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by IwoCPO on 10/16/08 at 05:07 PM ET
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Joel Quenneville just can’t get enough can he? After years perfectly playing a specific role with two teams we’ve consistently and enjoyably destroyed…he’s been selected to lead “the next rival.”
Selected by who(m)?
We can assume can’t we? Sure we can. You know who it was. Scotty. And for that? You are still our hero.
Exactly. Back for a reprise? It’s Joel “Jody Girl” Quenneville, starring as…Wing Bitch.
Hence the post title for a game that doesn’t include Chicago. Don’t worry. I’ll be bringing it back.
On to tonite. An early beginning to the Live Blog, which I know you enjoy. I get DirectTV tomorrow. The day that all returns to normal after something like 16 months without hockey on a big fat screen. But tonite?
I’m still screwed. Hey, anybody got a link to a feed?
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those rat bastards at Dish Network finally turned on the hockey spigot.
Posted by wingsfanindenver on 10/16/08 at 08:06 PM ET
So Chief, does Helm stay up, sit in the press box, and fill in for injuries or does Uncle Mike want him playing more important minutes in GR?
Posted by calquake on 10/16/08 at 08:07 PM ET
Hossa’s gripping it, but it’s only going to take one goal to get him going.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/16/08 at 08:07 PM ET
Helm comes up and Kopecky sits, or Maltby, or maybe even the Oompa Loompa if he doesn’t pick it up.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/16/08 at 08:09 PM ET
By the way, did you ever name that boat of yours Chief? That can’t be good mojo to be out on the open seas without a name.
Posted by calquake on 10/16/08 at 08:13 PM ET
Not bad, love the way Helm and his line are playing. agree about how do you send him back. No flippin way you can. we need a really steady third!
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 08:17 PM ET
Nope Quake. Haven’t named her yet. No idea what I’m waiting for. I’m heading out on Saturday. I may decide then. I’m leaning toward “Quenneville”.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/16/08 at 08:21 PM ET
Has anyone made the obligatory “NASCAR on speed” joke yet? FSN Detroit has way better advertising than anything down here… That and everyone gets the Ford employee discount in the Motor City by default?
Ok, I’m done with that. For now.
Posted by eyesris from Asheville, NC on 10/16/08 at 08:22 PM ET
happy and Kronwall are killing me in fantasy hockey. They are both minus two thus far! Rafalski and homer are making up for it. we have to get Hossa a goal even if it is an easy empty netter. just get the first one out of the way for the guy! but other players can’t pass up great scoring chances to do it. have to have the right balance.
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 08:24 PM ET
We need to get some some five on five goals along with keeping the pp sharp. Crap odd man rush Nucks score! i hate turnovers!
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 08:29 PM ET
Ozzy did his part on the first one. Lilja almost made the save after nicely handling the 2 on 1.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 10/16/08 at 08:30 PM ET
Predict your game winner: Hossa
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/16/08 at 08:31 PM ET
I’ll call Kopy. Helm’s line is the only one generating anything lately and Kopy has gone to the net every time.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 10/16/08 at 08:33 PM ET
OsGod! Yes take away the pass so te goaltender can have the shooter and Osgod stopped the first one. Our forwards and d are still making to many mistakes. Not a three solid ( periods) game yet.
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 08:35 PM ET
Luongo just made a Fetal save. Must’ve studied tape of Dom just for this game.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 10/16/08 at 08:37 PM ET
Hey Chief, nice to have you back. Sorry I’m late jumping on the stress train, but apparently it took off without me.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 10/16/08 at 08:38 PM ET
Happy looks like he is skating in mud. With so many turnovers i’d hate to go back to the bench each time and hear it.
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 08:38 PM ET
Stuart and Kronwall are having a hard time getting it out of our zone. Bad with outlet passing right now. Cool a PP! Get the hossa pp goal!
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 08:42 PM ET
I had company (distraction) somebody refresh me…
Did Lebda jumping into the play result in 2 Van goals?
or
Only one?
Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 10/16/08 at 08:43 PM ET
Tape to freaking tape boys. argh…..
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 10/16/08 at 08:44 PM ET
Ugh, PP trying to be pretty. What happened to the game plan of peppering the net?
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 10/16/08 at 08:44 PM ET
Only one HTT. Unless i am having a blond moment.
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 08:45 PM ET
wow, I hope Stuart is ok. We may see ericsson here sooner rather then later.
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 08:50 PM ET
Ah crap. Time to use some of that defensive depth.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 10/16/08 at 08:50 PM ET
Hud’s is having a crappy night. Sheesh what’s going on?
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 10/16/08 at 08:51 PM ET
Wings will be upset over how many shots and scoring chances they’ve given up.
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 08:52 PM ET
PP it’s time!!!! anyone in red score please!
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 08:53 PM ET
From what I’ve seen so far, Hossa wasn’t worth the cap space.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 10/16/08 at 08:53 PM ET
From what I’ve seen so far, Hossa wasn’t worth the cap space.
Was waiting for that. He’ll come around Jenn.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/16/08 at 08:55 PM ET
Wow, that was a weak call.
The Red stil haven’t woken up tonite.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 10/16/08 at 08:57 PM ET
I don’t know Chief. I thought he was overrated when he was with the Pens. I never saw the fascination with him. But I know a lot of others like him. I just think there are better Swedes we could have gotten for a lot less.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 10/16/08 at 08:58 PM ET
From what I’ve seen so far, Hossa wasn’t worth the cap space.
it’s only been 4 games. say that slowly: Four. Games.
players earn their salary in the playoffs. As far as I’m concerned he could not score a single goal all season but one clutch goal in the SCF and he’ll have earned every penny.
Posted by wingsfanindenver on 10/16/08 at 08:59 PM ET
Wings fan in Denver… well four games with the Wings but a lot more with the Pens. And tell me how great was he with them? I know it seems I’m rushing to judgement, but I wish we had Brunnstrom right now instead of Hossa. A young player who could grow with us long term versus a high dollar risk who didn’t pay off for the Pens either?
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 10/16/08 at 09:03 PM ET
Coaches usually breakup the year into 10-12 games segments and review with the players. As many have said it will take Hossa some time to adjust. by 10-12 games we will see him playing our style of game.
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 09:03 PM ET
And shit, Chicago already fired Denis Savard FOUR games into the season. Now that is rash.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 10/16/08 at 09:04 PM ET
I dunno Jen, wasn’t Hossa third in scoring in the playoffs last year? That’s not too shabby.
Posted by calquake on 10/16/08 at 09:05 PM ET
Yuck, man they score, at least we got a point out of it and learned a few lessons.
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 10/16/08 at 09:06 PM ET
Garbage. All the way around, except for Helm. I’m going back to Guam.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 10/16/08 at 09:06 PM ET
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Its a shame, but i think Huds might be bait this year. Somebody with some fight will be staying up with the club and Helm does nothing but create opportunity every shift.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 10/16/08 at 08:06 PM ET