GDT 1/20 GDT: Blues 4 @ Red Wings 1

[Dabura 12,232]

Missed the first two periods, anybody want to fill me in on how we look...hopefully without devolving into a "Sammy, Clearly, Bert, Quincey" tirade.

We suck. And Howard is injured. And we suck.

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

Missed the first two periods, anybody want to fill me in on how we look...hopefully without devolving into a "Sammy, Clearly, Bert, Quincey" tirade.

Yeah, those guys are the suck. Playing not bad. Competing at least. Couple screen goals right in a row. Helm and Sheahan are awesome together and Tatar is Tatar. Kindl is a bag of extra fluffy cotton candy.

[Guest mjtm77]

For the first time ever I don't think the wings will make the playoffs. I hope We get a coaching change and the kids are put in a position to succeed next year

Are u kidding me

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

Please tell me Bertuzzi's nephew can skate faster than him.

Yes, very much so. He's pre-Moore bash Tuzzi. He's a terrorizing little s*** and i like it.

[Dabura 12,232]

What else is new. Throw him in the IR pile with the other groin injuries. f***! Good thing he's been saving 40 shots a game lately.

FTR, I don't know if it's a groin. I'm just assuming. Cuz that's how we roll. (NOTHING STOPS DETROIT. Except groin pulls.)

[Guest mjtm77]

Groin.

Don't spread that crap . U do not know

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

He gets my vote for the Masterton trophy.

A couple bounces here and there and he'd take the Art Ross home too. God knows he gets enough ice time.

[GoWings1905 2,694]

Missed the first two periods, anybody want to fill me in on how we look...hopefully without devolving into a "Sammy, Clearly, Bert, Quincey" tirade.

Completely overmatched. Kinda expected given the Blues are probably quite superior even if the Wings are healthy, but it's really ugly.

Had a chance down 3-1 with a long 5-on-3 and obviously didn't score. Inexplicably, Babs had Eaves and Bertuzzi out there instead of Tatar and Sheahan.

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

Sheahan and Jurco with least ice time - most chances created too. Well played babcock

Babcock is the best coach in the world ever! He's playing possum.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

This crappy defense finally busted Howard's balls.

Maybe Mrazek can become a star and carry us into the playoffs.

[Guest mjtm77]

Missed the first two periods, anybody want to fill me in on how we look...hopefully without devolving into a "Sammy, Clearly, Bert, Quincey" tirade.

Blues re big, strong, great team. We don't have the man power to match them

[RedWang 422]

13 shots on goal after 2 periods. 13!!!!

Jeeeeeeeeesh.

[Dabura 12,232]

Don't spread that crap . U do not know

I would be totally flattered and honored if anyone cared about anything I have to say!

[kipwinger 8,771]

Helm and Sheahan together is dangerous. I was saying that the other day in a GDT that Sheahan could also play the wing, but someone said they don't like it when guys come off their regular position. Sheahan can do it, Z can do it, Franzen used to be a centre. Sheahan has the skill to pay wherever the hell he wants! Keep that kid up fo good yo!

Actually, a lot of our forwards can play different positions. Something we rarely talk about.

I was the one that said I don't like it when guys move from their established positions. I know that guys CAN do it, but I don't prefer it. Franzen and Zetterberg are both better as wingers than centers and their best seasons have been on the wing, and Sheahan has been a stud so far at center so I don't understand why you'd move him to the wing. The only guy it seems to work for is Abby, and even then, I'm not sure he's any better as a wing than as a center.

But I should say, it's not that it's impossible for guys to do it. There are talented players all over the league who "could" change positions, but if they've shown that they're effective in one role then barring injuries I don't see why you'd move them to a position where they've been less effective. Anyway, it's all academic because that's how Babs rolls and there's no changing it, so it is what it is.

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

Actually, a lot of our forwards can play different positions. Something we rarely talk about.

Ericsson was a forward when he was a 6'0 Timbit.

Did we get 2 shots in the 2nd?

[JasonNewEra 84]

Just fire everyone already. If it isn't a miracle win, it's bulls*** nonstop. Babcock can't coach these new guys, and is TOO IN LOVE with the "moldy oldies" to work here. I'm done with him, and before anyone says it, yes, I am reacting normally. It just ain't working anymore.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

I would be totally flattered and honored if anyone cared about anything I have to say!

You need to go back to your 2008-2010 form.

We had some good times.

[datterberg1340 626]

FTR, I don't know if it's a groin. I'm just assuming. Cuz that's how we roll. (NOTHING STOPS DETROIT. Except groin pulls.)and opposing teams

there, fixed it for ya

[themcityblues 249]

Damn dat girl.

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

FTR, I don't know if it's a groin. I'm just assuming. Cuz that's how we roll. (NOTHING STOPS DETROIT. Except groin pulls.)

And 2/3 of the team being injured. I suppose that stops Detroit.

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

All of a sudden i feel like watching the Beavis and Butt-head episode prank call.....as I go upstairs to get my Beavis and Butt-head DVD collection.

I love how you're now associating me with Beavis and Butthead like all the time

[Dabura 12,232]

I was the one that said I don't like it when guys move from their established positions. I know that guys CAN do it, but I don't prefer it. Franzen and Zetterberg are both better as wingers than centers and their best seasons have been on the wing, and Sheahan has been a stud so far at center so I don't understand why you'd move him to the wing. The only guy it seems to work for is Abby, and even then, I'm not sure he's any better as a wing than as a center.

But I should say, it's not that it's impossible for guys to do it. There are talented players all over the league who "could" change positions, but if they've shown that they're effective in one role then barring injuries I don't see why you'd move them to a position where they've been less effective. Anyway, it's all academic because that's how Babs rolls and there's no changing it, so it is what it is.

Well, I mean, it wouldn't be like, "Hey, you. You're a pretty good center. That's why I'm gonna make you a winger." It'd be, like, to preserve the integrity of a couple other lines because of injury-related shuffling, or something nuanced like that. Z is a good example. He's used to playing x, but often y makes more sense in terms of the big picture.

But I get what you're saying and don't really disagree.

[themcityblues 249]

Helm is the entire Red Wings tonight.

[Dabura 12,232]

You need to go back to your 2008-2010 form.

We had some good times.

Let's become bitter rivals in the playoffs, provided our moldy-ass team makes it.

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

I was the one that said I don't like it when guys move from their established positions. I know that guys CAN do it, but I don't prefer it. Franzen and Zetterberg are both better as wingers than centers and their best seasons have been on the wing, and Sheahan has been a stud so far at center so I don't understand why you'd move him to the wing. The only guy it seems to work for is Abby, and even then, I'm not sure he's any better as a wing than as a center.

But I should say, it's not that it's impossible for guys to do it. There are talented players all over the league who "could" change positions, but if they've shown that they're effective in one role then barring injuries I don't see why you'd move them to a position where they've been less effective. Anyway, it's all academic because that's how Babs rolls and there's no changing it, so it is what it is.

Sheahan's awesome. He can do anything! I love his forecheck. He forechecks like a Blues player