Red Wings/Anaheim prediction thread.

[fish eater]

Red Wing fans, people, here ye here ye.

Ok (in my effort of a Lethal Weapon Joe Pesci impression) ok ok ok ok.
So I was wrong about the Flames series. So I was proven wrong by the hockey gods time after time after time during the Sharks series. But this time, I promise to get it right. I've been giving it some consideration. And after many hours of thought, I have hereby decided.........Ducks in 4! That's right you incompetant hockey god fools. Anaheim in a clean sweep! Again, here in front of all of you, and all of the hockey gods, without any fear of having to eat my words whatsoever, I GAURENTEE that the Detroit Red Wings WILL NOT win this series. J.S. Giguere will stop pucks like Jesus stops sand. Dom will fail miserably. Chris Pronger will not get hurt. Niedermayer (actually both of them) will skate endless circles around the imbecile Datsyuk and take that puck from him like candy from a baby. This series is a no brainer. To easy, this one is to easy to pick. The Anaheim Ducks are an automatic LOCK to win this series. And if the hockey gods think they can do anything to prove me wrong, well they can all go to hell!:mad:

[ckhanna]

And I am going to keep getting confused by fisheater!!! Wow what a crappy prediction!!! :yikes:

[neil duffey]

:lol: :lol: i love these posts by u fishy... im going to stick to my no making wings predictions prediction... i seam to fare better that way.

[BigDaddy]

Well boys what a honor it is to be into this as far we are. I don't there are many people that would have predicted this in the start of the season.

As most of you know I'm one of the biggest Wings slappy's around I'll say Wings in 6!! Why change now. How can I not pick the Wings........Dom will previal and he'll give up a couple of soft ones as always then he get's pissed and plays his ***** off.

Hank, Pav's and Homer are on fire, this teams really wants this. I will also Bab's is the best coach in the NHL. I hope he's here for a LONG time. I like the fire he lights and the future he see's in the younger guys.

Let's bring them wimpy ducks to the Joe on Friday and open a can of woop *****!!

It is really fun being a Wing's fan I think one of the best organizations in all of pro sports!!!!! Thanks MR. I....

[ckhanna]

:yeahthat: ^^^ I agree. I think for whatever reason happened that the Ducks made it this far with only playing 10 games, they will now be as hot as the wings are. The only thing that worries me is Pronger!! HE did it to us when he was with Edmonton. I am anxious for game 1 at JLA

[redwingsdude]

I love the Wings, but you guys can't underestimate the Ducks, they're easily the favorites in this series, and there's a reason why.

Everyone is afraid of Pronger, he's not only one of the best defenders in the world, but he's also currently playing at over a point per game. They also have a guy named Niedermayer who is even better. Then they also have Beauchemin, who can play 25+ minutes per night when needed, and he's solid.

Dom's been good so far, but we're facing Giggy again. We've been good in overtime, you say? Giguere is something like 10-1 in playoff overtimes. He's got the best GAA in the playoffs, and is one of the best positioned goalies in the league, so we aren't going to beat him with perimeter shots.

Homer, Pav and Z are hot? None of them have scored yet on the road! That's not good! Homer could easily be neutralized, as the Ducks have by far the best PK in the league and are operating at nearly 95% efficiency, that's scary.

Teemu Selanne, anyone? One of the best goalscorers of this era has two other 25 goal scorers on his line, and they aren't the scariest part. The PPG line is young, fast and big, and they have been doing much of Anaheim's scoring. Remember how the Wings were, for the most part, unable to prevent Thornton, Michalek and Cheechoo from getting the puck down low and in front of the net? These guys do the same thing. The Ducks have already beat the best goalie in the West, that says something.

Wings need to come out strong, and score first like they did in the last game to set the tempo, because we aren't going to get tons of quality chances on this team.

[ckhanna]

I am not underestimating them at all, they scare me. But the wings were counted out against the Flames, and the Sharks. I hope that they have the momentum to keep hot. They were 2-2 in the Reg season

[NEMichsportsman]

I am thinking it's a toss up at this point- whoever wins this series will not have an easy time.

My heart tells me Wings but I don't like the situation with our defensemen....

I am going to have to see a game or 2 before I can really have a real opinion about the series outcome.,

[ckhanna]

Oh I agree, I think with any sport, any team can win on a given day. It would be tuff to predict acuratly at this point the outcome. We will know as soon as Game 1 begins

[sweatyspartan]

im hoping wings in 7...

[snakebit67]

one of the keys will be getting under pronger's skin. He is prone to getting mad and taking some dumb penalties.

That being said, with pronger and niedermier.........man those boys can level some pain of there own.


Don't know, but i will be at the joe friday cheering them on.

[bombcast]

Well, losing Schneids sucks for sure. Not having Kronwall is addition by subtraction though.

My money would say Wings in 7, but I think we take this in 6.

This series will be won/lost by the health of Lebda and the play of Quincey.

[VARMINTHUNTERLAKEORION]

The Ducks may be a very physical team and the Wings have been doing a pretty good job of working the boards as well, both teams are gonna use a stead fast - smart puck playing approach and wont take the physical side to extensively - too much is on the line - I think you're going to see a very intense series and very little penalty's - cause both teams know what each are capable of - the veterans of both teams will definately be using their heads and will be on their toes on any mistakes each team may or may not make - both goaltenders have been doing an excellent job and the one aspect that may be in the Wings favor, is babcock is familiar with several players on the Duck's and understand their type of play - he was the duck's coach just not to long ago - hopefully it helps. I'm saying it'll be a tough hard fought series, but in the long run I believe the Wings will Win the Series in 6 !

[greelhappy]

I am going to make a wager on the Ducks. That will assure a Wings series win and a trip to the Cup finals. This system NEVER fails me, NEVER.

[Dedge]

Well, if history has taught me anything I'm gonna have to go Wings in 6. Or.... Ducks in 5. Naaa, I'm just kidding. I'm thinking Wings in 7 on this one. It is going to be a nail-biter though I'm sure of that. But when it comes right down to it, (and this is not supposed to sound defeated, by any means) I am just happy as a clam that Detroit made it to Walleye Season. (for the UP anyhow) So let's go Duck Hunting!


Go Wings!
Dan

[Joe Archer]

Tonights the night.
Like I said against the Sharks...
"The Bigger They are.... The Harder They Fall..."
Wings in FIVE! ;) (ok, maybe 6 or 7) :D
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[William H Bonney]

Does anyone see some long OT games comin' in this series?? For some reason I just don't see a lot of goals being scored in this series,, unless one of the goalies becomes completely unglued. I think Giggy and Hasek are a wash,,, I think Detroit "had" the edge on D, until Schneids went down and the Wings have the edge on offense,,,,, man, tough series to try and call. I'm gonna say the Ducks in 5 or 6 ,,,, the only reason I say that is because,, Detroit "should" win this series and what ever is "supposed" to happen usually doesn't in hockey. :rolleyes:

[Nimrod1]

I'm thinking the same thing about OT games. I expect the Wings to win in 6. I think they will probably play enough OT periods to equal at least 1, if not 2 complete additional games.

[Joe Archer]

the only reason I say that is because,, Detroit "should" win this series and what ever is "supposed" to happen usually doesn't in hockey. :rolleyes:
Maybe it is good that most of the the professional prognosticators like ESPN, or SI, are picking the Ducks.
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[William H Bonney]

Maybe it is good that most of the the professional prognosticators like ESPN, or SI, are picking the Ducks.
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I noticed that,,, IMO they are "over-estimating" Anaheim. If you look at it on paper,,, I believe Anaheim wins,,, if you read between the lines,, I think Detroit "should" win this series. I guess that's why they play the games:lol:

[Itchin' to go]

I look at sports writers like this, If you take the Wings-Sharks series exactly the way it was played but switched uniforms and the Sharks won in the exact same fashion that the Wings won........Them same writers would be picking the Sharks all day long.

This should be a great series especially if the Wings continue with the never give up attiitude.

Go Wings!!!

[deepwoods]

Wings in 6!

They win tonight 4 - 2 say I.:D

[jpollman]

. So I was proven wrong by the hockey gods time after time after time during the Sharks series. But this time, I promise to get it right. I've been giving it some consideration. And after many hours of thought, I have hereby decided.........Ducks in 4! That's right you incompetant hockey god fools. Anaheim in a clean sweep!

Well so much for your predictions. We can only hope that the rest of your predictions are as accurate. :D :D

The good guys are up 1-0 at this point. Only seven more wins for the cup!

GO WINGS!!!

[fish eater]

Well so much for your predictions. We can only hope that the rest of your predictions are as accurate. :D :D

The good guys are up 1-0 at this point. Only seven more wins for the cup!

GO WINGS!!!


I can only hope.;)

[fish eater]

Awh, gosh darn it. I was proven wrong again by the hockey gods. I can't figure out who the heck they think they are. So, on to my next prediction. Anaheim will win game 2. I GAURENTEE it. This one is just a pure lock. There is absolutey no way, in the wild world of hockey, that the Detroit Red Wings can win game 2. No way in hell.:shhh:

[snakebit67]

just got back from the joe. Man what a game:D The oficciating was awful. Dont know if they blocked out all the bs chants on the tv. We definitely got under their skin. Gonna be alot of aches and pains in the morning.

[jpollman]

Ahhhh now I see the light....

I think I've figured out the motives for your rock solid definite predictions. :)

John

[fish eater]

Crap. It didn't work last night. I don't know what happened.:confused: That's the 1st time it hasn't worked all postseason. I'm gonna have to dig deep for this series. I don't know if it's gonna work for this round or not, this one's gonna be tough.


So, on to my next prediction. There is absolutely no way that the Detroit Red Wings will win any games in Anaheim. As a matter of fact, right here and now, with no fear of being proven wrong whatsoever, I triple dog GAURENTEE that the Anaheim Ducks WILL NOT lose any games on their home ice. The hockey gods can kiss my buttocks. To hell with all of em! Detroit WILL NOT win 3 more games in this series. That is a lock. I just know it beyond the shadow of a doubt. In fact, I'm so convinced that the hockey gods can't prove me wrong, that I am going to take 500 hundred dollars, call my friendly neighborhood bookie, and place my bet on Anaheim to win this series. It's easy money in my pocket. No way on God's green Earth that I could possibly lose this bet! No way at all. Eat my drawers Hockey Gods!:cheeky-sm

[Gone Fishing]

Maybe you should put down $500 for me too! :help:

[Dedge]

I hope you're right Scott... well, sort of.:lol:

But I just heard that Kopecky is in for Calder. That should be nice to see hime back on the ice. He is going to be hungry with something to prove!


Dan

[Joe Archer]

Someone needs to teach this guy how to HIT! For God's sake, "skate backwards…poke check... skate backwards ...poke check ....poke check...poke check ...poke check...! He never takes his man out of the play, creates a turn over, or forces his man to give up the puck! PUT A FREAKIN BODY ON SOMEONE!!!! I told my girlfriend on Sunday, He is playing like such a wuss that someone needs to buy him a tampon!
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[Nimrod1]

Joe,
Did you miss the the last check he laid? You know, the one where he hurt his ankle, then took the sucker punch while down on the ice? I'm thinking that we need to be a little careful of the remaining D. When healthy, Lebda will take the body.

[NEMichsportsman]

Tonights game is key we can't afford to let the Ducks maintain any momentum from the last game!

I will fell pretty good if we get a split out of the games in Anaheim.

[Joe Archer]

He is such a liability out there right now that if he doesn't start taking his man out of the play, it may be over before he has a chance to redeem himself. He looks to be skating fine but avoiding contact! You just can't compete in a play off series in that manner.
Look at Chelly for God sakes! He was po'd and hitting like a man possessed. At his age, not many can be in more pain than he is the day after a game. He has heart and passion. Lebda needs to look those words up in the dictionary.
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[FlyDaddy]

I know I am late making a prediction here and this is not a prediction anymore. I have to say. The Ducks are just way to big and brawny for the Wings. As this series moves forward the Wings will get worn down. I can see them stealing one in Anaheim but they will lose one there and one in Detroit and lose in 6 in Anaheim. Hope I am wrong.

[Jigawhat]

Hope I am wrong.
Well, we both know that wouldn't be the first time.... ;) :lol:
Welcome back to the Red Wing forum, FD!

[fish eater]

Someone needs to teach this guy how to HIT! For God's sake, "skate backwards…poke check... skate backwards ...poke check ....poke check...poke check ...poke check...! He never takes his man out of the play, creates a turn over, or forces his man to give up the puck! PUT A FREAKIN BODY ON SOMEONE!!!! I told my girlfriend on Sunday, He is playing like such a wuss that someone needs to buy him a tampon!
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Does skating backward and poke checking someone offside work well for Nick Lidstrom, or does he have to put a freakin body on someone all the time?:confused:;):cheeky-sm:lol:

Now granted, Lebda is a million years away from being any Nick Lidstrom, but a guy doesn't always have to hit all the time to force turnovers. Captain Nick forces more turnovers than anybody by being active with that stick and the art of the pokecheck. He's like friggin zorro with that thing. He'll carve you up. Lebda is trying to play smart. Don't take yourself out of defensive position by looking for a hit. How many huge hits has Pronger had? How about Niedermayer? A good defenseman gives the hit if it's there, but if not, maintain smart positioning, be responsible, and frustrate your opponent with that stick.:)

[kingwilly]

Sure looks like the Wings got out skated, out hit, got worn down and got out played last night-------------NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KW

[Joe Archer]

Does skating backward and poke checking someone offside work well for Nick Lidstrom, or does he have to put a freakin body on someone all the time?:confused:;):cheeky-sm:lol:

Lidstrom knows how and when to check people off the puck, and he does it all the time! I am not saying you need to lay someone out. I am saying you have to know when to take the ice away. Lidstrom does this well.
In any case, I hardly noticed Lebda out there last night. This is a good thing!
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[fish eater]

Lidstrom knows how and when to check people off the puck, and he does it all the time! I am not saying you need to lay someone out. I am saying you have to know when to take the ice away. Lidstrom does this well.
In any case, I hardly noticed Lebda out there last night. This is a good thing!
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Really? Did you watch the whole game? Cuz Brett probably had around 18 to 20 minutes of ice. I'm almost positive that Brett played more ice than Danny Markov and Lilja. Both of them probably played around 15-16 minutes. And their big hulking guys that play the body correct? Yet, we won the game in blowout fashion by giving our best skaters the most ice time.;):cheeky-sm:lol:

Plus, keep in mind that you really contradict yourself Joe. I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, but you mention and bring up Chelly and how he plays the body and Brett should play the same as Chelly does. Well, here's the problem with your comment. Most of the time (not all the time, but alot of it) Brett is paired with Chelly. Sooooo.......you see where I'm going with this right? If Chris is pinching in, tieing up a man in the neutral zone, would you really want Brett playing the same way? Leaving the middle of the defensive zone wide open? Or......would you rather have Brett skating back, maintaining position, and keeping the play on the perimeter. Brett is playing exactly the way that your man Chelly is telling him to play.
"Brett! I got the trailer take the lead!"
"He's comin hard Brett, get back, back hard Brett!"
"I got the corner Brett, Take the slot"
"Stay back stay back!"
"I'm gassed. Go up go up!"
"Push it, odd man, odd man!"

[Joe Archer]

I know Lebda played. Saying I hardly noticed him out there was a compliment! If he had been turning the puck over, or giving people too much room to skate, I would have noiced. I wasn't really being overly critical either; I think Lebda has a lot of potential. He just needs to learn how and when to check. Basically, once his man is over the blue line he should sometimes take the body, impeed his progression, and force his man off the puck.
When Lebda is on the man with the puck, Chelli can not be checking anyone or it would be interference. The ONLY thing I am saying is that checking is part of the game of hockey.
In any case, Lebda must have done ok last night.
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[fish eater]

Oh, ok I see what your saying. I got ya. Sure, I agree, Brett has got alot of things to learn. Tons. He's still a puppy in this league. Body positioning, leverage, space, stickwork in high traffic, tempo, etc,. But he's got 90% of the battle already won. He's fast, and he's got incredible footwork. The kid can flat out skate. And that means everything. The most important thing in hockey, always as been and always will be, is being able to be a phenominal skater. That can't be coached. It can't be taught. It can't be learned. Either your born with that insane ablility, or your not. Everything else can be coached, or practiced, or worked on. But skating is everything, and Brett has alot of raw ability. He's only scratched the surface of his ability. Now, wether or not he makes that next jump, to the next level, we'll have to wait and see.:)

[fish eater]

So, on to my next prediction. There is absolutely no way that the Detroit Red Wings will win any games in Anaheim. As a matter of fact, right here and now, with no fear of being proven wrong whatsoever, I triple dog GAURENTEE that the Anaheim Ducks WILL NOT lose any games on their home ice. The hockey gods can kiss my buttocks. To hell with all of em! Detroit WILL NOT win 3 more games in this series. That is a lock. I just know it beyond the shadow of a doubt. In fact, I'm so convinced that the hockey gods can't prove me wrong, that I am going to take 500 hundred dollars, call my friendly neighborhood bookie, and place my bet on Anaheim to win this series. It's easy money in my pocket. No way on God's green Earth that I could possibly lose this bet! No way at all. Eat my drawers Hockey Gods!:cheeky-sm


Awh, dang it! I was wrong again! I've had just about enough of this. I'm calling my bookie again. In fact, I'm so convinced that Anaheim is gonna come back and win this series, that I am gonna place not 1, but 2 bets with 2 seperate bookies on the Ducks. I know for a fact, a GUARENTEED fact, that the Anaheim Ducks are going to win this series. There is no such thing as a jinx. There can't be any such thing as hockey gods. If there are hockey gods, they can piss off. In fact, I will promise that the Detroit Red Wings WILL NOT win 2 more games in this series! There is no chance what so ever that I could possibly be proven wrong this time! Bite me hockey gods!:cheeky-sm

[Joe Archer]

...The kid can flat out skate. And that means everything. The most important thing in hockey, always as been and always will be, is being able to be a phenominal skater. That can't be coached. It can't be taught. It can't be learned....
I agree 100%.
Anyway, the topic was about predictions.
Anyone have any bold predictions for game four?
I say Wings 3, Ducks 1! ... and....
...THANK YOU DOMINATOR!!!
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[slayer]

After the wings roast the ducks were going to change your name to CROW EATER :lol: What would you liked served with your crow ???

[ckhanna]

Fisheater is already sending his predictions for game 4!!!!! Watchout hockey gods:dizzy:

[FlyDaddy]

Well, we both know that wouldn't be the first time.... ;) :lol:
Welcome back to the Red Wing forum, FD!


Funny, for some strange reason I just knew I would be hearing from you Jigs.. :lol:

FD

[Jigawhat]

:lol: All in good fun.
What a game last night! I hate seeing Selanne regain his confidence, but I liked the way the Wings battled back and tied it up. I think the Wings are playing better hockey than the Avs. We just needed a few bounces last night...
I'm still going to stay away from predictions, but I like our chances. Sunday at Detroit is a must.