Comments on: Wings 3, Stars 1 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/ by true Citizens of Hockeytown Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:15:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: GameDay: vs. Dallas (23-13-4, 50 Pts) 7:30 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-48941 GameDay: vs. Dallas (23-13-4, 50 Pts) 7:30 ET at On the Wings Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:55:14 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-48941 [...] 2006-2007 season series, 3-1, with wins October 27 (4-3), November 27th (2-1), and February 14th (3-1). Dallas won the March 30th meeting, 4-3 in a shootout. The teams will meet again on Saturday in [...] [...] 2006-2007 season series, 3-1, with wins October 27 (4-3), November 27th (2-1), and February 14th (3-1). Dallas won the March 30th meeting, 4-3 in a shootout. The teams will meet again on Saturday in [...]

]]> By: GameDay: @ Phoenix (25-30-3, 53 Pts) 9:00 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-8349 GameDay: @ Phoenix (25-30-3, 53 Pts) 9:00 ET at On the Wings Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:29:13 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-8349 [...] by losing 6-1 to the dead-last Flyers. The team rebounded on Wednesday, however, with a well-played 3-1 win over [...] [...] by losing 6-1 to the dead-last Flyers. The team rebounded on Wednesday, however, with a well-played 3-1 win over [...]

]]> By: Matt Saler http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-8003 Matt Saler Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:41:09 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-8003 Steph, my jaw dropped and I got that warm and fuzzy feeling you get when you see an instant-highlight reel play. I could watch it over and over again, from any angle, and I'd still think it's great. The surprising thing about the situation with the Young Guns is Babcock's attitude. He's apparently not a veteran's coach, but this year, he hasn't exactly been a young guys' coach, either. It seems that Filppula has replaced Williams as the coach's pet, but it hasn't translated into a lot more ice time. He's not standing out as much as he used to, but he probably would if he was on the ice more. I understand Babcock's not Hudler's biggest fan, but it's hard to deny his contribution. I think it's pretty sad that it's come down to limiting his ice-time so much. Steph, my jaw dropped and I got that warm and fuzzy feeling you get when you see an instant-highlight reel play. I could watch it over and over again, from any angle, and I’d still think it’s great.

The surprising thing about the situation with the Young Guns is Babcock’s attitude. He’s apparently not a veteran’s coach, but this year, he hasn’t exactly been a young guys’ coach, either. It seems that Filppula has replaced Williams as the coach’s pet, but it hasn’t translated into a lot more ice time. He’s not standing out as much as he used to, but he probably would if he was on the ice more.

I understand Babcock’s not Hudler’s biggest fan, but it’s hard to deny his contribution. I think it’s pretty sad that it’s come down to limiting his ice-time so much.

]]> By: Steph http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-7983 Steph Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:26:17 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-7983 I missed the whole first 52 minutes of this game - I got home, turned it on, saw the score and worried for all of ten seconds before Hank and Pavel pulled off that move. I think my jaw dropped on the replay just seeing how perfectly pulled off that was. I agree about the lines, as well - when Filppula and Hudler play, they deliver, and given more time it only suggests they'd deliver more. One of our biggest strengths coming in to this part of the season was having four lines that could get it done for us if need be, and we really need to get that back - and who knows, mixing it up some could be the way to do that. I missed the whole first 52 minutes of this game - I got home, turned it on, saw the score and worried for all of ten seconds before Hank and Pavel pulled off that move. I think my jaw dropped on the replay just seeing how perfectly pulled off that was.

I agree about the lines, as well - when Filppula and Hudler play, they deliver, and given more time it only suggests they’d deliver more. One of our biggest strengths coming in to this part of the season was having four lines that could get it done for us if need be, and we really need to get that back - and who knows, mixing it up some could be the way to do that.

]]> By: Matt Saler http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-7959 Matt Saler Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:35:40 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-7959 I agree, it does seem to be that way. They have had trouble winning lately when the first line is silent, and looked like they were on the way to that last night until Pavel and Hank hooked up. I'd like to see Filppula and Hudler both get more ice time, whether with Lang or perhaps with Cleary. They need to get things rolling with at least the second line, that's for sure. They have all the tools, but can't seem to stay consistent. I agree, it does seem to be that way. They have had trouble winning lately when the first line is silent, and looked like they were on the way to that last night until Pavel and Hank hooked up.

I’d like to see Filppula and Hudler both get more ice time, whether with Lang or perhaps with Cleary. They need to get things rolling with at least the second line, that’s for sure. They have all the tools, but can’t seem to stay consistent.

]]> By: Rick http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-7953 Rick Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:17:30 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/02/15/wings-3-stars-1/#comment-7953 We really are looking like a one line team again. Our first line is great. Maybe Babcock should consider mixing up the other three lines? Throw Filp on a line with Lang? We really are looking like a one line team again. Our first line is great. Maybe Babcock should consider mixing up the other three lines?
Throw Filp on a line with Lang?

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