Pre-Game Talk: Red Wings vs Boston

[Mister Ed]

General manager Ken Holland told the Free Press that all the players who played in the 3-0 victory over Philadelphia are available for the Boston game. As expected, Jimmy Howard is slated to get the start.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...oit-red-wings-boston-bruins-preview/82742064/

So Howie gets his second back-to-back games in less than a week. Ride the hot hand!

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[jerrymac]

Is it common for the GM to announce the starter? I've never noticed it before.

 

[Mister Ed]

Is it common for the GM to announce the starter? I've never noticed it before.

It's probably due to him being the only awake They arrived at their hotel near 3 AM last night, the rest of the players/personnel must be getting their shut eye.

 

[SirloinUB]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...oit-red-wings-boston-bruins-preview/82742064/

So Howie gets his second back-to-back games in less than a week. Ride the hot hand!

I like this bit.

"Even when it wasn't going to so well, the confidence never wavered in this room," Howard said. He named Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, Niklas Kronwall and Brad Richards as being especially key to keeping "a calmness over this room."

A player on the team directly contradicting those of you who have been calling out the leadership group on this team.

 

[hyduK]

Still nervous.

Just get this done tonight. Don't wanna have to wait till Saturday....

 

[Laser Rayzor]

Biggest game of the season, gotta come out flying while their legs are still somewhat fresh and try and break Boston's spirit. Hopefully the same team from last night shows up.

I think this'll be a one goal game that's too close to call, probably gonna need a xanax or something to watch this game because I'm gonna be nervous as ****

Let's see some more of this please

LGRW!

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Let's Go Red Wings this is the most important game of the season, Need a big win in Boston and i wish that Blashill would reinsert Mantha he helps our PP tremendously.

 

[Vladdy84]

Let's Go Red Wings this is the most important game of the season, Need a big win in Boston and i wish that Blashill would reinsert Mantha he helps our PP tremendously.

I really liked what Jurco brought last night.

Just have Gator and Riley be netfront on the PP's.

 

[Frk It]

Jimmy was amazing last night. Hopefully that confidence carries over to tonight's game.

 

[NumberFive]

No stupid penalties! No retaliations!

Win those faceoffs! Solid forechecking! Solid puckhandling!

Don't be afraid to get physical!

Keep that D up! Constantly look around you, watch out for the Lone Winger!

Chase down that puck, don't wait for them to do something first!

Got my rosary warmed up...

 

[Ezekial]

Biggest game of the season, gotta come out flying while their legs are still somewhat fresh and try and break Boston's spirit. Hopefully the same team from last night shows up.

I think this'll be a one goal game that's too close to call, probably gonna need a xanax or something to watch this game because I'm gonna be nervous as ****

Let's see some more of this please

LGRW!

Still one of my favorite Datsyuk goals of all time.

But please don't come out like you did in that game, they were getting smoked all game until then

 

[Tatar Shots]

Time to put the Bruins out of their misery.

 

[Hammettf2b]

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

Any word on Jurco vs Mantha?

 

[Ezekial]

Yesterday I had a feeling of nervousness and excitement all day - literally the worst feeling in the world to me... Today is worse

 

[TheOtherOne]

Biggest game of the season, gotta come out flying while their legs are still somewhat fresh and try and break Boston's spirit. Hopefully the same team from last night shows up.

I think this'll be a one goal game that's too close to call, probably gonna need a xanax or something to watch this game because I'm gonna be nervous as ****

Let's see some more of this please

LGRW!

That gif has so much potential, I see Datsyuk's shot creating a shockwave that knocks down the 3 guys in front of him.

 

[Laser Rayzor]

 

[Pavels Dog]

Wish we had a day's rest before this one. Gonna be tough to get the W against a Bruins team that is up against the wall.

 

[Heaton]

I like this bit.



A player on the team directly contradicting those of you who have been calling out the leadership group on this team.

They would be saying the same thing if they have lost 10 games in a row and missed the playoffs.

 

[Mister Ed]

I would think Jurco would be back in, but maybe not Don't want to mess with a winning combination.

That Bruins' offence is going to be a tad bit more hard to contain that Philly was yesterday. That whole top nine is dangerous.

 

[NumberFive]

I would think Jurco would be back in, but maybe not Don't want to mess with a winning combination.

That Bruins' offence is going to be a tad bit more hard to contain that Philly was yesterday. That whole top nine is dangerous.

I would think having Jurco in would be the smart move. Like it was with Philly, we need that physical presence, instead of finesse. Mantha has struck me as being "a shooter, not a fighter" kind of guy.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

I would think Jurco would be back in, but maybe not Don't want to mess with a winning combination.

That Bruins' offence is going to be a tad bit more hard to contain that Philly was yesterday. That whole top nine is dangerous.

Eh. Their third line center is Talbot who is barely an NHLer anymore.

 

[Frk It]

Any word on Jurco vs Mantha?

Heard it was to be decided via cage match.

 

[Heaton]

I would think having Jurco in would be the smart move. Like it was with Philly, we need that physical presence, instead of finesse. Mantha has struck me as being "a shooter, not a fighter" kind of guy.

Does it really matter? Jurco played the least amount on the team.

 

[cnwinger]

4-1 Boston.