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by IwoCPO on 05/17/07 at 06:29 AM ET
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Another long day. I’m officially declaring the Stress Train off limits until, oh, let’s go with 2045. This should be a day of anticipation, not dread. Think optimistically and how positive a 3-1 lead in Detroit would be for you and your families.
Am I “predicting” victory tonite? Well, I’m not coming right out and saying it because we’ve all seen situations where teams lose their best players and rally around his absence. So, no, I’m not guaranteeing a Wing victory. I’m sticking with the same prediction I’ve had for this and every series so far: Detroit in 6.
I do, however, have a fun little game for us to pass the time. As entertaining as “Name That Idiot”? Maybe not. But still nifty.
Today….I give you, “What In The World Is Uncle Mike Saying?” Ready? Are you sure? Ok….here we go.
I’ll start. “Look fellas. See how he tucks his hair under his helmet, behind the strap? It’s perfect. It’s Warren Zevon perfect. Bobby’s got the hair boys. He’s got it. I’ve got good hair. So does Nicky. Different hair, but still good. Pop Tarts in the room, chocolate and blueberry.”
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“You, Bobbie… If you can stop playing Mr. Bobblehead for five minutes… I’ll let you play an extra shift tonight.”
Posted by cementslinger from Midland MI on 05/17/07 at 07:04 AM ET
‘‘you put your right hand in, you take your right hand out, you put your right hand in and you sit hudler.
Posted by Matt from Royal Oak on 05/17/07 at 08:18 AM ET
“Guys…Bobby is not lazy. Quit calling him that. You guys are hurting his feelings.”
Posted by millsz from Brownstown, MI on 05/17/07 at 08:22 AM ET
This isn’t one of Babs’ unintelligle comments,but it sure is unfathomable:
Question: Your thoughts on the suspension. Mike Babcock: Well, we got the best league in the world, we got the best people running it, the best officials. They did what they thought was right.
LOL
somebody hand him a towel so he can wipe that sh!t off his nose.
Posted by Paul from Miami Beach on 05/17/07 at 08:35 AM ET
“how positive a 3-1 lead in Detroit would be for you and your families.” Great stuff.
Paul: Do the oompalumpah’s style Bobby’s hair between periods?
Here’s my ‘Babcock says the damndest things.’
“Everybody works together tonight, guys. Everbody skates hard, everbody finishes their checks, everybody goes to the net. Tonight we show them who we are.” Points to Lebda. “Who do you play for?” Lebda: Redwings! (Points to Quincey, same question, same response.) Gets around to Bobby. “Who do you play for?” Lang looks at his skates. “Let’s give him time boys. He’s gotta pysche himself up for it. Homer, go pound your face against the glass for ahwhile, make sure none of the bolts are loose.” Sigh. “That’ll do, Bobby. That’ll do.”
Posted by Andrew on 05/17/07 at 08:43 AM ET
“I’m not naming any names, but one of us is lazy, and he sucks…”
Posted by 58Miles2Joe from Toledo on 05/17/07 at 08:48 AM ET
“See boys, Robert here can actually sleep standing up. Narcolepsy. That’s what we’re dealing with. Next time you see him floating, check to make sure he’s not asleep. Don’t wake him up though! My little brother was a narcoleptic and I tried to wake him up once. Punched me right in the mouth. Knocked out my front tooth. The tooth fairy gave me a quarter for it and I bought a rocket pop from the ice cream man with it the next day. Red, blue, and white - just like the ice here. You see what I’m getting at?”
Posted by Steve J from Columbia, MO on 05/17/07 at 08:53 AM ET
“Rob. ROB! Wake up! Pull my finger.”
Posted by Peter on 05/17/07 at 08:56 AM ET
“You see that seat over there in the corner? Yeah that one behind the glass, that’s where Pronger will be sitting. Take advantage of it tonight and we won’t have to come back to Anaheim.”
Posted by BolderX from Behind enemy lines...Colorado on 05/17/07 at 09:41 AM ET
“Ha! Gotcha!!..You guys thought it was Bobby. It’s a cardboard cutout. Couldn’t tell the difference,eh. Gotta keep the room light, guys. Drapes, go put this by his locker. We’re dressing Bootland tonight.Gotta keep the room light,boys”
Posted by dougie on 05/17/07 at 10:08 AM ET
“You, win some faceoffs! Stop turing the puck over!”
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/17/07 at 10:15 AM ET
Uh oh, Kukla. It looks like ESPN’s Burnside might have beaten you to the Yzerman post:
(from snapshots) http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2007/columns/story?columnist=burnside_scott&id=2873001
It is almost sacrilege to suggest, but it is nonetheless patently clear that this Detroit Red Wings team is far better team now that icons and legends Steve Yzerman and Brendan Shanahan are gone.
Posted by Paul from Miami Beach on 05/17/07 at 10:21 AM ET
I’m gonna open up this fa@@ot robe and wiggle my dick at ‘em. And do you know why? Because I want you to have a heart-attack and die so we don’t have to do this shiat anymore. You and your fu@king fashion shows.
Go Chiefs.
Posted by TeamDub from Somewhere in South America on 05/17/07 at 10:44 AM ET
Bobby—Bobby—Langer—Okay Okay, I’m sorry allright. Your hairdresser isn’t a cross-dressing metrosexual. And no, I didn’t mean to call you teflon stick boy in public—I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings. Now will you please stop pouting and play like you have a pair of coconuts!!!!
Posted by Jeff -- OklahomaWingNut from Wind-Swept, but Sunny Plains on 05/17/07 at 11:19 AM ET
Wow—this is one of those moments you just have to do a double-take—you know, slap yourself in the face a few times to make sure your not hallucinating.
Our good-friend Grapes actually gave Homer (you know a the soft euro Swede player, not a good Moose Jaw boy) some grudging respect last night on Coaches Corner. I know, I know, wouldn’t have believed it myself if I hadn’t heard it!! (For those of us in the netherworld of hockey suffering with exclusive Versus broadcasts this is actually news today—damn CenterIce blacksout any other available coverage).
Heres the link for those whod like to hear it or themselves: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/hnic/coachscorner/2007/05/anaheim_will_miss_chris_pronge.html
Posted by Jeff - - OklahomaWingNut from Wind-Swept, but Sunny Plains on 05/17/07 at 11:46 AM ET
“You two go with Bob to that end so he can practice turnovers…..”
Posted by Rumbear from Sandi Eggo on 05/17/07 at 12:51 PM ET
“Johan, you take Bob over there in the corner and you pound him into the boards until he learns out to hit someone.”
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 05/17/07 at 01:11 PM ET
Steve J: that sounds just like something Babblecock would actually say. If I were you, that would scare me at least a little bit…
Posted by Hoser from Downer Peninsula, Michigan on 05/17/07 at 02:11 PM ET
The Wings should take advantage that Pronger will be out. Good Luck! OnHockey.ca
Posted by Danny on 05/17/07 at 02:55 PM ET
Gramps passed away peacefully today.
http://library.advanced.org/17573/veterans/jb_iview.htm
(They spelled his name wrong… it’s Baehren.)
Go ‘Wings, this one’s for Gramps.
Posted by TeamDub from Somewhere in South America on 05/17/07 at 02:56 PM ET
Team Dub:
My condolences.
We owe a heap of gratitude to several hundred thousand just like your ‘Gramps’. I will remember him on Memorial Day.
He was only 2 yrs younger than my Dad.
Very nice link
Posted by Gramps (hockeytowntodd) from HockeyTown on 05/17/07 at 03:07 PM ET
Oh wow, TeamDub, I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s too bad he didn’t get to see one more Stanley Cup. Considering how huge a fan he was…if there are any fluke goals or inhuman saves Hasek makes tonight - we’ll know who is responsible 
Posted by Paul from Miami Beach on 05/17/07 at 03:11 PM ET
Thanks Gramps, we certainly do owe these men our gratitude at the very least.
A big tip of the hat to all our men and women in uniform, past and present.
Posted by TeamDub from The Fifedom of Finkbeiner on 05/17/07 at 03:14 PM ET
Paul -
He wasn’t exactly a huge hockey fan, but I could see him causing some sort of playful mayhem while “processing in.”
Enjoy the game everyone, Go ‘Wings.
Posted by TeamDub from The Fifedom of Finkbeiner on 05/17/07 at 03:16 PM ET
TD: My sympathies are with you and your family. Please know that me and my family will say a prayer of remembrance and gratitude tonite. Let your family know that here in the heartland, all veterans are admired, respected, and appreciated in the fullest possible measure. We are truly grateful for the service Gramps has given and to the sacrfices made by your family. God Bless you all!
Posted by Jeff - - OklahomaWingNut from Wind-Swept, but sunny plains on 05/17/07 at 03:18 PM ET
TeamDub—I’m very sorry for your loss, but I’m glad it was peaceful.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/17/07 at 03:23 PM ET
Thanks Jeff, much appreciated.
I didn’t mean to hijack this thread with a downer, so while I appreciate all the well wishes, I’d prefer people just take a few seconds to ponder what these young men - kids, really - endured and sacrificed for their country and wish them a silent thanks.
Again, thanks for the comments and well-wishes, they are very much appreciated but I don’t want to clog up Chief’s site.
Go ‘Wings.
Posted by TeamDub from The Fifedom of Finkbeiner on 05/17/07 at 03:27 PM ET
Babcock:
“See those kids over there? Aren’t they cute, with their big smiles and little Duckies jerseys? So full of hope and optimism. By the end of the game I want every one of those adorable little munchkins crying like someone just stomped all his hopes and dreams into a pancake. And then stole his puppy.”
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/17/07 at 03:43 PM ET
I don’t want to clog up Chief’s site.
Dub, you know me better than that. Sorry for your loss.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 05/17/07 at 04:58 PM ET
TD - My sympathies to you and your family.
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/17/07 at 05:32 PM ET
Mikey B- ” See that man over there hes the reason why you guys get to play hockey today! Hi Gramps.”
“So win this one for all the vets!”
My sympathies to you and your family. And a salute to all Vets!
Go wings
Hey I actually called Bert to Git er done tonight , go figure eh!
Posted by Canadian Wingnut from Cambridge Ontario on 05/17/07 at 09:56 PM ET
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Is that really a Babcock quote? Yikes.
I think I’ve figured it out. Mike Babcock is really…
Posted by Paul from Miami Beach on 05/17/07 at 06:49 AM ET