Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I feel like such a bad Red Wings fan. I only caught the 3rd period, and we looked sluggish, at best. Missed the Stewart hit on Kronwall. Power play was 0 for 6? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 We stunk cause of the Blues announcers holy s*** did they drive me nuts listening. Man CI sucks when no Ken and Mickey calling the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 Wow. I didn't expect St. Louis to outplay us so badly. Good for them that Hitchcock seems to have lit a fire under their asses, but Lord I despise that man. And the Blues fans - well, let's just say if they all fell off the face of the earth, the world would be a much nicer place. Now, what to do to dispel the ennui the Wings seem to be suffering from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foster016 2 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 Pathetic performance to say the least... You can't continue to put Datsyuk on a line with the 2 players on the team with THE WORST HANDS! Babcock is shutting Datsyuk down by himself. 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I really want the Wings to make a trade for Brian Boyle(NYR), Hudler and a 2nd rounder would do it i think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I really want the Wings to make a trade for Brian Boyle(NYR), Hudler and a 2nd rounder would do it i think. I'll second this. Boyle's turned into a decent all-around player since arriving in New York. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I'll second this. Boyle's turned into a decent all-around player since arriving in New York. He's big, he has good hands, he hits, fights and wins faceoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,962 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 He rewarded his hardest working players with PP time. How is that a bad move? Not at all, except for Hudler and Kindl on the point...Reward those three for sure, but cripple them with Hudler and Kindl... Heck I am all for playing Helm's line in the top spot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) Am I the only one who finds it strange that Hudler is getting the majority of the scorn right now considering the performance of Datsyuk and Zetterberg? I'll admit that Cleary and Hudler have been terrible. But where are the leaders on forward? Franzen seems to be our go to guy now and he takes off nights, so how can this team stay competitive when we have two stars who aren't playing like it and a goal scorer who is taking on a role he shouldn't be taking? Edited November 16, 2011 by Doc Holliday 3 GoWings1905, Aussie_Wing and Zeowingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 At least Jimmy came to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 Not a fan of the off night. Think you know it wasn't a fun one tonight when you see Nick saying, "Are you f**king sh*tting me?" to end the game. Sums it up pretty nicely. Ho hum. Hopeful bounce back next game. Really would be a long regular season if Wings are streaky with wins and losses. Cheers everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted November 16, 2011 Am I the only one who finds it strange that Hudler is getting the majority of the scorn right now considering the performance of Datsyuk and Zetterberg? I'll admit that Cleary and Hudler have been terrible. But where are the leaders on forward? Franzen seems to be our go to guy now and he takes off nights, so how can this team stay competitive when we have two stars who aren't playing like it and a goal scorer who is taking on a role he shouldn't be taking? covered that in one of my previous posts...but apparently i only posted that because i "want them to do poorly". 2 GoWings1905 and haroldsnepsts reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 What the hell happened to Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg? I understand their linemates (especially Pavel's) are pretty rough at times, but those two have always produced regardless of their wingers. They didn't play well together either so blaming it on the current situation isn't entirely fair. The best players make everyone around them better and quite frankly neither has look interested most games so far. It's going to be a very long year if those two don't get it together quickly. The Red Wings look so slow too. Granted, no forecheck and clogging the neutral zone like Hitchcock always does will do that to teams. So glad we get to watch the boring ass Blues, Predators and Blue Jackets 18 times while the Red Wings look completely lost trying to pass through four guys at the blueline each game. I feel bad for Jimmy Howard. He competes harder than the rest of the team combined besides a 41-year-old Lidstrom and Darren Helm. Losing is one thing, but this lack of effort is so unacceptable. Nothing will change either unless Holland forces it to happen. Too many comfortable players that have been here that can't/won't put in the effort because there are no consequences nor alternatives. 3 Aussie_Wing, Rick D and haroldsnepsts reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 16, 2011 Now, what to do to dispel the ennui the Wings seem to be suffering from? It's only one game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 Not a fan of the off night. Think you know it wasn't a fun one tonight when you see Nick saying, "Are you f**king sh*tting me?" to end the game. Sums it up pretty nicely. Ho hum. Hopeful bounce back next game. Really would be a long regular season if Wings are streaky with wins and losses. Cheers everyone. The Perfect Human uses imperfect language? I didn't think he had it in him. I didn't know it was possible for him to gain even more points with me. 1 Hockeytown0001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,962 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 Am I the only one who finds it strange that Hudler is getting the majority of the scorn right now considering the performance of Datsyuk and Zetterberg? I'll admit that Cleary and Hudler have been terrible. But where are the leaders on forward? Franzen seems to be our go to guy now and he takes off nights, so how can this team stay competitive when we have two stars who aren't playing like it and a goal scorer who is taking on a role he shouldn't be taking? Honestly, I think most people here are afraid to say Zetterberg and Datsyuk are playing like crap. It's almost like it's sac-religious to do so. Hell either they are horrible or both hurt, and if they are both hurt, then sit them down and let them heal Mike! I have no issue saying they are playing crappy, but I hope it is due to injury and not aging. I am all for a couple of players sitting down for a bit, some to heal and some to get the freaking point through their heads! Which ones are hurt, we'll probably never know for sure, but if needed put Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Cleary on IR, sit the hell out of Franzen and Hudler... ...a lot of folks complaining about Commodore, but what do you expect when he gets the crap minutes of the game. Say what they want, but Babcock still hates Commodore and is NOT playing him on purpose. How many minutes did he play tonight? Sure, he is not a top 2 defensman, but f*** man, Backes was running everyone out there without regard, put Commodore on him and beat the s*** out of him, at least put him out there so he can try to stick up for his teammates. I am seriously questioning Babcock at this moment. Especially in a game like this, Backes needed to be floored for his antics. And maybe, just maybe that would've lit a bit of a fire... 3 haroldsnepsts, dragonballgtz and Z and D for the C reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 The Perfect Human uses imperfect language? I didn't think he had it in him. I didn't know it was possible for him to gain even more points with me. ahh there you are. i was hoping youd be in here just an overall pathetic effort tonight by the wings. and something has to be improved on the PP. my goodness...0/6 with only 6 shots?!? and they even had a 5minute major PP. you know you give up on your PP when you have cleary and Abs on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 covered that in one of my previous posts...but apparently i only posted that because i "want them to do poorly". It doesn't help that you act like an ass. Also the post I responded to sounded EXACTLY like you wanted a certain player to fail. 1 Hockeytown0001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I hate it on nights like this when you know we should have won games like these and then end up on the other end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) I hate it on nights like this when you know we should have won games like these and then end up on the other end. I think you are implying on paper the Wings should have won, because no way in hell did they deserve it. They shouldn't be rewarded for efforts like that. I would say you hope a loss like that turns things around the next game, but the history of late with this group says otherwise. Edited November 16, 2011 by GoWings1905 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 What the hell happened to Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg? I understand their linemates (especially Pavel's) are pretty rough at times, but those two have always produced regardless of their wingers. They didn't play well together either so blaming it on the current situation isn't entirely fair. The best players make everyone around them better and quite frankly neither has look interested most games so far. It's going to be a very long year if those two don't get it together quickly. The Red Wings look so slow too. Granted, no forecheck and clogging the neutral zone like Hitchcock always does will do that to teams. So glad we get to watch the boring ass Blues, Predators and Blue Jackets 18 times while the Red Wings look completely lost trying to pass through four guys at the blueline each game. I feel bad for Jimmy Howard. He competes harder than the rest of the team combined besides a 41-year-old Lidstrom and Darren Helm. Losing is one thing, but this lack of effort is so unacceptable. Nothing will change either unless Holland forces it to happen. Too many comfortable players that have been here that can't/won't put in the effort because there are no consequences nor alternatives. Fantastic post, I am glad there is still the occasional quality post written around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted November 16, 2011 Also the post I responded to sounded EXACTLY like you wanted a certain player to fail. well you were wrong. i hope that's the end of you trying to determine other posters' intent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 well you were wrong. i hope that's the end of you trying to determine other posters' intent. I'm sure I was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 Honestly, I think most people here are afraid to say Zetterberg and Datsyuk are playing like crap. It's almost like it's sac-religious to do so. Hell either they are horrible or both hurt, and if they are both hurt, then sit them down and let them heal Mike! I have no issue saying they are playing crappy, but I hope it is due to injury and not aging. I am all for a couple of players sitting down for a bit, some to heal and some to get the freaking point through their heads! Which ones are hurt, we'll probably never know for sure, but if needed put Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Cleary on IR, sit the hell out of Franzen and Hudler... ...a lot of folks complaining about Commodore, but what do you expect when he gets the crap minutes of the game. Say what they want, but Babcock still hates Commodore and is NOT playing him on purpose. How many minutes did he play tonight? Sure, he is not a top 2 defensman, but f*** man, Backes was running everyone out there without regard, put Commodore on him and beat the s*** out of him, at least put him out there so he can try to stick up for his teammates. I am seriously questioning Babcock at this moment. Especially in a game like this, Backes needed to be floored for his antics. And maybe, just maybe that would've lit a bit of a fire... What he said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fifthandbroadway 4 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 We stunk cause of the Blues announcers holy s*** did they drive me nuts listening. Man CI sucks when no Ken and Mickey calling the game. The Blues announcers are un-listenable, particularly the lead guy who used to be the Avalanche announcer, I think. Mind-numbing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites