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So Very Tired. Exhausted. Done.
by IwoCPO on 06/07/09 at 07:28 AM ET
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Good morning.
Gather the family because Dave Guralnick has a present for them. Go on now. Go get ‘em.
Ready? Ok.
Hudler seems to be enjoying himself, eh?
This “rivalry” is turning into something more. It’s evolving into a hate-fest, and that’s how it should be. On the ice, of course. There’s also something going on here, on this site, that we’ll address when this series is over. Statements are being saved and specific ones won’t be forgotten. I won’t let them just fade away. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves.
But we live ahead of ourselves. It’s how we roll. So, let me just throw this out there real quick.
One more win and the Red Wings win their fifth Stanley Cup in 12 years. Their 12th overall. One more win and there can be no denying this Dynasty.
One more win and Stanley skates in Pittsburgh, held aloft by a superstar who returned when he felt he could contribute, held high by a future Captain who continues to define playoff leadership. One more win and the Cup will be skated slowly, shaken at the rafters of Mellon Arena as boos cascade down on him all because he lived up to the cliche that “the Cup is the thing.”
Yes. If given the choice, I’d rather see this thing end on Tuesday in front of that crowd, than on Thursday in front of 20,000 Wing fans. The reason for that is not to rub it in but to just get this thing over with. Take no chances. None. We don’t need a Game 7 in our lives and the Wings are thinking exactly that right now. No. Game. 7.
This.
Guralnick again. Holy hell. What a picture.
It’s a good thing that I took that little break after Game 4. And one of the reasons I did was because my instinct was to start blasting. Two barrels. Split but equally venomous. Babcock and Datsyuk. Uncle Mike led us on. He played the 25 year-old vixen to our teenage boy hormones. He’d innocently flash us some skin, knowing full well the torture that came with it. Then he’d cover it up and wag a finger at us...not yet.
Fun to look back at now, but on Friday (or was it Thursday? I have no idea) morning? I was highly pissed. He knew all along Datsyuk wasn’t going to be in there but he let us wonder, let us hope. Is it possible that in a situation like that a coach even considers for one second that a huge number of fans are hanging on every word, every report of Datsyuk’s health?
Hell no. There is absolutely no chance of that, nor should there be. He lies to us. So does Tick Tock. So did Datsyuk and anyone else who went on record. Blatant. Dirty. Outright lies. And once again, it hurt when they fibbed, but glancing behind us now, we dig it. As usual.
I didn’t think Datsyuk had it after his first shift and said as much in the Live Blog, one of the most prolific ever, I might add. A term for the ages was created last night as the 19 was transformed into a Band of Bitches. Unreal.
But I did say it. I said he looked slow and I was concerned that his impact would be minimal, that perhaps having him in the lineup would only lead to greater fatigue from Zetterberg as he’d have to cover for Pavel when...blah, blah, blah. I know so little. It’s proven to me again and again.
He didn’t dominate but he was awesome. He drilled Malkin. He set up Buckets. He skated hard when he had to. Back checked all game and dangled when he could. 80 percent Datsyuk. I’ll take it.
Sidney Crosby continues to show his true colors. Take a minute to compare him to Zetterberg. Compare them in every way possible. Their actions on the ice, off the ice. One’s petulance. The other’s maturity. Think of the influence each has on their team. While Hank Zetterberg takes the slashes and stores them away, saying little, getting up with a grimace but no retaliation...Thid falls to the ice like he’d been hit with a taser, sobbing.
Like many of you, the thought of that spoiled punk lifting the Stanley Cup literally makes me sick. If I never see that, and I mean ever, I’ll be happy.
But it could happen. And we have to know that. If Detroit lets up one bit, it could happen on Thursday night in Detroit. If the Wings let up, Sidney Crosby...the face of the NHL, Gary Bettman’s fantasy boy...will be posing for the picture of the year, the image that would send disgusting shivers up Little Gary’s spine, if he actually has one.
The Wings have to know the kind of effort required to finish this thing. And I believe they do, just as I believe they will. I honestly think that Tuesday is it. But nothing about what I think matters in the least. The only thing that matters is how prepared the Wings will be, how the leadership in that room takes over.
“A lot of the older guys said something, it wasn’t just Nick—Drapes and Malts (Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby) and some of the older guys,’’ Kronwall said. “I don’t think it was anything in particular, we just talked about staying poised and doing what we need to so out there and just stay patient and we’re going to get our chances.’
I’m sure there was more. I’m sure there was discussion about the “tired” remarks and the thoughts from esteemed writers like Helene Elliott, gushing and babbling happily about the “end of the Wing dynasty.”
The Red Wings, as a team, may be running out of time. That’s another gut feeling.
Of course, her gut said something different after Game 5.
Revived by a day’s rest and the return of Pavel Datsyuk, the Red Wings reduced the Penguins to a bunch of petulant 2-year-olds Saturday while moving within one victory of claiming the Stanley Cup for the second successive season.
Whatever Helene. We have a phrase here that has seemed to fit this postseason perfectly. It goes something like this.
STFU.
Speaking of...I’m being as patient as I can. I’m waiting. But when this thing’s over there are going to be more than a few of those to go around. One more game and we’re going to dredge up and remind some folks that Vladimir Konstantinov is off limits.
60 more minutes to an undeniable Dynasty.
One more game.
1 to a Dozen.
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is the ref talking to Datsyuk, and Datsyuk is completely ignoring him?
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/07/09 at 09:14 AM ET
Nice post Chief.
I woke up, actually my husband CWix woke me up, he was playing Journey and twittering happily around the house. A nice sunny morning here in SW VA.
Friday was a somber day....the bipolar emotions of the Stanly Cup playoffs. Make it stop!
Morning to all you bitches! Enjoy the moment.
Posted by dwingsrock on 06/07/09 at 09:14 AM ET
Ha, apparently, the Pen(i)sblog girls were fighting with each other in their GTD, melting down in the comments section as Thid and Gina and Co were melting down on the JLA ice.
Hossa with the Cup winner, Tuesday night. I’m calling it.
Posted by O-Joe on 06/07/09 at 09:15 AM ET
another gem from Guralnick:
welcome to the playoffs, Matt.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/07/09 at 09:17 AM ET
A comment from one of the Pen(i)s girls in their post-game thread:
Guys, let’s erase everything we said last post. Seriously. Don’t hate on each other. I’ll admit I got hotheaded too.
We have to stand together because we all love the Pens.
They can win in 7. They will win in 7.
fleuryous |2009-06-06 16:55:20
I wonder if they were pulling each other’s hair and doing the Gina Sissy Slap?
Posted by O-Joe on 06/07/09 at 09:27 AM ET
Pavel Datsyuk interview after the game…
http://www.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?id=43363
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/07/09 at 09:29 AM ET
Part of the reason a team gets to the Finals is leadership. Doesn’t matter what kind, the important concept is leading.
In this series, I have seen Sidney Crosby do everything but lead. Chirping is a part of hockey; tough play as well. But when your leader shows his frustration on the ice, it’s time to re-evaluate. I cannot imagine Yzerman nor Lidstrom behaving in the manner Crosby has done. Yzerman was in his early 20’s when he was appointed Captain. He never showed the lack of responsibility or immaturity in leading his team that I have consistently seen with Crosby. The meltdown on the ice last night came directly from the “leadership” of their Captain. I know there’s a lot of pressure on him, but damn--there are times you must rise to the occasion.
Long winded but I’ve been holding it in.
Thanks for all your live blog posts. You all keep me grounded out here in hockey no man’s land!
Posted by Margot from Atlanta on 06/07/09 at 09:30 AM ET
Hey O-Joe, did they delete the majority of their GDT comments? It looks that way to me.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 06/07/09 at 09:32 AM ET
If you haven’t caught this yet, you really should (Paul has it on the main page) Bob Duff, Windsor Star and contributor to NBC Sports is a triple secret card carrying member of A2Y—no frigging kidding:
A loss on the scoreboard. A loss of discipline. A loss of composure.
The television cameras caught NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in his seat during the second period as the Wings poured it on.
Bettman’s expression said it all. Watching the team he’s tied his league’s future to go up in flames, he looked a guy who was suffering from kidney stones.
Of course MSM limits the use of R rated expletives, but that is priceless.
Chief, and the rest of you Band of Bitches, it is a great day to be a Red Wings fan!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 19 on 06/07/09 at 09:34 AM ET
Hey O-Joe, did they delete the majority of their GDT comments? It looks that way to me.
it certainly appears so. what a bunch of pussies.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/07/09 at 09:34 AM ET
I notice Thid is still in denial that, you know, some of the Wings might be pretty decent hockey players.
From Cox’s column, Sidney on Sasha:
“We just made mistakes, so it doesn’t matter who’s out there.”
Posted by YellowKid from Glasgow on 06/07/09 at 09:34 AM ET
it certainly appears so. what a bunch of pussies.
Unbelievable. I’m so glad we haven’t banned anybody.
Well, we did. But only one.
One more game and we’re letting loose the hounds. I’ve never wanted to see a fan base lose as badly as I want this.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 06/07/09 at 09:38 AM ET
Hey O-Joe, did they delete the majority of their GDT comments? It looks that way to me.
Yeah, their GDT seems to stop pretty abruptly, huh? Well before their heroes went into meltdown mode.
lmao…
/also laughing at the three old guys behind the glass in the ‘Hossa runs Garon’ photo.
Posted by O-Joe on 06/07/09 at 09:39 AM ET
The television cameras caught NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in his seat during the second period as the Wings poured it on.
anybody know if that was on NBC? what time of the second period? I went through it twice (on fast forward) and didn’t catch it. wanted to take a quick snap of that.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/07/09 at 09:40 AM ET
really? who?
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/07/09 at 09:41 AM ET
an idiot the other day who made a remark about Vladdie that went too far, even for those dicks.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 06/07/09 at 09:43 AM ET
That’s pretty weak if they deleted those comments.
During the game four LB I was a mess, and said some stuff bashing Hoss and Datsyuk and even getting chippy with some fellow 19… and I regret it. But I manned up and apologized the next day.
No deleting posts. That’s weaksauce.
Great post Chief. Pav will be better next game, having a full SCF game’s conditioning beneath him, and two days of rest. His offensive zone presence was only a little better than average (I know he had 2 assists...), but his defense and backchecking and physical play was 100%. That makes a difference.
Hossa is simply trying to hard. I appreciate the effort, but he’s clearly trying to “put his mark” on the series, and it usually leads him to stickhandle into a turnover. Just pass the puck off Hoss, give-and-go to the net, and your mark will definitely be made. The Pens don’t have a single D-man that can handle you if you just get to the net.
Posted by Nathan from Jonny Ericsson's ice cream truck on 06/07/09 at 09:45 AM ET
Gina seemed to take his bitch-slapping pretty hard last nite:
Even the ref can’t bear to watch Gina pout in that last photo.
Posted by O-Joe on 06/07/09 at 09:51 AM ET
I have to admit that I fell victim to the media hype over the past few days. I tried to avoid reading it, but little bits and pieces got to me. The Wings are too old...or too tired...Orpik’s comment of giggling about the Wings being frustrated and yelling at each other on the bench.
It all contributed to me feeling down, but while I was in line to check out at the grocery store yesterday morning, I struck up a conversation with two guys who felt the Wings weren’t out of it. They both agreed the Wings would come out with their best effort. They showed me that I needed to have a little more faith in the team and ignore the media hype. So if they’re reading, thanks to those guys at the GR Meijer.
The support system we have as Wings fans is an awesome thing. I didn’t get a chance to post on the LB yesterday, but reading it a little last night and this morning made me as proud as ever to be a Wings fan.
Thanks everyone(insert gratuitous punctuation mark here)
Posted by Hap from Grand Rapids, MI on 06/07/09 at 09:51 AM ET
anybody know if that was on NBC? what time of the second period? I went through it twice (on fast forward) and didn’t catch it. wanted to take a quick snap of that.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/07/09 at 09:40 AM ET
It was on NBC Paul, and it was a “split second” image. But I did recall seeing it.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 19 on 06/07/09 at 09:52 AM ET
During the game four LB I was a mess, and said some stuff bashing Hoss and Datsyuk and even getting chippy with some fellow 19… and I regret it. But I manned up and apologized the next day.
I understand that feeling, Nathan. That’s why I backed out of the game 4 LB during that 5+ minute stretch of hell in the second period; I knew if I stuck around, I would only end up bickering at my fellow 19.
Just praying we finish this thing on Tuesday. There have been some comments saved at some other sites and other stuff committed to memory that will be getting attention, and some stuff I’ve said that I’ll have to come to terms with having been wrong about. More importantly, I want to share another cup celebration with the 19. I want to savor every minute as I struggle to keep up with the comments pouring in.
Red Wings will be ready on Tuesday, and so will we.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 06/07/09 at 09:54 AM ET
It was on NBC Paul, and it was a “split second” image. But I did recall seeing it.
I don’t know that I can express just how important it is that we have that image.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 06/07/09 at 09:54 AM ET
SCF scores at the JLA:
Game 1: 3-1
Game 2: 3-1
Game 5: 5-0
That’d be DET 11, PIT 2
JLA = Thid’s personal house of horror.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 19 on 06/07/09 at 09:56 AM ET
Chief, you might have to figure a way to add Duff’s comments as a permanent quote on the side bar, or maybe just below the banner. Priceless.
Oh, you you may have to consider giving him privileges to the Band of Bitches.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 19 on 06/07/09 at 10:01 AM ET
I don’t know exactly when it was, Paul, but it was coming back from a commercial break in the 2nd period and I’m pretty sure it was when the game was at 4-0. Hope that helps.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 06/07/09 at 10:02 AM ET
I saw that in HD, muted, while watching (and listening) in SD on CBC,
it was surprising how long the image was left on the screen.
Long enough to read his mind....
and it went something like…
“I may be working for the Obama administration sooner than planned”.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from A. K. A. NostraGrampus on 06/07/09 at 10:05 AM ET
It was on NBC, yes, but for a lot longer than a split second. Ass. looked very stressed.
Also, I wonder if this slut is still dancing, just as she was during Game Four:
Posted by O-Joe on 06/07/09 at 10:08 AM ET
The Red Wing’s families will be in Mellon arena Tuesday night, along with the cup.
Posted by w2j2 on 06/07/09 at 10:13 AM ET
Better question, O’Joe:
Will the floozy still be dancing like that in game six?
I’ve thought Hossa was trying too hard all series. No matter how much he tries to ignore the talk, he knows that the end result is going to be a referendum on his judgement, and he is trying so hard to make his decision the right one that it is affecting his game. Not his effort, but the scoring. I think the assist to Wally was good for him last night.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/07/09 at 10:14 AM ET
From Cox’s column, Sidney on Sasha:
“We just made mistakes, so it doesn’t matter who’s out there.”
Posted by YellowKid from Glasgow on 06/07/09 at 09:34 AM ET
Captain material. Much like his comment about the non-suspension instigator on Malkin “well Zetterberg throws punches toooooo”. Waaaaah.
/also laughing at the three old guys behind the glass in the ‘Hossa runs Garon’ photo.
Posted by O-Joe on 06/07/09 at 09:39 AM ET
of life.
How the hell can that guy be SLEEPING?
Hey O-Joe, did they delete the majority of their GDT comments? It looks that way to me.
Yeah, their GDT seems to stop pretty abruptly, huh? Well before their heroes went into meltdown mode.
And Gramps always seems to think we find ways to sink to new lows....
Orpik’s comment of giggling about the Wings being frustrated and yelling at each other on the bench.
Much is made of this… I agree with Guillen (or who ever manages the White Sox) when he was asked about some friction in his dugout…
“Look, you fight with your wife from time to time right? That mean you have bad marriage? When guys argue in the dugout, it’s fine. It shows they care & have passion.” To paraphrase.
I’d rather see some life from a bench than nothing more than the tops of helmets cause they’re all still staring at their feet. As long as the guys aren’t going for eachother throats, it’s a sign of life when the going isn’t easy.
And who was giggling last night Mr. Orpik? Complete meltdowns and loss of composure can be funny, can’t they.
1 to 12. Eyes on the prize. Don’t give these guys any chance to get a breath
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 06/07/09 at 10:16 AM ET
well I checked after all the commercial breaks, couldn’t find it. I guess I’ll watch the whole second period again. oh the horror 
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/07/09 at 10:17 AM ET
Crosby has shown his true colors as a whiny, no-class, petulant, punk-ass cry baby. In my book, he is Claude LePuke with a tad more skill; same person, just a little more skill.
Hopefully the Wings will win #12, preferably Tuesday night. My two favorite things in Hockey are watching the Wings (win or lose) and the Pens never winning a cup with #87.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Sunny SoCal on 06/07/09 at 10:18 AM ET
I think the assist to Wally was good for him last night.
Nice little saucer pass right on Fil’s tape and stuffed in the Flowers V. We missed ya last night Ms B.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 06/07/09 at 10:19 AM ET
Just when I think The Hasek can’t get any better and we’ve thought of everything…
Band of Bitches
Liver Damage
Pepto Bylsma
Troll Repellent
Posted by RWBill from Back aboard the Hasek. on 06/07/09 at 10:19 AM ET
I’d rather see a team yelling at each other because they are frustrated with their play than take stupid slashing penalties. Seems to be a slightly more productive route.
And I never doubted Datsyuk’s heart. 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/07/09 at 10:19 AM ET
I understand that feeling, Nathan. That’s why I backed out of the game 4 LB during that 5+ minute stretch of hell in the second period; I knew if I stuck around, I would only end up bickering at my fellow 19.
Ditto, not sure if I’d have bitched at the 19, but I’d have been nothing but anger, hate, venom and spite. All wonderful emotions but not when the stress tachometer is in the red already.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 06/07/09 at 10:21 AM ET
And I missed you guys, too.
Saw a great baseball game, though. Lots of Red Wings stuff around, too - and at one point in the game when there was a bit of a delay because a new pitcher was warming up, they were playing Journey over the PA system and everyone was singing along - I think I imagined more of an emphasis on the “South Detroit” part, but maybe not.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/07/09 at 10:23 AM ET
That picture of Datsyuk...did Dr. Rhamani fix his eyes so that he can now see through the internet? It’s creepin’ me out.
Posted by TimRoss on 06/07/09 at 10:23 AM ET
That picture of Datsyuk...did Dr. Rhamani fix his eyes so that he can now see through the internet? It’s creepin’ me out.
Posted by TimRoss on 06/07/09 at 10:23 AM ET
X-ray vision. He can see right through the Penguins.
Or maybe he is focused on seeing into the future.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/07/09 at 10:25 AM ET
Crosby took a step backward last night, but I still think he’ll turn into a great leader.
Malkin’s goal celebration in early game 4 sealed my judgment of him. I thought he was a guy I could like, instead he wants to act like an Ovechkin clone. The difference in the top talent is becoming abundantly clear, but I’ll simplify for any trolls lurking about who may be having difficulty following.
Crosby/Malkin = the Penguins
Zetterberg/Datsyuk < the Red Wings
Team. First. Bitches.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 06/07/09 at 10:26 AM ET
Welcome back Baroque. Kate, best to you and your mother.
What a glorious Sunday morning.
While Hank Zetterberg takes the slashes and stores them away, saying little, getting up with a grimace but no retaliation...Thid falls to the ice like he’d been hit with a taser, sobbing.
So true, Chief.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 06/07/09 at 10:28 AM ET
I guess this proves that MAF both sucks AND swallows.
Posted by RWBill from Back aboard the Hasek. on 06/07/09 at 10:31 AM ET
I can’t emphasize how good that game made me feel last night. It was beautiful. Still have one left to go.
Meanwhile, I’m going to enjoy myself with the warm, fuzzy feeling of remembering each and every goal scored. Those were some beautiful shots last night. And even though it didn’t produce anything, that Dangle to Hossa pass was gorgeous.
I feel so much better with Dangle back in the lineup. So friggin’ awesome.
1 to 12
1 for 19
Posted by Alan from Atlanta on 06/07/09 at 10:32 AM ET
Couple more Guralnick gems....
Keep Your Filthy Hands off My Dream:
Another Gay Penguin escape the zoo attempting to give a reach around?
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 06/07/09 at 10:35 AM ET
From the Emperor’s Duff link on the main page:
Those tired, geriatric, ancient Red Wings absolutely hammered the Penguins in every category except classlessness and stupidity.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from A. K. A. NostraGrampus on 06/07/09 at 10:36 AM ET
Hossa is simply trying to hard. I appreciate the effort, but he’s clearly trying to “put his mark” on the series, and it usually leads him to stickhandle into a turnover. Just pass the puck off Hoss, give-and-go to the net, and your mark will definitely be made. The Pens don’t have a single D-man that can handle you if you just get to the net.
Posted by Nathan from Jonny Ericsson’s ice cream truck on 06/07/09 at 09:45 AM ET
I agree ... you can see he is just trying way too hard, he is contributing in other ways than scoring goals though.
I did love how he turned around and acknowledged Ozzie for the outlet pass Ozzie made to him when Flip scored
Posted by MsRedWingFan on 06/07/09 at 10:37 AM ET
well I checked after all the commercial breaks, couldn’t find it. I guess I’ll watch the whole second period again. oh the horror wink
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/07/09 at 10:17 AM ET
no need to do that Paul heres a photo of Butthead during last nights game right here
Posted by MsRedWingFan on 06/07/09 at 10:42 AM ET
All I had to say after the 4th goal - “I’ll be in my bunk.”
Posted by Jayne Cobb from Colorado Springs on 06/07/09 at 10:43 AM ET
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