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by IwoCPO on 11/21/07 at 06:33 PM ET
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So, yeah, I was considering NOT live-blogging the game tonite. But the faithful A2Y nineteen would probably just push forward without me anyway. So, it’s on. 1920. It seems that it’s much more effective to just LB via the comment section rather than update the original post, so we’ll just pile on this post and away we go. Crack ‘em if you got ‘em. Back in 45.
To get you ready for tonite’s tilt with the bitter Blues? I give you Gramps.
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What a play by Datsyuk there. Sheesh.
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 08:49 PM ET
That’s exactly how long it took me to get sick of Xmas songs piped in over the speakers.
And it’s always the same lame songs over and over and over and over and over, as retailers desperately try to get people to spend more on more stuff.
Hey, my wife just showed me how to disconnect her laptop, and use it in the other room, where the tube is. It’s called “wireless”:-)
I have my laptop with me on the couch right now, but I don’t have wireless set up. I do have a 40 foot cord to the phone jack, though. 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 08:49 PM ET
I hear ya, Matt - it’s becoming almost ho-hum by now.
The guy is simply amazing.
Man, I often wonder what this team would look like with #16 on the blue line still - gawd I miss that guy.
Nice save, Oz.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 08:51 PM ET
Imagine that indeed...glad you guys got the page working with safari...makes my life much much better (don’t have to hunt, or think for that matter...I can drunkly click anywhere now without fear of going to the schedule...!).
Personally? Ozzy starts come playoff time. Didn’t trust the resigning of Dom LAST year...don’t trust him this year. Biggest flaw in our system?...need someone better than Howard in ‘the wings’.
Posted by eyesris from Chestertown, MD on 11/21/07 at 08:54 PM ET
I think Cleary likes playing against the Blues.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 08:56 PM ET
I can’t think of a span of games over the course of Osgood’s career when he’s looked as confident as he does right now. I think I may have mentioned there’s a goalie controversy in Detroit. Yes, I’m sure I have.
Interesting to consider what the reaction would be from the media if a sure-fire hall of fame quarterback was riding pine while a hometown favorite, but allegedly mediocre, QB was getting the majority of the starts.
Naturally, not a mention from any columnist. Not one, regarding the goalie situation.
3-0. Manny doesn’t start the third.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 08:56 PM ET
Interesting to consider what the reaction would be from the media if a sure-fire hall of fame quarterback was riding pine while a hometown favorite, but allegedly mediocre, QB was getting the majority of the starts.
They probably wouldn’t say anything because they would be asking why the best recievers on the team aren’t being used more often and the quarterback keeps throwing to guys too short to catch a pass when the opponent is close by and thus there is an interception.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 09:01 PM ET
About the goalie ‘controvery:
Osgood: will return to steady, but unspectacular play by mid-January.
Hasek: will suddenly recover from middle-age performance issues, start standing on his head, delivering one incredible performance after another, leading the Wings deep into the playoffs.
Behind the scenes scuttlebutt will whisper about performance enhancing drugs. Yes, Hasek will discover “Goalagra”!
Posted by dougie on 11/21/07 at 09:03 PM ET
Baroque, you just hit the nail on the head on that one! Nice!
Posted by cementslinger from Midland MI on 11/21/07 at 09:03 PM ET
And I know very, very little about football (my brothers and brother-in-law are the fans of that sport), so if I notice something you know it’s obvious.
3-0 after two periods. They better not cough up the lead this time.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 09:09 PM ET
Oh No Baroque, that was a thought you should have kept to yourself. Might just as well have mentioned a shutout.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 11/21/07 at 09:19 PM ET
I didn’t say it out loud, so they can’t hear me. Besides, I have my second-luckiest earring on. I fear no jinxes!
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 09:23 PM ET
When do you use your luckiest earrings?
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 09:25 PM ET
Legace ate only water, vegetables and coffee?
Eh?
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 09:26 PM ET
He’s added ice cold RUBBER to that diet tonight
Posted by dougie on 11/21/07 at 09:28 PM ET
Lost my most-lucky earring before the three-game losing streak. :(
Still looking, though. I’m sure it will turn up by the playoffs. There are only so many places a piece of silver jewelry can hide--and I like pretty flashy substantial pieces, too, so I’m sure I’ll find it.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 09:29 PM ET
BTW, Glad to see you survived your paper-writing marathon experience, Matt.
No ill effects, I trust?
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 09:31 PM ET
Looks like Downey and Ellis will see some more ice, with Kopecky down with a shoulder injury.
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 09:31 PM ET
Gotta, grudgingly, give the Martyr some credit tonight. He’s been steady and none of the goals have been soft.
Kopecky out for the night. Shoulder. Not good.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 09:31 PM ET
Kopecky out with a shoulder injury…
You need to find those earrings, Baroque! 
Posted by cementslinger from Midland MI on 11/21/07 at 09:31 PM ET
Random thought on Flip - he’s trying to be Datsyuk-lite.
He needs to play a little simpler game, not fall down so much, not cough up the puck so much and try a more straightforward game.
Does he have some nascent Datsyukian skills?
Yes.
Is he ready to implement them as #13 does?
Obviously not.
Great, collarbone boy is out with a shoulder injury… bring in Ellis, please.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 09:32 PM ET
I’m with cementslinger. You have to find those things!
Yeah, I survived. I do have to go in front of four English profs to “defend” it Thursday, though. Not looking forward to that.
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 09:34 PM ET
murray must have really pissed the refs off, that was the 2nd weakest call of the night.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 11/21/07 at 09:35 PM ET
I remember Ozzy back in the late 90’s..Wizard of Oz...Good stuff really. Anyone can argue the 97-98 just the same as ‘02...we could have won it with whoever in goal. There was emotion...a need to get it again for Vladdy and the other guys in the limo. It was a need to do it again for them.
We should all really bombard Ross McKeon for his article on yahoo back at November 1st for...well...his stupidity…
“Captain Steve Yzerman, Igor Larionov, Nicklas Lidstrom, Brendan Shanahan, Sergei Fedorov, Larry Murphy, Mike Vernon and Vladimir Konstantinov were the headliners for the first Wings title since 1955.....
The team was so good it won again the following spring by sweeping Washington, and all of those names, minus Vernon, remained on the roster.”
Discuss. Please.
Posted by eyesris from Chestertown, MD on 11/21/07 at 09:35 PM ET
I’m looking!
(Although I claim no power over injuries. I save the voodoo dolls for the playoffs.)
I may try another lucky charm, though. I went to an art fair this past weekend, and one of the artists was a master carver of fossil ivory from Oscoda. He had several pendants of the Red Wings logo carved in fossil ivory--very, very cool. Fortunately I snagged one of his business cards.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 09:39 PM ET
Not to be a comment hog, but I’d say Ozzie is bolstering his case tonight, despite facing a paucity of shots.
G*d love that doughy-faced bastige.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 09:39 PM ET
Only time Tkachuk’s name has been called all night.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 09:42 PM ET
As if my fiance didn’t hate Tkachuk enough already....
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/21/07 at 09:44 PM ET
Only time Tkachuk’s name has been called all night.
Not quite true. He was mentioned when he was annoyed and shoving Dan Cleary earlier.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 09:45 PM ET
Try not to correct me too much Baroque. It makes me sad.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 09:46 PM ET
Sorry. I don’t mean to make you sad. :(
I’ll try to restrain myself in the future.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 09:49 PM ET
“The Blues with 3 Johnsons on their team...”
Yeah, I do detect some estrogen on that squad…
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 11/21/07 at 09:53 PM ET
On Filpulla trying to be like Dats: I’ve been thinking the same thing for a while now. I’m not sure what the idea is or what he is being told to do but he certainly seems to be trying to model himself in that mold.
The kid is what 21? I could see him developing into a very dynamic talent.
Wow...he just did some splicing there.
Posted by srt on 11/21/07 at 09:54 PM ET
Hudler has had a strong game, I think.
Unbelievably that Franzen didn’t score with some of the chances he’s had tonight.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 09:55 PM ET
Great game, awesome puck control. Baroque, I guess not saying it outloud is like keeping it to yourself.
sad...SAD...IWO...are you out of cheese again.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 11/21/07 at 09:59 PM ET
The “Benefactor” with his 44th career shutout. Trails only Brodeur and Hasek for active goalies in shutouts. Nice work… ‘bout time.
Posted by cementslinger from Midland MI on 11/21/07 at 09:59 PM ET
Agreed on Franzen. He’s way past due. I’m hitting the rack. Happy Thanksgiving all.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/21/07 at 09:59 PM ET
Cool; congrats to Ozzie. Make Dom drink his sweat and imbibe some of that shutout goodness.
mmmm....
Posted by srt on 11/21/07 at 10:00 PM ET
Everybody enjoy the turkey tomorrow...and may your relatives not act like turkeys themselves.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/07 at 10:04 PM ET
Wish me luck getting 20 non-hockey fans fed and outta the house before the puck drops tomorrow night!
Posted by dougie on 11/21/07 at 10:05 PM ET
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