3/11 GDT: Red Wings 1 at Blue Jackets 4

[Guest L3T5G0W1NG5]

It was irrelevant. The cross check was negated by the dive. The refs were only calling two for boarding, so Smith having balls didn't cost the team at all.

I guarantee it would have been a 5 minute boarding call if he didn't IMMEDIATELY get up and then cross check the player. Once again, rookie mistake.

[SimonSin 192]

Oh so that's what it's like to have a goalie that can steal games for you? Total domination for the Wings but it's still 1-1. Can't even get excited bout the Wings with all these injuries and the way this season has gone.

[joesuffP 1,746]

Our power play just took a giant dump and blew this first period

[WingsallTheway 383]

well that's it, baby goalie sucks, put gustavsson in net... or does that only work with howie?

guy let in one goal....and it was ericsson's fault..

Edited March 11, 2014 by WingsallTheway

[Crashnburnluder 385]

I guarantee it would have been a 5 minute boarding call if he didn't IMMEDIATELY get up and then cross check the player. Once again, rookie mistake.

So it's a rookie mistake because he didn't fake an injury??? The real problem is he has to fake the injury to get the right call. Rookie mistake not an NHL joke of officiating.

[joesuffP 1,746]

No more power plays for us and we'll win

[matt198913 932]

So it's a rookie mistake because he didn't fake an injury??? The real problem is he has to fake the injury to get the right call. Rookie mistake not an NHL joke of officiating.

What a joke lay there!! Great job by Smith. He's no bioch like Comeau!!

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Well, we dominated. But as typical of the entire season, wasn't good enough. Mrazek was very good on limited shots. Need to dig deep and get some behind Bob.

[joesuffP 1,746]

Who the hell cares about a cross checking penalty when it still put us on the PP. Our PP has totally sapped our momentum anyways I'd rather not get anymore

[GoWings1905 2,694]

I guarantee it would have been a 5 minute boarding call if he didn't IMMEDIATELY get up and then cross check the player. Once again, rookie mistake.

Why would the retaliation affect the original call? That had no impact on the boarding.

Great period by the Wings. Shame it's tied, but if they keep up that effort, this game will go in their favor. Mrazek looks sharp.

[Euro_Twins 4,475]

How much is Howie paying you to shine his balls?

less then gus pays you...

[beachwing 426]

I'll take it.....should be 6-1 Wings but lots of hop and energy! Lets sustain in 40 more mins

[sjr2012 439]

all in all not a terible first still look like we can take this one

[Euro_Twins 4,475]

guy let in one goal....and it was ericsson's fault..

right, but if howie was in net, it would be what was howarddoing, terrible call, put gus in. I like Mrazek, and it wasn't his fault, but for some reason people around here hate on howie worse then franzen

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

less then gus pays you...

So your getting incentives is what your saying ?

[Euro_Twins 4,475]

So your getting incentives is what your saying ?

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

right, but if howie was in net, it would be what was howarddoing, terrible call, put gus in. I like Mrazek, and it wasn't his fault, but for some reason people around here hate on howie worse then franzen

Except Mrazek is 21, and isn't making 6 million dollars / year. Howie blows this year, no stat will change that.

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

I guarantee it would have been a 5 minute boarding call if he didn't IMMEDIATELY get up and then cross check the player. Once again, rookie mistake.

Stop watching the Cansucks dude....some teams players get up if they're not injured and don't mind sticking up for themselves. And rookies usually have vets that stick up for them.

[Ekmanc 586]

less then gus pays you...

He doesn't have to pay me, I'd prefer it if Howard would actually play well but he has flat out SUCKED this year.

[Euro_Twins 4,475]

Except Mrazek is 21, and isn't making 6 million dollars / year. Howie blows this year, no stat will change that.

agreed, but Gus has not been any better, that is my point

[sjr2012 439]

 

right, but if howie was in net, it would be what was howarddoing, terrible call, put gus in. I like Mrazek, and it wasn't his fault, but for some reason people around here hate on howie worse then franzen

 

his contract

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Except Mrazek is 21, and isn't making 6 million dollars / year. Howie blows this year, no stat will change that.

This. I think the thing people don't get, is alot of us don't hate Howard. In fact, alot of us like him quite a bit. But calling a spade a spade, he's been s*** this season. He has 13 goddamn wins in March. Him getting going is the most important factor in whether we get in or not.

[CaliforniaWingsFan 464]

right, but if howie was in net, it would be what was howarddoing, terrible call, put gus in. I like Mrazek, and it wasn't his fault, but for some reason people around here hate on howie worse then franzen

I think it's just because he has been so bad this year. You just expect the puck to go in at critical points during the game when he is in. I am a huge Howard fan, but I have very little confidence in him when it comes down to it. It's also probably because we need him to be the best player on the ice, and he flat out has been average or below average all season long. I just hope he can right the ship next season because he is making way too much to be playing the way he is.

[Ekmanc 586]

agreed, but Gus has not been any better, that is my point

His win stats say otherwise.

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

Wait, whose balls are we shining? Do we have to provide our own wax or is that included in the team's budget? Help me out here.