Comments on: Wings 3, Oilers 4 (SO) http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/ by true Citizens of Hockeytown Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:39:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: GameDay: @ Edmonton (28-30-5, 61 Pts) 9:00 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-56967 GameDay: @ Edmonton (28-30-5, 61 Pts) 9:00 ET at On the Wings Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:44:54 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-56967 [...] with wins wins October 8th (4-2) and October 30th (2-1). The Oilers won the December 13th meeting, 4-3 in a [...] [...] with wins wins October 8th (4-2) and October 30th (2-1). The Oilers won the December 13th meeting, 4-3 in a [...]

]]> By: GameDay: vs. Los Angeles (12-20-2, 26 Pts) 7:30 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44548 GameDay: vs. Los Angeles (12-20-2, 26 Pts) 7:30 ET at On the Wings Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:53:14 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44548 [...] Wings are 7-0-1 in December, with their only loss coming in a 4-3 shootout decision with the Oilers on the 13th.  They haven’t been playing their best hockey [...] [...] Wings are 7-0-1 in December, with their only loss coming in a 4-3 shootout decision with the Oilers on the 13th.  They haven’t been playing their best hockey [...]

]]> By: GameDay: vs. Florida (14-15-2, 30 Pts) 7:00 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44171 GameDay: vs. Florida (14-15-2, 30 Pts) 7:00 ET at On the Wings Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:02:17 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44171 [...] Wings had a seven-game winning streak snapped Thursday night with a 4-3 shootout loss to Edmonton. Tonight is the second of a four-game homestand for the Wings, who will [...] [...] Wings had a seven-game winning streak snapped Thursday night with a 4-3 shootout loss to Edmonton. Tonight is the second of a four-game homestand for the Wings, who will [...]

]]> By: Scott H http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44147 Scott H Sat, 15 Dec 2007 06:46:51 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44147 I thought Flip played very ho-hum hockey at best. He was hemmed in way too often at the blue line for my liking. WAYYYY too many dump ins. What's that all about? Anyone else notice Lidstrom driving the net? 3 times in the 3rd period. I was stunned...absolutely STUNNED by Z's feeble attempt in the shootout. I wouldn't try that shot on my playstation. I, much like many of you, simply said...well, we're about due for a loss. No major deal. That is until we play them in the first round. /start Osgood //backup with Howard ///Hasek if Hartigan is injured and we have no-one else to play goal I thought Flip played very ho-hum hockey at best. He was hemmed in way too often at the blue line for my liking.

WAYYYY too many dump ins. What’s that all about?

Anyone else notice Lidstrom driving the net? 3 times in the 3rd period.

I was stunned…absolutely STUNNED by Z’s feeble attempt in the shootout. I wouldn’t try that shot on my playstation.

I, much like many of you, simply said…well, we’re about due for a loss. No major deal.
That is until we play them in the first round.

/start Osgood
//backup with Howard
///Hasek if Hartigan is injured and we have no-one else to play goal

]]> By: Nathan http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44119 Nathan Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:58:52 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44119 Matt, I'm with you 100%. Overall we're pretty fortunate that as Wings fans these are the problems we complain about! Matt, I’m with you 100%. Overall we’re pretty fortunate that as Wings fans these are the problems we complain about!

]]> By: Matt Saler http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44116 Matt Saler Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:37:40 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44116 Nathan, You're right about Fil. He does seem to do better offensively when he's with old Grand Rapids teammates. I definitely appreciate what he brings to the table defensively, which is why I'm no harder on him. He's a good player whose had a bit of a rough time of it offensively. You're right about Babcock's strategy. The risk of injury is too high to keep lines the same all the time. The more acclimated everyone is to each other, the better. About all Samuelsson does when he's not scoring is puck-handle and create near chances. That's not much. Nathan,

You’re right about Fil. He does seem to do better offensively when he’s with old Grand Rapids teammates. I definitely appreciate what he brings to the table defensively, which is why I’m no harder on him. He’s a good player whose had a bit of a rough time of it offensively.

You’re right about Babcock’s strategy. The risk of injury is too high to keep lines the same all the time. The more acclimated everyone is to each other, the better.

About all Samuelsson does when he’s not scoring is puck-handle and create near chances. That’s not much.

]]> By: Nathan http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44114 Nathan Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:02:21 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/2007/12/14/wings-3-oilers-4-so-2/#comment-44114 Thanks for the link. I agree with most of your points for sure. Everyone was just out of sync. I think the Flip is getting better as the season wears on, but I really think he plays best with Hudler. When Babcock put Kopecky on that line they seemed to a have a bit of (perhaps Grand Rapids) chemistry. Though I admire the fact that Babcock is trying to build a team of guys that can play with anyone, and think it will pay off in the long run. That said, I'm not worried about Flip because he's effective in many ways that don't show up on the scoresheet. Samuelsson is a concern though, because if he doesn't score, he doesn't do much for this team. Thanks for the link.

I agree with most of your points for sure. Everyone was just out of sync. I think the Flip is getting better as the season wears on, but I really think he plays best with Hudler. When Babcock put Kopecky on that line they seemed to a have a bit of (perhaps Grand Rapids) chemistry. Though I admire the fact that Babcock is trying to build a team of guys that can play with anyone, and think it will pay off in the long run.

That said, I’m not worried about Flip because he’s effective in many ways that don’t show up on the scoresheet. Samuelsson is a concern though, because if he doesn’t score, he doesn’t do much for this team.

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