kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) 2023 started with a bang and ended with a whimper for the boys in red. Fortunately they're coming off an emotional win that they really needed and they've shown they can beat the Bruins when they play correctly. A win here would be huge and could be a turning point for this team. The 3rd divisional seed in the Atlantic is still very much up for grabs and now is the time to get dialed in. No significant injuries, no significant excuses. It's a new season baby. LGW! Edited December 31, 2023 by kipwinger 1 88Kaner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 768 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, kipwinger said: 2023 started with a bang and ended with a whimper for the boys in red. Fortunately they're coming off an emotional win that they really needed and they've shown they can beat the Bruins when they play correctly. A win here would be huge and could be a turning point for this team. The 3rd divisional seed in the Atlantic is still very much up for grabs and now is the time to get dialed in. No significant injuries, no significant excuses. It's a new season baby. LGW! We're toast brah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 Just now, mackel said: We're toast brah. If I were a betting man I'd obviously put my money on the Bruins. But we've beaten them twice this year and both times were legit wins. Nothing flukey. Further, the Bruins aren't playing their best hockey right now. They're 3-4-1 in their last 8 games. If we can play tight defensively and get a little Kane/Debrincat magic on the powerplay we might be in this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
88Kaner 33 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 1 hour ago, kipwinger said: If I were a betting man I'd obviously put my money on the Bruins. But we've beaten them twice this year and both times were legit wins. Nothing flukey. Further, the Bruins aren't playing their best hockey right now. They're 3-4-1 in their last 8 games. If we can play tight defensively and get a little Kane/Debrincat magic on the powerplay we might be in this one. Bruins also played last night so if we jump on them early it could be an easy win. The first few games make it look like we matchup well against them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 If we pressure them early and they're out of gas from last night we might see a couple early powerplay opportunities. That would be huge for us. We draw more penalties than any other team in the league and they may be chasing the play for a bit there in the first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 The banter between John Keating and Chris Osgood has become an integral part of the Red Wings broadcast. Those two have great chemistry and they're genuinely hilarious. Considering how bad Osgood was to begin with maybe there's still hope for Jimmy Howard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 394 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 LGRW!! 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 I love Christian Fischer and I want that dude to get extended. He never ever ever stops battling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 Nobody on our team can execute a simple breakout. Every pass is behind a guy, or lazy, or in their skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 Yeesh, Chiarot just manhandled that kid. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 Chiarot and Petry are f*cking abysmal. Unreal how terrible these guys are. 2 Rick D and 88Kaner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 1,135 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 19 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Yeesh, Chiarot just manhandled that kid. I liked the anger Oh great Lyon let's goal in and hurt 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 If Ben Chiarot was a winger he'd be one of the top power forwards in the league. But as it stands he's SUCH a bad defenseman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 768 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, kipwinger said: If Ben Chiarot was a winger he'd be one of the top power forwards in the league. But as it stands he's SUCH a bad defenseman. Our D is old and bad... another year of Maata and Petry, 2 for Chiarot and Holl. And Copp for 3 more years. :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 663 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 The LCA is getting Rick rolled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 1,135 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 1 hour ago, kipwinger said: If Ben Chiarot was a winger he'd be one of the top power forwards in the league. But as it stands he's SUCH a bad defenseman. Could we make him into said power forward? Opens a spot on D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 1 minute ago, AtlantaHotWings said: Could we make him into said power forward? Opens a spot on D If he was 22 I'd say "give it a shot". But probably not at 32. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted January 1, 2024 Chiarot and Petry and getting absolutely caved tonight. On the ice for all three goals against. Woof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted January 1, 2024 (edited) If not for the worst defense pair in the league we played a pretty solid game. I do not understand what Lalonde sees in that pair that the rest of us don't. Edited January 1, 2024 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 1,135 Report post Posted January 1, 2024 Compher has been an awesome addition vs say Petry Hoping for a good trip out west and maybe get on a roll...yes I am an optimist!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted January 1, 2024 6 minutes ago, AtlantaHotWings said: Compher has been an awesome addition vs say Petry Hoping for a good trip out west and maybe get on a roll...yes I am an optimist!! We played well for the most part. I'm encouraged by the effort against a team we have no business beating. We play the same way on the road trip we'll get some wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Lucidi 675 Report post Posted January 1, 2024 3 hours ago, kipwinger said: If not for the worst defense pair in the league we played a pretty solid game. I do not understand what Lalonde sees in that pair that the rest of us don't. I dont understand how you can see a 39% corsi for and 40% fenwick defenseman and continiue to let him hurt your team continually. Do the coaches and executives not have access to possession metrics statistics? It's RIDICULOUS at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
88Kaner 33 Report post Posted January 5, 2024 On 12/31/2023 at 7:49 PM, kipwinger said: If not for the worst defense pair in the league we played a pretty solid game. I do not understand what Lalonde sees in that pair that the rest of us don't. Petry should've retired, looks like the uncle who slams 15 beers at the barbeque as he crams down glizzys and burgers until he falls asleep in his chair. On 12/31/2023 at 10:59 PM, Scott R Lucidi said: I dont understand how you can see a 39% corsi for and 40% fenwick defenseman and continiue to let him hurt your team continually. Do the coaches and executives not have access to possession metrics statistics? It's RIDICULOUS at this point. Derek wants to play the vets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted January 5, 2024 1 minute ago, 88Kaner said: Petry should've retired, looks like the uncle who slams 15 beers at the barbeque as he crams down glizzys and burgers until he falls asleep in his chair. Derek wants to play the vets! Quick aside: How long have other people called hotdogs "glizzys"? Like, I'm a hotdog fanatic. I eat them all the time. I get coneys even more often than that. I routinely talk about hotdogs, have hotdog tshirts, and have Joey Chestnut facts off the top of my head. Point is, I feel like I've got my thumb on top of hotdog culture and I only JUST heard this term. Where did this come from? 2 Troy McClure and 88Kaner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
88Kaner 33 Report post Posted January 5, 2024 5 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Quick aside: How long have other people called hotdogs "glizzys"? Like, I'm a hotdog fanatic. I eat them all the time. I get coneys even more often than that. I routinely talk about hotdogs, have hotdog tshirts, and have Joey Chestnut facts off the top of my head. Point is, I feel like I've got my thumb on top of hotdog culture and I only JUST heard this term. Where did this come from? Glizzy Lizzy went viral, but apparently the term started in D.C.. I'm a glizzy lover myself.. Nathans, Hebrew national, and ballpark dogs are my favorites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
