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W.C.F. Preview Red Wings (2) vs. Blackhawks (4)
by Jeff OKWingnut on 05/16/09 at 02:08 PM ET
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Wings are in the W.C.F. for the third straight season. ‘Hawks are making thier first appearance since 1995. If you believe the MSM, the Wings major advantage in this series is their experience. If you believe the numbers, there is this: “so far in the playoffs, the Red Wings have allowed just 13 even-strength goals against in 11 games. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, have allowed 24 even-strength goals against – more than double Detroit’s digit – in one fewer game. Both teams are great on the PP, and poor on the PK. Wings goal differential is + 1.46, ‘Hawks is 0.75. All of the numbers are below, as are a good number of MSM opinion.
Oh, and Uncle Mike skated some new forward lines in practice today, read about it below, Bitches.
POST Season Team Stats (rank):
DET: 8-3 (w-l), .727 point% (1), 3.64 g/g (2), 2.18 ga/g (2), 1.77 5-5 f/a (1), 26.4 pp (2), 72.5 pk (14), 40.2 s/g (1), 27.5 sa/g (3), 53.6 fo% (2).
CHI: 8-4 (w-l), .667 point% (2), 3.67 g/g (1), 2.92 ga/g (10), 1.14 5-5 f/a (5), 29.4 pp (1), 79.6 pk (10), 29.2 s/g (10), 26.6 sa/g (2), 49.4 fo% (9).
PLAYOFF Player Stats:
DET Skaters:
POS Player GP G A PTS +/- ATOI
C Johan Franzen 11 8 7 15 7 19:53
L Henrik Zetterberg 11 6 8 14 8 22:23
D Nicklas Lidstrom 11 3 8 11 6 26:22
R Daniel Cleary 11 3 6 9 10 17:20
C Jiri Hudler 11 4 4 8 1 13:45
C Valtteri Filppula 11 0 7 7 5 16:57
R Marian Hossa 11 4 3 7 2 19:04
D Brad Stuart 11 1 5 6 4 24:32
R Mikael Samuelsson 11 3 3 6 3 15:45
C Pavel Datsyuk 11 1 4 5 3 20:19
D Niklas Kronwall 11 1 4 5 2 25:14
L Tomas Holmstrom 11 2 2 4 0 14:58
D Brian Rafalski 6 1 2 3 5 1 21:57
D Jonathan Ericsson 11 1 2 3 6 19:56
D Brett Lebda 11 0 2 2 4 13:30
C Darren Helm 11 2 0 2 0 10:04
L Justin Abdelkader 3 0 1 1 1 5:35
R Tomas Kopecky 8 0 1 1 0 9:31
L Kirk Maltby 10 0 1 1 -2 9:01
D Chris Chelios 4 0 0 0 -1 7:16
C Kris Draper 1 0 0 0 1 6:38
D Derek Meech 1 0 0 0 0 3:19
DET Goalies:
Player GPI W L GAA PCT
Chris Osgood 11 8 3 2.06 .921
CHI Skaters:
POS Player GP G A PTS +/-
R Martin Havlat 12 5 8 13 2 16:49
R Patrick Kane 11 8 4 12 -3 15:47
C Jonathan Toews 12 4 6 10 2 15:36
R Kris Versteeg 12 3 7 10 -2 16:30
D Brent Seabrook 12 1 8 9 3 26:20
C Dave Bolland 12 4 5 9 1 18:59
R Patrick Sharp 12 5 4 9 0 16:12
D Brian Campbell 12 2 7 9 5 19:03
R Dustin Byfuglien 12 3 4 7 0 16:57
D Cameron Barker 12 3 4 7 -1 16:51
D Duncan Keith 12 0 5 5 4 25:15
R Adam Burish 12 2 2 4 3 10:32
C Samuel Pahlsson 12 1 2 3 -1 16:31
L Andrew Ladd 12 2 1 3 4 0 12:49
R Troy Brouwer 12 0 2 2 2 11:22
D Matt Walker 12 0 2 2 -4 15:20
L Ben Eager 12 1 1 2 -1 8:50
D Niklas Hjalmarsson 12 0 1 1 0 15:38
C Colin Fraser 1 0 0 0 0 7:53
CHI Goalies:
Player GPI W L GAA PCT
Nikolai Khabibulin 12 8 4 2.76 0.896
Injury Report:
DET:
Andreas Lilja (D) Concussion (Sidelined indefinitely)
Tomas Kopecky (W/C) Eye injury (Day to day)
CHI:
Jeff Sagarin NHL Ratings, from USAToday.com:
To make predictions for upcoming games, simply compare the RATINGS of
the teams in question and allow an ADDITIONAL .25 goals for the home
team. Thus, for example, a HOME team with a rating of 4.43 would be
favored by .57 goals over a VISITING team having a rating of 4.11.
Or a VISITING team with a rating of 4.56 would be favored by .42 goals
over a HOME team having a rating of 3.89NOTE: Use whatever home advantage is listed in the output below.
In the example just above, a home edge of .25 was shown for
illustrative purposes. The home edge will vary during the season.
NHL 2008-2009 through 2009 May 14, Thursday - conference semifinals
HOME ADVANTAGE= 0.35 RATING W L SCHEDL(RANK) VS top 10 | VS top 16 | ELO_CHESS | PREDICTOR
1 Detroit Red Wings = 4.81 59 34 4.01( 18) 18 13 | 28 16 | 4.79 1 | 4.85 2
3 Chicago Blackhawks = 4.60 54 40 4.06( 6) 15 16 | 27 23 | 4.54 4 | 4.69 3
From TSN.ca Icechips:
Kris Draper made his first appearance of the playoffs Thursday after being sidelined by an undisclosed injury. He replaced Kirk Maltby. - Detroit Free Press
Forward Practice Lines
Forwards:
Franzen - Zetterberg - Cleary
Filppula - Samuelsson - Hudler
Abdelkader - Datsyuk - Hossa
Holmstrom - Draper - Helm
More on the Wings line juggling, from Khan(!):
Update from Saturday’s practice: With Tomas Holmstrom struggling (no points in the Anaheim series), coach Mike Babcock used Justin Abdelkader on one of the top lines, with Pavel Datsyuk and Marian Hossa.
“It’s pretty awesome, playing with two of the best players in the world,’’ Abdelkader said. “I’m excited, if the opportunity comes. You never know, the lines can always change. I just have to prepare myself and be ready for whatever situation I get put in.’‘
Coach Mike Babcock indicated that Dan Cleary could see some power-play time.
“Maybe that’s something we’ll have to consider if guys don’t start tipping some in there,’’ Babcock said.
A W.C.F. preview from The Hockey News:
SEASON SERIES
Detroit - 4-2-0 (23 GF, 20 GA)
Chicago - 2-2-2 (20 GF, 23 GA)LEADING SCORER VS. OPPONENT
Detroit - Jiri Hudler 9 (4G, 5A)
Chicago - Martin Havlat 8 (2G, 6A)SPECIAL TEAMS
This series pits the best two power plays in this year’s playoffs and two units that have struggled killing penalties in the post-season, so something has to give here. Both teams can throw out a lethal power play unit that has game-changing potential. Getting Brian Rafalski back late in the series against Anaheim was a boon to the Detroit man advantage. The bottom line is if either team gets into penalty trouble, it’s flirting with disaster. Even though the Red Wings have been uncharacteristically bad not been that great on the penalty kill – giving up 11 goals in 40 opportunities – confidence has to be buoyed by the fact they killed off two 5-on-3s in Game 7 against Anaheim. Edge: EvenFORWARDS
Of the six games these two teams played against each other during the regular season, one ended 6-5 in a shootout, another was 5-4 in a shootout and another – the Winter Classic – was 6-4. All three of those games were won by the Red Wings, which indicates any team that wants to hang with Detroit by trading chances is courting disaster. Both teams are explosive offensively, but the Red Wings have been outshooting their opponents by an average of 13 shots a game in the playoffs. Tomas Holmstrom, Pavel Datsyuk and Marian Hossa produced almost no offense against Anaheim and you’d have to think that won’t last forever. On the other side, the Blackhawks tore apart one of the NHL’s most defensive teams in the NHL with and arguably the league’s best goalie in Game 7 against Vancouver. Edge: DetroitDEFENSE
Much has been made of Chicago’s promising young defense corps, but when it comes to overall defensive play, the Red Wings are by far the superior team. To wit: so far in the playoffs, the Red Wings have allowed just 13 even-strength goals against in 11 games. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, have allowed 24 even-strength goals against – more than double Detroit’s digit – in one fewer game. It will be interesting to see whether the experienced savvy of Nicklas Lidstrom and Rafalski wins out over the youth and potential of Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Brian Campbell. Edge: DetroitGOALTENDING
Prior to the playoffs, Detroit GM Ken Holland told anyone who would listen that, despite a disastrous regular season, Chris Osgood would be just fine once the playoffs started. And, boy, was he right. It baffles us how a guy who had an .887 save percentage during the season and was one of the worst starting goalies in the league can suddenly morph into a guy with a .921 save percentage in the playoffs. Hey, whatever works for ya… Nikolai Khabibulin’s numbers in the post-season haven’t been near nearly as good, but he has been lights out when the Hawks have needed a big save at crucial times. Both goalies have Stanley Cup rings and neither is being counted on to carry his team. Edge: EvenCOACHING
Two of the best bench bosses in the game today will match wits in this series. Both are outstanding tacticians capable of making the necessary adjustments during the game or in the middle of the series to improve their teams. They both run efficient, high-tempo practices where not an inch of the ice is wasted and each is a master at preparing their teams for what lies ahead. Edge: EvenTHE X-FACTOR
The Blackhawks will certainly take solace in the fact that, after failing to defeat the Red Wings in their first four games this year, they took back-to-back victories in the last two contests of the regular season. What they have to be concerned with is playing a team that is infinitely better than either Calgary or Vancouver. The Red Wings are in their third straight conference final and have seen it all. This series will likely be a lot closer than a lot of people think, but…PREDICTION
Chicago has made it further than many ever thought they would this season and proved themselves to be more than worthy opponents. They knocked off a tough, though hurting, Calgary squad and then brushed aside the Vancouver Canucks and their super goalie Roberto Luongo. This series will be their ultimate test as the Red Wings have all the tools necessary to be successful in the post-season. They won’t go quietly, but Chicago’s surprise run will end here. Detroit in six.
Eric Duhatschek, Globe and Mail, offers up his take:
Scotty Bowman’s former team, the Red Wings, meets Bowman’s current team, the Blackhawks — and you can be sure the legendary coach will provide Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville with every insight imaginable as the youthful Blackhawks try to overcome Detroit’s vast edge in experience.
The Chicago Blackhawks are making their first conference final appearance since 1995 (it is the Red Wings’ seventh trip in that span) and Detroit brushed aside Chicago in five easy steps in the ‘95 series. Altogether, this will be the 15th time the two long-time rivals square off in the playoffs, with the Blackhawks holding a narrow 8-6 edge, including two wins in the Stanley Cup final (1934 and 1961).
Chicago was winless in its first four meetings with the Red Wings this season, but swept the last two games on the final weekend, when Detroit didn’t have a lot to play for. History may not matter much in determining this series outcome, but experience and depth likely will.
Detroit’s poise is its primary strong suit: No team stays with the program better than head coach Mike Babcock’s Wings. They relentlessly push the play forward, generally outshoot opponents by wide margins and count on the law of averages eventually paying dividends. It was how they eventually wore down a game and talented Anaheim Ducks team in the last round.
The Blackhawks’ strength in these playoffs is that they’re playing without fear. Both Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane were slowed at different times by the flu in previous rounds, but look in fine form now. Veteran goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin adds a steadying presence between the pipes, while defencemen Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook can continue their strong audition for Canada’s 2010 Olympic team right in front of executive director Steve Yzerman.
Overall, Detroit simply has more weapons at its disposal and is getting healthy again, with both power-play quarterback Brian Rafalski and penalty-killing/faceoff specialist Kris Draper back in the lineup. The Red Wings’ penalty killing has been its one Achilles heel all season; the ‘Hawks will need to exploit that to have any chance. Logically, if Detroit can win two playoff rounds without appreciable offensive contributions from either Pavel Datsyuk or Tomas Holmstrom, can you imagine how good they’ll be if one or both break out of their extended scoring slumps?
Duhatschek says: Detroit in six games
Craig Custance of the Sporting News offers his five things to watch, and his prediction:
1. Youth vs. experience:
The Blackhawks surprising postseason success flies in the face of everything we know about the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s a time for experienced teams to thrive. It makes sense that the Red Wings have advanced this far, but the NHL’s youngest playoff team? The Blackhawks are clearly ahead of schedule.“It’s almost like they don’t know any different,” Blackhawks assistant GM Stan Bowman told Sporting News. “They’re a resilient group.”
The Red Wings can pull on decades worth of playoff experience when things get tight, much like they did against the Ducks.
2. The Scotty Bowman factor:
Aside from Marian Hossa, this is essentially the same team Bowman left behind when he jumped from a consultant for the Red Wings to taking on the same job with the Blackhawks. Bowman may not know a double-secret strategy to beating Detroit, but he can pinpoint strengths and weaknesses.Babcock isn’t buying it. “You think Joel Quenneville doesn’t know us? C’mon,” Babcock said.
The edge may be in the confidence having a guy like Bowman on your side brings.
“He has a certain aura about him, because he’s a Hall of Famer, he has Stanley Cup rings,” Red Wings senior vice president Jim Devellano told Sporting News. “When he walks into the dressing room, there’s some impact in his presence.”
3. The two top pair:
They don’t carry the same name recognition as Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger, but the Red Wings aren’t getting much of a break in facing Chicago’s top defensive pair of Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook. Keith is one of the NHL’s most underappreciated rising stars and was on Sporting News’ Norris Trophy ballot.“Their depth on the back end and ability to move the puck is good,” Babcock said.
On the other side, keep an eye on Brian Rafalski’s health. Rafalski played two games against the Ducks and was held without a point. Detroit will need more production from him.
4. Experienced goaltending:
Both goalies have won Stanley Cups, with Chris Osgood answering critics of his game with a strong postseason. Osgood’s 2.06 goals-against average is the second-lowest of the postseason, beating only by Tim Thomas’ 1.85.“He’s a big-game goalie,” Red Wings forward Dan Cleary said of Osgood. “He has the ability to stay calm, poised, control rebounds and he doesn’t get frustrated. He has a great sense of calmness.”
Nikolai Khabibulin has room for improvement. Of the four remaining goalies, his playoff goals-against average is the highest and his save percentage is the lowest.
5. Battles in front of the net: Blackhawks forward Dustin Byfuglien has been outstanding during the playoffs in providing a big body and a distraction in front of opposing goalies. He scored two goals against the Canucks, and goalie Roberto Luongo said he enjoyed the verbal sparring between the two competitors.
Detroit’s answer for Byfuglien, Tomas Holmstrom, didn’t have the same impact against Anaheim. Usually one of the best in the game in front of the net, Holmstrom didn’t have a point against Anaheim.
The star so far
Johan Franzen, Red Wings forward: Franzen has elevated himself into the discussion for Conn Smythe Trophy consideration and his eight playoff goals trail only Sidney Crosby and Eric Staal among goal-scorers still playing.
Needs to raise his game
Pavel Datsyuk, Red Wings forward:
Datsyuk was instrumental in helping Detroit kill key 5-on-3’s during Game 7 against Anaheim, so he’s contributing. But at some point, if his lack of offensive production continues, it’ll seriously hurt the Red Wings.Our pick
Red Wings in six:
We can’t forget Detroit’s dominance against Chicago during back-to-back wins in the regular season that included the Winter Classic. Detroit’s depth and experience will outlast Chicago’s youthful energy and speed.
Lyle Richardson, at Foxsports gives his opinion:
The defending champion Red Wings will tangle with the young, energetic Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference final while in the Eastern Conference final the 2008 Stanley Cup finalist Pittsburgh Penguins will meet the surprising Carolina Hurricanes.
The Red Wings and Blackhawks last clashed in playoff action in the 1995 conference final. Only four players remain from that series and they’re all Red Wings: goaltender Chris Osgood, defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom and forwards Kris Draper and Darren McCarty.
It’s a classic matchup pitting the established guard of the Red Wings against the Blackhawks young guns.Starting goaltenders Osgood and Nikolai Khabibulin have Stanley Cup championships on their respective resumes and were key factors in getting their clubs this far. Khabibulin’s numbers however (2.76 GAA, .896 SP) aren’t as impressive as Osgood’s (1.97 GAA, .924 SP, one shutout).
Detroit’s defense corps is a seasoned group led by the ageless Lidstrom, and they’ll get a significant boost by the return of smooth stick-handler Brian Rafalski. But the young Blackhawks blueliners use their speed well at both ends of the ice. Brian Campbell, Brent Seabrook, Cam Barker and Duncan Keith each have five or more points.
The Wings have plenty of playoff-tested scoring punch, led by Johan Franzen, Henrik Zetterberg, Marian Hossa, Dan Cleary, Jiri Hudler and Pavel Datsyuk. Hossa and Datsyuk struggled against the Ducks but it wasn’t a significant factor because of the Wings’ offensive depth.
What the Blackhawks forwards lack in postseason experience they make up for with skill and speed. Seven forwards — Martin Havlat, Patrick Kane, Kris Versteeg, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Sharp, Dave Bolland and Dustin Byfuglien — have seven or more points in this year’s playoffs.
Both clubs spread their scoring well throughout their forward lines in the previous two series.
Chicago and Detroit are the postseason leaders in power-play goals but both struggled on the penalty kill (Chicago is 10th, Detroit, surprisingly, is 14th).
As the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks found out, no lead is safe against the Blackhawks, who have displayed an amazing ability to rebound from deficits, something the Red Wings must be prepared for or risk suffering the same fate.
The Blackhawks are an enjoyable team to watch, and thus far their postseason inexperience hasn’t been a factor. But the Red Wings are their toughest challenge yet and will test their young character to the limit.
The Wings had their hands full against a scrappy Ducks team that pushed them to seven games as Detroit, at times, appeared to lose its poise against Anaheim’s physical style. That could be a factor if the Blackhawks start throwing the body around, but don’t expect the Wings to back down.
Chicago looks like the team of the future, but Detroit’s experience, depth, and puck possession game should make the difference.
Prediction: Red Wings in 6
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN gives his Five Points to the Series, and prediction:
1. Balanced scoring lines. Perhaps it’s no coincidence at all, but the two teams that have ended up in the Western Conference finals just happen to have the most depth up front. Rolling four lines helped the Red Wings outlast the pesky, but eventually tired, Anaheim Ducks in the second round. Chicago got goals from all four lines in its six-game defeat of the Vancouver Canucks in the second round. That will set up an interesting chess game between coaches as they attempt to match up certain lines.
2. Puck-moving blueliners. Oh, here’s another reason these two teams have ended up here. Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski, Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart, we’d like you to meet Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Cam Barker and Brian Campbell. Turns out they can head-man the puck, key the transition game and provide some offensive spark just as well as you.
3. Score first, young Hawks! Chicago coach Joel Quenneville got a little irritated that his youthful club kept falling behind early in the games against Vancouver. The Blackhawks scored the first goal only once in the six games with the Canucks but found ways to overcome those early-game deficits. That won’t be as easy against a championship team like the Wings. Getting a lead will be important for the Hawks to keep their confidence, especially early in the series, and stick with their game plan.
4. Hey, kid. Hawks sophomore star Patrick Kane was 2 years old in October 1991, when six-time Norris Trophy winner Nicklas Lidstrom played his first NHL game. Talk about polar opposites when it comes to the makeup of these teams in terms of age and playoff experience. The veteran Red Wings need duffel bags to carry around their Stanley Cup rings. This is all new for the Hawks. Chicago has been able to mitigate its inexperience through two rounds, but it now faces a team that has been there, done that, been there again and done it again. Chicago’s poise under pressure will be greatly tested in this series.
5. Special teams. The Hawks and Wings are 1-2 in the power-play rankings through two rounds of the playoffs, with Chicago topping the league at an impressive 29.4 percent. That could be a dangerous thing for the Wings, whose penalty killing has struggled at times in these playoffs.
Key Matchup: Pavel Datsyuk vs. Jonathan Toews. We’re guessing Wings coach Mike Babcock will want to put Datsyuk, the reigning Selke Trophy winner as the NHL’s best defensive forward, against the No. 1 Hawks line centered by Toews. The benefit of that matchup for the Wings is that when Datsyuk isn’t busy shutting down the opponent, he’s dangerous on the offense himself. Having said that, Datsyuk, a Hart Trophy nominee this season, has struggled surprisingly on offense in these playoffs. He has only five points (1 goal, 4 assists) in 11 playoff games. Not nearly good enough.
Hot and Not • Detroit: Johan Franzen hasn’t slowed down after signing that big contract before the playoffs. He leads the team with eight goals and 15 points and proved an unstoppable force against Anaheim. Tomas Holmstrom did not record a point in the second round.• Chicago: Martin Havlat is red-hot with six points (2-4) in his past five games, helping provide some of that offensive balance that makes Chicago so dangerous to defend against. Andrew Ladd had a huge overtime goal in the second round, but, overall, he has only three points (2-1) in 12 playoff games.
Prediction • We should know better by now than to underestimate the young bucks from Chicago (we picked Vancouver in seven), but this isn’t about shortchanging them. This is about two greatly talented teams being separated only by experience. The young Edmonton Oilers of the 1980s took down the veteran New York Islanders in their second crack at it. This is Chicago’s first crack at the Big Red Machine. Wings in seven.
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Thanks, Jeff ... terrific as always.
Posted by Bella from puddle of her own vomit on 05/16/09 at 05:14 PM ET
Thanks Jeff. Was wondering when the prognostications of the Canadian MSM would come out. I wonder if we could get any info onto the A to Y website what the Mick will be reporting for the rest of the playoffs ? That would be awsome for us transplants.19 hours and change now bitches.
Posted by cigar_nurse from Greenville South Cakalakee on 05/16/09 at 06:00 PM ET
As usual, first class write-up, Jeff. Thanks.
It’s helping to slowly stoke-up the stress train’s engine for the ride ahead.
Punch my ticket for The Hasek.
I’ll be chewing pretzels, reading entries here, putting my 2-cents in for the 19 to take or leave, “patiently” waiting ‘til game time.
GO WINGS!!!
8 to 12, boys. 8 to 12.
ALL ABOARD!!!
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 05/16/09 at 06:35 PM ET
Great write up Jeff.
Should be a good series. Discounting those end of season meetings….. It will be interesting to see the match ups now that the Wings have a reason to play.
Let’s go Red Wings !!!!!
Posted by Rumbear from Top O da Hasek, sippin rum & catchin some rays on 05/16/09 at 07:50 PM ET
Excellent information, as always. Thanks for your service.
Posted by Seaner in Sharkville from Silicon Valley on 05/16/09 at 10:28 PM ET
Excellent write up, Jeff.
Red Wings fans know what excellence is.
And of course the Anglo-Canadian MSM are picking the Wings.
It`s called ‘conventional wisdom’.
I believe it’s also called ‘the safe pick’.
They also picked the Flames and Nucks to beat the Hawks.
Hmm…they’re still scratching their hands over those two.
Now, being the Champions, the Red Wings have the edge, right?
The Ducks seemed to have other ideas.
Seven games. Seven brutal, bruising games and a skin of your teeth seventh.
The Blackhawks are a better team than the Ducks, aren’t they?
Underdogs…why not? Everything to gain…nothing to lose.
If you want to be The Best…you have to beat the best.
The Blackhawks respect the Red Wings…but they know that what everyone says is impossible…is possible.
Whatever happens next..we will see the best rivalry in NHL history, unfold in another unforgettable chapter.
This is what we’ve all been waiting for.
So…let the games begin.
It’s always a special privilege to see Detroit and Chicago face each other in the playoffs…
And I still remember the Final in ‘61. The Hawks weren’t supposed to win that one either.
Here Come The Hawks.
Posted by davetherave from Ottawa, Canada on 05/16/09 at 10:58 PM ET
why does every entry on this blog have to include bitches and suck it? you would think this is a a blog sponsored by Out magazine
Posted by zzprop on 05/16/09 at 11:14 PM ET
From Kahn:
Datsyuk, on comparisons of him and Henrik Zetterberg to Chicago’s Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane: “They are younger. We are not called younger anymore. Except to Cheli. To him, everyone is younger.”
why does every entry on this blog have to include bitches and suck it? you would think this is a a blog sponsored by Out magazine
This blog is sponsored by shut the hell up.
Posted by Seaner in Sharkville from Silicon Valley on 05/17/09 at 12:11 AM ET
]why does every entry on this blog have to include bitches and suck it? you would think this is a a blog sponsored by Out magazine
This blog is sponsored by shut the hell up.
Oh my, I forgot. SUCK IT, BITCH. My apologies.
Posted by Seaner in Sharkville from Silicon Valley on 05/17/09 at 12:13 AM ET
why does every entry on this blog have to include bitches and suck it? you would think this is a a blog sponsored by Out magazine
Posted by zzprop on 05/17/09 at 12:14 AM ET
Quick! Get the troll repellent!
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/17/09 at 05:21 AM ET
Jeff you rock every game. As always, something to actually read and, a big help with all those crazy numbers. Thank you.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 05/17/09 at 07:10 AM ET
“19” Thanks for the kind words.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 05/17/09 at 08:09 AM ET
Oh my, I forgot. SUCK IT, BITCH. My apologies.
Hey, Seaner, You must look great in a dress.
Posted by realfan on 05/17/09 at 04:10 PM ET
is that seanna or seaner?
Posted by realfan on 05/17/09 at 04:11 PM ET
Hey, Seaner, You must look great in a dress
.
I’m not sure. Why do you ask?
Interestingly, researchers have found that homophobia correlates highly with male homosexual arousal.
“Only the homophobic men showed an increase in penile erection to male homosexual stimuli.”
http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=main.doiLanding&uid=1996-00463-014
Therefore, some introspection on your part might be in order. You might find your true self, stop being so self-loathing, and find more constructive things to do with your time than troll at Red Wings blogs. Good luck with that. Peace, Seaner.
Posted by Seaner in Sharkville from Silicon Valley on 05/17/09 at 09:48 PM ET
why does every entry on this blog have to include bitches and suck it?
Posted by zzprop on 05/17/09 at 12:14 AM ET
What…you expect us to play nice with you ‘Hawks fans after this craptacular prediction?
F*ck no.
Posted by SYF from a "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" on 05/17/09 at 11:23 PM ET
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Great write-up, Jeff. Nice to get us into gear for the ‘Hawks. This series will see a lot of up-and-down action. Lots of rushes. Havlat is scary as hell as he has a knack for being in the right place at the time and he can shoot. Byfgulien is something like 600 lbs and he’s going to the net with all that weight. Vancouver had so much trouble with him.
Gonna be a fun series.
Posted by SYF from a "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" on 05/16/09 at 03:17 PM ET