gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 anyone committed to tanking the rest of the year and shooting for a possible top 8 pick? I've been hopeful for the playoffs because I thought this team had what it takes in a lot of ways despite injuries, but at this point, it's really hard to not throw in the towel, and it's tough to feel bad about it given the circumstances. While I still believe that there's a chance we could pull it off as we're really not that far out of the picture at all, it's looking less and less likely each game as more guys go down. At some point, you also have to stop and wonder if it's for the best. Maybe it'd be better to miss it and give Dats and Z as much time as possible to recover. Maybe that's what's for the best for them and the team. If you shelve Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Helm, Weiss, etc. for the season to focus on rehab for next season, it sends a signal to the guys that it's over, but they've still got pride. I think the chances of them making the playoffs at this point are obviously slim, but I think they'll be in the hunt until the end, so I'm not expecting a draft miracle. And I mean, seriously, why would we start getting so lucky now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 anyone committed to tanking the rest of the year and shooting for a possible top 8 pick? It may happen anyways indirectly between the injuries and schedule. Not something I expect Babcock or the kids fighting for jobs next season to embrace, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 anyone committed to tanking the rest of the year and shooting for a possible top 8 pick? Not a chance, we are only 3 back with 2 games in hand. Until we are mathematically eliminated, I'll keep the faith. 3 wings4thecup06, derblaueClaus and troubadour reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Well we are right where I though we would be 6-10 range in the east but I didn't see this many injuries. Guys like helm an Weiss are not a surprise but everyone else? Come on. What's going to be truly great is the kids carrying us to an eighth seed and then all the guys like Sammy cleary Bert Weiss etc etc will be back for the playoffs and we will be swept 0-4 while the kids win another Calder cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 See that the injury thread has new posts, go in optimistic.... Aaaaand it's gone. This is by far the most depressing thread I've ever been apart of Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings10 300 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Helene St. James @HeleneStJames 3m Landon Ferraro will play if Todd Bertuzzi doesn't. Justin Abdelkader (cut leg) out 2 weeks per Babcock #redwings Expand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,518 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Who has to die before Callahan gets a call up? 1 dirtydangles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWang 422 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Who has to die before Callahan gets a call up? Babs. 2 dirtydangles and kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,518 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Babs. Best post of the day. Easily. 2 RedWang and dirtydangles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWang 422 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Id like to thank the wings brass for making this joke possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Id like to thank the wings brass for making this joke possible. They can't hear you... they've all taken an early vacation... 1 RedWang reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Id like to thank the wings brass for making this joke possible. Yes, because that was Holland who broke Andersson's foot, Jurco's ribs, cut Abby's leg, gave Helm the egg-shell gene, etc. Or it's Babcock's for having Andersson blocks shots. Or for telling Jurco to "skate really hard into Comeau's stick". There are lot's of things to be upset about when it comes to the "wings brass", but blaming these injuries on Holland, Babcock, Jimmy D, Illitch, etc is just spoiled fan entitlement personified. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Yes, because that was Holland who broke Andersson's foot, Jurco's ribs, cut Abby's leg, gave Helm the egg-shell gene, etc. Or it's Babcock's for having Andersson blocks shots. Or for telling Jurco to "skate really hard into Comeau's stick". There are lot's of things to be upset about when it comes to the "wings brass", but blaming these injuries on Holland, Babcock, Jimmy D, Illitch, etc is just spoiled fan entitlement personified. I think he was referring more to the fact that the brass isn't giving Callahan a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWang 422 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 I think he was referring more to the fact that the brass isn't giving Callahan a chance. Precisely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) You do have to wonder how much an 8th seed is really gonna be worth. We'd be facing the Bruins or Penguins with a lineup which, even if healthy, would probably suck. Certainly we're not winning the Cup. Edited March 18, 2014 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Precisely. Oh s***. My bad. Sorry. 1 Y19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWang 422 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Oh s***. My bad. Sorry.Haha its okay mate! Its just the internetz! Edited March 18, 2014 by RedWang 2 Y19 and rick zombo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 So I'm pretty sure ferraro being brought up means more 2013 Calder cup winners are up with Detroit than playing on the Griffins.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 I thought Babcock was ready to have his 16 year old daughter lace up the skates with the injuries we have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 I thought Babcock was ready to have his 16 year old daughter lace up the skates with the injuries we have? She's been sidelined with a groin injury. 3 dirtydangles, canadian wings fan and puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 She's been sidelined with a groin injury. Bad thoughts... Shoo shoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 There's a joke there - somewhere. She's been sidelined with a groin injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 lmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Missed some of the game tonight. What happened to Ericsson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Missed some of the game tonight. What happened to Ericsson? Who knows... Does it even matter anymore? Next man up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
