Red Wings vs. Calgary Thread II

[NEMichsportsman]

Tough game last night. Well played on both sides.Wings probably played well enough to win....some of the bounces didn't go their way. Hank needs to score.

I didn't expect a sweep, I think we still might steal a game at their place!

How about that hit on Phaneuf by Cleary????:yikes:

[Due51]

With a 2 -1 lead, you'd expect the Wings to put the clamp down. But what a bad break when the puck jumped over Lidstom's stick and Iginla gets off a wrister that finds the back of the net.

I think the Wings will adjust and take game 4.

[Dedge]

It's always a bummer to see your team lose. But on the flip side, I don't think that anyone actually expected a sweep. Well so far this is going exactly like I predicted. I still think the Wings will win on Thursday and then again at the Joe.


Dan

[wyle_e_coyote]

I'm just happy to see big hits, rough play, and fist being thrown in playoff hockey again!!!! That's the way hockey should be.
The wings will take the next game, even with the sea of red.
Go Wings!

P.S. The Senators and Penguins series is good old fashioned hard hitting hockey too. I love it! Without rough play, hockey would just be soccer on ice!

[Jigawhat]

Some pretty pathetic refereeing, if you ask me. McCreary makes my blood boil. Those ticky tack calls were awful. Not saying it cost us the game, but it sure makes it frustrating to watch. I agree tho, I was not expecting a sweep, but that was a tough loss last night after being up 2-1 with every chance to put them away. But with a little help of McCreary :rolleyes: we give up another pp goal, and then the lucky bounce for Iginla and there she goes. Calgary has some serious confidence coming into game 4.

Hopefully the Wings find a way to get more pressure on the net like they did in games 1&2.

Cleary's hit was fantastic. Phaneuf was dazed! What a great play. Cleary has been awesome all series.

What did everyone think of Bertuzzi's return? Sure looked like he spent a good amount of time getting up from the ice. With time, i see him fitting in better. i hope.

[William H Bonney]

Some pretty pathetic refereeing, if you ask me. McCreary makes my blood boil. Those ticky tack calls were awful. Not saying it cost us the game, but it sure makes it frustrating to watch. I agree tho, I was not expecting a sweep, but that was a tough loss last night after being up 2-1 with every chance to put them away. But with a little help of McCreary :rolleyes: we give up another pp goal, and then the lucky bounce for Iginla and there she goes. Calgary has some serious confidence coming into game 4.

Hopefully the Wings find a way to get more pressure on the net like they did in games 1&2.

Cleary's hit was fantastic. Phaneuf was dazed! What a great play. Cleary has been awesome all series.

What did everyone think of Bertuzzi's return? Sure looked like he spent a good amount of time getting up from the ice. With time, i see him fitting in better. i hope.


McCreary ranks up there with Fraser for me,,, I hate him. Funny thing is,, Bowman never had any problem with McCreary,, even though he seemed to screw the Wings every chance he had:lol: . Iginla's shot was nice but Hasek shoulda had that,,,, RH'ed shot coming in on that angle from the RW,,,:rolleyes: I'm still a bit surprised the Flames won a game outta this series.

[2ESRGR8]

Calgary in six. :hide:
I mean only Canadians care about hockey right? That's why they banned it from network TV in the States right? :evilsmile

[NEMichsportsman]

Calgary in six. :hide:
I mean only Canadians care about hockey right? That's why they banned it from network TV in the States right? :evilsmile


:dizzy::dizzy::dizzy:

Calgary in 6 indeed!:rant::bash:


NBC is Network TV!


Scott Don't you have to go watch some hunting with hank re-runs or something?:lol:

[neil duffey]

if ya ask me between det def. being flat... except for "the pain train" liljia of all people:SHOCKED: and the retarded calls of mccreary... it was a great effort, but i honestly didnt think they could win that one any way. the game and score turned out way better than i had expected...

and to who ever said that the reffing didnt cost the game... how bout the two flames power play goals? take those away buddy, and it was a 2 -1 wings W:lol: so it did kinda cost them the game.

please god! no mcgoo no mccreary in game 4! please:lol:

p.s. im still pumped and still postive.

[Dedge]

OK, is it just me or does it seem that Calgary's ice is really, really bad.

Go Wings!

Dan

oh yeah, they are definately going to win tonight!

[BigDaddy]

Do it now boys make it easier on yourselves finish these chumps!!!! Reminder 9:30 start time tonight!!!!!!!!!!!

[GMONEY]

BERTUZZI WILL SAVE THE DAY:lol:

[mrblugil]

BERTUZZI WILL SAVE THE DAY:lol:
pull Hudler back in Big Bert ain't ready an he looked it the last game:sad: :fish:

[BigDaddy]

GM Money your boy just put one in the back of the net!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) :lol: :dizzy: :corkysm55 :cool: :one_eye: :fish: :SHOCKED: :smile-mad

[Steve]

It's a wild one. Might end up 6-5 final.

[Ranger Ray]

Wow! Action packed first period. GO WINGS!

[William H Bonney]

Another stellar performance by men in "stripes". :rolleyes:

[252Life]

Some of those calls were HORENDOUS! Come on let em play. This "NHL hooking rule is totally impractical. We don;t even get called for slapping pants in our mens league. These guys are pros and can certainly play through what the stripes were calling last night.

[GVSUKUSH]

When did the NHL get so sissy? It was due to rule changes after the lockout correct?

[ckhanna]

Oh but the point of the rule changes were to increase flow and scoring chances!!!! I think they did the total opposite. If the rules were enforced to the way they were meant to be enforced, yes, it would increase flow. But with all the crap calls they are making all it does is slow it down to put the man in the box!! LET EM PLAY!!!!!!!!!:rant:

[redwingsdude]

Penalties are killing us in this series right now, both ways. We aren't scoring on the power play, and we are allowing two PP goals per game, that has to stop. The 5-on-3s are not exactly helping either. :rolleyes: The Wings can dominate a game if they cut out this crap.

[Joe Archer]

Penalties are killing us in this series right now, both ways. We aren't scoring on the power play, and we are allowing two PP goals per game, that has to stop. The 5-on-3s are not exactly helping either. :rolleyes: The Wings can dominate a game if they cut out this crap.
The STUPID calls and 5 on 3's killed us. Still, the Wings had more than an even chance to win this one. They were Oh! for 5 on the power play.
I think if they split up Bertuzzi and Lang they have the answer. Together, neither of them can control the puck. Put Bertuzzi with Zetterberg and Datsuk! Datsuk will have a field day setting those two up all night!
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[NEMichsportsman]

I dunno what to say other than quit finding ways to lose!

Game 5 is the deciding game as far as I am concerned. If they lose it they can make thier golf reservations for Monday 'cause I don't see them winning in Calgary this year.

[ckhanna]

As long as they pencil me in for one of the foursomes I am ok with them going to play some golf!!! lol, :lol: But I would rather them win!!!

[y2ba]

After the lay-off i didnt watch much Hockey until the last few months..but todays game has me fired up. Im going to go claim my seat at the bar in a few minutes...couple of innings of the tigers to get primed:cool:, then the wings game. I forgot how exciting the last 5 minutes of a 1 goal hockey game was...is there anything more exciting?

[Itchin' to go]

What can be better than this? A beautiful Sat. afternoon, a must win Red Wings playoff game, some cold beverages, a little venison on the grill

Finally I can scream at the TV., hard to do that the last 2 games while the wife and kids were sleeping.

Go Wings!!!!!!

[Violator22]

What the hell is going on here, they are playing like they want something..........finally. GO WINGS

[William H Bonney]

This game reaffirms my original opinion,,,, Calgary is not good. Calgary looked flat out CLUELESS, in every facet of the game.

[phishon]

THIS GAME 5 IS OUT OF CONTROL...WHAT A SLASH BE THE GOALIE!!!
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HOW LONG THE SUSPENSION IS FOR THAT AND HOW MUCH THE$$$$$$ FINE IS ???? WOW~~~~~CALGARY IS FLIPPEN OUT!!!:hide:

[D-Fresh]

what a bunch of classless mother F&*^%*'s!!! That goalie should be done for the playoffs, and Iginla should be suspended for 1 game as well!! Absolutely unacceptable behavior, what a bunch of terrible losers!!

[jpollman]

I'm SURE that MaClennan is gone for the rest of this year. (at this point, probably only one more game anyway) As far as I'm concerned, it should be AT LEAST twenty games next seasom AND a HEFTY fine! What a bunch of classess hacks.

[Itchin' to go]

What a great 2nd and 3rd period by the Wings....Cleary is the man!! Chelios played great, Hank is back and Dom was awesome.

Totally uncalled for play by the Flames in the 3rd, that goalie will be gone for the season most likely(maybe only one game) I used to have a little respect for the Flames their a hard playing team but that was just sick, then to see his teamates slapping him on the back going into the dressing room and then Iginla with his cheap shots(way to act like a Captain) Never ever would you see a Stevie Y, or Joe Sakic act like that. Completly inexcusable as a captain.

Ryan

[herefishy]

I never did like iginla, never a reason but now there is. I will become a die hard colorado fan before I respect the flames. I'm just glad the wings kept their composer. I hope we tromp them tomorrow...

[William H Bonney]

:lol: Have any of you guys ever seen playoff hockey before??:lol:


This is what happens when you get your butt kicked,,, this happens in every series,,, always has and always will. I just think it's finally nice to see some "playoff hockey",, in this series.

[D-Fresh]

:lol: Have any of you guys ever seen playoff hockey before??:lol:


This is what happens when you get your butt kicked,,, this happens in every series,,, always has and always will. I just think it's finally nice to see some "playoff hockey",, in this series.

I have been watching the playoffs for a long time, and I don't recall ever seeing a goalie swing his stick like a baseball bat and hit someone in the chest!! I am pretty sure this is not "playoff hockey"!!!!! The game is more physical in the playoffs, nobody will argue that, but intentionally trying to hurt someone is not acceptable.

[y2ba]

I have been watching the playoffs for a long time, and I don't recall ever seeing a goalie swing his stick like a baseball bat and hit someone in the chest!! I am pretty sure this is not "playoff hockey"!!!!! The game is more physical in the playoffs, nobody will argue that, but intentionally trying to hurt someone is not.:yeahthat: Taking a shot like that is WAY,WAY out of line...this is playoff hockey and i expect it to be rough..as it should be. You ask Kipper how he felt about that play after game 6...when he spends the end of his season on his *** in the back of his home net. As for Iginla.. i always thought this guy was a good solid player..but what a punk he is. I Wonder if he will be on the ice at the end of game 6 when they are down 3...

BRILLIANT

[Itchin' to go]

:lol: Have any of you guys ever seen playoff hockey before??:lol:

A player getting an uppercut after a hip check, a goalie with a 2 handed slash in the midsection, a Captain using the butt end of his stick......yep thats playoff hockey.:confused:

I'll definetly tune in for game 6 now my second playoff game.

Ryan

[Dedge]

Iginla is nothing more than a whiny little bleep. Seriously what a baby. He should get a game for that stunt on Schneids. I just hope the league sees it the same way I do. I was grilling so I missed Bertuzzi slam Phaneauf, so if anyone has a link to some highlights please let me know. And that move by McClennan was freaking ridiculous.

Am I the only one that was cheering like mad when Iginla got in Nick's face, and was then taken down by Z? Priceless.


Dan

[William H Bonney]

I have been watching the playoffs for a long time, and I don't recall ever seeing a goalie swing his stick like a baseball bat and hit someone in the chest!! I am pretty sure this is not "playoff hockey"!!!!! The game is more physical in the playoffs, nobody will argue that, but intentionally trying to hurt someone is not acceptable.

:lol: He wasn't "intentionally trying" to hurt him. If he was,,,,, he woulda. That wasn't anything more than a "good slash". Do you recall Ron Hextall trying to shave Chelios' face with his stick??? :lol: Now that was NASTY. The only thing Calgary was trying to do was "save face",,,,, they couldn't win the game so they did the next best thing they could.

[phishon]

You could see that mess comin' near the end of the 2nd period. It was getting ugly then. I like to see hard hittin (clean) hockey.... but what Calgary did today was wayyyyyy out of line....the hipcheck by Lebda was clean and the guy he checked hit him with atleast 1 upper cut maybe 2 couldn't tell... and then LEBDA gets a tripping penalty??? ***???
And no penalty on Calgary... makes ya wonder sometimes.
But what the goalie did and then Iginla was totally uncalled for, Playoff Hockey or not... they should be suspended and fined to the max.
RIDICULOUS!!!
:fish: -ON

[William H Bonney]

A player getting an uppercut after a hip check, a goalie with a 2 handed slash in the midsection, a Captain using the butt end of his stick......yep thats playoff hockey.:confused:

I'll definetly tune in for game 6 now my second playoff game.

Ryan


If you've never seen any of that before,,,,,, you haven't been watching hockey long enough.

[y2ba]

If you've never seen any of that before,,,,,, you haven't been watching hockey long enough.

Are you kidding me? I will say...the uppercut...i can deal with that. But the slash, You are gonna honestly say you dont think he was trying to hurt someone? If you believe that you didnt play hockey or you were a dirty sob just like Mcllennan[sp]. Slash him on the hands ,legs,back,***...you go 2 hands to the neck/head area you mean to do damage bottom line.

[alexsalmon]

:lol: Have any of you guys ever seen playoff hockey before??:lol:


This is what happens when you get your butt kicked,,, this happens in every series,,, always has and always will. I just think it's finally nice to see some "playoff hockey",, in this series.

I might ask you the same thing.

Unexceptable the way Calg acted, I hope Iginla is suspended tomorrow.

[Itchin' to go]

William...how many beverages did you have during the game?:lol:

You wont find anywhere in my post where I said that stuff doesnt happen, Its the fact that your calling that playoff hockey. If you were to show a non-hockey fan a clip to show him playoff hockey, is the last 5 mins of that game what you would show him?

Playoff hockey to me is, fast play, great goaltending, finishing checks for all your worth, and lots of power play goals.


Who cares what we think, the Wings are one game away from advancing..............GO WINGS!!!!!

[William H Bonney]

I might ask you the same thing.

Unexceptable the way Calg acted, I hope Iginla is suspended tomorrow.


I'll answer your first question. I'm bearing down on close to 1000 regular season games and a least a hundred playoff games. And those totals don't include games I've seen on TV. Those are games are "in person". I've forgotten more about hockey then most people can even fathom. I've sat with Bobby Hull more than a handful of times,, and chatted "hockey". I've sat on the vistors bench with Glen Sather, Grant Fuhr, Craig MacTavish, Ted Green, Jari Kurri etc.....,,, I have an "authenic, game worn Yzerman jersey, sweat soaked(when I got it).....,,,,, so,,, anyway. If Iginla gets suspended,, I'll eat my hat. I just don't see it happening. The upper cut on Ledba??? Maybe next time he won't go so "low" with his "hip check".:rolleyes: He'll live and learn,,,, don't go for the knee's.

Everyone says all the crap Calgary did was uncalled for,,,, I'll agree with that but anyone that says that's not part of the game is naive and just hasn't seen enough hockey. It bothers me to no end how "yuppied up" the NHL is now.

[BigDaddy]

THE REF'S SUCK!!!!!!!!!!! If you really pay attention Calgary has way too many hits after the the play stops and the refs do nothing!!!!!!!! Igilna is nothing but a cheap shot SOB and to think he's their captain, what a freakin wimp stand up during the play and stop your BS after the play............:rant:

[ih772]

I'll answer your first question. I'm bearing down on close to 1000 regular season games and a least a hundred playoff games. And those totals don't include games I've seen on TV. Those are games are "in person". I've forgotten more about hockey then most people can even fathom. I've sat with Bobby Hull more than a handful of times,, and chatted "hockey". I've sat on the vistors bench with Glen Sather, Grant Fuhr, Craig MacTavish, Ted Green, Jari Kurri etc.....,,, I have an "authenic, game worn Yzerman jersey, sweat soaked(when I got it).....,,,,, so,,, anyway. If Iginla gets suspended,, I'll eat my hat. I just don't see it happening. The upper cut on Ledba??? Maybe next time he won't go so "low" with his "hip check".:rolleyes: He'll live and learn,,,, don't go for the knee's.

Everyone says all the crap Calgary did was uncalled for,,,, I'll agree with that but anyone that says that's not part of the game is naive and just hasn't seen enough hockey. It bothers me to no end how "yuppied up" the NHL is now.

I'd have to agree with you on this. If you guys think that was bad you haven't seen too many minor league games back in the 80's. :lol:

The reason you have all the bs stickwork and cheap shots now is the stance the NHL has taken on fighting. Back in the day when you had a couple of guys wearing a badge on your team, they would drop the gloves and go with whomever pulled bs like we saw today and that was basically the end of it for the game. Could you imagine Marty McSorley just standing there if someone did that to Wayne? The same thing could be said of #24, #26 or others if that happened back in the day to anyone on Detroits' team.

The NHL has become "yuppified" in an effort to get more women and crybabys to watch and to expand it's market. Bring back the way the NHL was in the mid to late 80's!!!!

[Windnots]

Maybe next time he won't go so "low" with his "hip check".:rolleyes: He'll live and learn,,,, don't go for the knee's.


I'll agree with that. Although I don't think he intended to go so low...it was infact low. I would have been pissed also. The sucker punch was cowardly though.

[Itchin' to go]

Any of you guys see the recap show on VS last night? The guy blamed the whole end of the game on the Wings, he said the Wings ran in to Kipper all night and then the low check from Lebda was the final straw. He said they got what was coming to them.

What a joke, ya wouldnt blame the refs at all?

Ryan