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Naysayers Beware
by IwoCPO on 11/02/09 at 07:15 PM ET
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Whew. It’s November 2nd and there the Wings sit…deep, deep, deep down in the 11 spot. Obviously, the playoffs are out of the question. Undoubtedly, we should consider the merits of building through high draft picks. Consecutive 1 or 2’s. We should really lend credence to the inevitable talk of franchise moves to places like Kansas City or Hamilton.
The fun is over. Puppies will frolic no more.
But wait…
They’re clearly in deep, deep trouble when you look at the standings and find them … uh … four points behind the Blackhawks for first place in the Central Division.
I’ve been known to throw some darts at Jamie Samuelsen. Maybe has something to do with the “ie” in his first name. I’m not sure. But..hell yes.
Four points behind Chicago after a month that has nearly led to 19 new rehab admissions well before 1 November? Four points back after a month that just plain sucked.
Sucked by our standards, that is.
Maybe it’s naive, but I view the Calgary game as an indication of what this team continues to be capable of. I view the Calgary game as yet another example of what the Wings can do when really challenged by an “elite” team.
Yes, October has given you a legitimate reason to be skeptical, if not outright concerned. But it’s November 2nd. November. 2nd. Samuelsen’s got it right.
The Wings have been awful, but they’re still within striking distance. When they start playing better, which is inevitable, they’ll be a team to be reckoned with in the division. That might not sound like much, given where this team expects to be. But when the suggestion is made that they might miss the playoffs altogether, it’s something that needs to be pointed out.
Not just within the division. The teams ahead of the Wings right now in the West? LA, Phoenix, Dallas, Vancouver, Denver, Chicago, San Jose, Columbus, Edmonton, Calgary. You want to proclaim the Wings won’t compete for the conference title? Give me four teams who will finish ahead of them and why. No…give me two.
And then, of those two, tell me why they’re better. Chicago and San Jose? That’s what you’re thinking isn’t it? How much money would you put down on either beating Detroit in a seven-gamer?
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Sorry, Voox. I haven’t gotten your text yet. The phone’s been acting strange lately. Email it to me?
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 11/03/09 at 04:47 PM ET
Mo, a quick perusal at the schedule and it looks like January or Feb or March offer the best bets for me. I would prefer a weekend game, seeing I’m coming in from the left coast but might be able to swing a weekday game (maybe). Jan 31st is a Sunday game against the flightless birds at 3pm EST. Not a bad choice.
Posted by calquake on 11/03/09 at 04:51 PM ET
Nate, Chi-town on Jan. 17 sounds good to me (pending unforseen circumstances). Although Sabres on Mar. 13 is a decent alternative.
Posted by calquake on 11/03/09 at 04:57 PM ET
The Chief really should make it out to Toronto. He can even enter Toronto’s Pillow Fight League and, um, pummel his boss.
I think it’s sexier than Roller Derby (sorry Jennemy), and although it is female only, in the Chief’s case I am sure they ‘d allow a bitch in the league.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 11/03/09 at 05:02 PM ET
Ozzie is starting tonight.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 11/03/09 at 05:02 PM ET
Yikes that sounded a bit, homer-erotic… I better counter the mojo…
Sexy pillowfight!!
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 11/03/09 at 05:05 PM ET
^^ Makin’ RWBill proud there VooX.
Nate n Cal… either CHI or BUF is ok here. Anyone else have any interest in round 2 of the A2Y meet in Detroit for either of the above mentioned dates???
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 11/03/09 at 05:32 PM ET
This just in from the “Something has got to give Department”:
DET PK 72.7% (28)
BOS PP 12.2 % (29)
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 11/03/09 at 05:38 PM ET
Yikes that sounded a bit, homer-erotic…
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 11/03/09 at 05:05 PM ET
Stealing my bit eh? Who do you think you are,Krusty the Clown? Just kidding. Early start tonight. My circadian rhythms are all outta whack. Bitches.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/03/09 at 05:40 PM ET
My circadian rhythms are all outta whack.
Isn’t that the locusts that show up every seven years or so?
Posted by calquake on 11/03/09 at 05:49 PM ET
Cicadas are the noisy locust.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/03/09 at 05:51 PM ET
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There is a mini-A2Y gathering this weekend in T.O. Paul, the Emperor, is also supposedly organizing a KK get together, but no word yet.
Being hospitable, I invited the Chief to join me for the Leafs game, but he’d rather have a pajama party with his boss next week. Latest update is that it’s a going to be a full-blown tickle party. Crazy sailors.
So, J.J. and his sister will join me to celebrate the Captain’s induction. (did you get my text today, bitch?). At least someone has his priorities straight.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 11/03/09 at 04:44 PM ET