Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Wings are getting shots but most of the time when the shot actually gets through there's no one in front of Elliott. I miss Homer so much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 good game so far dispite that goal but we have got to be more asertive on the Power Lay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 For the record I love Backes. So what, he a little bit dirty. So was Pronger, Chelios, Maltby, Ciccarelli, etc. etc. etc. They were dirty and they were effective, so is Backes. I'd give anything to have a guy who plays like he does in our top six. If people aren't going to fear us because of our "powerhouse" offense, at least they'd fear us because of that big roughneck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 The same reason we suck so frequently the rest of the time, because we've got two legitimate talents and a ton of mediocre hacks or rookies filling out our lineup? So that means St Louis sucks too? Because they just managed one goal through two periods? 2 Hockeymom1960 and Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Because calls don't go the way of the team you root for, doesn't make an official biased. As was mentioned, he harboured an especial hatred for Holmstrom. So many good goals waived off for non-existent goaltender interference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Haters can hate BUT Abby works his ass off! Do people actually hate on Abby? If they do, they should get slapped. Abby is one of our hardest workers game in, game out consistently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 But he doesn't do it with enough consistency, which is why he's in the press box today. Agreed. I'd take Tootoo skating hard and hitting guys every shift over one of his staged fights. He does it once in a while but just doesn't seem to be a factor. For the record I love Backes. So what, he a little bit dirty. So was Pronger, Chelios, Maltby, Ciccarelli, etc. etc. etc. They were dirty and they were effective, so is Backes. I'd give anything to have a guy who plays like he does in our top six. If people aren't going to fear us because of our "powerhouse" offense, at least they'd fear us because of that big roughneck. I just think he's a POS. I never said I wouldn't want him on the Wings. I would've taken a prime Chris Pronger on the Wings in a heartbeat. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 I.hate.Barrett.Jackman. Cheapshotting P.O.S. Meanwhile, I've been able to watch since the middle of the second period and I've seen at least four penalties that could have EASILY and LEGALLY been called on St. Louis. Way to go, you blind, biased lazy-a$$ excuses for...uh...referees. You really need to quit holding your feelings in like this. We are all adults here so if you need to vent, we can handle it. Let it out. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted April 7, 2013 As was mentioned, he harboured an especial hatred for Holmstrom. So many good goals waived off for non-existent goaltender interference. No, he was interpreting the rules as they were written at the time. BTW, there's no such thing as a good goal or a bad goal. It's either a goal or it isn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachwing 426 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 But he doesn't do it with enough consistency, which is why he's in the press box today. Toots is very consistent...i think Babs had Sheahan up for Z an once Z was good to go, decided to have a look at Sheahan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 There is a difference between rough and cheap. Backes crosses that line too often imho. There is a difference between hitting hard and hitting to injure. I love a power forward who hits hard. One who hits to injure has no place in the game. 2 Vladifan and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 So Elliot has a shutout? 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) No, he was interpreting the rules as they were written at the time. BTW, there's no such thing as a good goal or a bad goal. It's either a goal or it isn't. Don't take this the wrong way, but... (not based on this post specifically, but the last several posts of yours in this thread) How old are you and how long have you been a Wings fan? (and follow up, are you related to Dan O'Halloran? *wink*) Anyone who has bothered to watch Wings games over the past several years, Wings fan or not, will tell you that O'Halloran most definitely has a negative bias against the Wings, whatever the reason may be. You are literally the only one who disagrees here. Edited April 7, 2013 by sleepwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 So Elliot has a shutout? AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! good job that will break it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Those jerseys are growing on me. The question now is which player to get? 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowings00 545 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Yeah, this is somewhat of a "must win" but I don't see the effort I'd expect to see in a team needing two points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 As was mentioned, he harboured an especial hatred for Holmstrom. So many good goals waived off for non-existent goaltender interference. Two minutes for farting into the crease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 There is a difference between rough and cheap. Backes crosses that line too often imho. There is a difference between hitting hard and hitting to injure. I love a power forward who hits hard. One who hits to injure has no place in the game. He's a big strong guy, his hits injure. Not his fault. He doesn't go around kneeing guys, and as far as I know he's never been disciplined for head hunting. He injures guys because when he hits them, he drives through them. Exhibit A: Kent Huskins earlier this season. Perfectly clean hit, decimated the guy. As for the rest of his game, he's a little dirty, in the same way that Crosby is a little dirty with his cross checks. It's not that bad, and not that big of a deal. If Backes played for the Wings, and did the exact same stuff, we'd all be screaming "c'mon, be barely touched him". Just like how everybody came around on the Tootoo thing. He didn't change his game, we just realize it's not as bad as we though when he played against us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Been a Wings fan since the late '70's? You? I'm mature enough and unbiased enough to know that an official doesn't work 1000 games in the NHL if he "hates" a team. I'm "literally" the only one of about a dozen people on a Red Wings hockey board that doesn't agree? Somehow, I don't think that would qualify as scientific data. 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Those jerseys are growing on me. The question now is which player to get? The winter classic jerserys? I like the Leafs, still not a big fan of ours though. Maybe they'll grow on me too though, who knows... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 yea i mean with the next 2 games coming we need at least a point out f this because i doubt we get any with Sj and Chi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Horrible start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 No, he was interpreting the rules as they were written at the time. BTW, there's no such thing as a good goal or a bad goal. It's either a goal or it isn't. So when he waived off a Homer goal for having his skate in the crease, 8 years after that rule was rescinded? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowings00 545 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Do we want to lose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 7, 2013 C'mom boys, get it together. Do you want to make the playoffs?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites