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by IwoCPO on 10/16/08 at 11:49 AM ET
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Updated 1349: Fun with Phonics, courtesy of Uncle Mike. Check out this frigging prose.
“We always say with groins, it’s day-to-day, but what I find with groins is it’s 10 days in the day-to-day process,” coach Mike Babcock said.
Shakespearian.
Updated 1336: Helm called up. Zetterberg out. And so begins our third straight season of worrying about the health of the NHL’s best player.
A few weeks ago, immediately following my horrific attack on Helene St. James; a distinguished commenter mentioned the idea that when I pick on our Diggers I’m doing so out of some hidden jealousy that I can’t be the one saying, “I just received a telegraph from Andres Lilja…”.
Well, I have proof to the contrary. What digger would be able to leave their job for 8 days and then bounce back in and declare themselves ready to start the day?
I’ve left you to your own devices as yet another trip has taken me to far off scary places like Guam and Northern California. I returned early this week jet lagged and sad that I missed the farewell to Quincey, the trip to see W, Uncle Mike whipping it out in Ottawa, a Swedish scoring machine that doesn’t start with Z. And I returned to find the captain-in-waiting is hurt but “only slightly.”
No word yet, by the way, as to whether he’s playing tonite.
Definitive word is in though, that Happy’s in the doghouse…again. Not because of his defense, as in years past, but because he “defers” Hank and Franzen, opting to pass when he should be shooting. It’s a young Datysukian syndrome. And down he goes…and up comes William Tell. We all know that bastard’ll shoot. Where? No frigging clue. But shoot he will.
Vancouver tonite. Live blog, aye. Tomorrow? The class citizens from the contractors hired on by DirecTV will be in the Chief’s Mess to install the dish, run the cords, drink my beer and case the joint. We’re gonna live blog that bitch too.
So, the jetsetting you’ve all come to understand so well from a guy in my line of work has come to a temporary end.
And priorities, for me, can return to what they once were. Warm, cheap beer. Sharp American blocks of cheddar. Wing hockey. Family bliss. And not necessarily out of that order.
Oh, and if you’re going to be at the LB tonite—sponsored by Bob Seger’s angst-ridden ballad, “Jody Girl”—remind me to tell you of how I happened to see Marian Hossa in San Francisco last week. Hossa in Frisco? Yes. I’m convinced.
Oh, and speaking of San Fran. To the bartender talking trash about your Canucks? Remember that, last week? Yeah. You’ll be tuning in tonite too brother. Feel free to drop on in.
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Z’s out, Helm’s in, per George.
Posted by mudshark from Divetown, Colorado on 10/16/08 at 12:31 PM ET
Tis a no no to call it San Fran…. or Frisco. Just sayin’.....
Hopefully it’s not Z’s back. As mentioned elsewhere unless Z or Piet say its a groing I’m suspect of the announced injury.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 10/16/08 at 12:42 PM ET
Dateline-Chicago: Savard out….Drunkin Joe Q in??? That was quick!
Welcome back, again, Chief! Always good to have San Francisco in your rear view mirror….(pun intended)
No game tonight at Rumbear Manor…off to Margaritaville for some good times with JB and 12,000 of his close parrothead friends. Have to leave the blogging to the North County contingent unless, he’s a migrating south too.
Forecast for manana…Overcast and Hungover
Posted by Rumbear from Top O da Hasek, when in doubt, pinky out on 10/16/08 at 12:48 PM ET
Joel Q coaching the Hawks?? Hasn’t he been the Wings’, um, bitch throughout his coaching career? I wish I knew some Blackhawks fans so I could make fun of them.
Posted by cephalopod from Chicago...nope, still not over it. on 10/16/08 at 01:06 PM ET
jebus. “christpuncher” has got to be one of the most original and dark,bitterly funny handles anywhere. I’m sure there’s an explanation that would make it less random and therefore less funny, so I prefer not to know what it is. The simple image conjured up by the word itself must be left to itself.
Seems in the preseason everyone had a groin pull. Lucky this is the first game lost. Skate like the wind if you get the chance, young Helm.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 10/16/08 at 01:09 PM ET
Joke Queen-ville? In Chicago? Among all those cougar women? To replace Savard? With his reputation? Has no one thought of the consequences?
That was quick. Really. Hox may not be much of a threat this year after all. Sorry to spoil your party, MSM!
Sadly, no early-morning liveblog for me. They just ain’t carryin’ it. Promise I’ll write some long missive praising Bobby Lou’s manly thighs and greasy Italian hair sometime after you’ve all gone to bed. Probably while listening to Queens of the Stone Age. Yes, I’m sick and need help.
Now for a pint of Ben & Jerry’s for dinner. Need something to soak up the whiskey.
Enjoy the liveblog, abuse your liver and let’s WHALE ON THE ORCA!
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from Fortress Europe on 10/16/08 at 01:24 PM ET
We’ve been on this carousel before.
I hope Helm gets put on the third line. Keep Draper on the fourth and the PK, where he belongs. I wouldn’t even complain if Helm was slotted into the second line above Samuelsson. But he should play well with Hudler again, like they did in the playoffs.
I’m a little disappointed about Hudler and Samuelsson switching lines—I was just starting to like the idea of Zetterberg, Franzen, and Hudler. I’m still betting we see Zetterberg and Datsyuk back together long-term before Christmas, though. Maybe even before (American) Thanksgiving.
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 10/16/08 at 01:25 PM ET
Meh, they have the talent to let Z miss a half-dozen games and it wouldn’t be a big deal in the standings.
The real problem is the play in the first three games. And improvement there will have nothing to do with whether or not Z is in the lineup or out of it for a couple weeks.
They’ll get back in the swing by Nov. 1st and everything’ll be okay.
Posted by Nathan on 10/16/08 at 01:26 PM ET
Sorry Bill, ‘Christpuncher’ is from The Simpsons, Episode “Take My Wife Sleaze.” Homer wins a motorcycle in a contest and forms a biker gang:
Homer: The first meeting of Hell’s Satans is called to order.
Ned: I move we reconsider our club name. Make it something a
little less blasphemous. After all, [chuckles] we don’t
want to go to Hell.
Lenny: How about the Devil’s Pals?
Ned: No.
Moe: The Christ Punchers.
Ned: The Christ ... I, I don’t think you understand my
objection.
Gawd, I need to get out more.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from Fortress Europe on 10/16/08 at 01:28 PM ET
They’ll get back in the swing by Nov. 1st and everything’ll be okay.
Weren’t they a little slow out of the gate last year too? I can’t remember, and I’m supposed to be working so I can’t swing into full on “research” mode. but I vaguely remember that being the case.
Posted by wingsfanindenver on 10/16/08 at 01:29 PM ET
I was kinda hoping for Meech at fwd, just so he can see some ice, but good for Helm. He’s certainly earned it.
Problem is, the Z line hasn’t been quite clicking yet anyway. And Babs is right. Day-today Groin strains typically mean 10 days gone. Z out just means its gonna take even longer to figure out who sticks on his line and how well they can work together.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 10/16/08 at 01:31 PM ET
Helm could do with the playing time..
GR doesn’t have a game till the weekend anyway…
Posted by Pharazon from England on 10/16/08 at 02:01 PM ET
Andrew, if you pulled those lines out from tween the ears on the spot… yes you do need a little assistance. Article on the news yesterday that drinking shrinks the brain… so drink up and maybe those cells will be the first to go. 
Joke Q in CHI… Scotty approved??? I’d say he was involved with the first 2 big decisions in heaving the Enigma out the window followed my Savard… but hiring Q??????
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 10/16/08 at 02:37 PM ET
Just remember to look for #37 whenever there is a turnover. Other than that…
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 10/16/08 at 03:53 PM ET
that Happy’s in the doghouse…again. Not because of his defense, as in years past, but because he “defers” Hank and Franzen, opting to pass when he should be shooting. It’s a young Datysukian syndrome. And down he goes..
.
From ‘Sum-boddy Got to go’ Sept 18….
I like Jiri, he plays big in spite of…..
and that may well lead to a long career.
But let’s be honest. Sure, he looks like the former captain on the power play occasionally. The key word is occasionally, and it is easy to forget about the other 29 of 30 PP opportunities when he just looks like an also-ran. Hudler has been a good stand-in on the top 2 lines when injury strikes for the last few years, but eventually is demoted as players return.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 10/16/08 at 04:19 PM ET
Oh, yeah….
I forgot…
Welcome back, you were missed.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 10/16/08 at 04:21 PM ET
...and up comes William Tell. We all know that bastard’ll shoot. Where? No frigging clue. But shoot he will.
I don’t think Hank is hurt at all. I think he’s just faking an injury in order to stay out of the “danger zone” (you know, anyplace but between the goal posts) when Sammy The Master Blaster lets one go. Quite frankly, I’m surprised everyone on the ice, except the goalie, doesn’t duck for cover the instant Willaim Tell winds up.
Personally, if they don’t give Happy another chance, I’d much prefer to see Cleary on the second line once Hank comes back. Keep Sammy on the third line (simply to protect your high-priced assets) and find a new home for Happy. If he can’t get more than three games to prove himself in Detroit, move him in exchange for a high draft pick. I love the little knucklehead but it’s pretty obvious he’ll never get a chance to suceed while Uncle Mike is running the show.
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 10/16/08 at 05:46 PM ET
‘Christpuncher’ is from The Simpsons, Episode “Take My Wife Sleaze.” Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from Fortress Europe on 10/16/08 at 02:28 PM ET
Well, jebus, I should have known, especially seeing as the first word in my post above was “Jebus”. Somehow “christpuncher” got lost in my brain and didn’t stick, like much of the first rate material from The Simpsons and Family Guy I drown myself in. LMAO, Ned Flanders, ‘Ned: The Christ ... I, I don’t think you understand my objection.’
Poor Ned-diddily Flanders.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 10/16/08 at 06:05 PM ET
What’s up Chief
Long time reader first time poster. Just wanted to give u a shout out from up here at NMU where we’re already drinking cuz Zetterberg’s out!
Posted by WildcatWingFan from Marquette on 10/16/08 at 06:43 PM ET
Just wanted to give u a shout out from up here at NMU where we’re already drinking cuz Zetterberg’s out!
Wait till you take a ride on the Stress Train.
Posted by SYF from a "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" on 10/19/08 at 04:17 PM ET
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no Z tonight! who will out work the twins?
Posted by christpuncher from Detroit, MI on 10/16/08 at 12:29 PM ET