Don't take the foot off the gas pedal. YOU know that if we go into third with 10 mins remaining, the refs will give hometown a weak arse penalty. Buckle down, focus, keep on attacking.
I'm with the 'No to Kesler' camp. He is fragile, erratic, arrogant, and a diver. He apparently has a 'beast' mode but it only came out in game 2 ... was pretty silent in game 3 and 4. No thanks.
Ryan Kesler? Him Fil and Franzen on a line could be a sick second line.
I assumed Kesler and the twins would be untouchable.
I'd do Howard, Datsyuk and Nyquist for Kesler, Burrows, Edler and Luongo--- assuming Pavel doesn't re-sign
Would be an NBA-type trade but hey
Really? I don't think I would. I want Dats to retire a Red Wing ... couldn't handle seeing him in another uniform. I'd try to get him to sign a short extension 2-3 years if he wants to play a little longer. But even if we don't get a single thing back for not trading him if he decides to retire in 2014, I still wouldn't pull the trigger on him. He is too fun to watch.
Proud that they took it to 7. Regardless, this is great experience for the younger core. Now win this and the ride will keep on going ... 60 mins of solid play, no brain farts and we can have BBQ Duck for dinner.
Valiant attempt for a #8 seeded team. Gave them a good run and exposed their weakness in goal. Isles ... you did good, no one even expected you to make it in.