WpgMikos

 

We just had Wings GM on the IC Hockey Show on TSN Radio 1290 in Winnipeg. 

 

He spoke about: The increase in scoring coming out of this seasons lockout.  The similarities of the retirements of Yzerman and Lidstrom and how they effected the team.  How the recently retired Tomas Holmstrom was such an effective player.  Taking the time to fully develop a player.  The evolution of Mike Babcock as a coach.  Lengthening overtime.  Playing games outside of their own time zone.

 

To listen click here.

The Jets won't be a playoff team next season, if they even exist.

You also repeatedly piss me off by passing off your blog like a legitimate news article in your posts. Just cause you put it on a separate website doesn't make me more likely to believe your opinion. Do you do anything besides pimp your blog on this forum?

Since most blogs are people's opinion I'm not sure where I've presented anything as news.  You're welcome to find an example of same.  Our site merely aggregates the days news regarding the Coyotes.

I lived in Lansing for 3 years, followed the Wings for longer and attended a bunch of Wings games.  I've contributed on this forum (you're welcome to look through my commenting history) in ways other than merely spamming the message board.

If you don't like what I have to say, you're welcome to ignore my posts.

From TSN:
If the Coyotes are as "important" as the Senator says they are, wouldn't more people be attending their games?

I'm wondering why a guy who supposedly spent his life fighting pork spending in Washington, D.C., isn't doing so in his home state.  Something isn't kosher.

Since news was slow this weekend, I compiled a list of all the people, organizations, reporters and terms that have played a part in this Drama in the Desert.

My guess is that none of the vets will be doing it and it'll be all the young guys like Abby, Kindl, Eaves, Miller, and Helm

WHO: Justin Abdelkader, Mike Babcock, Jonathan Ericsson, Darren Helm, Ken Holland, Jiri
Hudler, Jakub Kindl and Drew Miller

WHEN: 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, December 9

WHERE: Help fill the Red Wings’ kettles at the following locations:

Hiller’s Market – Mike Babcock (4-6 p.m.) and Ken Holland (4-5:30 p.m.)
425 N. Center St. Northville, MI 48167

Hockeytown Authentics – Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm
        1845 E. Big Beaver Troy, MI 48083
        Note: Fans visiting this location can get a player’s autograph by making a $10
donation to The Salvation Army.

Kroger (Northville) – Jiri Hudler and Jakub Kindl
        17447 Haggerty Rd. Northville, MI 48168

Kroger (Plymouth) – Jonathan Ericsson and Drew Miller
        44525 Ann Arbor Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170

Hope everyone is enjoying day 2 of the holidays.

Hate the song Dynomite, but have to admit this is kinda catchy;


Or if you prefer the Original Chanukah Song;

Nice to see the various Detroit team's supporting each other.  When I was at the Wings/Oilers game on the 11th, Suh was in attendance.

I decided to do a drive down sans ticket to see the Lions/Patriots game today.  While I was out front waiting to see if I could buy one, I noticed this guy walking past me and I thought to myself "that guy looks like Henrik Zetterberg".  And as he passed me by I realized it was him.  As well as Brad Stuart and Ruslan Salei.


When Z went to Will Call to get their tickets I told Stuart that I was enjoying the Wings season.  He thanked me while Salei gave me a blank Belarusian stare.  


Unrelated to the above I ended up randomly meeting a fellow Canadian who works as a Scout in the N. (which was good times as we discussed hockey throughout the game).  Long story short we bought 2 tickets from these drunks who couldn't get into Ford Field.  Ended up being on the 35 yard line, 7th row.

How do you think that call went?

Phone rings.

Brett Sutter:  Oh hey dad, just got to Abbotsford, what's up.
Darryl Sutter:  Hey son, you and your 1st cousin Brandon are pretty close huh.
Brett Sutter:  ya dad we sure are.
Darryl Sutter:  we'll you're going to be spending some more time with him. we've just traded you to Carolina.
Brett Sutter:  thanks dad.

Good times at the Joe tonight.  It felt like I was watching an NHL team battle an AHL or Junior team.  The Wings outclassed the Oilers and I was surprised that Edmonton managed as many shots as they did.

About only time Oilers were in the game was during the pre-skate;


Ndamukong Suh popped into the Joe for 2 periods.  See if he would learn to stay till the end of the game, perhaps the Lions would learn to win in regulation....


Game Over:


Best Oiler tonight was this guy doing his best Blue Man impression;

He looked great tonight.  My 1st live game of the season.


Practicing his stick handling during pre game warm up:


Was hoping he would have put it away on the break-a-way (be aware I tried video'ing while watching, which = shaky camera work);

Cleary sure is playing a strong game.

That is fantastic and doesn't surprise me.  1st class organization.

Hope your brother is doing well.