vladdy16

I didn't see the Detroit feed, but safe to say, the TSN angle was much different.  They were suggesting it was a terrible call.  Perry drove the net hard and with Kronwall coming in on him, he tried to jump to avoid getting hit and hitting Howard.  The debate during the intermission is whether it should have been a penalty or not.....there wasn't a single person questioning whether it was dirty and should be something more (for reference, most thought it shouldn't have been a penalty).

 

I orirginally thought it was a bad call and shouldn't have been a penalty and probably still do.  The only thing he could have done differently is not drive the net....which I'd never want someone to avoid doing.  The only thing you can question is whether he stuck his leg out on purpose.  I find it hard to believe he would have done that considering he's got a sharp blade on foot, which could slice someone's throat and kill them.  That said, it's possible he wasn't thinking about that, thought he could stick it out and nudge him....not a stretch considering who we are talking about.

 

No question Howard threw a huge dive in there to get a call though...which I don't like at all.  I have more tolerance for goalies, but I still don't like it.  It annoys me sometimes how a lot of people on this board yell and scream about divers (Selanne last night) and have excuses for any Wing player that does it.  I've noticed Nyquist diving a lot this year and last night as an example.

I don't think Howard was trying to sell it - I think that anyone getting hit in the head is going to instinctively jerk away from the contact.  Howie is getting the benefit of any doubt from me in this instance.

Will people please cease posting "lock this thread" in the thread?  If you don't care to discuss the topic, don't enter the thread. I personally think that we could have the reincarnation of Terry Sawchuk and people would still ***** around here.  It's what they do.  I don't agree with it, so I don't post in the thread.  As a mod I am, unfortunately, required to enter the thread.  Goalie wars are inevitable.  This thread would be more on track if people who didn't want to participate in the discussion would cease commenting on other's discussing it.   I suspect this thread has yet to be closed because our goaltending actually is discussion-worthy and Matt runs a pretty loose ship.  If Matt tires of this war, the thread will be locked. Until then, please keep the discussion courteous and on topic. Thanks!

Am I just insanely tired or are both teams skating very, very well this period?  

Maybe this will piss Babcock off enough to get the boys moving in the third.

Yeah, the Death Stare will be in full force, I'm sure.

Wings looking more and more confused as the game goes on.  Not good.  Not sure I'd want to be doing my job at midnight either, but then again, I don't make that kind of money.   Delay of game against the Wings  Beautiful.

I am SO not going to miss the West.  Let me count the ways.....

I don't know that that was embellishment - if you're not expecting it, you're going to jerk your head away from the contact.

Lol Ducks announcers:

 

Wings finish 15th in PK: "Middle of the pack"

Ducks finish 13th in PK: "Finished strong"

 

Detroit are masters of interference away from the puck.

West Coast fans trumpet that Wings are masters of interference quite often.  Now I know why.

God damn the Ducks have the most uneducated fans in the NHL. It's not a penalty every time one of your players gets put on their ass

Which is even more amusing considering their team has a reputation for dirty play.  

Wings controlling the puck for the most part.  No quality shots yet.

anyone have a link where I can watch online?. At friends house he has no TV

To those who respond, please do so via PMs.  K, thanks.  

You seem like a pleasant opposing fan. Welcome! Your type are pretty rare here
It's funny how one teams best moment is always the other teams worst. It's weird looking at things from the opposition's point of view!

Duckguy is a Wings fan in fowl clothing.  BAhahahahahahhahahaha.  He's been around for quite a while.  He's good people.

You guys rock!  I hope we break the bank this year.

Hope you don't mind but I have put a similar thread on www.kingdomofthegiants.com (Belfast Giants) fans forum and we are going to pick a local Northern Ireland charity to donate to.

 

 

Not at all!  It always good to give.  I say kudos.

My head tells me Pens, but my heart screams "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO."  Rooting for the Isles here.  Would be an awesome upset!

This is our 3rd annual Money on the Board!  For those who are new to this, we pledge X amount of money toward X achievement on the part of the Wings.  My pledges have always been just per round the Wings make it through, but many others get a lot more creative than that.  Some pledge per blocked shot, goal by a certain player, what they have for breakfast (jk), etc.  Come up with your own pledge for any amount, and don't be shy.  

Once there are no more opportunities available to add to our total, you add up what your pledge is and send it to me. The amount doesn't matter - it all goes to Children's Hospital and they will be thrilled with whatever contribution we can give.

Thanks so much to past, present and future participants, whether in donations or spirit and

LET'S GO WINGS!

I found a few on my computer.  I didn't do these and I don't know who did, so I can't credit them.