Mckinley25 677 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Dabura said: I guess "cross," as I put it, is too strong a word. It's just some disappointment because they teased comfortable wins in regulation over two elite teams in Tampa and Toronto but allowed longstandings bad habits to creep in and take the regulation wins off the table. But, I mean, yeah -- that's me speaking with my Overly Critical Fan hat on. Overall, I'm fairly pleased with how this week has gone, given the fact that we're a rebuilding team with no elite talent and these past few games have all been against top teams and we were missing Mantha and Bertuzzi for these past two. The fact that this team is only a couple points out of a wildcard spot in the first week of December is pretty remarkable, especially when you consider how bad our record was after the first two or three weeks of the season. It certainly makes me wonder about the early reputation given to Blashill. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) Lead me to the promised land, Blash. Edited December 7, 2018 by Wheelchairsuperhero 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 7 hours ago, Wheelchairsuperhero said: Lead me to the promised land, Blash. Talk about a polar opposite from last season...This time last year we looked like a glorified NCAA team...Now we're knocking on the playoff door. 2 Dabura and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoweFan 74 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 We got five points out of eight against four top rated teams. Congrats to the Wings. I thought the Leafs goalie was brutal but that’s their problem. Never thought we could do it with the guys we have missing 2 Dabura and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 1 1 Wheelchairsuperhero and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 It's much easier to score in the 3-on-3 format, but it's not nothing. Good for Larkin. 2 krsmith17 and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 2 hours ago, F.Michael said: Talk about a polar opposite from last season...This time last year we looked like a glorified NCAA team...Now we're knocking on the playoff door. Last season, we found ways to lose close games. This season, we're finding ways to win close games. I mean, yeah, that's a cliché that borders on bulls***. But I do think there's a kernel of truth there. 3 F.Michael, Hockeymom1960 and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 1 hour ago, HoweFan said: We got five points out of eight against four top rated teams. Congrats to the Wings. I thought the Leafs goalie was brutal but that’s their problem. Never thought we could do it with the guys we have missing I keep forgetting about that Boston game and looking only at Colorado, Tampa Bay, Toronto. I guess it's because December 2018 BOS isn't on quite the same level as December 2018 COL, TBL, TOR. But, really, you're right: We're coming off *four* legit measuring stick games. Five points from those games is a good result for this team, and the two games we lost were close (and one of them was arguably a choke job on our part). 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 53 minutes ago, Dabura said: It's much easier to score in the 3-on-3 format, but it's not nothing. Good for Larkin. 3 of those guys are in the HHOF. Hmmmm. 43 minutes ago, Dabura said: Last season, we found ways to lose close games. This season, we're finding ways to win close games. I mean, yeah, that's a cliché that borders on bulls***. But I do think there's a kernel of truth there. I thought it was colonel of truth? 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prolix 65 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 12 hours ago, LeftWinger said: Huh? Aged? I don't care if anyone responded or laughed about it. I hope you're aging well. I was talking with another fan on twitter after that game, he said he hopes Hronek gets the call, I said ya, but knowing Holland it'll be Lashoff. Joking of course, but I'll be damned if he didn't stay true to form. He's horrible. I hope Seattle really does hire him and soon! Why is Holland "horrible" for not calling a promising young player up to sit on the bench and not play? The second that it was Lashoff who got called up it should have been pretty obvious that they aren't giving someone serious NHL minutes. It's such a nothing thing to get upset over. 2 krsmith17 and BinMucker94 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,012 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, Prolix said: Why is Holland "horrible" for not calling a promising young player up to sit on the bench and not play? The second that it was Lashoff who got called up it should have been pretty obvious that they aren't giving someone serious NHL minutes. It's such a nothing thing to get upset over. But it fits his narrative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 13 hours ago, Mckinley25 said: It certainly makes me wonder about the early reputation given to Blashill. I look at the beginning of the season as the Wings underperforming mireso than I do Blashill getting them to overperform now. Granted there were injuries early on and fresh blood adapting to NHL play but I think for years this team has played below their potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 4 hours ago, HoweFan said: We got five points out of eight against four top rated teams. Congrats to the Wings. I thought the Leafs goalie was brutal but that’s their problem. Never thought we could do it with the guys we have missing Yeah, Sparks was brutal. So was Bernier though. Blowing a 4-1 lead, christ. I had better hopes for him heading into the season, but he's been a disappointment. Especially since he's got two more seasons to go. Could have gotten the same play or better out of a goalie for half the salary or less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 4 hours ago, HoweFan said: We got five points out of eight against four top rated teams. Congrats to the Wings. I thought the Leafs goalie was brutal but that’s their problem. Never thought we could do it with the guys we have missing Wait till the dead weight is gone. Ditching DeKeyser, Ericsson, and Kronwall + adding Hronek, Sulak, and McIsaac will make this team FAST. 2 Hockeymom1960 and chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,915 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Jonas Mahonas said: Wait till the dead weight is gone. Ditching DeKeyser, Ericsson, and Kronwall + adding Hronek, Sulak, and McIsaac will make this team FAST. Dekeyser will probably never be traded. 4 hours ago, The 91 of Ryans said: But it fits his narrative. I do not have a narrative, that's the liberal media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, LeftWinger said: Dekeyser will probably never be traded. I do not have a narrative, that's the liberal media. I didn't say he would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,915 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said: I didn't say he would. Well then you have three more seasons after this one before he is "ditched." So it's gonna be a while until his spot is open. Apologies, using the term "ditch a player" usually means dealing him away, especially when they still have most of their contract left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, LeftWinger said: Well then you have three more seasons after this one before he is "ditched." So it's gonna be a while until his spot is open. Apologies, using the term "ditch a player" usually means dealing him away, especially when they still have most of their contract left. You don't have to apologize! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,012 Report post Posted December 7, 2018 2 hours ago, LeftWinger said: Dekeyser will probably never be traded. I do not have a narrative, that's the liberal media. You don't have an anti-Holland narrative? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prolix 65 Report post Posted December 8, 2018 3 hours ago, LeftWinger said: I do not have a narrative, that's the media. FTFY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted December 8, 2018 somewhat satisfying win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted December 8, 2018 20 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: I thought it was colonel of truth? ban Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,473 Report post Posted December 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Dabura said: ban Get crl to use his magic powers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted December 8, 2018 50 minutes ago, Euro_Twins said: Get crl to use his magic powers I fear CRL banned himself. F Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted December 8, 2018 Green jumping off the bench to go give Bernier props = cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites