Comments on: Wings 3, Ducks 2 (SO) http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/ by true Citizens of Hockeytown Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:21:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: GameDay: @ Anaheim (2-4-1, 5 Pts) 10:00 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-32412 GameDay: @ Anaheim (2-4-1, 5 Pts) 10:00 ET at On the Wings Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:53:40 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-32412 [...] is the second of four games between Detroit and Anaheim this season. The Wings won the first game, 3-2 in a shootout on October 3rd. The loser of this game will have to wait until January 23rd to get [...] [...] is the second of four games between Detroit and Anaheim this season. The Wings won the first game, 3-2 in a shootout on October 3rd. The loser of this game will have to wait until January 23rd to get [...]

]]> By: GameDay: vs. Calgary (0-1-1, 1 Pt) 7:30 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-32091 GameDay: vs. Calgary (0-1-1, 1 Pt) 7:30 ET at On the Wings Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:43:09 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-32091 [...] Wings have won two of their first three, beginning with a 3-2 shootout win over the Ducks in the opener. Then they lost in a shootout, Saturday night in Chicago [...] [...] Wings have won two of their first three, beginning with a 3-2 shootout win over the Ducks in the opener. Then they lost in a shootout, Saturday night in Chicago [...]

]]> By: GameDay: vs. Edmonton (2-0-0, 4 Pts) 7:30 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31836 GameDay: vs. Edmonton (2-0-0, 4 Pts) 7:30 ET at On the Wings Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:28:20 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31836 [...] are 1-0-1, with both games finishing in a shootout. Jiri Hudler was the hero in Wednesday’s home opener against the Ducks, scoring the only shootout goal on the Wings’ third shot. Saturday night, the Wings were [...] [...] are 1-0-1, with both games finishing in a shootout. Jiri Hudler was the hero in Wednesday’s home opener against the Ducks, scoring the only shootout goal on the Wings’ third shot. Saturday night, the Wings were [...]

]]> By: Matt Saler http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31544 Matt Saler Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:09:01 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31544 firebird, Thanks for reading, but I'm sorry it wasn't more complete! Justin, I did notice that turnover by Rafalski and it's one the main reasons I was less than impressed with his defensive showing. He's very fortunate Hank bailed him out or he'd have started the season as a goat. firebettman, Samuelsson is signed through next season. He's one of the streakiest players I've ever seen, but his upside is pretty good. Hopefully he'll stay healthy and have a few hot streaks this season. Scott, You're right, Hank looked a step ahead for much of the game and was solid in the defensive zone - when he didn't have the puck. As Megan noted, his passing was not up to par, though it was noticeable mainly in the defensive end. He made a few bad decisions with the puck and they stood out, but nothing too terrible developed as a result. Maybe I'm just hard on him because he's my favorite player and I basically expect him to be perfect. I think Pronger got off a little easy. The fans didn't give him as hard a time, and he didn't get any special attention from Drake, as you pointed out. Maybe next time. firebird,

Thanks for reading, but I’m sorry it wasn’t more complete!

Justin,

I did notice that turnover by Rafalski and it’s one the main reasons I was less than impressed with his defensive showing. He’s very fortunate Hank bailed him out or he’d have started the season as a goat.

firebettman,

Samuelsson is signed through next season. He’s one of the streakiest players I’ve ever seen, but his upside is pretty good. Hopefully he’ll stay healthy and have a few hot streaks this season.

Scott,

You’re right, Hank looked a step ahead for much of the game and was solid in the defensive zone - when he didn’t have the puck. As Megan noted, his passing was not up to par, though it was noticeable mainly in the defensive end. He made a few bad decisions with the puck and they stood out, but nothing too terrible developed as a result. Maybe I’m just hard on him because he’s my favorite player and I basically expect him to be perfect.

I think Pronger got off a little easy. The fans didn’t give him as hard a time, and he didn’t get any special attention from Drake, as you pointed out. Maybe next time.

]]> By: Megan http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31543 Megan Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:52:42 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31543 I have to say, it was a great way to open the season. Of course, it would've been nice to totally whoop them, but it was a very exciting game. Datsyuk started right where he left off. He was absolutely amazing. Zetter was phenomenal defensively, and he scored a goal, but I have to say he left a little to be desired in his passing. Our powerplay was very good, but you can certainly notice Schneider is missing. Rafalski was good on the point, but he's not Schneider. Our points just aren't as dangerous as they were when Lids and Schneids were on them. But that doesn't seem to be too much of a factor, since we did score twice. It was actually Hudler that scored the shootout goal. It was a gorgeous goal. I was hoping they would put him out during the shootout, because that was his specialty in GR. It was just a great goal, and a great moment for him. I think he'll become an asset this season. I have to say, it was a great way to open the season. Of course, it would’ve been nice to totally whoop them, but it was a very exciting game. Datsyuk started right where he left off. He was absolutely amazing. Zetter was phenomenal defensively, and he scored a goal, but I have to say he left a little to be desired in his passing. Our powerplay was very good, but you can certainly notice Schneider is missing. Rafalski was good on the point, but he’s not Schneider. Our points just aren’t as dangerous as they were when Lids and Schneids were on them. But that doesn’t seem to be too much of a factor, since we did score twice.
It was actually Hudler that scored the shootout goal. It was a gorgeous goal. I was hoping they would put him out during the shootout, because that was his specialty in GR. It was just a great goal, and a great moment for him. I think he’ll become an asset this season.

]]> By: Scott http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31528 Scott Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:29:38 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31528 Hey Matt....welcome back! I will have to disagree with you on Hank. He was 2 steps ahead of most of the team the whole game and was playing the 3rd Dman VERY well....he shouldn't have had to, but thats another story. Chelios looked out of sorts a bit, but it's early....give him time to get his tires warmed up! HUGE props for Dallas Drake. I only wish he would have given Pronger a little something, but....maybe next time. Hey Matt….welcome back!

I will have to disagree with you on Hank. He was 2 steps ahead of most of the team the whole game and was playing the 3rd Dman VERY well….he shouldn’t have had to, but thats another story.

Chelios looked out of sorts a bit, but it’s early….give him time to get his tires warmed up!

HUGE props for Dallas Drake. I only wish he would have given Pronger a little something, but….maybe next time.

]]> By: firebettman http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31511 firebettman Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:09:06 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31511 Great write-up Matt! I only caught the shootout goal by Filppula, but was very very happy to see it, especially being my first 2007-08 Red Wings moment. Glad to hear the power play is looking strong after last year's terrible power play... I still think that's what killed us overall last year. And it's good to hear Maltby had a strong showing... what is Samuelson's contract? he's one that I could see going soon... he was impressive the first year, but didn't do much for me or the team last year. GO WINGS!!!!!!!!! Great write-up Matt! I only caught the shootout goal by Filppula, but was very very happy to see it, especially being my first 2007-08 Red Wings moment.

Glad to hear the power play is looking strong after last year’s terrible power play… I still think that’s what killed us overall last year. And it’s good to hear Maltby had a strong showing…

what is Samuelson’s contract? he’s one that I could see going soon… he was impressive the first year, but didn’t do much for me or the team last year.

GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Justin http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31510 Justin Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:08:31 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31510 I've missed reading these reviews. Living in Canada, I only get to watch a few Detroit games each season. And sometimes, these are better reviews than watching the video highlights. Did you notice Rafalski's giveaway at the Anaheim blueline late in overtime? It looked like he didn't know whether to dump the puck in or bring it over the line himself, and then Getzlaf used the opportunity to pick his pocket. Zetterberg had to prevent Getzlaf from getting a clear cut breakaway. Also, it was good to see that we outshot the Ducks by an almost 3:1 ratio. That kind of puck control was what won us games last year. I’ve missed reading these reviews. Living in Canada, I only get to watch a few Detroit games each season. And sometimes, these are better reviews than watching the video highlights.

Did you notice Rafalski’s giveaway at the Anaheim blueline late in overtime? It looked like he didn’t know whether to dump the puck in or bring it over the line himself, and then Getzlaf used the opportunity to pick his pocket. Zetterberg had to prevent Getzlaf from getting a clear cut breakaway.

Also, it was good to see that we outshot the Ducks by an almost 3:1 ratio. That kind of puck control was what won us games last year.

]]> By: firebird995 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31461 firebird995 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:51:20 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/10/04/wings-3-ducks-2-so/#comment-31461 Hey, great write up on the game. I was unable to watch it and it was nice to see the reviews of it. I'm looking forward to another great year for the Wings and for this site. Keep up the great work! -firebird995 Hey, great write up on the game. I was unable to watch it and it was nice to see the reviews of it.

I’m looking forward to another great year for the Wings and for this site.

Keep up the great work!
-firebird995

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