55fan 5,133 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 What are the odds Abdelkader scores one tonight? About the same as the odds that Lashoff will. Or Cleary. Heck, at this point it seems like anyone can score, but they rarely do. It also seems like all we have to do is start yanking their yambags around here and they score, so maybe Abby is due. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Please win. Go Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 What are the odds Abdelkader scores one tonight?He had two good chances last game so it is possible. I think Abby is 'trying out' for Cleary's spot next year. He has the tools to be the Homer/Cleary type workhorse on a skilled line or play the 3rd/4th line role, and we're seeing if he can put it together. However, he and Cleary together make no sense with Dats and that line doesn't help the team as much as if Tatar would take one of their spots. 2 St. Michael (the Red Wing) and esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 your god damn right Abby is due. 0 Goals and he's playing with Pavel freakin' Datsyuk. I will likely lose my **** tonight if Cleary and Abs post giant gooseggs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 He had two good chances last game so it is possible. I think Abby is 'trying out' for Cleary's spot next year. He has the tools to be the Homer/Cleary type workhorse on a skilled line or play the 3rd/4th line role, and we're seeing if he can put it together. However, he and Cleary together make no sense with Dats and that line doesn't help the team as much as if Tatar would take one of their spots. This all day. I'd like to see Tatar-Dats-Abby as the 2nd. Babs can pick who he wants out of Flip or Cleary on the top line with Z and Brunner until injured players come back. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 A Tatar-Datsyuk-Tootoo second line would be better than that garbage. Tootoo has shown more offensive affinity than Abdelkader, or even Cleary as of late. 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,520 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 It's pretty sad I agree looking at Howards numbers. Sure we can blame the defence hanging him out to dry. But is our defense really that terrible compared to the rest of the NHL? Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Well we can agree the breakaway's and odd man rushes don't happen nearly as much at least. Compared to earlier in the year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 We haven't won 14-3 for a while, I got a feeling tonight could be the night..........Datsyuk with a goal and 13 assists. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 2nd Line: Cleary-Datsyuk-Abdelkader 5 canadian wings fan, Nev, FlashyG and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 I just hope we don't go up 2-0... 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PredsFanTheBayouState 263 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 We haven't won 14-3 for a while, I got a feeling tonight could be the night..........Datsyuk with a goal and 13 assists. Dude....I want whatever you are smoking,Rinne will never let in 14 goals 1 Fonzarelli reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 We haven't won 14-3 for a while, I got a feeling tonight could be the night..........Datsyuk with a goal and 13 assists. Ah, remember the days when we used to predict 14-3 wins and think about how cool it would be if it actually happened? Now you can't do it because it would involve a 2-point lead at some point. Dude....I want whatever you are smoking,Rinne will never let in 14 goals You're right! He'll be pulled after 13! Just kidding you. (You seem like a fun kind of person, so no offense intended.) Back in the day, we used to predict 14-3 wins all the time, just for fun because it sounded like a football score. Of course, that was back when we used to win a lot. I hope we win because I have a personal superstition that if we lose to Nashville I can't listen to Mrs. Mike Fisher until either we win a game or Nashville loses one, and I do like Mrs. Fisher. 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Some people on here need to be talked off the ledge. We're not as bad as we are right now, but we're not Chicago stellar either. This team doesn't deserve a fair judgement until (if) all players are healthy. I'm as frustrated as the next person with this up and down, hot and cold play the Red Wings have shown thus far, but I will stand firm in that this team is going to make the playoffs. If the injuries persist like this, I'll have to say a 7 or 8 seed. If we get healthy and play like they're able to, we'll be anywhere from 4 to 6. I don't think we're going to catch Chicago at all, but with that being said, we're not as bad as Columbus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 This is a big game and the Wings NEED a win especially considering we come right back and play Vancouver tomorrow, less than 24 hours later. IMO if Howard looks average this game and we lose, we go with Monster and see what he can do for us. I am not going to blame Howard for any losses this year, but the fact is besides that LA game, he has not really been up to the level of play we have seen him at before. In fact, either way Monster should be starting tomorrow to give Howie a rest... Also if by the end of the period these lines are not generating much, Babcock needs to stop being a hard head and reunite Datsyuk and Zetterberg on the top line. We cannot have Pavel playing with garbage while Zetterberg is given Fil and Brunner. We need Pavel to have legitimate linemates to work with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Let's do this boys! Foot on the gas for 60 minutes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Dude....I want whatever you are smoking,Rinne will never let in 14 goals Yes he will (over the course of a season) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 CA-RAP! NHLN. Bastards. Blacked out on Game Center or whatever it is that I gave $50 to this year. Go Wings! Don't embarrass yourselves on a national stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 OK ... let's see if we can break this 5 game losing streak ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fonzarelli 73 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Babcock has always had blinders on when it comes to his lines. He truly has little concept of thinking outside the box. I would love to see Tootoo on Dats' line for a period at least. Actually, since things are so bad, give Dats a new player every period, unless there is one that's successful. Unfortunately, Babcock is too bullheaded to try anything new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Please win? :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 24, 2013 CA-RAP! NHLN. Bastards. Blacked out on Game Center or whatever it is that I gave $50 to this year. Go Wings! Don't embarrass yourselves on a national stage. Check your PM! esteef 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 24, 2013 Can't watch it. Will try to stream radio. LGW!!!!! NEED THIS!!!!! Wings 5, preds 2. WAKE UP WINGS!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 24, 2013 Can't watch it. Will try to stream radio. LGW!!!!! NEED THIS!!!!! Wings 5, preds 2. WAKE UP WINGS!!!!! Check your PM! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachwing 426 Report post Posted February 24, 2013 CA-RAP! NHLN. Bastards. Blacked out on Game Center or whatever it is that I gave $50 to this year. Go Wings! Don't embarrass yourselves on a national stage. WTF.......i live in Florida and the Wings are blacked out....booolshat!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
