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Redemption
by IwoCPO on 05/14/09 at 08:49 PM ET
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Much more to be said tomorrow.
But just for tonite? 2007 is over and done with. Despite some of the absolute worst officiating in NHL playoff history? The dynasty survives.
And Al Balderas? I’ve got a few things for you tomorrow.
Hey 19? 8 to 12.
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Wwwwoooooooohhhooooooooo
Posted by pilgrim from the ice at the bottom of the world on 05/14/09 at 08:52 PM ET
Rob McLean pulls out the NHL rulebook trying to argue Cleary was interfering.
Shut your whore mouth.
We have shut a lot of whore mouths today.
8 to 12.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 05/14/09 at 08:53 PM ET
Everything evens out at the end. The Wings were screwed so many times this year on goalie interference, and then when they actually do interfere the refs don’t even review it. There is a hockey god.
Posted by Andrew Mack on 05/14/09 at 08:54 PM ET
I was giggling like a bitch at the end that the Wings winning goal was controversial. HELL YES.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 05/14/09 at 08:55 PM ET
I was giggling like a bitch at the end that the Wings winning goal was controversial. HELL YES.
Yes, but not until my heart failed to beat until the next faceoff.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 05/14/09 at 09:00 PM ET
Finally it all comes back to us.
Posted by pilgrim from the ice at the bottom of the world on 05/14/09 at 09:00 PM ET
If it wouldn’t send him into a downward spiral of alcoholism at the worst possible time, I’d buy Daniel Cleary about twelve of Newfoundland’s finest ales tonight.
But it would, so I won’t.
I’ll just say: Thank God for Newfoundland!
Posted by Jayo from Toronto on 05/14/09 at 09:01 PM ET
Cleary’s goal was interference. So what, shit happens. Deal with it. It happened to both teams this series. Ducks got breaks on the penalties (the Hossa high sticking penalty on Wisniewski was a total dive, the Pronger-cross-checking-Hudler-into-Hiller goalie interference). Wings got some breaks too (the two holding penalties against the Ducks were jokes), but that’s hockey. You gotta win the game, not the bitch-fest afterwards.
And this is exactly what I’ve been saying. You gotta risk something. If the Wings had lost, every single one of the 19 would have been crushed. I think it’s safe to say we never would have recovered from a loss in this game. We put everything on the line. The Wings won, and we’re gloating, and we feel good about ourselves, but we deserved it for putting it all on the line. That’s why I can’t stand Balderas—he didn’t put anything on the line. I bet he writes a story tomorrow saying, “Yeah, the Wings won, like they were supposed to, but the Ducks pushed them to 7 games, and no one expected that, so that’s a victory for them.” Bullshit. The Ducks lost, and that’s all there is too it.
Good game from both teams. Definitely the most entertaining game of the series, and that’s probably true for fans of both teams. Finally, the Wings have a real rival. We all wanted to have the Ducks as a rival after ‘06, but we all secretly knew that the Wings had to beat the Ducks before there was any real two-way hatred. Now it’s on. It’s on.
This feels good. Real, real good.
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 05/14/09 at 09:02 PM ET
I hope the Ducks team plane crashes in Tennessee. I hope they are forced to survive in the mountain wilderness. I hope Pronger impales his neck on a wayward branch and bleeds to death for three days. I hope Perry catches a fish, tries to gut it, but instead slits his wrist. I hope Getslaf finds the mountain man of his dreams.
I hope.
Posted by cephalopod from Chicago...nope, still not over it. on 05/14/09 at 09:06 PM ET
If you’ve never heard it…now’s a good time.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 05/14/09 at 09:06 PM ET
Although I’m really not that old enough to have all that much hatred for the hawks as they have been bad for just so long (my hatred towards Chicago really comes from the White Sox), this is really going to be some series.
Posted by UMFan from Colorado on 05/14/09 at 09:09 PM ET
If you’ve never heard it…now’s a good time.
fantastic.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 05/14/09 at 09:14 PM ET
What a goal. What a game. What a series.
Have fun on the golf course, Schmucks. I hope you all get hit by lightning out on the links. And that the resulting nervous system damage keeps you from pro hockey, but cogent enough to watch us win. Again and again.
Chief, I don’t mean to annoy you, or anyone else, but this going on EVERY thread until the little bitch responds:
—-
I don’t mean to be crass, but there is a little matter of a wager made back in early March…
I got a C-note that says they don’t get out of the 2nd round. You want some action - put your money where your mouth is. You or anyone else.
As I recall Lurker, SOMEBODY DID take you up on that offer. I know you’re here—you came back to taunt us last week. Jiri Fischer wants another defibrillator, bitch.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from Fortress Europe on 05/14/09 at 09:14 PM ET
“Cleary’s goal was interference”
No. It. Wasn’t.
The puck was live in the crease, it was NEVER covered, and we had a referee who, for once, was IN THE RIGHT POSITION to make the correct call. Cleary wasn’t even in the crease, I don’t think. His stick was, but if I remember correctly, that’s all. Hiller can eat it, Pronger (who went into the corner after Z on the play) can suck it, Carlyle can blow me, NeiderDick can fu ck off, and Anaheim’s trainer can go screw a goat (I’m sure he deserves it somehow). THAT GOAL WAS CLEAN AND ANAHEIM’S SEASON IS OVER. BOTTOM LINE.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE on 05/14/09 at 09:15 PM ET
“I hope the Ducks team plane crashes in Tennessee.”
Dude, did I do something to piss you off?
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE on 05/14/09 at 09:16 PM ET
Jiri Fischer wants another defibrillator, bitch.
Andrew, remember a long, long time ago when I said it’s like I don’t even know you anymore?
Welcome back, bitch. 
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 05/14/09 at 09:16 PM ET
It’s good to be back Gabe.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from Fortress Europe on 05/14/09 at 09:18 PM ET
The universe has returned to the natural order. The refs tried their best to bring utter chaos, but even they can’t beat the universe restoring order and balance.
And Red, er, cephalopod? Very nice.
Posted by Aphaea from Pennsylvania on 05/14/09 at 09:19 PM ET
Suck it, Pronger. “What goes up must come d—wait, red light, puck behind Hiller again”. There’s your Pronger Fizzix, bitch.
Suck it Niedermayer, you dirty old piece of trash who should have retired 2 years ago. Take your pathetic body, slow mind, and weak game and go to the light already. Might actually be doing your team a favor in doin git.
Suck it Perry, you piece of garbage trying to seek out the Wing you know has been injured and then try to hurt him more.
Suck it Carlyle, have fun trying to figure out how whining will somehow change the fact that your season is over for good.
Posted by Primis on 05/14/09 at 09:20 PM ET
Is Stevie Y the GM for Team Canada for the 2010 Olympics? The quack announcers said Niedermayer wants to play in the olympics. I would love for Stevie to go tell him to suck it.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 05/14/09 at 09:23 PM ET
I don’t mean to be crass, but there is a little matter of a wager made back in early March…
Nothing crass about standing behind your words Andrew.
Looking forward to Stockholm.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 05/14/09 at 09:23 PM ET
Hey 19! Doesn’t it feel good to be a Red Wings fan?!!!
8 to 12, boys.
Give us all 8 to 12.
(Chief - Take a deep breath, collect your thoughts for a day or so, then give us more of your best stuff. We gotta Cup to win and your abilities to rally the troops holds us together, keeps us in line.)
To all 19: Victory!!!
GO WINGS!!!
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 05/14/09 at 09:24 PM ET
“Chris +1”
Awesome.
Oddly enough, that’s better than every Dicks player tonight, with the exception of Brookbank and Whitney (who we’ve elimiated 2 years in a row, by the way).
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE on 05/14/09 at 09:24 PM ET
Hellllooooooooooooooooooooo Bitcheszzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz !
I’m back after listening to my daughter about life at the Panera cash register with Red Wings interviews streaming in the background on 97.1 interwebs.
I’m really proud of this group. took all that sh1t and stayed physical and courageous.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 05/14/09 at 09:26 PM ET
This feels good. Real, real good.
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 05/14/09 at 10:02 PM ET
Great post. Epic.
Drinks are free all night, and when I leave as well. The Hasek club car will be quite nice to be around for the next 24 hrs. Until the stress comes back.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 05/14/09 at 09:27 PM ET
Wow, just wow. I am so happy.
Posted by hockeychic from temporarily in A2 Michigan on 05/14/09 at 09:27 PM ET
What a *#$%@& series.
Nothing is ever easy, ever.
8 to 12.
Charley Buckets, Helm, Hudler, and Sammy.
Every goal, from the depth players. We all said the Wings forward depth would make the difference, that was an understatement.
I hate ANA, what an awesome night.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 05/14/09 at 09:28 PM ET
It’s gonna be weird playing a team that has been shitty for so long that there is no real hatred to focus on.
If it’s all the same to the 19, I’m just gonna continue hatin’ on Pronger, Perry,Frat Boy, and Wienermeyer for the rest of the playoffs.
I’m just not ready to give that up yet.
Posted by dougie on 05/14/09 at 09:29 PM ET
I don’t mean to be crass, but there is a little matter of a wager made back in early March…
Yeah that little bitch won’t dare create another screen name to crash The 19 now. What a cowardly little pimp ass whore bitch.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 05/14/09 at 09:29 PM ET
Just be glad we’re the 19 and not the 77 (or the 4). I would hate to be a Bruins fan right now. Game 7 OT, I couldn’t take it if the Wings had gone to OT
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 05/14/09 at 09:31 PM ET
I don’t mean to be crass, but there is a little matter of a wager made back in early March…
Yeah that little bitch won’t dare create another screen name to crash The 19 now. What a cowardly little pimp ass whore bitch.
Proxies are for Pussies. And that douche won’t man up to his wager. Did you ever doubt that?
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 05/14/09 at 09:32 PM ET
Hell VooX, like Thomas and his ‘spreadsheets,’ this is just another thing to hang over yet another troll should he ever come back.
Damn—Game Seven OT. Ritch over at AHF must be going mental, or else dead.
And now I think I’m really going back to bed.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from Fortress Europe on 05/14/09 at 09:35 PM ET
Anaheim on ice for Detroyet game winning goal: 25
Bitch
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 05/14/09 at 09:36 PM ET
“Anaheim on ice for Detroyet game winning goal: 25”
All of the biggest douches for the Ducks were on the ice for that game winner except for Neider-whatever.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE on 05/14/09 at 09:38 PM ET
Hey Chief, I don’t know if you’re into bribery, but i got a block of Boarshead Horseradish Cheddar for ya if the number 8 banner is Dennis Polonich for game 1 of the WCF.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 05/14/09 at 09:39 PM ET
So what, shit happens. Deal with it. It happened to both teams this series. You gotta win the game, not the bitch-fest afterwards. The Ducks lost, and that’s all there is too it.
Now it’s on. It’s on.
This feels good. Real, real good.
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 05/14/09 at 10:02 PM ET
That is such Hockey mentality I feel like masturbating.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 05/14/09 at 09:39 PM ET
Where’s the flock of Ducks getting caught under the wheels Paul?
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE on 05/14/09 at 09:40 PM ET
Charley Buckets, Helm, Hudler, and Sammy.
Give those puppies some cookies! I love terriers. They’re so scrappy. 
/heavy sigh of relief
I’ll have to rewatch the thing a little later - I kept checking in until the score went from 3-1 to 3-3, and then I ignored it, watched the National Geographic Channel, and prayed fervently for no overtime.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/14/09 at 09:41 PM ET
Where’s the flock of Ducks getting caught under the wheels Paul?
LOL
as I posted it I actually thought of that!
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 05/14/09 at 09:41 PM ET
Did you ever doubt that?
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 05/14/09 at 10:32 PM ET
No!
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 05/14/09 at 09:42 PM ET
And Al Balderas? I’ve got a few things for you tomorrow.
I vote for writing lessons. The last time I saw prose that purple, someone spilled Welch’s grape juice on the paper.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/14/09 at 09:42 PM ET
“as I posted it I actually thought of that!”
We can all just imagine it, then. At least we’re on the same page.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE on 05/14/09 at 09:43 PM ET
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