Jeff6851 168 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 It's time to get desperate, no "spreading the offense" because it's not helping. Put Z, Dats and Nyquist on the first line and then make the rest whatever you want. 2 Dave and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 Not feeling too great but I'm hoping for a 2012 New York Giants-like story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 I sacrificed a chicken. The series is ours. *Ok, it was chicken breasts and I baked them with stuffing, but it counts, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 No I don't believe Detroit will win this series. That being said, I already said this in the 1000 Post for a Game 5 Victory Thread. There always seems to be one game where Detroit simply blows our their opponent and we haven't seen that yet. I can honestly feel that is what is coming in Game 5. We'll have one game where we prove we are the better team even if it's just one time and than we lose Game 6. So I don't believe the Preds will win game 5 but I believe this series is done in 6......... I hope and pray that I'm wrong. Let's Go Red Wings!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 i think babcock needs to step up and do some coaching. huds got a lucky deflection goal last game, but was a piece of giveaway garbage the rest of the games. he's slow and terrible on the forecheck and can't steal the puck from a timbit, thus he loses EVERY puck battle. Nyquist needs to move to the top 6. if babcock keeps going down to 2 1/2 lines every 3rd period, Dats and Z are gonna be useless cause they can't play that much in a period at a super high level. wings will lose this series next game if babcock doesn't use his real assets like Nyquist and i think it's time to bring up Smith. the wings offense has been way too predictable and haven't gotten any good chances in the middle of the ice for 2 entire games now. last game was the worst and most boring hockey game i have ever watched. shades of the '03 ducks/devils cup final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 It's time to get desperate, no "spreading the offense" because it's not helping. Put Z, Dats and Nyquist on the first line and then make the rest whatever you want. agreed. unfortunately, babcock doesn't believe in rookies. they have far too much energy and jump in their step. here's my lines... Dats - Z - Nyquist (as you said) Mule - Flip - Cleary (actually been playing good....coming from a glass half empty toward Cleary guy) Miller - Abdelkader - Bertuzzi Homer - Emmerton - Hudler (got a LUCKY goal last game. has been by far the worst and most ineffective Wings player. Goals: 1 Giveaways: too high to count) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 I've said it long before the playoffs began...This team won't make it outta the 1st round. Sure but I bet you also said that Pittsburgh and Vancouver would make it out of the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachwing 426 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 Please aim for the ears of Rinne...get the pucks above his chest and we won't need lucky bounces to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 It would help if his ears weren't so high, the dude is 7 feet tall on skates. I don't really know why... but I feel like tomorrow is the breakout game, and the Wings will take this series. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 968 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 The one thing I really don't understand is why we are not using some our talent from gr? With everyone that is on the injury list we could use the young energy and the speed. Why keep an injured Cleary dressed instead of Tatar, and not only that play him with Datsyuk? We can win this thing still, we have the talent to and I friggin' hope we do! but right now there appears to a lot of confusion as to "are in this thing or not?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 44 Report post Posted April 20, 2012 The one thing I really don't understand is why we are not using some our talent from gr? With everyone that is on the injury list we could use the young energy and the speed. Why keep an injured Cleary dressed instead of Tatar, and not only that play him with Datsyuk? We can win this thing still, we have the talent to and I friggin' hope we do! but right now there appears to a lot of confusion as to "are in this thing or not?" Tatar is not a very good prospect in my eyes. I see him as a 4th line center with 3rd line upside. Isn't big enough or skilled enough to be a star player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 20, 2012 The one thing I really don't understand is why we are not using some our talent from gr? With everyone that is on the injury list we could use the young energy and the speed. Why keep an injured Cleary dressed instead of Tatar, and not only that play him with Datsyuk? We can win this thing still, we have the talent to and I friggin' hope we do! but right now there appears to a lot of confusion as to "are in this thing or not?" Right now experience is needed. Tatar is good for the future, but right now you really don't want a kid in unless you really need to or if you're sure he'll be able to do it. If the kid goes out and plays and gets smoked, it could hurt his confidence for the future. Let him be up with the aces and get a first-hand look at things, then, when he's ready, he'll be more prepared. In game one of a series, I could see your point. In do-or-die situation, I'll take experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
