Stanley Cup Playoffs

[MadMaxData]

Has anyone been watching the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs this year?

GO RED WINGS!!!!!!!!

 

[MWRed]

I hate to say it, but the Red Wings are a thorn in my hockey loving side.
Never liked them, even when they weren't winning it all the time.


Chicago, all the way.

 

[MadMaxData]

I've been a Wings fan since I was about 5 years old. Same with the Pistons, and Pittsburgh Steelers. I live about 20 minutes away from Joe Lois arena, and attend at least one playoff game a year. This is their 19th year in a row making the playoffs. Pretty incredible.

If I had to choose a second favorite hockey team, it would be the BlackHawks though. They have the coolest looking uniforms in the N.H.L. I've always liked them, all the way back to the Stan Mikita days. And of course, Chris Chelios.

 

[MWRed]

I really got into them in the 90's. I used to work for Gary Suter's dad. It was fun....I finally had someone to talk hockey with.
The landscape has changed in hockey over the last 10 years or so, so it's not like it's the "same" Wings team, so it's not so bad. But I still gotta pull for the Hawks.
And I agree, their uniforms/jerseys look awesome.

 

[MadMaxData]

True. The Wings have had a changing of the guard. It used to be Stevie Y, Brendan Shannihan, and Sergei Federov who dominated. Now it's Nick Lidstrom, Pavel Datsuk, and Zetterburg [you can throw Franzen in there too]. As far as the netminders go, it went from Vernon, to Hasek, to Ozzy, and now our rookie Jimmy Howard. Speaking of Howard, what do you think of that rook? Does he deserve rookie of the year you think?

 

[MWRed]

True. The Wings have had a changing of the guard. It used to be Stevie Y, Brendan Shannihan, and Sergei Federov who dominated. Now it's Nick Lidstrom, Pavel Datsuk, and Zetterburg [you can throw Franzen in there too]. As far as the netminders go, it went from Vernon, to Hasek, to Ozzy, and now our rookie Jimmy Howard. Speaking of Howard, what do you think of that rook? Does he deserve rookie of the year you think?

I don't really know. He's done enough to at least be in the talk, of course. And no reason to complain if he won. Seems all anyone talks about is his age, that he's a 26yr old rookie.


I'd put my money on Tyler Myers from Buffalo. He seems to be the favorite.

 

[MadMaxData]

I'd put my money on Tyler Myers from Buffalo. He seems to be the favorite.

Agreed. But if the Wings win Lord Stanley's cup this year, Howard will be a shew in for sure.

I couldn't believe they blew game 7 at home last year against the Penguins. Detroit should have won the cup last year.

 

[TOMPPA]

Here at home we love all teams playing with finnish players
now its detroit with Valtteri Filppula

 

[MadMaxData]

Here at home we love all teams playing with finnish players
now its detroit with Valtteri Filppula

He's had one helluva' series against Phoenix so far. Definately a vital player for the Wings.

He was awesome in GAME 2. Scoring the game winning goal. Historically, the Wings have had a great number of non-star players step up big-time for them in the playoffs. Whether it's Brian Rafalski, Darren Helm, Dan Cleary, or Valtteri Filppula. Their "no-name" guys are the reason they have been so effective come playoff time over the years.

 

[pparks1]

Yeah, hockey fan here as well. I live about 20 minutes outside of Detroit. I've lived in Michigan for all my 35 years. So, naturally a Red Wings fan.

 

[Static]

Coyotes gonna take it

 

[loaba]

Stars aren't in it, hate the Dead Wings so I'll cast my lot in with the Black Hawks (ironic, I know.)

 

[KazeNoKoe23]

Go Habs Go!

 

[hattrik21]

My vote is the Stanley cup final will be Washington vs Vancover.

 

[MadMaxData]

Coyotes gonna take it

They just might. I can't believe the Wings blew game 6 at home like that. Jimmy Howard definately looked like the rookie he is that game. 3 power play goals off deflections? That was crazy. You never know what's going to happen in the N.H.L. Makes for exciting games though. Hopefully the Wings close the series out tonight, but they have to do it on the road. YIKES!!

 

[loaba]

Coyotes gonna take it

They just might. I can't believe the Wings blew game 6 at home like that. Jimmy Howard definately looked like the rookie he is that game. 3 power play goals off deflections? That was crazy. You never know what's going to happen in the N.H.L. Makes for exciting games though. Hopefully the Wings close the series out tonight, but they have to do it on the road. YIKES!!

As much as I dislike the Dead Wings, they're a frikken machine. They must have the best scouting department in the entire NHL. Those guys routinely draft well, from high (meaning bad) positions.

 

[MadMaxData]

As much as I dislike the Dead Wings, they're a frikken machine. They must have the best scouting department in the entire NHL. Those guys routinely draft well, from high (meaning bad) positions.

Yeah, they have enjoyed great success through scouting. Also, I think they have had 2 of the best coaches the N.H.L has ever seen, in Scotty Bowman, and Mike Babcock. In addition to that, they always have really great veteran leadership. That's a testament to the quality of the entire Red Wing organization, as guys seem to stick around awhile in Detroit. Many spend their entire career there. All these things add up to a consistent winning formula. I think the Wings have clearly shown that in the last several decades.

As for their fanbase. We are some people who are pretty hard to satisfy. Anything short of a Stanley cup is unacceptable. I think that motivates the team tremendously.

 

[Bootz]

My vote is the Stanley cup final will be Washington vs Vancover.

I would like to see that.

Since the Wild cant seem to get it in gear.

<--- Played hockey from the age of 3-18

 

[loaba]

My vote is the Stanley cup final will be Washington vs Vancover.

I would like to see that.

Since the Wild cant seem to get it in gear.

<--- Played hockey from the age of 3-18

What's this? A Wisconsin guy following a Minnesota team? Well, am I at least right that you're not a Gophers fan?

 

[MWRed]

My vote is the Stanley cup final will be Washington vs Vancover.

I would like to see that.

Since the Wild cant seem to get it in gear.

<--- Played hockey from the age of 3-18

What's this? A Wisconsin guy following a Minnesota team? Well, am I at least right that you're not a Gophers fan?

Well, in the NHL we're kinda screwed since we don't have a team(which i'd love to have around here).
I get to see a lot of Wild games, not as many Blackhawk games as i'd like, but it's getting better.

He BETTER NOT be a Gophers fan. If he is, we gonna have to kick him over the border.