WingedWheel91 271 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 I felt like this thread needed to happen - I usually don't do this, but seriously guys... Almost every post I have read (from our fans) has the Red Wings out in 4-6 games. It's not going to be an easy series, but what am I reading? Our biggest disadvantage is in net... and the other team has Ben Bishop starting who has NEVER played in a playoff game? Since 2008 this guy was a backup goalie before starting his first season last year, since then he's had 2 good seasons, or 1 fewer than Jimmy Howard has had and Jimmy's best seasons were a lot better than Ben's. But who cares because..that's right! Petr Mrazek is starting in net for us - now were doomed! Wait a minute, lets check his resume... 2012 - IIHF WJHC - Bronze Medalist - Named Best Goalkeeper in the tournament. 2013 - AHL - All Star, Calder Cup Champion. 2014 - AHL - All Star, 2nd in GAA, 3rd in SV% - Played his first games in the NHL. 2015 - Named playoff starter for the Detroit Red Wings See a trend starting here... Next, Well if the goaltending isn't as lopsided as advertised, were still doomed because in 2014-2015 the Tampa Bay Lightning averaged the 2nd highest 5 on 5 goal differential and Shots For/Against (for you analytic fans), and because playoff hockey is played much more at even strength, we have to be in big trouble! Like I said, it wont be easy, but playoff hockey is much different as we have seen our own teams built exactly like this lose to LA, Anaheim, Edmonton, and Calgary in early rounds as prohibitive favourites. People lose sight of the fact that we have 2 of the worlds best defensive (and offensive) forwards playing against them... As long as we win those matchups, we can win the 5 on 5 puck possession game as well. Obviously, this mean special teams are imperative - but didn't our PP finish 2nd in % and 1st in goals scored this season? Finally, no explanation required. KRONWALL - ERICSSON DEKEYSER - MARCHENKO QUINCEY - ZIDLICKY HEDMAN - STRALMAN CARLE - COBURN (injured) SUSTR (inured) - NESTEROV Lets go boys. 1 wings4thecup06 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roboturner 562 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 The goal of a prediction isn't to be overly optimistic. The goal of a prediction is to be right about the outcome. I'm not saying the Wings can't pull this off, because I think they can. But given the teams recent struggles, the most probable outcome is that the Wings lose the series. 2 wings7 and frankgrimes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Being realistic is often indistinguishable from being negative. 1 wings7 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 I hope for the best, but weren't we one of the worst teams in the league in even strength scoring? That could be a problem. 1 wings7 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 I think the Wings can do it and I predict that they'll get it done in 6 games. Not having Abby will hurt (if he's still out on Thursday) but I trust this group of players to show up AND for Babcock to outcoach Tampa's head coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingedWheel91 271 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 (Not sure how to directly reply or quote) Roboturner: This isn't a casino, this is a fan boosting site called lets go wings. I just don't see the point in taking time out of your day to predict negative outcomes against your team, on your teams fan website. It's like wearing a Tampa Bay jersey this Thursday because probability suggests they are more likely to win? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Been watching preview shows for the playoffs and not one person took the wings which kinda pisses me off ... Can see why they'd go against us but still bugs me I think if we get goaltending we can beat tampa bay ... I like the addition of marchenko who doesn't make to many mistakes, blocks shots and can make the quick pass so I'd say right now that's an upgrade over smith We got some real talented forwards and some young and speedy guys like nyquist Tatar sheahan jurco to against tampa's johnson palat kucherov drouin ... We just need to show up and out hustle them Wouldn't surprise me if we lost and wouldn't surprise me if we beat tampa cause I know what our team is capable of Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roboturner 562 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 (Not sure how to directly reply or quote) Roboturner: This isn't a casino, this is a fan boosting site called lets go wings. I just don't see the point in taking time out of your day to predict negative outcomes against your team, on your teams fan website. It's like wearing a Tampa Bay jersey this Thursday because probability suggests they are more likely to win? No one is saying that they hope the wings lose or that they are going to support Tampa just because they have a better chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 I felt like this thread needed to happen - I usually don't do this, but seriously guys... Almost every post I have read (from our fans) has the Red Wings out in 4-6 games. It's not going to be an easy series, but what am I reading? Our biggest disadvantage is in net... and the other team has Ben Bishop starting who has NEVER played in a playoff game? Since 2008 this guy was a backup goalie before starting his first season last year, since then he's had 2 good seasons, or 1 fewer than Jimmy Howard has had and Jimmy's best seasons were a lot better than Ben's. But who cares because..that's right! Petr Mrazek is starting in net for us - now were doomed! Wait a minute, lets check his resume... 2012 - IIHF WJHC - Bronze Medalist - Named Best Goalkeeper in the tournament. 2013 - AHL - All Star, Calder Cup Champion. 2014 - AHL - All Star, 2nd in GAA, 3rd in SV% - Played his first games in the NHL. 2015 - Named playoff starter for the Detroit Red Wings See a trend starting here... Next, Well if the goaltending isn't as lopsided as advertised, were still doomed because in 2014-2015 the Tampa Bay Lightning averaged the 2nd highest 5 on 5 goal differential and Shots For/Against (for you analytic fans), and because playoff hockey is played much more at even strength, we have to be in big trouble! Like I said, it wont be easy, but playoff hockey is much different as we have seen our own teams built exactly like this lose to LA, Anaheim, Edmonton, and Calgary in early rounds as prohibitive favourites. People lose sight of the fact that we have 2 of the worlds best defensive (and offensive) forwards playing against them... As long as we win those matchups, we can win the 5 on 5 puck possession game as well. Obviously, this mean special teams are imperative - but didn't our PP finish 2nd in % and 1st in goals scored this season? Finally, no explanation required. KRONWALL - ERICSSON DEKEYSER - MARCHENKO QUINCEY - ZIDLICKY HEDMAN - STRALMAN CARLE - COBURN (injured) SUSTR (inured) - NESTEROV Lets go boys. Most fans and the media are just realistic here, Tampa is superior in almost every facet of the game, safe for experience. Stevie has done such a good job with that team. As often said there is a difference between being negative and realistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Wings in 4 7 Wingzman91, Frozen-Man, WingedWheel91 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 (Not sure how to directly reply or quote) Roboturner: This isn't a casino, this is a fan boosting site called lets go wings. I just don't see the point in taking time out of your day to predict negative outcomes against your team, on your teams fan website. It's like wearing a Tampa Bay jersey this Thursday because probability suggests they are more likely to win? To be clear, this is a hockey discussion website. Obviously most of us here are Wings fans and want the Wings to win, but some of that discussion will involve areas where we think the team is lacking. All discussion here is welcome as long as it is within forum rules, including viewpoints that are critical of the team or deemed negative by other members here. To quote someone, you should see a "Quote" button at the bottom of a person's post. Click on that and it will open a reply window with their post quoted. 2 BuckeyeWingsfan80 and KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learn2LuvIt 246 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Tampa is superior in almost every facet of the game, safe for experience. And we strong coaching advantage. That will be big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Wings in 6 baby 1 WingedWheel91 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain2005 32 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) Wings in 6 baby I see your wings in 6, and raise you Wings in 5 baby. Edited April 14, 2015 by captain2005 2 WingedWheel91 and canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 I like your style. Honestly, between the Rangers, Canadiens and Lightning I feel most confident playing Tampa. We just don't have the goaltending to match the Habs and Rags and the lightning's defence isn't scary at all. If we can win one of the first two in their rink I like our chances. 1 Frozen-Man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Not one media person is picking the Wings. Screw all you negative nancy's and your fancy fantasies. Wings All The Way Brother. Now Can You Dig That Sucker. In the words of Rick Flair... WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 canadian wings fan and TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Not one media person is picking the Wings. Screw all you negative nancy's and your fancy fantasies. Wings All The Way Brother. Now Can You Dig That Sucker. In the words of Rick Flair... WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How dare you? You spelled Nature Boy's first name wrong. 4 Detroit \# 1 Fan, TheXym, BuckeyeWingsfan80 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Wings in 5. 1 canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 How dare you? You spelled Nature Boy's first name wrong. Mods please delete my post and ban me for life. I am not worthy. Lol J.k. Please don't ban me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Wings in 3 4 Smite, jimmyemeryhunter, 55fan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings7 62 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 (Not sure how to directly reply or quote) Roboturner: This isn't a casino, this is a fan boosting site called lets go wings. I just don't see the point in taking time out of your day to predict negative outcomes against your team, on your teams fan website. It's like wearing a Tampa Bay jersey this Thursday because probability suggests they are more likely to win? This is the stupidest thing I've ever read. 3 Detroit \# 1 Fan, Hack & Whack Rule! and greenrebellion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Wings in 3 I'll raise you Tampa in 2. Filppula scores hat tricks in back to back games and crushes our team's soul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 (Not sure how to directly reply or quote) Roboturner: This isn't a casino, this is a fan boosting site called lets go wings. I just don't see the point in taking time out of your day to predict negative outcomes against your team, on your teams fan website. It's like wearing a Tampa Bay jersey this Thursday because probability suggests they are more likely to win? This is the stupidest thing I've ever read. Ironically it's on par with your "Tatar and Nyquist are 3rd line grinders" posts. True story. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 I'll raise you Tampa in 2. Filppula scores hat tricks in back to back games and crushes our team's soul. You can't win a playoff series in 2 games doofus Tampa in 8 3 Aethernum, KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 and PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain2005 32 Report post Posted April 15, 2015 Wings in 3 That's what I was gonna say next. Beaten to my own punchline. Go Wings Go. I want to see Zetterberg make Stamkos cry like he did Toews a couple of years ago. We have the best captain in the NHL 2 Hockeymom1960 and number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
