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by Paul on 05/28/09 at 05:34 PM ET
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“We’re disappointed that we haven’t had an extra day’s rest. It’s a double-whammy, the quick turnaround and back-to-back games [to open the finals]. We’re disappointed because we think when you win a series in five games or less, that you have earned an opportunity to have a few more days of rest.
“But at the same time, we understand and we’re not going to dwell on it. Because we don’t want to lose our focus with the job at hand. It is what it is. Let’s play.”
-Wings GM Ken Holland. More on the Wings injuries from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.
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The funny part is that even after screwing Detroit by doing this the NHL and NBC are still going to get hammered because they’ll end up against the NBA finals at least one night in the middle of the week.
God, it’s so depressing to see my favorite sport run by a bunch of malevolent incompetents.
Posted by HockeyinHD on 05/28/09 at 06:55 PM ET
I can’t imagine what would happen in the NBC programming department if Games One and Two go into overtime.
Posted by SYF from a "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" on 05/28/09 at 07:03 PM ET
Are the Red Wings starting with pre-emptive excuses,so if they lose they can blame the schedule? Just asking.
Posted by Lindas1st on 05/28/09 at 07:13 PM ET
Are the Red Wings starting with pre-emptive excuses,so if they lose they can blame the schedule? Just asking.
Posted by Lindas1st on 05/28/09 at 08:13 PM ET
I for one am ticked off that the games are both on the weekend, as I have things to do. Starting on Tuesday, then going Thursday, Saturday, etc. would work better for me. 
And do you speak any languages other than English and Snark? Just asking.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/28/09 at 07:27 PM ET
I’m not sure what priveleges winning in five games or less should warrent. Hopefully, there’ll be an officiating advantage for the team that won in four games. Some sort of reward should be awarded for that accomplishment. 
That being said, I don’t like back to back games in the final. But that’s a television induced price that the NHL is forced to pay. I’m not sure it’s a definite advantage to either team.
Posted by Moq from Denmark on 05/28/09 at 07:45 PM ET
“But at the same time, we understand and we’re not going to dwell on it. Because we don’t want to lose our focus with the job at hand. It is what it is. Let’s play.”
Ken Holland, classy all the way.
Posted by Aaron from Phoenix on 05/28/09 at 07:48 PM ET
Man, the Ducks really fubarred em up. I’m not really a fan of the “we’re injured!” outlook…don’t tell your opponent that.
Posted by stoneman from Vegas on 05/28/09 at 07:56 PM ET
Ken “I am not one to Whine But WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
That’s No fair” Holland
Posted by Evilpens on 05/28/09 at 08:20 PM ET
Don’t complain. Don’t explain.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 05/28/09 at 08:38 PM ET
Ken “I am not one to Whine But WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
That’s No fair” Holland
I am genuinely curious… how do you decide which words to capitalize? This has been driving me nuts for a while. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to it. Is there a set of rules you follow? Do you have the University of Chicago Style Manual next to you? That would mean I’ve been doing it wrong all these years… dammit. English was never my strong suit.
Posted by Incognetis from Delaware... Hi... I'm in... Delaware on 05/28/09 at 11:47 PM ET
Actually I do It to Piss you INBREDS off
Posted by Evilpens on 05/29/09 at 12:35 PM ET
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they are doing the back to back becuase of Conan O’Brien start on the tonight show.
http://deadspin.com/5271933/how-conan-obrien-ruined-the-stanley-cup-finals
it’s comical that this league cant get a real tv contract and taken serious.
Posted by FlyersFan on 05/28/09 at 06:12 PM ET