10/13 GDT: Canucks 0 at Red Wings 2

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Schneider's never faced the Wings before, this should be interesting.

[hillbillywingsfan 792]

GREAT GDT as always!!

I think we are going to really take it to the nucks and welcome Schneider to Wings hockey.

Just visting the nucks HF board...geez...even the mods are morons.

"The Twins vs. old man Lidstrom will be a big matchup all game long. Lidstrom's slightly diminished footspeed is made up for by the exceptionally long leash he is given by officials to interfere with players.

I think Hodgson will have a big game. IMO, he looked incredibly strong against Philly last night, and I thought he could have scored a couple. I think his confidence is soaring, and if Samuelsson is able to keep coming to life (offensively, he was pretty good against Philly) that will be a benefit."

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

GREAT GDT as always!!

I think we are going to really take it to the nucks and welcome Schneider to Wings hockey.

Just visting the nucks HF board...geez...even the mods are morons.

"The Twins vs. old man Lidstrom will be a big matchup all game long. Lidstrom's slightly diminished footspeed is made up for by the exceptionally long leash he is given by officials to interfere with players.

I think Hodgson will have a big game. IMO, he looked incredibly strong against Philly last night, and I thought he could have scored a couple. I think his confidence is soaring, and if Samuelsson is able to keep coming to life (offensively, he was pretty good against Philly) that will be a benefit."

[RedWingsRox 614]

Hope Schneider is playing, I want the Wings to light them up but I have Luongo on my fantasy team.

Actually, I was hoping belly-flopping Luongo (GAA 3.89) would be in net which would mean at least 4 goals for us but too bad it is Schneider.

Edited October 13, 2011 by RedWingsRox

[rick zombo 3,739]

Tonight's forward lines:

Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Cleary

Franzen-Filppula-Hudler

Abdelkader-Helm-Bertuzzi

Miller-Emmerton-Holmstrom

Eaves and Brunnstrom out.

http://www.freep.com/article/20111013/SPORTS05/111013036/1053/sports05

[kylee 727]

always a great opportunity to beat the over-rated Canucks. Finally glad to have Red Wings back after too long after back to back games.

[newfy 695]

Abdelkader has came out playing feistier than I've seen him in a while so I'll say tongihts his first scrap

ROUND 2

Im thinking that Bertuzzi abby helm line plays great tonight for some reason

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

First GDT I've had a look at this season, and by god it's gorgeous. Great work HT (and Doc?) getting this together, it looks outstanding.

For a change the Canucks are the ones flying in after playing last night (and missing Kesler to boot) while the Wings have had an eternity to sit on their asses and watch the Tigers. This would be a schedule win but for the fact that they're still the Canucks and the Sedins will still score fourteen PPGs tonight. Still, advantage Detroit. Get those two points!

[Z and D for the C 712]

mlive reports Zetterberg and Datsyuk starting together, with Hudler Flip Franzen as the second line:

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/10/well-rested_red_wings_looking.html

REALLY looking for Flip to have a strong game centering the second line. He needs it after being held off the score sheet in games 1 & 2.

[vladdy16 2,154]

That pic and the implied facepalm are instant classics in my book.

I'm going to this game against my better judgement because it's Pavel Bobblehead night, otherwise I wouldn't waste my time watching the Nucks after their disgraceful performances last year. I have no insight one way or the other, I'll just be screaming my fool head off in section 207.

GO WINGS!!

[bentcobra 0]

"Im thinking that Bertuzzi abby helm line plays great tonight for some reason"

Me too, in my opinion they have been one of our best lines. Really impressed with Big Berts hustle so far this year

[hillbillywingsfan 792]

That pic and the implied facepalm are instant classics in my book.

I'm going to this game against my better judgement because it's Pavel Bobblehead night, otherwise I wouldn't waste my time watching the Nucks after their disgraceful performances last year. I have no insight one way or the other, I'll just be screaming my fool head off in section 207.

GO WINGS!!

Well hopefully the wings will rip about 5 on Schneider quick so they have to put in flopping flounder luongo and we score another 5 on him=) Just hoping you have a good game there=)

[8 Legged RedWing 367]

Tonight's forward lines:

Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Cleary

Franzen-Filppula-Hudler

Abdelkader-Helm-Bertuzzi

Miller-Emmerton-Holmstrom

Eaves and Brunnstrom out.

http://www.freep.com/article/20111013/SPORTS05/111013036/1053/sports05

This is different from the OP lines. (Eaves in for Homer) but if these are correct, I find it odd that Eaves isn't playing on a regular basis. Even if they have had two pretty good games as a team. I'm also anxious to see when Brunnstrom gets his first regular season start as well. I hope it's on Saturday.

[LeftWinger 4,934]

I would like to know when Brunnstrom is gonna get in... Lets see what he has.

[rick zombo 3,739]

This is different from the OP lines. (Eaves in for Homer) but if these are correct, I find it odd that Eaves isn't playing on a regular basis. Even if they have had two pretty good games as a team. I'm also anxious to see when Brunnstrom gets his first regular season start as well. I hope it's on Saturday.

According to the coach, these are the lines. Interesting that Emmerton has yet to sit.

Also, Babcock seems pretty confident that Brunnstrom will play as soon as Saturday.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

Tonight's Officials

Referees Wes McCauley (#4) & Dan O'Halloran (#13) Linesmen David Brisebois (#96) & Matt MacPherson (#83)

[Guest stinky fish taco]

Interesting that Emmerton has yet to sit.

not really...he has the advantage of being a center.

[Miss Wing Queen 154]

Even though they say they're hungry, I'm worried about having had such a long break.

If the boys play a full 60 minutes, I say 3-2 Wings.

If they look like they are still watching baseball, I say 4-2 Canucks.

I'll be going tonight and will be rocking the "old man Lidstrom" jersey in 218A.

Go Wings!

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

O'Halloran's first shot at the Wings this year, eh?

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

He's gone from being young and bad to being older and bad.

[sleepwalker 512]

Even though they say they're hungry, I'm worried about having had such a long break.

Yeah, I'm not a fan of the long breaks. They have an even longer break coming up after Saturdays game too.

[SaCkaveli20 275]

Let's go boys!!!!!

6-4 Wings!

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Canucks have no depth without Kesler and Raymond playing. Lock ZD&C against the Sedins and play 60 minutes, get the W go wings!!

Edited October 13, 2011 by Detroit # 1 Fan

[Electrophile 3,554]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of the long breaks. They have an even longer break coming up after Saturdays game too.

Why the long breaks? I don't think they're physically incapable of playing games closer together.

[Electrophile 3,554]

Why is Nick's English better than most people I know?

What the hell? Where is everyone? Good God.

Edited October 14, 2011 by Electrophile