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It's probably just a lull. Some teams get better right before the playoffs and some teams slump.
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It's probably just a lull. Some teams get better right before the playoffs and some teams slump.
arturo7
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I watched a coupla few deadWongs games over the last few weeks. What's with all the empty seats?
Hockeytown my ass.
Hockeytown my ass.
ErieShores
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I suspect it might have something to do with the state of the US auto makers.
Yes. What is your point?
Detroit is tied for second in the league based on points, and second in the West with a respectable lead over the 8th place team.
Buffalo is actually doing pretty good at like 15th in the league, and something like 4 points from the 8th place team in the East?
I'll admit the Wings haven't looked the best at certain times over the season, but they are doing pretty good in the standings regardless. Hopefully the young guys got some playing time and the injured players will get back on track before the real season begins.
But the top players are sure missing the scoresheet lately. Z? Datsyuk? Franzen? Some goals anyone??
This a joke, right? The Joe has been sold out 15 games in a row, every game since the middle of December and every road game they play has as many Wings fans as hometown fans. Quite a few Wings jerseys hanging out in St. Louis the other night by the way. They are 6th in attendance on the year at over 19,500 a game and they add a boost to attendance in every city they play in (they lead the league in road attendance). They don't sell out every home game over the course of a season but Detroit is a tough city to sell anything these days.
Datsyuk has 2 goals and 2 assists the last two games and Franzen has 3 assists. I do agree that, despite the last couple of games, they have been quiet the last 2-3 weeks. Zetterberg hasn't done much of anything since Datsyuk came back.
I think Modano is getting back up to speed. I saw Ozzie was activated today and Rafalski expects to play Wednesday. Eaves is supposed to be back next week but he's not a huge factor anyway. I really like the way Helm has been playing, especially on the kill. I'd like to see him on the ice a bit more.
GO WINGS!!!
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arturo7
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Nope. Just calling it how I see it. What I see is a whole lotta empty seats in the lower bowl.
You might want to have your eyes checked. They've only played 2 home games in the past couple of weeks and they were both sold out. I've seen every game this year except for maybe 5 and I haven't noticed anything of the sort.
As with every team in the big leagues now, the higher end seats (lower bowl, courtside, 50 yd line) are the big money seats. Owned by big money people. They may or may not show up for every game, but the seat is still sold. By the numbers it is a sell out, by the butts in the seats, they are a few thousand off. It does look bad on tv to see the empty seats, but they are all still paid for. Announced attendance, done by ticket sales, and actual attendance are often quite far off.
I am getting quite fond of Helm. Love his speed and he seems to be able to control the puck better each game as well.
I see Toronto is not doing too badly this year. Are they going to make it?
I'd be going to several games a year if I didn't live like 4.5 hours away.
Going to a game is like an adventure, and it's costly when you factor in the time, gas, and lodgings. Not to mention the beer and food.
NOPE!! HaHaHa to the Big Smoke. Too bad you traded future talent away for a right now deal, good thing that has worked out so well in the last two years. Brian Burke is an above average manager when he has all the room in the world to play with (pre cap era, Ducks, Canucks), but put him under the cap and his choices are not the brightest.
popecrisco
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the thrashers will fail to make the playoffs again, fuggin chokers.
THey should call this the "Big Pink Frilly Tickle-Fight Hockey Trash Talk Thread"
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You're just jealous because football season is over and your band of prancing sissies didn't win.
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Nuh huh
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Rangers clobbered the Islanders last night bu it's not like NYI was going to do anything more this year anyway.
I see Toronto won last night. Will they make it or no?? They are so close. It's hard to believe that a town with such rich hockey heritage can have such a sucky team for so many years.
Also, suck it, Craptials! Yeah, I'm talkin to YOU, Oretchkin!
Also, suck it, Craptials! Yeah, I'm talkin to YOU, Oretchkin!
I would like to put out a big congrats to my Nucks, the first team to clinch a spot this year. I am sure I set myself up for a big dissapointment again, but the Canuck killer Blackhawks don't have the team they had last year, so things are looking good.
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Blackhawks are coming back and you can't ever write a team off in the first round. I remember when the 1st seed Detroit Red Wings under Scotty Bowman did that in 94 and got knocked out in 7 games to the 8th seed San Jose Sharks.
Vancouver's a decent team and actually if Chicago doesn't get very far I'd like to see them get the cup. I was rooting for them in 94.
Vancouver's a decent team and actually if Chicago doesn't get very far I'd like to see them get the cup. I was rooting for them in 94.
WCrane
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McMalty said:
Thats only if we get Greenie, Nicky and Arnie back healthy by playoffs. But I do like the way we've been playing. Ovi is starting to find his game again. Holtby is most likely the goalie of the future for the team. He's been awesome the past few weeks.
What the ell was up with Rick Nash last night?? He was running around with a chip on his shoulder all night!
Nevermind. I just took a look at the standings...
Nevermind. I just took a look at the standings...
Been a while since this thread came up in the new posts section. Things have been close out west all year, but now that its down to the last 10 games or so its going to be exciting. I'm an eastern conference guy, but I still can't help but follow the western playoff race.
Last two weeks the east looked like it was going to be tight, but the Sabres and Rangers finally started playing more consistently. The Devils are starting to look more normal and will fall short. Atlanta sh*t the bed. Toronto is inconsistent. Carolina has a chance, but I think the Sabres will finish out strong.
Should be a fun game tonight watching Detroit v. Vancouver
Last two weeks the east looked like it was going to be tight, but the Sabres and Rangers finally started playing more consistently. The Devils are starting to look more normal and will fall short. Atlanta sh*t the bed. Toronto is inconsistent. Carolina has a chance, but I think the Sabres will finish out strong.
Should be a fun game tonight watching Detroit v. Vancouver
The goalie situation is tight....all 3 are young and all 3 came out of the gate strong. I say keep all of them. Nick is back, Arnott and Ovi will definitely be back for the playoffs, maybe greenie too. their new style of play is going to get them much further. it's not a one man show anymore either
Detroit's missing 4 guys for tonight (Datsyuk, Hudler, Bertuzzi and Franzen) so I don't know how good of a game it's going to be. Rumor is Ozzie might be in net tonight too, so I'm sure Vancouver will enjoy knocking the rust off him. I'll be watching though. GO WINGS!
Edit: I see they put Ozzie back on IR and Howard is going again tonight. Hope he plays better than he did against the Pens. Matter of fact, he needs to get it straightened out before the playoffs because he hasn't looked good in awhile.
He played ok last night, but some nights you gotta wonder. I think they aren't as good defensively as they used to be, and with some of our guys missing, and lots of guys not scoring, they REALLY need to pick up the defense if they want to go anywhere in the playoffs. It's a rough road to travel after the regular season.
I am loving the race in the west! Just seeing who is going to beat who every night is fun. And I am personally rooting for Toronto to make the playoffs. I like a good underdog.
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Wow, Detroit's playing inconsistently.
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