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by IwoCPO on 05/17/08 at 01:03 PM ET
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I had every intention of going with Seger. But..I gave it some thought this morning and I’m thinking it’s not time for a change. Lightfoot got us here and he’ll get us home. I love that line, and was going to save it for the Finals, but thought today was a good time to break it out.
It’s a Game 5 Live Blog. In a musty Joe Louis, 20,000 are praying for a trip back to where the Wings belong.
Press down. Hard.
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I really hate the playoffs. I’m listening to a guy named Trevor gloat about a goal. Worse than that, he’s gloating about a second-intermission lead.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor on 05/17/08 at 02:15 PM ET
Was there a particular reason turco flopped to his back there?
Maybe he’s getting ready to give the Wings a new “statue of liberty” goal?
More likely was an itch minge.
Posted by wingsfanindenver on 05/17/08 at 02:15 PM ET
Ha! You turned the filer on, eh? Good foresight. *#$%@& *#$%@& *#$%@&…
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 05/17/08 at 02:15 PM ET
Why is there a pink man talking to me about horse racing right now?
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 05/17/08 at 02:16 PM ET
A horse update in between periods? AIYIYIYI.
Plus Milbury just predicted a game 7. I freaking hate NBC, they are ruining my nerves or what was left of them which wasn’t much.
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/17/08 at 02:16 PM ET
Gone fetal here in the Hasek.....
Stevie Y needs to go into that dressing room, glare, then walk back out again.
Well said...where the hell is the intensity!! Waiting until the last 3-4 minutes of the period to step it up is not going to get them a win.
20 minutes. A solid 20 minutes.
Posted by Rumbear from Sandy Eggo on 05/17/08 at 02:18 PM ET
How’s the 19 doing, good?
Posted by O-Joe on 05/17/08 at 02:20 PM ET
Unfortunately, Stevie Y isn’t there.
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/17/08 at 02:20 PM ET
I confess I am totally bewildered about the Wings play. Someone needs to slap those bithces around. Tell them its okay to skate like there is no tomorrow. Really skate you motherf@#kers!!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/17/08 at 02:21 PM ET
Hey all, long time reader, first time posting. Just wanted to chime in saying what the hell is with all the missed shots?! It’s so %$^&! frustrating! Just hit the %$#@! net!
The stress train too full?
Posted by Alex in Cambridge, Ontario (Canada EH!) on 05/17/08 at 02:21 PM ET
Hrudey and Oake: “Wings have won the faceoffs, outshooting the Stars, what do they need to do different?”
My European wife, who knows not a whit of hockey: “Score! Even I can see that!”
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor on 05/17/08 at 02:21 PM ET
I’m fully expecting the usual here. More even-up play and then, magically, under the last five minutes, the Wings will wake up and say, “Hey, hockey - we remember how to play this.”
It’s tougher to do that with this batch of monkeys for Senior - as a buddy of mine told me about them, “They play for a tie from the get-go.” So with a one-goal lead, expect four across the blue line and one cherry picker the rest of the way.
Posted by HockeyJoe from NY on 05/17/08 at 02:22 PM ET
I’ve completely banned all my juju as of now. I’ve gotten rid of it all. “Lucky” shirt, gone. “Lucky” hairstyle, gone. Everything “lucky” is gone. It was tainted last game.
A solid 20 is all we need. Come on 20 minutes of power…
Posted by movesfan13 from Grand Rapids, MI on 05/17/08 at 02:22 PM ET
I pulled out my Yzerman sweater, it is the closest thing I can do to putting him in the Joe. Please come out strong in the 3rd, please, please, please.
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/17/08 at 02:24 PM ET
Alex, there is always room for more. But I warn you if adolescent humor turns you off—you might want to leave the train at the next stop.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/17/08 at 02:25 PM ET
Ok, so the power went out in our neighborhood right before the game started and I live in the Cincinnati area so I can’t get the game on the radio. I was pissed off yelling at the power company on the phone and then I finally get my power back on and I see we’re down 2-1 at the end of the second??? What the F? I was stressing so bad to see the game and then I see this. UGH. Come on. Someone get me a drink because I think I’m driving the stress train.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 05/17/08 at 02:25 PM ET
Tell them its okay to skate like there is no tomorrow.
Jeff, if they actually fecking skate than there WILL be no tomorrow! Nothing except rest and relaxation...skate for THAT, mofos!
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor on 05/17/08 at 02:26 PM ET
The Hockey Gods must be appeased. There needs to be a sacrifice...sooooooo I am willing to give up my seat on the Hasek, while it’s still moving and not post anymore until the playoffs are over. Seriously, but only if we get a win TODAY. I will still lurk but will not post until after the Cup run is finished. I HATE THE PLAYOFFS.
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 05/17/08 at 02:29 PM ET
let’s go guys, one goal and it’s on.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 05/17/08 at 02:29 PM ET
The next 20 minutes, obviously, will say alot about how they deal with adversity.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/17/08 at 02:29 PM ET
Only seven times has a team in a 3-0 hole gone on to a Game 6...Just what I needed to know, thanks CBC.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor on 05/17/08 at 02:30 PM ET
Brains, blood n balls. Shift by shift.
Posted by MOWingsFan19 from KC MO on 05/17/08 at 02:31 PM ET
Freaking Buckets—clear the damn zone!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/17/08 at 02:32 PM ET
I keep thinking Sammy is going to score one of these games, now would be a really, really good time.
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/17/08 at 02:34 PM ET
The Hockey Gods must be appeased.
Somehow the hat I wore during the Kick to the Groin season made it up to the kitchen before game 4. I’ve thrown it down into the basement where it belongs.
I’ve still got the dog’s eyes as an offering -poor dog bought it during the Bubba series- but they’re for games where the Wings face elimination.
Posted by wingsfanindenver on 05/17/08 at 02:34 PM ET
Somehow the hat I wore during the Kick to the Groin season made it up to the kitchen before game 4. I’ve thrown it down into the basement where it belongs.
My question is: Why does the hat still exist?
Posted by HockeyJoe from NY on 05/17/08 at 02:35 PM ET
Homer is getting his chances…
Posted by Matt from Chicago on 05/17/08 at 02:36 PM ET
Great shot by Homer—finally 5 mins into the 3rd a chance
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/17/08 at 02:36 PM ET
Why are the Wings’ changes so bad today?
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/17/08 at 02:37 PM ET
My question is: Why does the hat still exist?
Reminder of how bad things can be.
Posted by wingsfanindenver on 05/17/08 at 02:38 PM ET
Reminder of how bad things can be.
That’s what memories are for. Time to burn that piece of bad voodoo.
Posted by HockeyJoe from NY on 05/17/08 at 02:39 PM ET
Lidstrom setting up behind the Dallas net…
Kronwall leading the charge a shift or two later…
Why are our forwards not acting like forwards? It’s time for them to actually start battling for the puck like they want to win! Frustration…
Posted by ludmeister on 05/17/08 at 02:39 PM ET
Damn Wings are really pissing me off.
Uncle Mike said yesterday—we know we can play better.
Really, you’ve got a strange way of proving it!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/17/08 at 02:40 PM ET
How many times can the Flying Circus miss?
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/17/08 at 02:42 PM ET
finally starting to get sustained pressure in the Stars zone
Posted by wingsfanindenver on 05/17/08 at 02:42 PM ET
GREAT play by Lidstrom. Dammit that needs to result in a goal…
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor on 05/17/08 at 02:42 PM ET
Man what did we do to make the hockey gods so upset? Lidstrom fakes out two Stars, but Raffy’s shot can’t make it through. That was a goal too I think, perfect Homer tip. We aren’t getting any bounces today.
Posted by Alex in Cambridge, Ontario (Canada EH!) on 05/17/08 at 02:43 PM ET
Pressure in the zone is good—but you gotta get the puck on the net!!
Hopefully some sustained pressure will draw some penalties
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/17/08 at 02:43 PM ET
Freaking A, time is ticking away. They need to get it in gear or they’re going back to Dallas. And that would suck balls.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 05/17/08 at 02:44 PM ET
Great...the Circus line wastes a shift in their own zone.
Shot and a beer please!
Posted by Matt from Chicago on 05/17/08 at 02:46 PM ET
Alright, I got a cat, some fish, an annoying brat next door, what else to sacrifice?
Posted by Alex in Cambridge, Ontario (Canada EH!) on 05/17/08 at 02:46 PM ET
I think they need to put Kronwall and Stuart out there with the circus forwards. Kronwall gives us the best chance of getting a goal.
Posted by J.J. from kansas on 05/17/08 at 02:47 PM ET
(Standing at the railing waiting to jump) Come on guys, I’m doing my part.
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 05/17/08 at 02:48 PM ET
Nothing is going right today.
You got that right sister. First our power went out, then my boyfriend broke the replacement grip when he was working on his motorcycle, and the Wings are losing. ARGH.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 05/17/08 at 02:48 PM ET
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Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/17/08 at 02:13 PM ET