Vladinator16 236 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Been waiting all summer for today! Went through the closet yesterday and pulled out my lucky red boxers for tonights game. What's everyone's official drink of choice for Opening Night? Crown Royale Regal Apple whisky sours! And a shot of Sobieski Vodka for each goal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 May the wings destroy their foe... will be watching!!! Finally hockey is back!!! 1 Hockeytown0001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Got 30 bucks on the Wings. We got this. Babcock is gone, and he's gonna see he isn't missed too much tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Babcock is going to see red tonight! 1 BottleOfSmoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 It's finally gameday again ! I've heard the leafs start to fall around this time of the year so lets make that happen. LGW ! 3 MrazekFanBoy, WingsAlways and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 YASSSS! My neon clock I only turn on during Wings games can finally get some use again. 4-2 Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 What's everyone's official drink of choice for Opening Night? Vodka Redbulls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 What's everyone's official drink of choice for Opening Night? This : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW Dominance 255 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 someone please PM me if there is a good stream available Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 4-1 sounds about right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Same here, who else? I'll be there as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 LET'S GO RED WINGS!!! please! 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) What's everyone's official drink of choice for Opening Night? Considering I have a game at 8:30, probably whatever whoever's turn it is to bring beer brings So glad real hockey is back! LGW!! Edited October 9, 2015 by amato Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Game is going to be aired on WJBK Fox 2 in Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,129 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Stop and think back for a moment guys, think back over at least the last 10-15 years. Outside of the 01-02 season (which was marred at the beginning by the 9/11 attacks that took some of the "fun" out of the season openener,) When was the last time you have been more excited and giddy or even seen so much interest and hype for the opening night of a Red Wings season? We've had coaching changes, we've had rookies debut, we've had UFA's making their debut, but just reflect on all that is going on today, and that is exactly it, ALL OF THAT is going on right now! Today! Not only a new coach, but outside of Granato, a new coaching staff and philosophy, not only is a rookie debuting, but a 19 year old local kid who just got drafted 16 months ago, PLUS the rest of our young players like Tatar, Nyquist, Sheahan, Pulkkinen! We're excited for a new life for Smith and Kindl, Howard has regained his pre-injury play, Mrazek is here to stay, no longer do we have an average back-up that may see some spot play once in a while.we, once again, have a legit 1a and 1aa goalie tandem. We have the UFA right handed offensive d-man that Holland has coveted for years and years. We have no less than 8 kids in GR (if not more) who can be called up and step right into the NHL if needed and contribute. We FINALLY have a team where the best players will play and not lose out to the veteran just because of seniority. There is a lot of buzz in Hockeytown this season opener, take a big inhale of it and breathe it all in, this, my friends, is the beginning of our new generation of a Red Wings super team. We witnessed Yzerman, Fedorov, Lidstrom, Kozlov, etc... all grow together as a team and it seems we have a core today that if kept together, can stay together (just like our 90's team) for a long, long time. This area has not been this excited in forever... Take it all in my friends! Let's Go Wings! 19 krsmith17, Namingway, Izzy24 and 16 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Did anybody else notice that Toronto's new acquisition Grabner is a healthy scratch? I guess Babs has found his new Weiss. 3 amato, martinezsvsu and Smite reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 4-0. Pulks (x2), Z and Larkin Did anybody else notice that Toronto's new acquisition Grabner is a healthy scratch? I guess Babs has found his new Weiss. Boyle looks like his Dan Cleary 1 Smite reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Is there a reason Grabner isn't playing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Stop and think back for a moment guys, think back over at least the last 10-15 years. Outside of the 01-02 season (which was marred at the beginning by the 9/11 attacks that took some of the "fun" out of the season openener,) When was the last time you have been more excited and giddy or even seen so much interest and hype for the opening night of a Red Wings season? We've had coaching changes, we've had rookies debut, we've had UFA's making their debut, but just reflect on all that is going on today, and that is exactly it, ALL OF THAT is going on right now! Today! Not only a new coach, but outside of Granato, a new coaching staff and philosophy, not only is a rookie debuting, but a 19 year old local kid who just got drafted 16 months ago, PLUS the rest of our young players like Tatar, Nyquist, Sheahan, Pulkkinen! We're excited for a new life for Smith and Kindl, Howard has regained his pre-injury play, Mrazek is here to stay, no longer do we have an average back-up that may see some spot play once in a while.we, once again, have a legit 1a and 1aa goalie tandem. We have the UFA right handed offensive d-man that Holland has coveted for years and years. We have no less than 8 kids in GR (if not more) who can be called up and step right into the NHL if needed and contribute. We FINALLY have a team where the best players will play and not lose out to the veteran just because of seniority. There is a lot of buzz in Hockeytown this season opener, take a big inhale of it and breathe it all in, this, my friends, is the beginning of our new generation of a Red Wings super team. We witnessed Yzerman, Fedorov, Lidstrom, Kozlov, etc... all grow together as a team and it seems we have a core today that if kept together, can stay together (just like our 90's team) for a long, long time. This area has not been this excited in forever... Take it all in my friends! Let's Go Wings! Well said. I listened to the Puck Podcast recently and they pointed out that of our 08 Cup winning team only Zetterberg, Kronner, Datsyuk and Franzen are still on the team. We witness a new generation taking over. And with Babcock gone and Larkin, Pulkkinen, Tatat, Mrazek and Nyquist on the roster it starts tonight. It's a great time to be a Red Wings Fan. Can't wait for for the season to start. 1 LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barabbas16 499 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Darren Helm was also on the 2008 Cup winning team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloune 270 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 destroy everything..letsgo wings ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Remember to check the GDT Sign-up thread and PM me with games you'd like to make graphics for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Wasn't Abby playing in 08? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Wasn't Abby playing in 08? No, he was a black ace, but he didn't play for the Wings in the playoffs until 09 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,129 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I could be wrong and will verify, but I do believe Abby played in the 08 finals...maybe it was 09...BRB. He played 2 games in 07-08, 2 games in 08-09 and 10 playoff games in 09... Edited October 9, 2015 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
