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Angst In Chicago
by IwoCPO on 04/25/13 at 11:46 AM ET
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I don't want to get all gross about this, but late word filtering in from the A2Y interns via Northwood University is disturbing.
According to them, Joel Quenneville woke up with large chunks of vomit stuck in that badger pelt he has attached to his upper lip.
Details are sketchy, as they often are here, but here's what we know. Witnesses saw Quenneville take a tray of venison, a six pack of Hamms and a Glee cd down to his basement early last evening. At some point, and this is vague, he stopped practicing the routine he's been working on for a dance-off coming up in Calumet Heights, accepted a phone call and searched frantically for 23 minutes before locating his remote...in the badger pelt.
Interns are certain about the rest. Certain.
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GDT - Game 47: Red Wings (22-16-8) host Predators (16-21-9) 7:30
by Jeff OKWingnut on 04/25/13 at 09:05 AM ET
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After last nights (brilliant) win, DET are back in the saddle.
7 MIN 46 GP, 25-18-3, 53 PTS, 21 ROW
8 DET 46 GP, 22-16-8, 52 PTS, 20 ROW
9 CBJ 46 GP, 22-17-7, 51 PTS, 17 ROW
10 DAL46 GP, 22-20-4, 48 PTS, 20 ROW
LGRW.
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I NOW Consider Danny DeKeyser A Hall of Famer
by IwoCPO on 04/24/13 at 06:09 PM ET
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Ha. That's just silly talk from me. Heck, the guy isn't even 14th in the league in defenseman scoring.
But he'll never play another minute outside the NHL. Ever. He's that good, this soon. Is he poised like Gonchar? Oh heck no. Who is? Who could be, or ever will be?
Meanwhile...
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GDT - Game 46: Red Wings (21-16-8) host Kings (26-15-5) 7:30
by Jeff OKWingnut on 04/24/13 at 08:42 AM ET
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8 CBJ 46 GP, 22-17-7, 51 PTS
9 DET 45 GP, 21-16-8, 50 PTS
And that is all you really need to know about tonights tilt with the Kings (well that, and the fact that LA lost last night at MIN).
LGRW
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Two Goals And A Cloud Of Suck
by IwoCPO on 04/22/13 at 06:11 PM ET
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I don't remember the exact statistic, but in 2009 Chris Osgood was like 55-0-0 when the Wings scored 3 goals. That's astounding, especially when you consider I made it up. But as with so many things with life when you're not quite a pharmacist's mate (good job Okie)? Specifics don't really matter. We actually argued about that ditty way back when, way back in the good old days when playoff berths were clinched well before the Ides of March. It was a proven fact of life that Osgood rarely lost when spotted 3.
Clearly we all know where I'm going with this. George brought us a nugget from our own Ken Kal today.
The Red Wings are 4-15-6 this season when scoring 2 goals or less, however, they are 16-0-2 when they score 3 or more
No lineup changes for the Wings tonite, except for Drew Miller's damaged digits. Eaves is in, which leads me to this...
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Remembering Can Be Fun
by IwoCPO on 04/22/13 at 01:51 PM ET
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When Al Gore invented the internet back in 1973, I'm pretty sure he never envisioned the staying power a single post on a little Red Wing blog would have. Today, as we prepare for a four game hurl fest? I thought it might be nifty to look back a few months to January 19th, when I said something so genius, so Nostradamus-like in its accuracy, that I'm nearly breathless as I type this to you today from the A2Y home office in San Diego.
Read this and bathe in the warmth of my brilliance.
I believe this team is going to be prolific. They'll lead the league in scoring, both even strength...and on the power play. Oh my sweet baby Jesus. You drooling, babbling bundle of hope and leadership. You brought us one of your disciples and he, Tom Renney, will be our new god. We will love him and bathe him in oils and praise. Offensively, this team is going to be nearly unstoppable when Uncle Mike lets the kids play...
That was the day the season started. The comment section is open for your praise.
See you tonite for the Live Blog. Vomit.
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GDT - Game 45: Red Wings (20-16-8) host Coyotes (19-17-8) 7:30
by Jeff OKWingnut on 04/22/13 at 08:38 AM ET
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8 CBJ 46 GP, 22-17-7, 51 PTS, 17 ROW 7-3-0 in last 10.
9 DET 44 GP, 20-16-8, 48 PTS, 18 ROW 3-4-3 in last 10.
3 PTS behind, 2 fewer games played. I'm no pharmacist, but if DET are to make it to 22, they must win, period.
LGRW.
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Harlequins Are Hovering Nearby
by IwoCPO on 04/20/13 at 09:00 PM ET
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I would say that might be the most appropriate Live Blog title we've had in years. Figure out the tune and you'll understand why...unfortunately.
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GDT - Game 44: Red Wings (20-16-7) at Canucks (24-13-7) 10:00
by Jeff OKWingnut on 04/20/13 at 09:32 AM ET
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Fading down the stretch, or is it disappearing?
No passengers tonight, or no chance at all for 22, none.
Dreams of the playoffs are slipping away.
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Mule, My Friend…It’s Time To Dream Like A Young Man
by IwoCPO on 04/17/13 at 08:00 PM ET
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Okie...this morning.
The Flames defense is horrible, 3.38 GA/G, 0.68 5-5 F/A; both marks second worst in the league.
Win or go home.
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