I'm not disagreeing with you guys, obviously it sucks that we didn't finish the season stronger and I do hate relying on some sort of a playoff switch but if I can't hope for that, then there's not a lot to hope for. I believe that Rhinne is going to be all the difference in the series. If we can figure him out (no easy task) then we'll be ok. I don't think they've really got enough offense to be too afraid of and Weber and Suter can't be on the ice ALL the time. Matchups will be key, but I'm looking for a big series out of whichever line doesn't have to deal with that top defensive pairing. Wings in 6.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:37 PM
"I don't care how fast a skater you are, if you don't play this game with a big heart and a big bag of knuckles in front of the net, you don't got dinky-do."
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:52 PM
I'm not disagreeing with you guys, obviously it sucks that we didn't finish the season stronger and I do hate relying on some sort of a playoff switch but if I can't hope for that, then there's not a lot to hope for. I believe that Rhinne is going to be all the difference in the series. If we can figure him out (no easy task) then we'll be ok. I don't think they've really got enough offense to be too afraid of and Weber and Suter can't be on the ice ALL the time. Matchups will be key, but I'm looking for a big series out of whichever line doesn't have to deal with that top defensive pairing. Wings in 6.
Anybody remember last year when we went into Phoenix in the first round against one of the top goalies from the regular season in Bryzgalov? We lit him up like a Christmas tree and that was with Z siting in the press box. Nashville doesn't scare me. Rinne has played 18 playoff games and has a .908 save %. The playoffs ARE different than the regular season
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Do or do not. There is no try
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 03:55 PM
Anybody remember last year when we went into Phoenix in the first round against one of the top goalies from the regular season in Bryzgalov? We lit him up like a Christmas tree and that was with Z siting in the press box. Nashville doesn't scare me. Rinne has played 18 playoff games and has a .908 save %. The playoffs ARE different than the regular season
This. Wings can win this series. It's amazing how So many people are already counting them out.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:21 PM
I do believe so. He's got a SHUTfreakinOUT going.
How long has it been since the Wings were down 2-0 after 2 periods and came back to win? Gee... I sure wish I had a long-term memory.
Alas, I cannot help you there, Karen. I have approximately fourteen working brain cells left to work with. And I can hear them wheezing as I write.
We'll be playing Phoenix again...for what, the 3rd year in a row?
Not afraid of that team at all...
Don't know about that. I hope you're right, but they're picking up speed.
"He even ate with women who at that time were accorded the same status as the family donkey. Are we willing to break bread with, say, child sex slaves, transgender teens and undocumented workers? Because when Jesus comes back to Earth, that's where he'll be hanging."
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:29 PM
Only cause for concern; Nashville is physical.
A 7 game series against a physical team is not a great matchup for the Wings.
A 7 game series against a physical team is not a great matchup for the Wings.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:39 PM
Announcer just called it an "empty point" guess playing for home ice doesn't matter
And as Eddie speaks, you can just see Bobblehead McGuire doing his thing.
"He even ate with women who at that time were accorded the same status as the family donkey. Are we willing to break bread with, say, child sex slaves, transgender teens and undocumented workers? Because when Jesus comes back to Earth, that's where he'll be hanging."
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
Money on the Board - 100 bucks on the base. From here on, one buck per puck IN goal, win or lose!
Total right now: $110.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:44 PM
this means we have to watch Kane come to a dead stop and stickhandle for 5 minutes before he shoots.
I lol'd.
"He even ate with women who at that time were accorded the same status as the family donkey. Are we willing to break bread with, say, child sex slaves, transgender teens and undocumented workers? Because when Jesus comes back to Earth, that's where he'll be hanging."
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
Money on the Board - 100 bucks on the base. From here on, one buck per puck IN goal, win or lose!
Total right now: $110.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:51 PM
Never compare this team to the 08 team again
I'm pretty sure the poster can do or say what he pleases? Still an open board, I think.
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"He even ate with women who at that time were accorded the same status as the family donkey. Are we willing to break bread with, say, child sex slaves, transgender teens and undocumented workers? Because when Jesus comes back to Earth, that's where he'll be hanging."
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
Money on the Board - 100 bucks on the base. From here on, one buck per puck IN goal, win or lose!
Total right now: $110.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:58 PM
Anybody remember last year when we went into Phoenix in the first round against one of the top goalies from the regular season in Bryzgalov? We lit him up like a Christmas tree and that was with Z siting in the press box. Nashville doesn't scare me. Rinne has played 18 playoff games and has a .908 save %. The playoffs ARE different than the regular season
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"He even ate with women who at that time were accorded the same status as the family donkey. Are we willing to break bread with, say, child sex slaves, transgender teens and undocumented workers? Because when Jesus comes back to Earth, that's where he'll be hanging."
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
Money on the Board - 100 bucks on the base. From here on, one buck per puck IN goal, win or lose!
Total right now: $110.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 05:20 PM
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Rinne will be a lot tougher to solve than Bryz but I have faith the Wings can figure something out for him.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 05:42 PM
Hopefully we don't run into a hot goalie again 
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RIP Bob Probert
RIP Wade Belak
RIP Derek Boogaard
RIP Rick Rypien
RIP Bob Probert
RIP Wade Belak
RIP Derek Boogaard
RIP Rick Rypien
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 06:24 PM
Shows you how far we've fallen
Yeah: to 5th. 5th seed beating 4th seed = upset.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 06:39 PM
I have faith, but I also have my doubts. I believe this team is capable when they show up. Unfortunately, they haven't been showing up. They've limped into the playoffs, winning only 7 games in their last 22. They weren't bad today, but they lack the ability to finish scoring chances against even the most mediocre goaltenders.
They have 3 or 4 days to prepare for Nashville. Lets hope they improve on all fronts, because that's where they are struggling.
They have 3 or 4 days to prepare for Nashville. Lets hope they improve on all fronts, because that's where they are struggling.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 07:04 PM
To those that know Nashville's roster well, did they get better defensively since last year or only better offensively?
U GUYS ARE FUKIN ANYOING IM GONNA COME DOWN THERE AND KILL ALL YALL THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED UR TEAM WAS OSGOOD AND OSSGOOD SUKS 2 JUST LIKE UR WHOLE FUKIN TEAM I HOPE U HEARD THIS AND THINK CAUSE ALL I GOT TO SAY TO U IS UR A BUNCH OF FUKIN IDIOTS BARONS A HOOSER CUSE HE WENT TO UR TEAM AND I HOPE U GUYS SHOULD SEND UR TEAM TO ANOTHER CITY CAUSE U GUYS ARE A BUNCH OF FUKIN WHINERS GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --- A canucks fan on stltoday.com
This was so funny I had to set it as my sig.
This was so funny I had to set it as my sig.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 07:06 PM
He's a member Of the boards and my old lab partner from chemistry he's a great guy.my god how much did that wedding cost??
Feuer und Wasser kommt nicht zusammen
Kann man nicht binden sind nicht verwandt
In Funken versunken steh ich in Flammen
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Im Wasser verbrannt
Kann man nicht binden sind nicht verwandt
In Funken versunken steh ich in Flammen
und bin im Wasser verbrannt
Im Wasser verbrannt
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 07:15 PM
I'd say they've improved all-around. They are better offensively than they have been, and the addition of Gaustad improves their bottom-six and for being a bit of a pylon at times, Hal Gill is a hell of a penalty killer and stay-at-home presence on their back end. I expect a very boring series when you consider that the Preds under Trots have always clogged up the middle and slowed the game down, with Rinne solid as a rock between the pipes. Add a shored up defense both on the blueline and up front to the Red Wings offensive woes, and it may be a chore to watch this series.To those that know Nashville's roster well, did they get better defensively since last year or only better offensively?
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 12:38 AM
On a lighter note,there are plenty worse things than being a Red Wings fan. The Wings have a running record for most consecutive 100-pt seasons, as well as 21 straight playoff appearances. The Calgary Flames... not so much. I almost peed myself when I saw this headline on TSN's video section:
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Haha 8th straight 90-pt season. Sweet, sweet mediocrity
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29 downloadsHaha 8th straight 90-pt season. Sweet, sweet mediocrity
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 09:49 AM
Was at the game, team looked bored in the first two periods. Then like usual turned it on in the third.
Franzen...while he did score, was absolutely horrible...I seen in skate hard ONCE..That was getting back when the Hawks had a potential two on one developing.
NyQuist was going 100% every single shift. When I seen he was out there with Datsyuk and Zetterberg it was awesome. The kid is going to be real good.
Franzen...while he did score, was absolutely horrible...I seen in skate hard ONCE..That was getting back when the Hawks had a potential two on one developing.
NyQuist was going 100% every single shift. When I seen he was out there with Datsyuk and Zetterberg it was awesome. The kid is going to be real good.
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Samuelson should be arrested for loitering on our roster.
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 12:07 PM
Was at the game, team looked bored in the first two periods. Then like usual turned it on in the third.
Franzen...while he did score, was absolutely horrible...I seen in skate hard ONCE..That was getting back when the Hawks had a potential two on one developing.
NyQuist was going 100% every single shift. When I seen he was out there with Datsyuk and Zetterberg it was awesome. The kid is going to be real good.
Ericsson was a brick wall, nothing was getting past him. He batted a few pucks out in mid air, he was Lidstrom-like. Made some great first passes. I really like our D. On NHL 12 I did a roster update and The Red Wings defence is a perfect 99
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