MabusIncarnate

We don't need to start mixing things up after losing the first game of the playoffs. We are treading in unusual waters, we aren't the elite Red Wings anymore, we are the 7th seed facing the 2nd seed and it's not going to be an easy feat to pull off. I believe it's possible but tend to maintain realistic expectations considering the fact that this time around we really are the underdog and will remain so if we advance further. We didn't lose 7-1, we lost 2-1 and we aren't facing a catastrophic situation considering the success of the team we are facing. 

With that said, in this playoff environment and the physical nature of game 1, I wouldn't mind seeing Bert join the squad. Other than that, Sammy, White, they can stay where they are.

To answer your question, yes there was a thread today for 250 posts for "A Wings Victory" and shortly after it reached it's goal it was locked and removed. After asking a site moderator I was told that after those threads reach their limit and are locked they are removed shortly after to avoid clutter in the General Discussion area of the forums. 

And no, we didn't win, some are superstitious and some enjoy doing it just to burn a few hours before game time. That site tradition still carries on regardless of it's effectiveness.

Now available at your local grocer...

While we are on the topic of crazy hockey, I always wondered if we only put 4 skaters on the ice all game if we could start two goalies. 

Very original and made me lol at times, great work and thanks for posting this.

^^^ Looks strikingly similar to one on the first page of this thread...   

Alright one more.. might come up with some once the series starts.

Figured i'd try my hand at it this year...

GO AWAY BLUE JACKETS FFS. 

The Axe = D+

Extra credit for random moments of entertainment value.

Brunner = B-

Flashes of brilliance, vicious shot, yet inconsistent. 

Smallish tweaks, slightly if that better graphics, smallish tweaks and an updated roster - 65 $

New commentary not included.. same recycled Gary Thorne and Bill Clement voice over that we've been hearing for years. MIght add a new goal celebration or two and not fix the goal exploits that have existed since NHL 09. Looking forward to it. 

EA is the master of milking a franchise with the smallest amount of effort.

I hate the shootout personally, I think it was brought in as a gimmick to attract more fans but isn't a proper way to decide the outcome of the game. If they ever introduce it to the playoffs and discontinue sudden death overtime it may be enough to turn me away completely. I didn't mind ties as much as I mind a team being able to gain an extra point for winning a mini all-star event at the end of the game. 

I also miss the fierce rivalries, we may never see anything like Colorado/Detroit in the 90's ever again. I hate the fact that they are in a continuous battle to push fighting out of the sport, and yes as much as I dislike hits to the head and concussions, I think a lot of players are afraid to lay out heavy hits anymore which takes away from the physical aspect of the game. 

And my god do I miss Yzerman and the days of watching him play. I try not to live in the past but i'm not sure we will see another generation of hockey like it used to be. 

WIN!!

Wings win 5-2 in a lopsided battle in an epic time machine induced reunion.

Abdelkader hat trick

Hudler 1 goal 1 assist

Ciccarelli 1 goal

Ysebaert 2 assists

Cheveldae 28 saves 1 assist 

GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!

Can we let Deke play at least one game before calling him "excellent" signing?

Alright, putting aside that I made the point of saying "Long Term" in the post I made, he was an excellent signing unless theres a rare instance that his defensively brilliant game that is currently well above the level it should be for his age somehow becomes lost in the NHL transition and he completely forgets how to play hockey he WILL be an excellent signing? Does that work? Nowhere did I say he would come in and be NHL ready this season, but as a free agent signing for the long term potential that cost us nothing, I consider that pretty smart opposed to overpaying at the deadline for someone like Bouwmeester.