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by IwoCPO on 11/27/09 at 05:40 PM ET
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Believe it or not, one week ago we were gearing up to play Florida. Five out of six down and life was good. Yeah…Alex Auld had shut us down two days prior but that was the exception.
Then the bottom fell out. Again. Aside from the Montreal win, we’re looking at losses to three mediocre to bad teams. Florida, Bubba and, my god, that frigging Atlanta loss on Wednesday.
We can’t buy a goal. Bertuzzi. The PK. The top line’s a mess and Uncle Mike can’t keep his skinners off the third and fourth. Nothing’s working. Sadness lurks.
And yet…
...and yet, all is not lost. Not yet. After what most of us would describe as the most sickening 45 consecutive days in Wing history, Detroit still sits only ten points behind San Jose for the conference lead with three games in hand.
Yes. It’s bleak now. It’s dark. But you know what bitches? Eventually, health will be ours. Health will be ours and normalcy will return. And then? Your thoughts will soon be wandering, the way they always do…to puppies and rainbows, hookers and parades.
Striking distance is all we’re asking for right now. Ride this shit out and wait for it. Whine if you have to. Bitch because it’s instinct. Stress because baby Jesus tells us to. Voox, keep those mo-fauxs lined up. But, by god, don’t forget for a second which organ-I-zation we’re talking about. Let the haters grit and gnash. They despise you because you’re still cocky. They’ll read this tonite or tomorrow and it will literally piss them off that you’re still confident.
Good. That is reality and it’s providence.
And you never know what game will signal the turnaround. It might be tonite. And because of that? We’ll Live Blog it.
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No PK goals. I don’t care if the game is lost…just don’t give up any PK goals. Baby steps…etc etc.
Posted by mrfluffy from Long Beach on 11/27/09 at 06:01 PM ET
I wake up from a mid-Friday nap and the Ducks are beating the Hawks 3-0. Anaheim is doing to Chicago who Florida, Nashville, and Atlanta did to us in the first period of each of those games.
unrelated: I have a good feeling about tonight.
I’m in St. Louis tomorrow, bitches, but we’ll worry about the quad-bravos tomorrow. Tonight, we’ve got some Flames to extinguish. Think Iginla has bad dreams about Nick Lidstrom? I do.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 11/27/09 at 06:04 PM ET
And you never know what game will signal the turnaround. It might be tonite. And because of that? We’ll Live Blog it.
Tonight?
Sounds pretty awesome to me.
Let’s get the first “W” tonight of several in a row.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 11/27/09 at 06:04 PM ET
Well said, as always, Chief.
Now I’m off to smoke the day’s last cigarette.
Posted by Seaner in Sharkville from Silicon Valley on 11/27/09 at 06:04 PM ET
And yet…
...and yet, all is not lost.
You’re fuching right. Bitches.
They despise you because you’re still cocky.
I am an arrogant and cocky Wingaholic.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/27/09 at 06:13 PM ET
I just hope they start Kiprusoff tonight. I’m tired of watching backup goalies look like All Stars against our boys.
Posted by dougie on 11/27/09 at 06:14 PM ET
After what most of us would describe as the most sickening 45 consecutive days in Wing history,
Not quite the most sickening. You should have been around in the 70’s and 80’s. The most sickening two decades and, I am still a devout, cocky, arrogant, Detroit Red Wings fan. Bitches.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/27/09 at 06:18 PM ET
Giguere’s gotta keep a better eye on his Gatorade bottle. It’s leaking and now it looks like there’s a pee spot in his goal.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 11/27/09 at 06:18 PM ET
Hat trick or Leino and Bertuzzi. Tonight. And Howard gets the shutout.
Posted by pgoody on 11/27/09 at 06:25 PM ET
Not quite the most sickening. You should have been around in the 70’s and 80’s. The most sickening two decades and, I am still a devout, cocky, arrogant, Detroit Red Wings fan.
Posted by Kate from Pa. on 11/27/09 at 06:18 PM ET
Sadly, I remember, too, Kate.
But, I too am a Wing fan for life through thick & thin.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 11/27/09 at 06:27 PM ET
Deep fried turkeys at the in-laws yesterday.
My college students in town today at Case el Jefe, for more turkey.
If the Wings don’t light the friggin lamp tonight - - I’ll be sound asleep.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 11/27/09 at 06:27 PM ET
That oughtta take a lil wind out of the Hawks’ sails. Shutout by the Ducks.
Posted by John W. from a bubble wrap cocoon on 11/27/09 at 06:30 PM ET
And Howard gets the shutout.
Posted by pgoody from Findlay, OH on 11/27/09 at 06:25 PM ET
Cringe. That is the one word that is never said before or during a game. On the other hand, it’s the exact opposite.
Maybe it will work this one time.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/27/09 at 06:35 PM ET
Checking in quick and checking out again. Hope everyone is having a good holiday, except you dirty Canadians who jumped the gun and had it last month.
I just want to tell you all good luck. We’re all counting on you.
And we’d better friggin’ win.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 11/27/09 at 06:37 PM ET
A tryptophan PK tonight would make me sad.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Lidstrom's head telling him 1 more year on 11/27/09 at 06:40 PM ET
And Howard gets the shutout.
Posted by pgoody from Findlay, OH on 11/27/09 at 06:25 PM ET
And then loses 1-0 in a skills competition? 
Don’t worry - shutting whore mouth now.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/27/09 at 06:49 PM ET
Czeching in.
Back from the desert with a belly full of turkey. Found a nice bottle of 100 proof rum in the border town of Algodones. The seal is cracked and the colas are chilled.
Now if the damn feed cooperates….
Posted by Rumbear from Top O da Hasek, sippin rum & catchin some rays on 11/27/09 at 06:49 PM ET
The good thing about times like these is you can’t be too upset with losses - the Wings are banged up, but still pouring the shots on and aren’t letting in too many goals, somehow.
It’s like the February stretch in 07-08. Didn’t we win like…4 of 16 games? But it was okay.
Posted by Tyler from Arizona on 11/27/09 at 06:49 PM ET
The good thing about times like these is you can’t be too upset with losses - the Wings are banged up, but still pouring the shots on and aren’t letting in too many goals, somehow.
It’s like the February stretch in 07-08. Didn’t we win like…4 of 16 games? But it was okay.
Posted by Tyler from Arizona on 11/27/09 at 06:49 PM ET
Who kidnapped the real Tyler? Just kidding.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/27/09 at 06:51 PM ET
anyone having feed issues?
the forbidden site isn’t getting FSD - black feed to them
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 11/27/09 at 07:01 PM ET
Here comes The Wink. There it is.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/27/09 at 07:01 PM ET
Buenas Tardes Chief.
I have the CBC feed anyone have a Mick & Ken??
Posted by Rumbear from Top O da Hasek, sippin rum & catchin some rays on 11/27/09 at 07:01 PM ET
just came on
i’m good to go
let’s hope the wings are too
L.G.R.W.
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L.G.R.W.
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L.G.R.W.
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Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 11/27/09 at 07:03 PM ET
Murph’s wasted.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 11/27/09 at 07:04 PM ET
This hardly qualifies as news, though. 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/27/09 at 07:05 PM ET
I hate giving the NHL anything but Center Ice is worth every nickel.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/27/09 at 07:06 PM ET
I thought Osgood was starting…last minute change of mind?
Posted by Tyler from Arizona on 11/27/09 at 07:07 PM ET
Murph’s wasted.
Murph: What have you tried, changing your stick or anything?
Chipmunk: No, just practiced my shot at home.
Murph: They’re trying eeeeeverything to get some goals. Back to you guys.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 11/27/09 at 07:08 PM ET
Ready bitches?
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/27/09 at 07:08 PM ET
oldWar… Alpha Tango has the canadian feed. Still looking for FSN Detroit
Posted by Rumbear from Top O da Hasek, sippin rum & catchin some rays on 11/27/09 at 07:08 PM ET
The NHL, if they were any smart, should essentially buy the paysite and not change anything. Have archived games, and show everything, everywhere. Would have the best online presence of any sport, anywhere.
Of course, they would probably buy it and just shut it down.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 11/27/09 at 07:09 PM ET
Fuch. I hate hockey. That could change with an early Wing lead.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 11/27/09 at 07:10 PM ET
hm. i have no idea what that means. what is “alpha tango?” thanks for the help.
Posted by ColdWar on 11/27/09 at 07:10 PM ET
Yep. I really hate hockey right now.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 11/27/09 at 07:10 PM ET
Great his first of the season…help the handicapped.
Posted by Rumbear from Top O da Hasek, sippin rum & catchin some rays on 11/27/09 at 07:11 PM ET
perfect
here we go again
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 11/27/09 at 07:12 PM ET
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You’re GD right that I’m confident that the best organ-I-zation in sports history will turn it around before too long. Datsyuk will start connecting with someones stick left (accidentally) in a passing lane and will the puck into the net. Zetterman will lift the team on his back one period at a time then go home to do the same to Emma. Eaves, Helm, Miller, those little pitbull mother-fauxers. Unabomber will don the aviators and strike again. And all will be well.
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