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Username: Downriviera
Post Number: 542
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 1:12 pm: |    |
How could I forget Vernon? Well, I'm a little slow on Sunday mornings, especially after a big win. |
Upinottawa
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Username: Upinottawa
Post Number: 1089
Registered: 09-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 5:05 pm: | |
After that 5 on 3, Hank has to be the favourite for the Conn Smythe. |
Smogboy
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Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 8003
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 5:17 pm: | |
I'd have to say Zetterberg's the inside favorite right now for the Conn Smyth based upon his point production and the defensive gems, he's been serving up BUT there's still another (and hopefully last) game to be played. I'd like to see him shut down Crosby one more time, score a few more and walk away with the trophy. But then Osgood might need to stand tall in this game and take the trophy as well. I wouldn't say it's a lock for any of these two guys just yet- the likes of Datsyuk & Lidstrom still need to be taken into consideration as well.
This trophy is nice but it's still not as nice as the biggie. |
Tkshreve
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Username: Tkshreve
Post Number: 381
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 9:25 am: | |
Conn Smythe - If Ozzie shuts out the Pens tonight, then he might have the trophy in his hands at the end of the game. C'mon.... three shut outs in a 5 game series? But Hank has been pretty darn good the entire playoffs. Datsyuk will be an outside contender, and heavy consideration will be put on him also. I don't think they can give it to Franzen due to his absence, but had he maintained his attendance, whether he continued to post ridiculously high points or not, he would have been a serious contender. Unfortunately, I still think his absence brought him back to earth. First in goals (Z is 2nd), but T6th in points (Z is 2nd).
I guess I will find out tonight..... at the Joe!
That's right baby, me and a friend got tix before game 3, which actually made them affordable. Seeing some of the prices, I can't believe I got in for so cheap. They really weren't that cheap either. :-)
GO WINGS!••••••• |
Upinottawa
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Username: Upinottawa
Post Number: 1091
Registered: 09-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 1:15 pm: | |
Of course, if the Wings win then Lidstrom will make history: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey /2008/06/02/lidstrom_history/ |
Downriviera
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Username: Downriviera
Post Number: 549
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 6:18 pm: | |
I want the Wings to win the cup, but if they win tonight that means no more hockey. It would be great if they could win it in game 7, but I doubt the Pens can win any more games. |
Jrvass
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Username: Jrvass
Post Number: 715
Registered: 01-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 1:04 am: | |
It's all Downriviera's fault! 
I'll be happy with hockey with the cup and the local ice arena. |
Craigd
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Username: Craigd
Post Number: 4693
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 7:06 am: | |
Wow, I'm tired. Fleury (sp) played his heart out. What a barrage of shots and he stopped 55 out of 58. Wings dominated overtime, but couldn't get a goal. The goal on Ozzie looked easy. |
Downriviera
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Username: Downriviera
Post Number: 551
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 11:00 am: | |
There is a saying, be careful what you wish for. I should have heeded this. It has to be my fault, how else can you take 58 shots and lose? The hockey gods are having there way with me now. Ok, I can't take it anymore, lets end it in six. |
Smogboy
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Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 8024
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 11:56 am: | |
Don't wear it that heavy Downriviera. Look at the positives though. The Pens couldn't compete with us at even strength- it took a pulled goalie and a power play to beat us. Our lads showed toughness throughout and will still pull through. Beg forgiveness from the divine hockey gods and let's win it in six. |
Kennyd
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Username: Kennyd
Post Number: 14
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 11:15 am: | |
In the game 5 overtime, it must've been midnight when the Joe's music guy played Don't Stop Believin' during a stoppage. Right after the line, Just a city boy... the ref drops the puck. That was the very least of the jerky ref moves made that night.
But the whole arena sang out "born and raised in south Detroit..." I watched on TV and it was loud.
Don't stop believin'•• |
Spiritofdetroit
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Username: Spiritofdetroit
Post Number: 980
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 11:23 am: | |
Kennyd - i caught that part too, funny. |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4883
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 11:34 am: | |
Kennyd, I've heard that in a couple recent games, but that was the loudest. The atmosphere had to be the best ever in the Joe (or at least since '97-98). The third period and portions of the overtimes were probably about as lively as a hockey arena could be, owing to the amazing storyline of the game and the dizzying pace of play. I would have loved to have been there, in spite of the end result.
I think our Wings are still very confident, and they know how much they outplayed the Pens on Monday (and how most of the Pens chances-- especially the first two goals) were a result of our mistakes. I see us making fewer mistakes and playing a similar-tempo game tonight, which would probably mean a definite win, but Fleury is really up to the task now and the Pens will also play an amazing game. This will be a battle royale, and if it goes to OT again it will be a matter of who has more guts and who gets lucky bounces.
A game 7 would not surprise me, but it definitely won't happen because we play poorly (or because of Ozzie-- don't even go there). |
D_mcc
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Username: D_mcc
Post Number: 713
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 12:59 pm: | |
I think when it comes to toughness...my hat goes off to Ryan Malone...m'f'in guy took a slapshot to his face...most likely broke his nose...and returned to play!
You wouldn't see a baseball player getting hit in the face with a ball...or a basketball player...
Thats why hockey is amazing |
Downriviera
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Username: Downriviera
Post Number: 570
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 3:43 pm: | |
Bobby Baun scored the game winner in OT for Toronto years ago after he broke his ankle earlier in the game. You're right, hockey players are tough. |
Paulmcall
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Username: Paulmcall
Post Number: 1104
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 4:22 pm: | |
Hockey players have always had less security than other pro players. A lot of that toughness was self preservation.
When Baun played there were only six teams. The players got paid peanuts. Winning that cup meant a big money day and remember goalies didn't wear masks
and most players didn't have helmets.
You also didn't have contracts for more than a year or so either. Bobby Hull also had a band aid put on a broken nose during a cup game against the Wings in the early 60's and he was a star.
That stuff doesn't happen much anymore.
Guys want to protect their careers so most aren't
going to risk it. |
Upinottawa
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Username: Upinottawa
Post Number: 1093
Registered: 09-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 5:26 pm: | |
Interesting ESPN story about one of the referees in the Wings/Penguins series:
http://www.canada.com/windsors tar/news/story.html?id=0e01c97 c-2a48-4d61-b42d-1f254cf94372
The referee is Dan O'Halloran of Essex, Ontario (which savvy DY'ers know is a 25 minute drive from the Ambassador Bridge).
One interesting tidbit is that he was once shot in Detroit. |
Downriviera
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Username: Downriviera
Post Number: 573
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 6:46 pm: | |
If he calls another goalie interference on us he risks being shot again. |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4891
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 7:58 pm: | |
What a strange incident.
Whelp, Go Wings! Here we go. |
Smogboy
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Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 8032
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 8:11 pm: | |
GAME ON! |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4892
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 11:01 pm: | |
We're champs again. That was awesome. |
Eriedearie
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Username: Eriedearie
Post Number: 1735
Registered: 08-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 11:21 pm: | |
Amazing! I'm glad they won it tonight - my ticker couldn't have taken another game!
We're #1, We're #1! |
Smogboy
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Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 8034
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 11:37 pm: | |
I'm still hoarse from all of the screaming. Amazing. It was absolutely amazing. |
Thnk2mch
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Username: Thnk2mch
Post Number: 1276
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 12:03 am: | |
What a great series! |
Scottr
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Username: Scottr
Post Number: 874
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 12:19 am: | |
I loved seeing Fleury score us a goal with his ass!
Congrats Wings!! Great job all around! Thanks for a great season and for bringing the cup back to Detroit. |
Smogboy
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Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 8036
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 1:38 am: | |
Was the game winner a classic goal? Was it a rip from the point? Was it full of dekes and moves before it slid across the line?
Heck, the puck barely crossed the line but in hockey (unlike figure skating), points are awarded not on style but content. The game winner was by no means pretty but thank goodness that referee was right on top of things, didn't blow the whistle and let things progress.
I'm still winded by all of the excitement. |
Craigd
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Username: Craigd
Post Number: 4716
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 6:54 am: | |
Stanley is back where she belongs! |
Defendbrooklyn
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Username: Defendbrooklyn
Post Number: 963
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 8:21 am: | |
There is no better playoffs then the NHL playoffs...
Are we a dynasty? |
7andkelly
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Username: 7andkelly
Post Number: 701
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 8:33 am: | |
I'm so happy (and relieved) we won. As a fan I feel like I've been through a war:-)
This Red Wings team may very well be the best one I've ever seen (and I go back a ways). Superior skill, poise, balance, goal tending, coaching...
When you've got Hasek on the bench and Chelios as a healthy scratch, you know you're looking at a team with talent and depth.
Zetterberg, Datzuk, Babcock...all vindicated!
Franzen, Hudler, Lebda...rising stars!
Rafalski, Stuart...more of Holland's masterful work!
Congratulations to the Detroit Red Wings, 2008 Stanley Cup Winners!
GO WINGS! |
Johnlodge
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Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 6931
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 8:42 am: | |
Hockeytown is on top again! Congrats Wings! |
Downriviera
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Username: Downriviera
Post Number: 574
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 10:40 am: | |
A shout out to all my fellow Wings fans who suffered through the dark years, when the team rarely made the playoffs, yet we were at the games when it was not the place to be. I can remember games when the Wings couldn't make two passes in row. Now they look like they have it on a string at times. Enjoy the parade. |
Johnlodge
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Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 6934
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 10:47 am: | |
quote:when the Wings couldn't make two passes in row
Or when every single shot was from the blue line. |
401don
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Username: 401don
Post Number: 523
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 1:47 pm: | |
Very classy move of the Ilitches to have a party at the airport last night to welcome the players back. It allowed all the Wings staff a chance to celebrate with the players after the Wings failed to win at home. |
Craigd
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Username: Craigd
Post Number: 4804
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 6:31 am: | |
Nice to see Michigan number one for something other than unemployment rates and housing foreclosures. |
14509glenfield
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Post Number: 1695
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 8:59 am: | |
Wednesday night about 7:21 PM a major severe storm came thru my area. Recently, classified as an EF-1 tornado. Home is okay, but lost some tree tops and two completely uprooted trees.........AND POWER until 5 PM Thursday.
Missed the entire game, pissed about damage/costs, but..........but........but sure enjoyed the SQUIRT into and the SLIDE as the game ended. Ya-ba-daba-doo!•• |
Craigd
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Username: Craigd
Post Number: 4830
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 8:27 am: | |
http://www.realclearsports.com /video_log/2008/06/detroit_rep orter_calls_pittsbu.html |
Smogboy
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Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 8162
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 1:41 am: | |
Ahh yes, the Pennsylvania governor having to settle the bet.
Lovely. Just lovely. |
Jrvass
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Username: Jrvass
Post Number: 760
Registered: 01-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 3:23 am: | |
Ahh, it seems like whenever a butterfly farts, I lose power.
Lost it yesterday... Clear blue sky. I had to reset all the clocks.
James
(Message edited by JRVASS on June 17, 2008) |
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