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And Every Man Knew, As The Captain Did, Too…It’s a Game 2 Live Blog
by IwoCPO on 05/10/08 at 06:10 PM ET
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Update 1836: This one hurts. Franzen, concussion like symptoms, out for tonite.
Starting the Live Blog a little early tonite. Apparently, the Hasek Club Car is filling up and you know those idiots need something to do. I’ll be here for the start of the game. Commence your conversations. Juveniliciousness is the only mandate.
Oh, and all those lower bowl seats the Delicate Genius was talking about? The empty ones he noticed after Kronwall’s hit? Here they are, thanks to Dave Guralnick of the Detroit News.
Gaping holes Mitch. Gaping.
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How much more Dallas apologists can that VS douchebag be?
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 05/10/08 at 08:49 PM ET
There will be happiness in Winnepeg tonight, where they will celebrate Darren Helm’s goal. It is nice his mom and dad could be in Detroit to see him score.
Posted by w2j2 on 05/10/08 at 08:52 PM ET
2 game series lead. I’ll take it. But come on folks, send thoughts, prayers, cortisone shots, whatever, Mule’s way. I have a feeling games will stay pretty close until we get him back.
And just for the record, I, as a good Michigan boy, love Gordon Lightfoot. And as an avid Dylan fan...no, sorry, “Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald” DOES beat hands-down anything Dylan ever did.
Maybe “Canadian Railroad TRILOGY” next time?
Anyway, good night all.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from the folk music record store, moshing violently on 05/10/08 at 08:52 PM ET
“He’s our Little Douche Coup, you don’t know what I’ve got.” Yeah right.
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 05/10/08 at 08:54 PM ET
I dunno, Turco is pulling a reincarnation of Ed Belfour [the Eagle’s not dead put his career is so I guess it kinda makes sense]. The Wings haven’t taken any shots at him.
The refs really let this game get out of hand and get really chippy at the end.
Posted by Dave on 05/10/08 at 08:55 PM ET
Hahaha, fantastic press conference for Tippet. One question. Diggers in action again.
Good game folks. Till next time.
Posted by Nate A from Dark side of the moon on 05/10/08 at 08:57 PM ET
Tons and tons of giveaways by the Wings. Another game where the Stars just had no energy, except the fourth line. At least this time, Tippet realised that and put them out more.
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 05/10/08 at 08:58 PM ET
yeah, Osgood started it so it’s okay....Sure stick as a weapon. No problemo. Cue D-Mack.
meanwhile.....
...the VS announcers...time to close there are jockstraps in the Stars locker room to pick up....
Posted by Rumbear from Sandy Eggo on 05/10/08 at 08:59 PM ET
Turco gets away with at least two whacks to the back of Homer’s head and a baltant trip of Flip. Then Ribeiro two-hands Ozzie in the chest. I honestly never thought I’d see this kind of crap from Dallas.
Guess that just goes to show how effective the Wings are. They’re driving Dallas to the brink...and beyond.
If Ribeiro doesn’t get a suspension, I hope Mac lays waste to him in Game 3...even if it costs us the game. Other teams have to know there’s a penalty for the sort of bullshit.
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 05/10/08 at 09:02 PM ET
Andrew from A2...on the Lightfoot reference..
How about. “Bitter Green”? (But I may be showing my age)
Posted by Rumbear from Sandy Eggo on 05/10/08 at 09:08 PM ET
@OTC
On the one hand I’d like to see that, but with the chance to put the boot to the throat I’d like to see the Wings stay out of the sin bin and put the Stars on the brink. Dallas has one even-strength goal. And they are 1-9 on the power play.
Force them to score at even strength. It hasn’t worked so well for them thus far.
Posted by Dave on 05/10/08 at 09:11 PM ET
From my hockey viewing buddy (AKA my dad): “What I want to know is just how much Dallas bribed the refs with to get some of those non-calls." No calls on Turco for tripping Fils and punching Homer? Whatthefuckever.
Nice to see Helm get his first NHL goal, and a pretty one at that. Now he just needs to score a few more, like in game three would be nice.
Seeing Sammy on the point just makes me sad. Hell, seeing Sammy on the ice period makes me sad. And all this sadness is just going to make me drink more. Alcohol: the cause of and solution to all of life’s problems (particularly when your team is in the playoffs).
Posted by Aphaea from Pennsylvania on 05/10/08 at 10:05 PM ET
Turkey Legs has officially spoken- Chris is Osgood is “gutless” for his “butt end to the eye” of Mike “I’m No Angel” Ribeiro…
I am sad I will miss Monday’s game…
Posted by mudshark from Divetown, Colorado on 05/10/08 at 10:12 PM ET
Sorry, I was out watching our local ECHL team tonight. Thankfully the Cyclones won in OT. Thanks to all of you for catching me up on the Wings game. I’m wanting to puke over VS calling for Osgood to get a fine for getting slashed across the chest. Ugh.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 05/10/08 at 10:40 PM ET
Turkey Legs has officially spoken- Chris is Osgood is “gutless” for his “butt end to the eye” of Mike “I’m No Angel” Ribeiro…
Baby Marty seems to have conveniently forgotten he did the same thing to Helm in Game 1...and got away with it. I never thought of the Stars as being a “cry baby” team (like the Bitter Blues or Bubba Jr.), but they haven’t stopped whining since the first puck dropped in this series.
I’ve got a whole different level of (dis)respect for Bubba Sr. now. Modano must be ashamed to be in the same room as these whiners.
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 05/10/08 at 10:56 PM ET
I’ll take the win. Good to have a 2-0 lead going into Dallas. To echo what others have said, the only line I noticed for the Stars was the 4th line. The Vs. announcers were so awful once again. I had a friend over who is not a Wings fan and even he commented on it. Wings really missed Franzen and I’m wondering what is wrong. Anyone hear anything about Lehtinen for the Stars? The Stars are not generating enough shots, good job to the Wings D. But to hear the VS announcers, it is just blown chances for the Stars. Thanks, Gary. ASS.
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/10/08 at 10:57 PM ET
Oh yes, it was so obvious the whining about game 1 paid off in the officiating tonight. Just waiting to see what they will do to Ribero, if anything.
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/10/08 at 10:58 PM ET
Modano must be ashamed to be in the same room as these whiners.
I hope so. I have a lot of respect for him and his willingness to stick with the franchise.
These guys have been whining and I’m not sure why. Obviously, it’s another sign of their frustration but really?
I got a chance to see the game on CBC. They were awed by both our puck control, which they deemed a “clinic,” and our team D. They also kept talking about how ‘lucky’ Babs is to be able to put his best players out in any situation. No mention of dual Selke nominations. No mention of what Babs said yesterday about taking on Scotty’s system for creating defensively sound offensive players: witness Dats.
Then Homoberry and his fffaaaaabullosss suit highlights Mac for 5 seconds and talk about how the fans (behind the glass) love him and that kind of hockey. No mention of EuroTwin dominance. If Z’s name was Zilmore, grapes would be all over him; kiss him even (like he did his good ol’ boy).
Posted by Osrt on 05/10/08 at 11:23 PM ET
Ribeiro had BETTER be suspended for that shit. Turco has been taking shots at Red Wings players all game and no one took a swing at him.
That friggin’ ass-clown. Should Osgood have stuck his stick out there? Probably not. Do you turn around and chop a guy in the chest for it after the play is over? Definitely not. Especially not with Turco on the other end of things generally mauling anything in a red jersey that gets close enough.
I don’t foresee any suspensions; no virgins here. But I wouldn’t mind seeing Mac or someone else teach Ribeiro to stay the hell away from our goalie.
Posted by Matt from Tennessee on 05/11/08 at 02:06 AM ET
Suspensions handed out at this stage of the playoffs usually are for the next regular season.
Anyway…
It was just a little tap as he said “nice game Ozzie”
Camera lenses distort everything.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 05/11/08 at 10:57 AM ET
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Posted by Osrt on 05/10/08 at 08:49 PM ET