One big old Red Wings post running all the day (and night) long

If the Wings aren't your cup of tea, and we DO have doctor referral slips if they're not, you might wanna come back later tomorrow. Johnny's rules today. We're gonna try to go with one big updated free flowing post of all the fun and moment to moment emotions and superstitions of today. Feel free to post away in comments. We're running with this thread all day unless Ypsilanti or Ann Arbor suddenly blow up or Mt. Ypsilanti erupts.

The Wings, when presented with a chance to eliminate the opponent in the Finals the last three times are 3-0. Hopefully 4-0 tonight.

Could be a banner night

Thought #1-This is the day Gary Bettman dreads most in his miserable life

Thought #2-Hey, it's a Joe Louis standard when the Wings take the ice


Thought #3-Did you know when they watch the game in Birmingham England tonight, they'll be watching Channel 5?

Thought #4-5:40 pm Johnny begins pricing Zetterberg sweaters WITH the Stanley Cup patch in earnest. Could it be that some of his government stimulus check will stimulate the Canadian economy?

Thought #5-Does anybody think this excessive coverage of all things Wings on the local news is bothersome? Normally we'd think that would be the case but after all this area has been through lately, let's be narcissists for an evening and be proud of ourselves.

Thought #6-Must breathe

Pre-game--Goal light, check, squeaky octopus, check. Let's get it on

High Def feed goes out, Johnny gets angry

OK, that sucked. A little rain must fall apparently. Datsyuk will win it.

WHEW, into the humid night it goes. What netminding by this Penguin kid

Looks like the parade will have to wait a few days

Anybody know what today is?

YEAH BABY, the first day of Red Wings training camp!

YCD KNEW the air seemed cleaner and more crisp today for SOME reason