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LB: Wings Promenade Through Edmonton
by VooX on 03/19/10 at 07:45 PM ET
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The Wings return from spring break in Kelowna, BC, and face an Edmonton squad that has been fuched by Jobu even worse than we have this season. Not to mention last season, and the season before that. Let’s face it, Edmonton is a cursed city, and the Wings would be best to promenade through Edmonton as quickly as possible with another WIN tonight.
While the media have been regaled with stories about golf and ski-dooing, our crack (smoking) team of A2Y interns have uncovered the real story about the Wings spring break.
Filpulla reveals how he spent the last few days in Kelowna:
Rollin down the street, smokin indo, sippin on gin and juice
Laid back with my mind on winning and winning on my mind
Apparently the Mountain River Puck Bunnies have been taking care of Osgood as well. He has been silent while Jimmah gets another start. It’s not surprising that the attention of mountain nubiles has taken his mind off of being a backup to a rookie.
Jimmah H. Howard is no ordinary rookie, however. As Okie pointed out in today’s awesome GDT, Jimmah saves and in a big way:
Jimmy Howard 3-0-0, 1.33, .944 in last 3 games played
At a time where every win is crucial, Jimmah has been our Huckleberry.
A2Y has always been ahead of the curve. Our latest call to bronze the ass of Homer in the HHOF will surely result in the MSM picking up on the idea down the road. And that is not the only thing we have been trendsetters on. We have been talking about Howard winning the Calder trophy for months now. About a month ago, the MSM picked up on our idea and now Howard is regularly mentioned among Calder candidates.
Curious to see where the discussion first turned to Howard and the Calder, I dhad the A2Y interns search the archives for the thread where Howard was first mentioned as a candidate for the Calder. Surprisingly, the first mention came in a thread a week before Christmas in which the Chief wrote about Howard being the starter over Ozzie.
From the comments section:
Osgood is our pony in the playoffs, if we make them.
Howard is being played because Uncle Mike sees the daily improvement, and wants to give Jimmy every possible chance to develop to his potential. And Jimmy has responded.
The organ-I-zation needs an accurate idea of Howard’s potential. The first month he struggled and seemed doomed for the waiver wire in the future. As you point out Herm and Chief, since the first month Howard has been lights out. Maybe even Calder trophy worthy.
Now Jimmah takes our Wings through Oil-Country for a matchup against a team vying for a first-overall draft pick. While this should be an easy victory, a quick promenade for a WIN, nothing has been easy this season.
As Gramps has been quick to point out, the Wings have fallen flat many times when facing terrible opponents. J.J., his sister, and myself witnessed such a meltdown in Toronto this season where The Stevie was being honoured. It was a horrible display. And there has been many more games like that which draw bile up from the recesses of your belly in disgust.
Let’s dedicate this LB to Bella and her new baby, William Alexander. Look for Billy to be a dominant power forward for the Wings in a couple of decades.
While this should be a promenade through Edmonton, the Wings have to pay attention every step of the way. Take nothing to granted, and plant the skate firmly on the throat of the Oilers. And most importantly, WIN.
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No let up.
No prisoners.
Only a “W”>
L.G.R.W.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 03/19/10 at 08:00 PM ET
Let’s dedicate this LB to Bella and her new baby, William Alexander.
A WIN tonight for The Wings. Two points. No bonus points given away.
That is the proper welcome for the new little one and for his Mother, who did all the hard work. Bitches.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 03/19/10 at 08:07 PM ET
Man, how many days off has it been? wonderful scheduling gary. I’m sure you will make it up to us in the Play-Offs.
Well It’s finally Friday, the winged wheelers roll in a half hour, and the Michigan Hockey team is currently leading Miami of Ohio, 1-0. A win tonight and tomorrow puts Red and the boys back in the “really” big dance again.
Go Blue!! Go Wings!!
Posted by Down River Dan on 03/19/10 at 08:09 PM ET
When does Chief come back? Mid-April? We should start a countdown.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 03/19/10 at 08:10 PM ET
I have seriously been missing hockey, it seems like it is been forever. I have been with my wife in the hospital for the last 4 days, 3 hours from home in traverse city. Some hockey would have broken things up nicely, Here’s hoping for a win tonight, break the streak against the Oilers.
Posted by Bent from The U.P. on 03/19/10 at 08:17 PM ET
Congratulations to you and your family Bella (!)
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 03/19/10 at 08:17 PM ET
As Gramps has been quick to point out, the Wings have fallen flat many times when facing terrible opponents.
And that sh!t ends tonight. It’s long overdue. The winning streak continues unabated.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 03/19/10 at 08:17 PM ET
The Pistons on FSD. Has Mr. I bought that shit yet?
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 03/19/10 at 08:19 PM ET
LGRW
Posted by Behind_Enemy_Lines from the Big House,January1,2013. already there bitches on 03/19/10 at 08:25 PM ET
Don’t look now but Cal-gary is up 2-0 on San Jose. The Sharks are getting their game closer to playoff form. 
Bless you and your newest addition Bella. 19 wishes for good health and good fortune.
Posted by calquake on 03/19/10 at 08:28 PM ET
WIN. Do it for the children!
We did a little bit of impromptu home renovation today (goodbye, 1970’s paneling!) and now our cable is out. I was freaking out—did it happen when we moved the TV? When we shut off the circuit breaker? How did I mess this up?
Turns out I didn’t. There’s some problem affecting service in the area (high winds, I assume). All channels are black. I don’t even know if Murph is wasted or not. (I can make a pretty good assumption, but it’s not the same as seeing it with my own eyes, you know?)
LGRW, indeed.
Posted by Lola from down by the bay on 03/19/10 at 08:33 PM ET
Anyone got a feed?
Alpha Tango and Channel"wave” not working.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 03/19/10 at 08:33 PM ET
The Wings have struggled with the Oilers, going back all the way to the 2006 playoffs. This is no easy W….
Posted by cainer4wingsglory on 03/19/10 at 08:34 PM ET
Anyone got a feed?
Alpha Tango and Channel"wave” not working.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 03/19/10 at 09:33 PM ET
I’ve been looking too and can’t find one…anyone?
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 03/19/10 at 08:36 PM ET
Alpha Tango just started working.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 03/19/10 at 08:37 PM ET
Murph is HAMMERED. Apparently if the Oilers have a lead after third period that will be bad.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 03/19/10 at 08:37 PM ET
Nate, are you there? The password, please?
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 03/19/10 at 08:38 PM ET
Bella, congratulations to you and the family…may your child never look you in the eye and say he’s a Ducks fan. (I’m not entirely sure my wife didn’t put my little one up to it…)
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 03/19/10 at 08:38 PM ET
Ready bitches?
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 03/19/10 at 08:39 PM ET
The Oilers goalie is looking for his first win of the season. This does not bode well for Det….
Posted by cainer4wingsglory on 03/19/10 at 08:41 PM ET
The Oil Can has the worst lighting of all rinks.
RSV.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 03/19/10 at 08:41 PM ET
As Gramps has been quick to point out, the Wings have fallen flat many times when facing terrible opponents.
And that sh!t ends tonight. It’s long overdue. The winning streak continues unabated.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.
Well…...there goes that
Posted by Osrt on 03/19/10 at 08:42 PM ET
The Oil Can has the worst lighting of all rinks.
Can’t blame ‘em…you seen their women?
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 03/19/10 at 08:42 PM ET
Unreal. And so it begins.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 03/19/10 at 08:42 PM ET
Great start. If you are into projectile vomiting.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 03/19/10 at 08:43 PM ET
5 shots on the Howard in the first 2:30.
Fan-fauxing-tastic.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 03/19/10 at 08:44 PM ET
Do they realize they’re not killing a penalty?
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 03/19/10 at 08:45 PM ET
8 shots in 3:20.
JFC, I know Howard has been good, but he needs some help. Too much indo on the part of the Wings tonight.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 03/19/10 at 08:46 PM ET
What the hell is this? It sure isn’t hockey.
Posted by Bent from The U.P. on 03/19/10 at 08:46 PM ET
God, this is disgusting.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 03/19/10 at 08:47 PM ET
Well, I just got a feed.
I don’t like what I see.
Posted by Lola from down by the bay on 03/19/10 at 08:47 PM ET
Raise effin hell Uncle Mike.
Toss a g*damned water bottle or something.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 03/19/10 at 08:47 PM ET
Pull Howard. This team needs to wake up and he shouldn’t have started tonight anyway.
Posted by DetroitHockey on 03/19/10 at 08:47 PM ET
I don’t see how the Wings have any chance against this Edmonton juggernaut.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 03/19/10 at 08:47 PM ET
Zetterberg’s line on the ice for both goals against.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 03/19/10 at 08:48 PM ET
Take a time out and pull Jimmy.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 03/19/10 at 08:48 PM ET
Raise effin hell Uncle Mike.
Toss a g*damned water bottle or something.Posted by MOWingsfan19
I’m can’t wait to this happen sometime.
So, didn’t most call a dead game today?
Posted by Osrt on 03/19/10 at 08:48 PM ET
11 shots against in 6:00 of play.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 03/19/10 at 08:49 PM ET
Zetterberg-Cleary-Fil = the Pu-Pu Platter line….
Posted by cainer4wingsglory on 03/19/10 at 08:50 PM ET
I just absolutely can’t understand it.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 03/19/10 at 08:50 PM ET
Seriously? Seriously hockey gods!?!? What do you want from us!!?!?!??!??!
Posted by pgoody on 03/19/10 at 08:50 PM ET
We need to win this game just to keep pace in the West. This is bullshit.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 03/19/10 at 08:50 PM ET
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Let’s dedicate this LB to Bella and her new baby, William Alexander.
Congatulations Bella, here’s to a happy and healthy Billy.
Posted by Lindas1st from New England on 03/19/10 at 07:51 PM ET