So I started this segment after the loss to Phoenix, yet haven't done one since. Well, in the essence of staying angry about what happened last night, let's see what Dallas idiots had to say about last night's travesty...
Gary Shinski: I can't believe it is the Detroit Redwings who are consistantly screwed by the refs. How the hell can you mean to blow a whistle? That call never would have been made against Dallas.
Okay, so that guy must not be a Stars fan...or maybe he is, and actually knows what he's talking about.
Jessica: are we going to see this team tomorrow night? or is the roller coaster ride going to continue? Good mood by Crawford to start Auld!
So, you’re telling my Crawford played Auld because he was cheerful?
Here's the winner...
TRXTR: Hehe, Wings getting screwed by the refs. That is classic...
LMAO!!!!!
Really? Are you serious with dat?
ROFL!!!!!
Bertuzzi was mugging people early, phantom calls on Daley for goalie interference, Ribeiro for cross checking, and the delay of game on Auld.
You are a funny guy Gary...
Oh where to start? How about with that username? $20 says TRXTR is this person's liscence plate on one of those useless pick-up trucks lowered to about an inch off the ground. Let's see, 10 exclamation points between the LOL and ROFL...good use of caps too, kid. Does anyone else picture these people actually phonetically pronouncing ROFL when they spell that out? That's what I hear in my head anyway...I don't even know what that's supposed to mean. Oh, and I am serious with "dat".
Dead Wings: Any long time hockey fan has consistently seen the Red Wings get all the calls. I think this was the first time in hockey history that a call didn't go there way. Kinda cool. Perhaps the economy is bad enough in Detroit where the Wings fans can't pay off the refs anymore. Now maybe all the teams will be on a level playing field with them.
Any one who thinks that Detroit has consistently gotten calls their way A. disproves that they belong to the demographic they describe as both 1. long time and 2. a hockey fan. B. You're an idiot. Maybe if you had watched the Wings in the play-offs last year (not like a Stars fan would have missed a game by watching Dallas in the post-season), you would have seen what really goes on with Detroit and refereeing. And of course, more immature middle-school level pokes and (in this case, catttle) prods about the struggling Detroit/Michigan economy...I know it's just a blog where anyone can post, but those are just cheap shots that have nothing to do with hockey.
Oh and by the way, your Cup doesn't count...Brett's foot was in the crease. That's why he came to Detroit to win a legitimate one. Keep dreaming about your livestock and wishing you could ever build a dynasty like ours. The refs handed you that one on a platter. Enjoy it.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Pointless Preview: 11/18 vs Dallas Stars
Category #1: Isn’t that the from Guy Fresh Prince?
Dallas has Mike Ribeiro…
Detroit has Kris Newbury. Apparently (according to imdb), Kymberly Newberry played a character named Shauna in three episodes from 1990-1993
Winner: Dallas
Category #2: Google Image Search [Team Name] + stupid
Winner: Detroit, for reasons not needed to be given.
Category #3: What Kind of Idiots have Away Third Jerseys?
Detroit: Too classy for third jersey revenue ploys.
Winner: Detroit
Category #4: Mr. “I’m Too Good for Your Farm System”
Dallas has Fabian Brunnstrom. He was a highly touted Free Agent in 2007-2008 and almost signed with the Wings. Was chased away by Kenny Holland saying that he would have to spend at least one year in the AHL. Scored a hat trick in his first game, Detroit fans wept. Has seven points this season with the trade rumors picking up, Detroit has forgotten all about him.
Detroit has Ville Leino. When Dallas won the Brunnstrom sweepstakes, Detroit settled for the Finnish super league MVP, Dr. eVille. Leino was promised a roster spot if he would spend one year in the minors to get used to the North American style of play. He spent his time with the Griffins and signed an extension with the Wings in the offseason after somewhat covertly forcing Kenny Holland to make good on his promise not to return him to the AHL this year.
Winner: Detroit, Leino only has 4 points to Brunnstrom’s 7…but Ville did his time like a man and is by no means in danger of leaving the franchise he signed with.
If Jimmy can outplay Luongo, then Turco in Detroit should be no problem. Let's be bold, I'm saying the Wings win this one 3-0 and Jimmy gets his first career shut out.
Dallas has Mike Ribeiro…
Carlton? Oh, that was Alfonso Ribeiro. But they probably dance the same way.
Detroit has Kris Newbury. Apparently (according to imdb), Kymberly Newberry played a character named Shauna in three episodes from 1990-1993Winner: Dallas
Category #2: Google Image Search [Team Name] + stupid
Dallas yielded: Power Play Panda
That's pretty dumb but....
Detroit yielded: a picture of Marian Hossa
Winner: Detroit, for reasons not needed to be given.
Category #3: What Kind of Idiots have Away Third Jerseys?
Dallas: White third jerseys? Really? Maybe it’s because they’re last alternate home jerseys looked like a cross between a bull and a uterus.
Detroit: Too classy for third jersey revenue ploys.
Winner: Detroit
Category #4: Mr. “I’m Too Good for Your Farm System”
Dallas has Fabian Brunnstrom. He was a highly touted Free Agent in 2007-2008 and almost signed with the Wings. Was chased away by Kenny Holland saying that he would have to spend at least one year in the AHL. Scored a hat trick in his first game, Detroit fans wept. Has seven points this season with the trade rumors picking up, Detroit has forgotten all about him.
Winner: Detroit, Leino only has 4 points to Brunnstrom’s 7…but Ville did his time like a man and is by no means in danger of leaving the franchise he signed with.
If Jimmy can outplay Luongo, then Turco in Detroit should be no problem. Let's be bold, I'm saying the Wings win this one 3-0 and Jimmy gets his first career shut out.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Sizing up the Dallas Stars
Tomorrow we play the Dallas Stars, a team we vanquished in six games way back in the 2008 Western Conference Finals (they missed the play-offs last season). Detroit is currently a single spot ahead of Dallas in the Western Conference on the heels of Detroit’s 3 game winning streak (Dallas has played an extra game). The two teams, at present, would occupy the final two play-off spots if the regular season would end today. Pretty much all of the mainstream media is in full back pedal mode after predicting “the downfall of Detroit”, Detroit is 10-3-3 after the Swedish Stinkfest.
Dallas doesn’t boast superstars in any position, really. However, they do have a tendency to be moderately strong in each department, which sums up to at least a play-off caliber squad…if you ignore last year. The Stars currently sit at an impressive 7th place in the league as far as G/G average with 3.05. Detroit’s eight goal shellacking of the Blue Jackets and seven goal performance against the Ducks have lifted their G/G average as they rose to 4th in the NHL with a hearty 3.39. Advantage: Detroit
Marty Turco had an absolutely horrible start to the season last year, which contributed to Dallas’ slide out of play-off contention especially because the Stars were lacking of a consistent back-up. Marty, a former all-star hasn’t quite returned to his former glory this year, but has improved dramatically…Detroit owns him though. Dallas currently ranks 16th in the league with a ho-hum 2.79 G/A average. The Wings are doing much better on defense as of late, despite giving up three to Anaheim in the third frame of Saturday’s contest. They’re sitting 19th in the league with a 2.89 G/A average. Advantage: Dallas, but not by much.
Dallas’ mediocrity continues with its power play. The Stars are currently converting 17.2% of the PP chances, which is only good enough for 21st overall in the NHL. Detroit's power play looked bad against the Leafs, but has turned the corner. Working on the PP in practice last week seems to have paid dividends. Despite the PP losing Jason Williams on the point, it’s currently 5th best with a 24.7% conversion rate. Advantage: Detroit.
Marty Turco’s improved play has not seemed to help the penalty killing, which may come as a surprise. Dallas is currently ranked 17th in the NHL, with a 79.7% effectiveness rating. Detroit, who had came close to killing off an extended 5 on 3 power play on Saturday, remains mired near the bottom of the league in terms of penalty killing effectiveness. They are currently ranked 26h in the league with a 75.4% kill rate. Advantage: Dallas
So if we pull ranks and take the average for GA/G and G/G...
Dallas: 11(.5)th
Detroit: 11(.5)th
…weird.
If you combine PK and PP percentages to get an overall effectiveness rating:
Dallas: 96.9%
Detroit: 100.1%
The key for a Red Wing's victory tomorrow night will be to continue to own Marty Turco. Detroit has historically beaten the former U of M goaltender with staggering effectiveness. Detroit is clearly a more talented team, even with the injuries they have suffered. The loss of Sergei Zubov is a big blow to Dallas’ defense. The fact that Marc Crawford is the Stars’ bench boss could rekindle this rivalry right quick if he resorts to the same methods that brought him success in Vancouver and Colorado. However, unlike Bowman…I’d put my money on Babcock if another coach confrontation turned to fisticuffs.
Last season, Detroit surprisingly struggled against teams that failed to qualify for the play-offs (they were swept by Colorado and were shut out by the Islanders). They posted a 1-2-1 record against the Dallas Stars in 2008-2009. The home winning streak and my perfect attendance at the Joe will be on the line tomorrow night.
Marty Turco had an absolutely horrible start to the season last year, which contributed to Dallas’ slide out of play-off contention especially because the Stars were lacking of a consistent back-up. Marty, a former all-star hasn’t quite returned to his former glory this year, but has improved dramatically…Detroit owns him though. Dallas currently ranks 16th in the league with a ho-hum 2.79 G/A average. The Wings are doing much better on defense as of late, despite giving up three to Anaheim in the third frame of Saturday’s contest. They’re sitting 19th in the league with a 2.89 G/A average. Advantage: Dallas, but not by much.
Dallas’ mediocrity continues with its power play. The Stars are currently converting 17.2% of the PP chances, which is only good enough for 21st overall in the NHL. Detroit's power play looked bad against the Leafs, but has turned the corner. Working on the PP in practice last week seems to have paid dividends. Despite the PP losing Jason Williams on the point, it’s currently 5th best with a 24.7% conversion rate. Advantage: Detroit.
Marty Turco’s improved play has not seemed to help the penalty killing, which may come as a surprise. Dallas is currently ranked 17th in the NHL, with a 79.7% effectiveness rating. Detroit, who had came close to killing off an extended 5 on 3 power play on Saturday, remains mired near the bottom of the league in terms of penalty killing effectiveness. They are currently ranked 26h in the league with a 75.4% kill rate. Advantage: Dallas
So if we pull ranks and take the average for GA/G and G/G...
Dallas: 11(.5)th
Detroit: 11(.5)th
…weird.
If you combine PK and PP percentages to get an overall effectiveness rating:
Dallas: 96.9%
Detroit: 100.1%
Last season, Detroit surprisingly struggled against teams that failed to qualify for the play-offs (they were swept by Colorado and were shut out by the Islanders). They posted a 1-2-1 record against the Dallas Stars in 2008-2009. The home winning streak and my perfect attendance at the Joe will be on the line tomorrow night.
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