!!!! Two top teams missing key components battle it out... some call ups are going to love being on a National Broadcast.. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R-Dizzle 119 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Another game on VS? Lame. 4-3 Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrimsonFlame 424 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 As CallToArms stated, it's a curse anyway. It's nice to say you finished on top with points, but the doesn't mean anything if you don't make it to the finals. And I'm not saying we won't, but to be if you're booted out of the playoffs in the first or second round, your ranking during the regular season doesn't really mean much...except for record keepers. Eh well. I don't believe in curses or jinxes. But that's just me. Plus we'd have to get hot if we want to take the trophy right? So isn't now the time to get hot anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 http://www.usatoday.com/community/profile.htm?UID=7f199720956b03f0&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=7f199720956b03f0&plckPostId=Blog:7f199720956b03f0Post:fd3bca87-b013-4707-9e20-b0a473422a59&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest Junior goalie gets unexpected call-up to Red Wings Ontario Hockey League goalie Troy Passingham was hanging out with his girlfriend Monday when he received the call that every junior goalie would love to get: The Detroit Red Wings wanted him. With Joey McDonald down in the minors and Chris Osgood possibly unavailable, the Red Wings brought in Passingham on a 24-hour tryout contract to possibly be Jimmy Howard's emergency backup Wednesday for a game against the Vancouver Canucks. At the morning skate, Passingham said he didn't even know how much money he will receive, although that seemed to be the least of his concerns. "My mindset will be to be prepared, and hopefully I will just watch, but you never know," said Passingham, who was an overage junior goalie for the Sarnia (Ontario) Sting who didn't make the playoffs. Early in the afternoon, the Red Wings still weren't sure of Osgood's status. He has been recovering from surgery. The Red Wings sent down McDonald when they recalled Jan Mursak. Tight against the salary cap, the Red Wings ey have short-term injuries/illnesses with Pavel Datsyuk, Johan Franzen and Jiri Hudler. Coach Mike Babcock will make a decision on Hudler after the pre-game skate. Passingham hopes to be signed by a pro team, but if he doesn't receive any offers, he plans to play Canadian college hockey. "Still chasing the dream," he said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockey23 79 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 WTF!? Osgood on LTIR, MacDonald recalled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 McDonald and Hudler are both playing, as well as Mursak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 McDonald and Hudler are both playing, as well as Mursak MacDonald was recalled, not playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aMonster 96 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 The president's trophy is a curse, they Canucks can have it I'd rather see our boys lift the only trophy that matters I have always thought the P trophy was a curse too so I did some digging and found this Great article analyzing Presidents Trophy winners and playoff performance and it suggests that finishing 1st overall in the regular season isn't quite the playoff curse we all tend to believe. I think the reality is just that we all tend to remember train wrecks by top teams than we do their deep runs. Lost in first round: FIVE (25 percent) -- 1991 Chicago Blackhawks, 2000 St. Louis Blues, 2004 Detroit Red wings, 2009 San Jose Sharks, 2010 Washington Capitals Lost in second round: THREE (15 percent) 1992 New York Rangers, 1993 Pittsburgh Penguins, 2006 Detroit Red Wings Lost in third round: FIVE (25 percent) 1996 Detroit Red Wings, 1997 Colorado Avalanche, 1998 Dallas Stars, 2003 Ottawa Senators, 2007 Buffalo Sabres Lost in Stanley Cup Final: TWO (10 percent) 1990 Boston Bruins, 1995 Detroit Red Wings Won Stanley Cup: FIVE (25 percent) 1994 New York Rangers, 1999 Dallas Stars, 2001 Colorado Avalanche, 2002 Detroit Red Wings, 2008 Detroit Red Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites