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omni
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The 1994-95 Dead Wings Item ;)
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Jul 24 04:10 UTC 1994 |
Let's talk about Hockey. I know it's July and Hockey is over, but
today there was news that the Chicago Black Hawks picked up Bobby
"Cementhead" Probert for a cool 6.6 mil over the next 4 yrs.
I feel that this was a BIG error on the part of the Wings. Probert
was the best enforcer we had, in my opinion.
The red wings, or ded wings in my vernacular, let many other players
go, and as a result, a few of those teams have gone far. Will Detrot
ever win the Cup? Yzerman is not god, and niether is Essensa.
please, let is speak and argue...
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mwarner
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Jul 24 04:25 UTC 1994 |
The talk on A.M. 800 Windsor tonight is that Mr. Probert may have more
immigration troubles coming because of likely legal troubles upcoming
stemming from the motorcycle bang up. Whoever has his contract would be
out Probert in all U.S. games. This time maybe for good. Did the Wings
know this when the cut him? Supposedly his Chicago contract has a good
behavior clause that would excuse the team from obligation in this event.
I don't have a "grand theory of the world as related to Probert" but I
do partake of the spectation of the sport of Hoke Hay.
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srw
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Jul 24 05:57 UTC 1994 |
Yeah they will miss the big guy on the ice, but I'd rather be in their
position than Chicago's. Probie has a serious alcohol problem that the
Wings are tired of putting up with. I think this was a major factor.
His most recent motorcycle accident is solid indication that he backslid
yet again during the off season. I think the Wings cut their losses nicely.
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jimmy
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response 3 of 36:
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Aug 9 23:31 UTC 1994 |
The wings made the right choice by dropping Probie. He might not even be
able to play in the NHL next season.
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srw
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Aug 12 02:50 UTC 1994 |
Right now it looks very bad for Mr. Probert's chances to continue
playing. He is also at great risk of being deported so that even if the
NHL let him play, it would only be possible at Canadian venues.
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badger8
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response 5 of 36:
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May 1 07:41 UTC 1995 |
Welll as a hawks fan, i thinks its great that he will be beating up on the
wings rather than the hawks, even though roenick is down the hawks still shut
out the wings tonight 4-0 stick it wings fans.
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mwarner
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May 20 02:07 UTC 1995 |
The wings took a vacation for the last 4-5 games because they had already
locked the points total. The proof will come in the playoffs, not the
last few meaningless games.
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omni
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May 20 03:38 UTC 1995 |
I'm kind of imporessed with thier performace of late. Looks to me like thay
could win it, if they don't screw up.
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badger8
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May 20 05:17 UTC 1995 |
well as my last entry, i will predict that the wings and hawks will meet
because the hawks beat the leafs to go to the semi's.
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omni
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May 20 18:51 UTC 1995 |
I have heard now that the second round will be the San Diego Sharks
vs the Wings. I seem to recall the Sharks giving the Wings a BIG defeat
in the first round last year. I hope that the Wings play better this
time out.
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bruin
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May 20 22:29 UTC 1995 |
Omni, the Sharks are in San Jose, not San Diego.
<Bruin shows Omni a map of California and sings "Do You Know the Way to
San Jose?">
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omni
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May 21 06:39 UTC 1995 |
And I of all people should know better. There has to be at least 400-500
maps of some sort in this house, including big ones of California.
Does San Diego have a hockey team?
I believe the way to San Jose would be I-5 to the Nimitz Fwy, if I
remember my California geography correctly.
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albaugh
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response 12 of 36:
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May 27 06:17 UTC 1995 |
San Diego does indeed have a *minor league* hockey team -- or was that the
one that moved and became the Detroit Vipers???
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srw
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May 27 19:48 UTC 1995 |
And only one more game to go for the sharks. The domination in this series
has been quite amazing. I've been enjoying it much, being a true
Wings fan. Octopus rules!
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bjt
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response 14 of 36:
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May 28 00:07 UTC 1995 |
10 minutes into the game and it is already 4-0!
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omni
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response 15 of 36:
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May 28 17:17 UTC 1995 |
Update: Wings sweep the sharks 4-0. Score was 6-2.
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srw
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response 16 of 36:
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May 30 02:00 UTC 1995 |
Next Game is Thursday night. Bring on the Hawks. Let's see the wings
continue their domination over the hawks from the regular season
(something like 4 out of 5). It will not be as easy as it was during
the regular season, and Yzerman's out for arthroscopic surgery for at
least 10 days.
Has anyone been watching the Devils? Brodeur in particular?
I am impressed, and hope he can help them past the very physically
intimidating Flyers. It will be an interesting diversion for when the
Wings and Hawks aren't playing.
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omni
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response 17 of 36:
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Jun 2 05:54 UTC 1995 |
Wings 2, Hawks 1. Linstrom in OT gets a damn fine goal.
This could actually get me excited.
omni sings Good Bye Chicago...
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srw
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Jun 4 05:45 UTC 1995 |
Whoa! Slow down there, Jim. They've got to win three more against a
very fine defensive team. It won't be easy, but I do think they can do it.
Meanwhile the Devils embarrass the Flyers at the Spectrum in game 1
of the East.
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omni
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Jun 4 06:05 UTC 1995 |
I'm tempted to watch tommorrow's game, but I know if I do, they might lose.
I promise not to get excited until Chicago is history.
I have a feeling it will be the Flyers and the Wings....
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srw
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Jun 6 07:26 UTC 1995 |
I have a feeling the flyers will not survive that far.
Devils embarrass Flyers in game at the spectrum.
Now leading 2-0 in games, the Devils come home to Brendan Byrne Arena.
The Wings are leading 2-0 too, but they won those two at home and now
have to go to the chicago Center
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omni
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response 21 of 36:
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Jun 7 03:51 UTC 1995 |
If the Wings win this Cup, I don't want to hear anyone whining about a
shortened season, and all that crap. I firmly believe that the Wings
would be in the EXACT SAME position if they would have played a full season.
If they win it, it's because they have earned it.
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srw
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Jun 8 06:36 UTC 1995 |
Well, I'm not whining. I actually agree with you, but in past years when
the Wings have had a good team, they always seemed to manage to peak just
*before* the playoffs. This is non-optimal.
This year, they are peaking now, which is ideal. Does the shortened season
have a role in this? It's hard to say.
Update: Devils fall, still lead their series with Philly 2-1.
It looks like that series has some kind of home ice disadvantage :-)
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omni
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Jun 8 19:45 UTC 1995 |
I'm sort of hoping that it will be the Devils and the Wings. I have
a bad feeling about Eric Lindross. A very bad feeling.
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srw
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Jun 9 05:59 UTC 1995 |
The wings were very flat in game four. Now lead 3-1.
I hope that was a fluke.
I'd rather see them play Philadelphia, despite Lindross.
I have a very bad feeling about Brodeur.
First they have to win one more against Chicago.
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