Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Unfortunately, Chicago put a pounding on CBJ and are now just 2 points behind us It's not quite as bad as that sounds though. The Wings are up 2 with a game in hand and also currently have a bettter ROW as well in case of a tie. (Additionally, I don't know that I wouldn't rather drop to sixth and play Dallas rather than Nashville). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmuwingsfan 5 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 "And starting in net tonight for your Detroit Red Wings....TOODDDDDD BEEEEERTUUUUUZZZZIIIIII!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Strike me down for thinking positive in here, but I'm gonna say that Conks will be stellar in net. Reaffirm his place as a solid back-up. Roll into the post-season with confidence at the goaltender position to take some heat off the defencemen, who can then maybe relax a bit and not try to push it too hard thus reducing the amount of mistakes. That in turn will sort the PK out whilst at the same time reducing the amount of goals against. We get at least one more than they do. Happy days And now, since I've said it, it HAS to happen. Please let it happen! Still, I feel quietly confident that tonight sees it start to get better. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Howard not concerned and could play Saturday per Kulfan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 From Ansar Khan... Wings' Howard feels better, said he might return on Saturday. MRI Tuesday showed no damage to groin ...and... https://twitter.com/#!/AnsarKhanMLive/status/182498285045547008 Conklin cleared waivers, Ken Holland told MLive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redstag88 9 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 The Wings' MRI machine will probably need replaced sooner than expected. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jroc86 90 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Lets hope Conks is sharp and back to the form Kenny thought he was getting when he signed him. Hes played 12 games in the past 3 weeks and has posted a save% with a .9 as the first number as a GAA with 2 as the first number - thats a big improvement already. If Conks can play like he did against Chicago tonight and steal one for the boys I say ride him right through the weekend. With Lids likely back Saturday these 3 games coming up after NYR are more than winnable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 I was kind of hopIng Conklin would've been claimed, just to see the media and forum response. That and I'm still too emotionally scarred from the last time Conklin was with the team. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 I was kind of hopIng Conklin would've been claimed, just to see the media and forum response. That and I'm still too emotionally scarred from the last time Conklin was with the team. I was curious what would have gone down myself, but in no way shape or form did I want to have to ride Pearce/McCollum. McCollum gave up 4 last night before the midpoint, but he did stop 6 out of 7 in the SO and a penalty shot...so there's that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,951 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Lets hope Conks is sharp and back to the form Kenny thought he was getting when he signed him. Hes played 12 games in the past 3 weeks and has posted a save% with a .9 as the first number as a GAA with 2 as the first number - thats a big improvement already. If Conks can play like he did against Chicago tonight and steal one for the boys I say ride him right through the weekend. With Lids likely back Saturday these 3 games coming up after NYR are more than winnable. .900 and 2.99? or .999 and 2.00 What the hell kinda of crap is that to write? About a million goalies in the world have a Save % with a 9 and a GAA with a 2. Anyhow, he better bring some luck. Maybe team will respond like they did when Migity Migity Mac came in when J.Ho first went down... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 .900 and 2.99? or .999 and 2.00 What the hell kinda of crap is that to write? About a million goalies in the world have a Save % with a 9 and a GAA with a 2. Not NHL Conklin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 howard better be sure the next time he comes back because the way conklin played, teams might claim him when he is sent down and then we will have only pearce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 Conks played well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 From Ansar Khan... Wings' Howard said he was on ice for 30 min before practice. Hopes to take shots tomm (tomorrow). Feels better but won't play at least next 2 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 from khan, sounds like Joey Mac is hoping to get back this year. E skating, wont return till next week Kindl ready for Sat Babs more sure than Lids about Lids' availibility for Sat Franzen skated but left ice before drills started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 from khan, sounds like Joey Mac is hoping to get back this year. E skating, wont return till next week Kindl ready for Sat Babs more sure than Lids about Lids' availibility for Sat Franzen skated but left ice before drills started. I dont know why but franzen's attitude about his injury is bothering me. Everyone else is suggesting that piet will let them know if they can play, wheras franzen seems to just self diagnose. Cleary is playing with one knee and Z has played a lot over the years with back problems. Just seem like everyone is working hard to get back and help a struggling team and franzen just doesnt give a s***. 1 Detroit \# 1 Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
