Two big wins in a row now in which the Red WIngs have scored five goals.
I guess you would call it rebounding, with some high velocity, after a six-game skid during which the team tallied just six goals.
Yeah, sweet sassy molassy the Red Wings are back to winning form.
The OIlers head to town Friday, and will give Detroit a handful physically. The young Edmonton squad is looking to make a run at the playoffs.
Yeah, maybe that will happen, Nikolai Khabibulin is like 80 though. So, I'm not sure he will last long enough.
Here's to Valtteri Filppula not playing like a child for once this season. He was hitting the Avalanche players Tuesday night and chasing puck into the corners.
He earned two points. Imagine that.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Red Wings In 4-Game Slump; OMG This Sucks
Yeah, four games and not a win.
What's worse: The Red Wings can't seem to find the back of the net. It's unconscionable.
Four games and a few goals. So many goals against.
Yeah, it's frustrating to watch and the catalyst is tough to pinpoint.
At this point, I wouldn't panic. In a few weeks, if the Red Wings are playing below .500 hockey ... panic mode.
And at that point in the hypothetical future, I would be interested in some big moves in the lineup, and maybe some preparations for a trade.
Yes, trade some of these guys who are useless right now. Guys like Valtteri Filppula, Johan Franzen, and dare I say Henrik Zetterberg or Pavel Datsyuk?
Well, maybe not a move to dissemble the team, but something big. The offense is weak.
Hopefully they all turn it around and none of that has to happen (except maybe the Franzen trade, he pisses me off).
What's worse: The Red Wings can't seem to find the back of the net. It's unconscionable.
Four games and a few goals. So many goals against.
Yeah, it's frustrating to watch and the catalyst is tough to pinpoint.
At this point, I wouldn't panic. In a few weeks, if the Red Wings are playing below .500 hockey ... panic mode.
And at that point in the hypothetical future, I would be interested in some big moves in the lineup, and maybe some preparations for a trade.
Yes, trade some of these guys who are useless right now. Guys like Valtteri Filppula, Johan Franzen, and dare I say Henrik Zetterberg or Pavel Datsyuk?
Well, maybe not a move to dissemble the team, but something big. The offense is weak.
Hopefully they all turn it around and none of that has to happen (except maybe the Franzen trade, he pisses me off).
Monday, October 24, 2011
Leafs Look Solid So Far, Canadiens Are Scary Bad
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens seem to have flipped positions this season.
First, the flash of talent and chemistry that the Leafs showed late this past season is showing again early on in this current season.
It's about time. But can it last? And now with their starting goalie down, the Leafs' spurt of solid play seems threatened.
On the Canadiens' side of the world, things look absolutely awful. Injuries and a defense with a whole lot of holes has this team staring at just one win thus far on their record. Moreover, the Habs can't seem to win at home in front of arguably the league's most critical fans.
It's tough to watch. But then again, 24 cups, boo hoo.
Now, to make things a bit interesting, the team is sitting Carey Price and playing Peter Budaj. Of course, I am not surprised by this move at all. The franchise is known for getting uber critical on its goalies.
Price, who I think is a pretty damn good keeper, is getting questioned early on here. But I hope the move to put in Budaj is just a statement for the players, and not one against the goalie.
Saturday's overtime win for the Leafs at the Bell Centre was awesome. That was a great game that showcased two teams with a lot of heart.
I expect both teams to make the playoffs. Montreal will get going soon here, and everyone will forget about the bad start.
First, the flash of talent and chemistry that the Leafs showed late this past season is showing again early on in this current season.
It's about time. But can it last? And now with their starting goalie down, the Leafs' spurt of solid play seems threatened.
On the Canadiens' side of the world, things look absolutely awful. Injuries and a defense with a whole lot of holes has this team staring at just one win thus far on their record. Moreover, the Habs can't seem to win at home in front of arguably the league's most critical fans.
It's tough to watch. But then again, 24 cups, boo hoo.
Now, to make things a bit interesting, the team is sitting Carey Price and playing Peter Budaj. Of course, I am not surprised by this move at all. The franchise is known for getting uber critical on its goalies.
Price, who I think is a pretty damn good keeper, is getting questioned early on here. But I hope the move to put in Budaj is just a statement for the players, and not one against the goalie.
Saturday's overtime win for the Leafs at the Bell Centre was awesome. That was a great game that showcased two teams with a lot of heart.
I expect both teams to make the playoffs. Montreal will get going soon here, and everyone will forget about the bad start.
What Happened In 7-1 Loss To Caps?
The Detroit Red Wings dropped a rough one to the Washington Capitals, 7-1, Saturday night at the capital.
Ty Conklin started in goalie. Many are wondering why Mike Babcock decided to play Jimmy Howard the night before against winless Columbus and sit him in Washington.
Probably not the best decision considering the differences between Washington and the Blue Jackets -- about 6 wins is the most alarming difference.
I question the team's decision to bring Conklin, who played with Detroit a couple years ago, back to the lineup.
He had a decent season with Detroit that year. But what did he do before and what has he done since?
Not much.
Detroit needs to shrug this one off and figure out what they are doing in the crease.
Of course, the loss can't be placed solely on Conklin. The Red Wings, again, struggled on the power play and couldn't get much going on offense.
That was a game that highlighted some problems this Detroit team has: Goaltending depth, lack of opportunistic play and troubles scoring.
Sort it out, Babcock. Sort it out fast. Otherwise, Holland will have to make that promised purchase a bit sooner than expected.
Ty Conklin started in goalie. Many are wondering why Mike Babcock decided to play Jimmy Howard the night before against winless Columbus and sit him in Washington.
Probably not the best decision considering the differences between Washington and the Blue Jackets -- about 6 wins is the most alarming difference.
I question the team's decision to bring Conklin, who played with Detroit a couple years ago, back to the lineup.
He had a decent season with Detroit that year. But what did he do before and what has he done since?
Not much.
Detroit needs to shrug this one off and figure out what they are doing in the crease.
Of course, the loss can't be placed solely on Conklin. The Red Wings, again, struggled on the power play and couldn't get much going on offense.
That was a game that highlighted some problems this Detroit team has: Goaltending depth, lack of opportunistic play and troubles scoring.
Sort it out, Babcock. Sort it out fast. Otherwise, Holland will have to make that promised purchase a bit sooner than expected.
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