Via Kukla’s Korner, the video of Henrik Zetterberg’s second goal of the night from Game 4:
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Here is a decent replay of Pavel Datsyuk’s amazing second goal in Game 3. The third angle shows what I wrote about immediately following the game. Let’s be clear: Theodore made no save at any time during that play.
I love that the announcers focus on Peter Forsberg, rather than Pavel Datsyuk’s quick hands.
For your viewing pleasure, Johan Franzen’s hat trick via NHL TV: (after the jump)
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Update (12:37 PM): Helene St. James has quotes from Kris Draper (who didn’t notice it) and Jordin Tootoo (who claims it was an accident) on the incident. - Mat
Intentional a la Simon? No. Still dangerous a la Pronger? Yes. Will anything come of it? We’ll see.
“When I first saw it live, I thought definitely it was a penalty. I thought he came up. On review, Bonk sort of bent down and tried to duck under it. I didn’t think Kronwall left his feet. It was just a good, clean hockey hit.”
- Barry Trotz (via Bruce MacLeod)
I hereby pledge to do my best to complain less about the Wings’ tendency to take shots from anywhere and everywhere. (via Mirtle)
The NHL is marketing the All Star Game in a number of ways and one of them is by sending stuff to bloggers. I got an email from Sinuate Media today asking if I would be interested in posting video and/or banner material. Rather than turn them down because I’m not a big fan of the All Star selection process (after voting stops), I chose to actually accept some admittedly indirect attention from the League, more because it’s so rare (for me, anyway) than anything else. So, That’s where the temporary banners you see come from.
As for the title of the post, I present you this video. It’s actually pretty cool.
As I indicated last night, I think the NHL’s All Star reserves and replacements all too often are ludicrous choices. However, I’m all for the players voted in by the fans (even given the occasional stuffed ballot box). I’m proud of Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, and Pavel Datsyuk for getting voted in, even if Hank can’t play. I also think the League made the right decision in naming Chris Osgood as a reserve. I should have made that clearer in last night’s rant.
It’s not the All Star Game itself I have a problem with, per se. I suppose it’s more the fact that the fans only have a say in who the starters are. Why can’t we vote for the whole roster line-by-line and pairing-by-pairing, with those players with the most top-line/pairing votes getting the start?
Maybe the League figures the average fan has a tough time thinking of six players League-wide to vote for, let alone a full roster. That may be a valid concern, since many fans are so parochial. Still, it may go a long way in ending the feelings of injustice and give the NHL a break from all the negative waves emanating from angry fans feeling their players got the shaft.
Also, I should mention that Ryan Doherty of the new Hockeytown Blog will be covering the All Star Game and its related festivities from Atlanta this weekend.
Last year, the Wings’ experiment with Brad Norton failed. This year, the Aaron Downey experiment seems to be working. On April 6th, 2006, the two met before either of them donned the Winged Wheel. The following is the result:
Somehow I think Downey would rather be remembered for this:
(Norton v. Downey video via AOL Fanhouse)
Here’s a hilarious video of Kris Draper doing his usual birthday thing to Jiri Hudler. Gotta love Draper’s strategy of hiding behind the biggest player on the team.
I’d embed it here, but, for whatever reason, it wrecks havoc with the page. Sorry about that.
… I apologize for not posting on the Predators game. Finals came first and now I’m done. I don’t have much to say about the game, though, except that the Wings were fortunate they had a fresh Chris Osgood in net, as they totally ran out of gas and barely weathered the storm.
Also, I think Dan Hamhuis should be added to the Enemies of Hockeytown list. Why? Because he tried to take out Nick Lidstrom’s knee from behind when he came out of the penalty box late in the second period. That’s pure bush league.
… Speaking of knees, Tomas Holmstrom evidently hurt his against Carolina on Sunday and missed practice today after playing through pain in Nashville. It’s all but certain he won’t play tomorrow against Edmonton. Apparently, he has not undergone any tests and does not know how he injured it. The team has called up Mark Hartigan to take up the vacant spot on the roster.
Losing Homer is a big deal, but it could be worse. It may even turn out to be a positive of sorts, as Mikael Samuelsson skated with Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg in practice today. Although Babcock wouldn’t commit to that unit for the Edmonton game, it’s possible he’ll stick with it. If anyone on this team needs the boost the Eurotwins can provide, it’s Samuelsson. He doesn’t have a goal in nine games (1G on November 21st vs. St. Louis) and only has two points over that span.
… The remaining practice lines:
Hudler-Filppula-Kopecky
Cleary-Franzen-Drake
Draper-Ellis-Downey
… Red Wings TV has a post-practice interview with Mike Babcock here. You may find his his pronunciation of “Filppula” humorous.
… Bruce MacLeod reports that Domink Hasek will start tomorrow, which is in keeping with the official goalie rotation policy for the month.
… According to Ansar Khan, Kris Draper practiced with the team today for the first time since he went down with his knee injury (November 227th). He’s not due back for another two weeks or so. Red Wings TV has a post-practice interview with Drapes, as well.
… Kirk Maltby has not skated since his back became inflamed, though he has been told he does not have any major injury and has been given a shot to reduce the swelling. I’ll believe it’s a minor thing when he’s back in the lineup.
… It’s a couple days old now, but be sure to read this excellent post by George Malik at Kukla’s Korner on the current debate about goaltender pad size, if you haven’t already. Also, IwoCPO’s post on unscrupulous post editing/deletion on the part of the Detroit hockey media is well worth a read.
… The NHL held a brief phone conference with Mike Babcock this afternoon. Abel to Yzerman has the audio here. If you’d rather read it, I have the transcript after the jump.
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