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04/08/2023 at 12:30pm EDT

Good day and welcome to all. The Wings season is winding down, and with just four games left, it’s kind of a relief for some of us. So, let’s sit back, and have some fun this afternoon/morning(for some of the 19).

It’s the Penguins vs the Wings. The puck drops around 1:00 PM and will be broadcast on ABC/ESPN+, and SN. You can also listen on the Red Wings Radio Network (97.1 The Ticket in Detroit).

It’s a Live Blog!

Calquake

Good Morning Katie from my part of the world. I will gladly accept 3 consecutive losses after today if the Wings win. I don't like the Pens. Never have, never will. L.G.R.W.

bigfrog

Good Afternoon Kate and Calquake. ABC is pumping up Pittsburgh already.

Katebigfrog

Hi there frog. Here’s hopping😉☘️☘️☘️

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

Paul

Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher and Leah Hextall with the call.

rwbill

Afternoon, Bitches!

Would not mathematically eliminate Pittsburgh, but just about. I would like to see Detroit help put an end to Pittsburgh’s consecutive playoff streak by sweeping the season series.

Cigar-Nurse

Hola 19. I expect a good Wings effort that will be counteracted by questionable officiating. We shall see. LGRW 

Kate

We had family from Denver here this week. 86 year old sister in law and 65 year old Niece. Yeah, Avs fans as well. But, I will respect the much hated Avs.

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

bigfrogKate

I agree Kate. They let the AVS and Red Wings play unlike Pittsburgh.

rwbillKate

Holy crap, 65 y/o niece!  That should make you feel old.  My sister’s oldest boy turned 50, that makes me feel old for sure.

Katerwbill

Well, it’s my lucky half’s side of the fam. But, I’ll never feel old. I’m a woman, I only feel what I want to feel. 😉☘️

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

bigfrog

0-1 And the announcers are drooling.

Katebigfrog

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a howl as loud by an (impartial) announcer….. He’s no Doc….

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

Calquake

I will respect the much hated Avs.


They have earned it. The Pens... not so much.

bezukov

What’s up degens?  This is probably the last game I get to watch this season, and my last LB.  I welcome the spring, but this is bittersweet.    Sad to say were not listening to Ken and Mickey.  My contempt for Wishchusen or whatever his name is runs deep.  The guy sounds like he’s constantly on the edge of wetting* himself.

Katebezukov

Hey bez! We’re all happy you’re here. 😉☘️

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

bezukovKate

I’m glad I get to do this one more time this season.   I miss chatting with you beautiful people.

rwbill

38 PPs in 8 games, 5 pp per game average when they’re battling for a play position.  Who could have guessed that?

bezukovrwbill

Me and my foil hat.  That’s who.  And we’re usually right. 

bigfrog

A Pittsburgh penalty? That Ref will be punished. 

Kate

NOOOOOO!

GET THEM BACK!

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

bigfrog

0-2 Give away to Crybaby. That may be the game. Disgusting.

rwbill

Oh jeebus phuck!  That after a pretty decent pp .  
sumbitch.

bigfrog

One good thing is it may drop the Red Wings in the standings.

Cigar-Nurse

Bad Wallman. Rosby capitalizes on it is a kick in the gonads in the Budd Lynch minute. Tear some plaster off the walls in the locker room coach. 

StargateSG1

I still think Florida and Isles get in, Cats opponents will be resting players.

bezukov

Ok… WTF is going on with Chelly’s hair? LOL.

Calquake

There were 2 things I told myself I would never do when I reached 'old age' : 1) complain aboot my various aches and pains 2) make 'old man' sounds every time I get oot of my chair.

I'm now in my 70's and still working on both issues. ;)

rwbill

I was just in the process of typing that the wings are actually creating some scoring chances, but the other end of the ice is wide open, and it remains so times three.

Kate

Tic-Tac-Toe! Nice..☘️☘️☘️

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

rwbill

Score! You could feel that coming.


That’s about the prettiest goal they’ve done this year.

Kate

WTF! No effing way!

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

StargateSG1

Newsy needs to give Simon some Power Play time

Cigar-Nurse

Back from talking to my 56 y/o baby brother.  Still down by 2 with the usual multi Pittsburgh pps. Plenty o time left with that December miracle game in our minds. 

rwbill

Would love for the Wings to get a Budd Lynch goal here heading into the intermission.

bigfrog

1-3 after two. I just wish the ABC  announcers would shut up, and wipe their drool off the floor.

Cigar-Nurse

Gotta love Chelios and Messier rubbing it in on Poor cupless PK. 

Kate

Larkin’s hurting….

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

Kate

How many pp’s do these guys get?

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

bezukov

Seriously though… wish needs a new pair of pants after that goal.  

Kate

WTF? No effin way,

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

Cigar-Nurse

What an effin joke.  How much more blaitent can ya get?

bezukov

How the hell do you make that call at this point in the season?   The interference calls since the all-star break have been jaw dropping.   Let them play for christs sake.   

Calquake

I am very pleased with Simple Simon's play since being called up. He's a keeper.

rwbillCalquake

Maybe they can find someone to pair up with him with good results like they’ve had with Walman and Seider.

rwbill

I was afraid of this, the high point of my day looks like it’s going to be buying some mulch at Lowe’s.

StargateSG1rwbill

Stop at the liquor store and your "high point" changes instantly...

Cigar-Nurse

These guys remind me of the jackitorium. Remember?

Cigar-Nurse

Goaltender interference? Never mind.  

rwbill

I think tonguing has a different meaning in Irish sea shantys.

There once was a ship that put to sea
The name of the ship was the Billy O' Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down

Oh blow, my bully boys, blow (huh!)


Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

rwbill

Pens only need a loss by NYI or FLA to jump into the playoff position.

rwbill

That’s it.  Until next time, reprobates, another game lost by some egredious mistakes.

Calquake

Another loss by an inferior team. Until next time reprobates. Later.

Cigar-Nurse

Maybe if Paul can archive the old blog software, it can be found. 

Until the next game, have a great Easter 19. 

bigfrog

I will attend my last game as a season ticket holder Monday after 18 years. Many god memories. 

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