February 23rd, 2013 at 8:27 PM ^
Wings are a disaster. Don't know how holland thought this was a playoff contending team. I'm getting tired of not being physical on defense. Plus we have had a pathetic special teams unit every since Babcock has taken over.
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:35 PM ^
I don't think he did since he went after Parise and Suter. Personally, I am glad he didn't panic and overpay long term for anyone after missing out on the two mentioned. And we are currently contending for the playoffs while missing contributors all season.
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:31 PM ^
Who franzen? The biggest waste of a contract? Everyone else missing are dudes with that won't contribute much.
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:51 PM ^
Don't underestimate the value of Darren Helm. I think we're missing him more than most would think. He brings a lot of speed and energy.
February 24th, 2013 at 12:18 AM ^
Helm is great. Love his speed and hustle.
February 24th, 2013 at 1:23 AM ^
Franzen (whose contract is more than he's worth, but he is not a useless player), Bert, Sammy, Helm, ColoItalianName, Smith, and others have missed time this year. Wings' players have missed more games from injuries than any other team and its not close. And it really hurts us b/c we Sony have depth like we've had in years past. None of the guys I listed are superstars, but that doesn't mean they aren't valuable to the team. I would say they all are even if it were just for more fresh legs in a condensed and shortened season like this.
February 24th, 2013 at 1:25 AM ^
Double post, but I'll add that this team can make the playoffs, which would be an accomplishment based on the bad luck we've had this far.
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:31 PM ^
Well that's just not true.
In 2005-06, we had the #1 PP and the #3 PK.
In 2006-07, we had #21 PP (fell down big time) and the #7 PK.
In 2007-08, we had #3 PP and #8 PK.
In 2008-09, we had #1 PP and #25 PK.
In 2009-10, we had the #9 PP and #10 PK.
In 2010-11, we had the #5 PP and the #17 PK.
In 2011-12, we had #22 PP and the #18 PK.
In consistent at times? Sure. Pathetic, hardly.
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:45 PM ^
Wings are pretty hard to define this year. They're actually better than I originally anticipated, as in they can compete with just about any team, but they struggle with leads and closing out games.
And say what you want about Tootoo, but he is one of the most entertaining players on the Wings this year.
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:12 PM ^
...to see the Wings out of the playoff picture. I know it's early in a short season, but I really miss Scotty Bowman, Stevie Y and Lidstrom.
They look good tonight though.
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:37 PM ^
Wings and UM Hockey haven't both missed out on the postseason since the late 80s. Hope it stays that way.
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:34 PM ^
I enjoyed this game. Hopefully we can hold serve until healthy then make a run.
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:35 PM ^
every tire fire burns a little lower, even if only for an evening.
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:42 PM ^
Ended that nasty slump. Time to start a new steak (of the winning kind).
Glad to see Howard get a SO. Maybe it'll boost his confidence.
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:13 PM ^
The man has kept us dangerous while having so many injuries. Also, if any of you guys go to Reddit you may have seen my latest gif of the Magician himself:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:19 AM ^
Pavel is the best player in the world. Not being biased, but he is.