cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 Tonight's OfficialsReferees Steve Kozari (#40) & Dan O'Rourke (#9) Linesmen David Brisebois (#96) & Don Henderson (#91) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 Holy injury bug. Kings are my second favorite team. I'm pulling for the Wings to win, but if they end up losing at least there's consolation in the Kings getting much needed points to stay in the running for the playoffs. Ewwww. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 Ewwww. why ewww? They're having a lot of problems scoring goals this season and seem to have taken a step backward overall, but they're a fun young team to watch. Kopitar plays a lot like Zetterberg. great young goalie in Quick. Doughty is super-talented, if immature still. Good young defensemen in Martinez and Voynov. Young guys like Clifford who will grind, hit, fight and score some goals. Honestly I liked the roster more last season when they still had Simmonds. Their GM has made some panic moves at the deadline picking up Penner last season and now Carter (who will hopefully work out better than Penner). But they're still a fun team to watch. 3 hooon, edicius and P. Marlowe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan75 2 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 Geez. They sure picked a nice time to start the injury parade. It just sucks that the only game I'm getting to this year so far happens to be in the middle of it. At least I get to see how the young guys play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 Babs said he's pretty sure Abby is playing. 1 PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 why ewww? They're having a lot of problems scoring goals this season and seem to have taken a step backward overall, but they're a fun young team to watch. Kopitar plays a lot like Zetterberg. great young goalie in Quick. Doughty is super-talented, if immature still. Good young defensemen in Martinez and Voynov. Young guys like Clifford who will grind, hit, fight and score some goals. Honestly I liked the roster more last season when they still had Simmonds. Their GM has made some panic moves at the deadline picking up Penner last season and now Carter (who will hopefully work out better than Penner). But they're still a fun team to watch. All valid points, although I'm still not sold on the super-talentedness of Doughty. Nonetheless, my comment was directed more at having a California based team as a second favorite to an original six team that is the standard for professional sports teams. Just sort of seems like a long step down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 All valid points, although I'm still not sold on the super-talentedness of Doughty. Nonetheless, my comment was directed more at having a California based team as a second favorite to an original six team that is the standard for professional sports teams. Just sort of seems like a long step down. Well, I live in California so it's not like it's a random choice. If I still lived in Michigan it'd be just the Wings. And I really do think Doughty is extremely talented, but he definitely has maturing to do. He sometimes tries to do too much and take over a game himself, which can lead to squandered opportunities or taking himself out of position. His shoulder injury earlier this season was from him trying to be Bobby Orr and carrying the puck straight up the middle in the offensive zone, only to get crushed with a good hit because he had his head down. I don't think it's a coincidence that his best year was when he was paired with Sean O'Donnell much of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 OP updated. 1 hooon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 I'll be there tonight. I get plenty of chances to see games so I'm actually pretty excited to see some of the younger guys I haven't seen in person yet like Nyquist and Smith. Just play a solid 60 minutes and I'll be happy. 4-2 Wings. 3 redwingfan19, MidMichSteve and hooon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 I'll be there tonight. I get plenty of chances to see games so I'm actually pretty excited to see some of the younger guys I haven't seen in person yet like Nyquist and Smith. Just play a solid 60 minutes and I'll be happy. 4-2 Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumnj 459 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) Wingspan is on at my site right now. Looks like they are documenting the 23 win streak with interviews and what not for each game. Edited March 9, 2012 by drumnj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) I just hope they get 2 points. Regulation, OT, or SO. Just do it, please. It will be nice to see kids play too. Let's GO Red Wings!! Edited March 9, 2012 by MidMichSteve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 Hope Nyquist get's a shot with Z and Fil. He won't do much on a grinding line with Abby and Dano, and his speed will make the line more dynamic then having Huds out there. Hopefully Joey stays in the ******* net and makes the saves he needs to make and we get the W, we desperately need it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 Abdelkader in tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 Abdelkader in tonight. I'm excited to see his line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 Ok well can't watch the game to me being in Daytona for Bike Week so here's hoping the boys get 2 points tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NBCnothingbutcrosby 159 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 who's ready for some dan cleary slap shots off the left side straight into the goalie with no traffic?! LETS GO WINGS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 Who will be around tonight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 4-2 wings (zetterberg filppula emmerton white Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 Ken Daniels just announced that Joakim Anderson will play tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 Nope, Abs is OUT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 Looks like I was wrong about Abby.... Good luck, Andersson. Play hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 Oh, more Griffins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 Abdelkader out? Drat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namingway 146 Report post Posted March 10, 2012 This is going to be an important game for both teams with the Kings fighting for a playoff spot. It'll be interesting to see if Carter's game changed any ever since changing the scene as well. Here's to a good game from a banged up Wings team, also looking forward to Nyquist step it up and show what he's going to bring to the team in the long run. Red Wings 3 (Zetterberg, Hudler, Nyquist) Kings 2 LET'S GO RED WINGS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites