Barrie 900 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 National writer doesn't see Red Wings moving to Eastern Conference 1 Gordie Howe hat trick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 I swear to god if after the dust settles the Wings don't get to the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League I am going to turn into Homer Simpson as Angry Dad and walk over to the NHL offices and choke Bettman like he does Bart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 Careful what you say, someone will give you a -1 like they did to me for the same reply. No kidding, I think it is because we are bringing reality to their dreams, and the two are like oil and vinegar. They just don't mix at this juncture. 2 dobbles and Barrie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 Well I spent my free time today tweeting, writing, and organizing. It is a real shame no one seems to want to join and actually speak up to improve the Red Wings chances. Instead you would rather complain that it isn't going to happen. I just don't see how you can't think you can influence things. Bus Boycotts ended segregation! Twitter took out governments! Grassroot campaigns have affected politics! Why do you refuse to think you can get a team to change conferences??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 Well I spent my free time today tweeting, writing, and organizing. It is a real shame no one seems to want to join and actually speak up to improve the Red Wings chances. Instead you would rather complain that it isn't going to happen. I just don't see how you can't think you can influence things. Bus Boycotts ended segregation! Twitter took out governments! Grassroot campaigns have affected politics! Why do you refuse to think you can get a team to change conferences??? Ummm Brown V. Board overturned Plessy v. Ferguson. A bunch of pissed off people took out the Egyptian government, some of them just so happened to have Twitter. Grassroots campaigns do sometimes do something, just ask President Ralph Nader. I refuse to believe that we can force them to move Detroit to the east for the same reasons why I believe that the bankers that screwed us all just got a slap on the wrist. Money talks and bulls*** walks. The NHL is in business to make money, and it would be more lucrative for them to keep Detroit in the West, no matter what you and your buddies on here think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 A bunch of Debbie Downers in here...its a good thing they didn't infect Winnipeg, eh? 2 Bar Down and Majsheppard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 I think what the NHL is going to do is move Nashville east, then slide Minnesota into the Norris. It is just the easiest way for them to do it. Detroit is too much of a cash cow, and the NHL needs that in the Campbell when you have teams there like Phoenix, Anaheim, Edmonton and Dallas that really don't make as much as say New York, Boston, and Montreal. Just my opinion on it. If Phoenix gets moved some where east, it all is moot. That is one reason why they are waiting the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 If Phoenix gets moved some where east, it all is moot. That is one reason why they are waiting the year. And even if someone comes out west and they have to move someone they still have Columbus in addition to Nashville like I said prior to move over us. I don't think we are high on the list to go at all, we are really good, and make tons of money. So we have to stay to help out the entire Western half of the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 Storm the Bettman residence with pitchforks and torches... Oi!...GET EM WITH TEH TORCHES!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 If Phoenix gets moved some where east, it all is moot. That is one reason why they are waiting the year. They are waiting because they almost have the schedule done already and restructuring would mess that all up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FedorovGurl 2 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 I hope it never happens. Eastern conference is weaker; don't want our players to pick up bad habits. I will happily stay up late for games. Much rather do that than have to watch game after game after game of playing the Penguins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 detroit going to the east is not whats best for hockey. so i dont see it happening nor do i want it to happen. preds to southeast and wild to norris makes the most sense. i know the late starts suck, but thats life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InKennyWeTrust 126 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 Oh, many many things- protest, sign petitions, refuse to go to away games... it's a lot like democracy. VOTE! and it won't matter anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IllinoisRedWingsFan 49 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 I don't like the idea of Wings moving to the East for personal reasons. I like the late games this means I can get my Homework done before I listen to them play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) No kidding, I think it is because we are bringing reality to their dreams, and the two are like oil and vinegar. They just don't mix at this juncture. Yea I think this from the link I provided says it all: But if the Wings do get to go, this is how Stubits sees it shaking out: You likely aren't going to send (the Wings) to the Southeast, so some shuffling will be needed. Most likely scenario would be putting the Wings in the Northeast with Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Buffalo, dropping Boston into the Atlantic and moving either Pittsburgh or Philadelphia to the Southeast. Surely you see the downsides in that. Bruins-Habs in separate divisions? Breaking up the Keystone State rivals? Really, there's no way that makes much sense to put the Wings in the East while keeping important battles going without just dropping them in the Southeast -- which, again, makes little sense. So it might still happen, but I'm thinking sorry Detroit, you're stuck where you are. Edit: Moving the Wings East means way to much change in the Divisions, and makes one conference rich, the other one poor. However, I won't try and stop anyone trying to voice their opinion to Bettman. Edited June 1, 2011 by Barrie 1 Uncle Danny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 Yep, you should never try to do anything because it won't work out. If the Wings had the same attitude they would have never won anything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 This says it all. Don't go back on your word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 Wait, you are citing an article that talks about how Bettman lies all the time that he says we are going to the Wales? Yeah ok. Don't hold your breath. 1 Uncle Danny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,518 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 I haven't read this whole discussion so maybe some agree with me on this, but I doubt it. I'm one of the few people who doesn't like a move to the East. People justifiably worry about the wear and tear and travel time for the Wings during the regular season, but I think it actually serves them well in the playoffs when there's no way to avoid a gruelling schedule. For the Wings to be successful in the Western conference means they absolutely must be successful on the road, and that is exactly the same in the playoffs no matter what conference you're in. Over the last decade the Wings have been hockey's most successful organization, regular and post season, and I really feel like the fact that we MUST win on the road and DO win on the road is a huge part of that success. I think teams in the East are often unprepared for the gruel of the playoffs because they don't have much of a taste of it throughout the season. If I had a vote, I'd say Columbus to the East, Minnesota into the central division west. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 I The west is better than the east, I'd rather the Wings play in the better conference, we have DVR for a reason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 I have always been screaming the West is better than the East, and we should play with the big boys. Yet many on here seem to think otherwise. 1 Barrie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,518 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 I have always been screaming the West is better than the East, and we should play with the big boys. Yet many on here seem to think otherwise. I agree with both of the last two posts, and so does the vast majority of sports writers who are all saying "west is best". You don't get ready for the playoffs against the Atlanta's, Florida's, or even Ottawa's of the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InKennyWeTrust 126 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 I agree with both of the last two posts, and so does the vast majority of sports writers who are all saying "west is best". You don't get ready for the playoffs against the Atlanta's, Florida's, or even Ottawa's of the league. You most certainly do not. 1 Uncle Danny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,518 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 You most certainly do not. Jesus Mr. Literal, the point was that it's not good to play a steady schedule of lower quality teams and then try to make a playoff run. Switch Altanta with Toronto if it will help avoid further nit picking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nhurdi 42 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Couple things 1) If you have not noticed the Vancouver games since the last round and this one have been aired a lot earlier for the east coast. 5pm PST start time today. 2) Your calling for fans of Detroit to boycot west games so they can move east. Hello those fans who could boycot are in the west why would they boycot so the team they love starts games when they are all at work still? Edited June 1, 2011 by Nhurdi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites