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LB: Do We Have Clearance For A Game Of Critical Importance, Clarence? Roger, Roger
by VooX on 03/15/10 at 07:25 PM ET
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The Wings are in Canada for a roadtrip of critical importance. No game is more important than the one tonight against the Flames.
While the two teams are in a dogfight, their path to this point has been very different. Wings fans certainly hope the team will find the heart and desire to make the playoffs, and the 19 are self-medicating liberally to cope with the stress.
Tick-Tock is not panicking. He made no changes to our roster at the trade deadline for the second straight season. As he pointed out, the return of our injured players are like trade deadline acquisitions. Tick-tock and the 19 know that when playing to their potential, there is no greater team than the Red Wings in the NHL.
The Flames, on the other hand, blew up their roster shipping out roughly a quarter of it in trades leading up to the trade deadline.
To me, I would much rather be in the Wings’ position. They know they have the talent to be successful, they only need the willingness to put it all on the line. And they better tonight, as the Red Mile in Calgary will be on fire for this game.
Today is the Ides of March, we should beware complacency and Jobu. Take nothing for granted and press the skate to the throat. Tonight’s game will be the biggest statement game of the season. Do the Wings take their fate in their hands and win, securing a narrow lead in the playoff race over 9th place, or do they once again falter when the chips are down?
If the days preceding St. Patrick’s Day aren’t enough to drive you to the bottle, this type of stress certainly will.
We know Calgary are a tough team, especially with Iginla playing his ass off every night. You may remember that he propped Rosby up all Olympic tournament like Viagra. You may also remember last week, in another must-win game against the Flames, we pooped the bed. Not tonight. Not ever again.
The Wings have gotten their wake-up call, and they are ready to be world beaters. Clarence has given them clearance to make a run at Mach 3 into the post-season. They will respond and fire up the afterburners. Starting tonight, the Wings will let the world know that they are once again the team to beat in the Western Conference.
R.I.P. Peter Graves. Fuch you, Jobu.
Let’s Go Red Wings!!!!!
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Nicely done as always, Voox.
I gotta pimp my own game preview, cause I feel we are on the same wavelength.
http://dirtygames.ca/2010/03/the-season-begins-tonight/
If they back down now, then maybe it’s not meant to be.
But until it happens, I still believe.
GO WINGS GO!
Posted by RedEyedWings from Toronto on 03/15/10 at 07:36 PM ET
I’m thinking that we’ll win tonight, because it would cause me to lower my guard a bit, relax a little, maybe even be a little cocky again before
WHAM!!
Right in the kisser, Alice. I’m convinced that whatever generates the most stress for the 19 is what the faux is gonna happen every night for the foreseeable future.
Posted by dougie on 03/15/10 at 07:36 PM ET
“Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is one word: WIN. ... “
Awesome.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 03/15/10 at 07:37 PM ET
Ever been to a turkish prison johnny? Cause that’s where the flames are gonna be and were the mothafuching guards
LGRW
Posted by FranzensMouthguard from Chicago, IL on 03/15/10 at 07:49 PM ET
You call this comedy? Where is the obnoxious screaming? WHERE ARE THE FART JOKES?
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 03/15/10 at 07:59 PM ET
Classic opening.
“Fiction” “Non-Fiction” “Whacking Material”
Posted by Bill from GR on 03/15/10 at 08:04 PM ET
Hola, mi amigos. It’s been awhile….how’s everyone?
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 03/15/10 at 08:12 PM ET
It would be fantastic for Malts to be able to lift the cup one more time and make it a full set of championship rings for one hand. As limited as a role as he can have, he is willing to accept it. I hope they bring him back and let go of Vanilla or Bert after this season.
Posted by BTCBen from Pittsburgh, PA on 03/15/10 at 08:16 PM ET
Malts & Murph - what a combo.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 03/15/10 at 08:16 PM ET
Not bad, Gabriel - let’s see how I feel in about three hours, though. 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 03/15/10 at 08:18 PM ET
Tonight will be the closest thing to playoff hockey this year. If it’s not, one teams’ fanbase will be really pissed.
Posted by calquake on 03/15/10 at 08:20 PM ET
the return of our injured players
How big is that? Bigger than any deal that would have come down the pike.
A WIN for The Wings tonight. Two points. No bonus points given away. Bitches.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 03/15/10 at 08:21 PM ET
I hope they bring him back
There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that Malts will be back if he can play.
Tick-Tock mentioned something aboot one more year when Malts took the biggest one for the team I’ve ever seen.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 03/15/10 at 08:24 PM ET
I just hope he can mend that shoulder. Sounds like more damage then expected. But no doubt in my mind he still adds valuable 4th line minutes.
Posted by Bill from GR on 03/15/10 at 08:26 PM ET
Man I’m so pumped. If there was ever a must-win, this is it.LET’S GO RED WINGS(exclamation point)
Posted by Alzy from the Pengrowth Saddledome on 03/15/10 at 08:27 PM ET
Ah, playoff-like stress in mid-March! Hopefully the five beers in the fridge will be adequate for this evening. Let’s go get two points (in regulation).
Posted by clups from Eugene, OR on 03/15/10 at 08:28 PM ET
I won’t be able to LB with you all but I will be watching…behave bitches. Let’s fuching do this Wings.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 03/15/10 at 08:28 PM ET
Playoff warmup here eh? Good, I really did miss the taste of bile.
Earn it. Win it.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 03/15/10 at 08:29 PM ET
Detroit needs a win to keep pace with the Nashville juggernaut.
In other news, I want to kick “No Fee” Bernstein in the teeth. Is there a fee for that?
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 03/15/10 at 08:29 PM ET
Come on Alzy, we’re counting on you and the rest of the RW fans at the game.
LGRW
Posted by Trish from PalmBeachCntyFL on 03/15/10 at 08:30 PM ET
Man I’m so pumped. If there was ever a must-win, this is it.LET’S GO RED WINGS(exclamation point)
Posted by Alzy from the Pengrowth Saddledome on 03/15/10 at 09:27 PM ET
Enjoy the game, bitch, make some noise for the Wings and Dangle.
I won’t be able to LB with you all but I will be watching…behave bitches. Let’s fuching do this Wings.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 03/15/10 at 09:28 PM ET
Likewise. Too much stress right now, I can barely keep bowel function in check… for now. By the drop of the puck, all bets are off.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 03/15/10 at 08:30 PM ET
And that Five Hour Energy jerk too.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 03/15/10 at 08:30 PM ET
Man I’m so pumped. If there was ever a must-win, this is it.LET’S GO RED WINGS(exclamation point)
Posted by Alzy from the Pengrowth Saddledome on 03/15/10 at 09:27 PM ET
Pump it up for the 19.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 03/15/10 at 08:30 PM ET
Evening, bitches. Ritual sacrifices have been made, as well as a rum and coke. Game on.
Posted by Aphaea from Pennsylvania on 03/15/10 at 08:30 PM ET
FSD feed for those of us not nearby. I feel good, despite feeling crappy.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 03/15/10 at 08:31 PM ET
At least it’s FSD with Ken and Murph.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 03/15/10 at 08:32 PM ET
Lets do this thing. For the love of Gawd, lets do this.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 03/15/10 at 08:32 PM ET
Murph spilled his flask and had to sop it all up before joining Ken on the air.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 03/15/10 at 08:32 PM ET
Get well soon J.J. (And get an avatar when you visit, will ya)?
Posted by Dalliquippa on 03/15/10 at 08:33 PM ET
Murph spilled his flask and had to sop it all up before joining Ken on the air.
I swear I saw whiskey dripping from his fingertips.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 03/15/10 at 08:33 PM ET
Aw Crap…
I forgot….No Mick
I know the 19 will pick up the slack regarding the officiating, but could you guys bitch the whole game about the composite sticks?
I’m missing the Mick already.
Damn composite sticks..!
Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 03/15/10 at 08:34 PM ET
Damn Murph. Pass some booze my way. Help a poor student out.
Posted by Aphaea from Pennsylvania on 03/15/10 at 08:34 PM ET
Ready bitches?
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 03/15/10 at 08:34 PM ET
*#$%@& composite sticks. I hate those *#$%@& shit sticks.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 03/15/10 at 08:34 PM ET
Thanks Dalliquippa. I’ll work up something special next weekend.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 03/15/10 at 08:34 PM ET
murph ... he ain’t gonna make it to first intermission.
sheesh
I got butterflies.
L.G.R.W.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 03/15/10 at 08:34 PM ET
Murph shouting out his lines tonight. Alcohol is a powerful drug.
Posted by calquake on 03/15/10 at 08:35 PM ET
Damn composite sticks..!
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from the “NOT QUITE DEAD PIRATE” on 03/15/10 at 09:34 PM ET
Damn composite sticks..!
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 03/15/10 at 08:36 PM ET
Ok wait a minute exactly how big is this game!?!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!
Posted by pgoody on 03/15/10 at 08:36 PM ET
Evening all,
Man I’m nervous. I’m regretting a big dinner. And my tv’s color is funky so it looks like Keating got his eyebrows waxed.
Let’s do this thing. Let’s go Red Wings!
Posted by Nati from school or work, either would apply on 03/15/10 at 08:37 PM ET
I got butterflies.
L.G.R.W.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 03/15/10 at 09:34 PM ET
+19 on both counts.
On composite sticks, wouldn’t you be make a metric shyt-ton of money if you could find one of them composite trees? Because they break? Amiright?
Posted by Lola from down by the bay on 03/15/10 at 08:37 PM ET
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