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By: Grief Counseling | Puck Buddys

Grief Counseling | Puck Buddys — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:57:54 +0000

[…] yet, there you are again at grief. Our pals at The Production Line were pretty busted up. Still are, it seems. When we recently saw that TPL contributor Rob “The Dish” […]

By: Taylor

Taylor — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:13:00 +0000

In reply to BizCassty. i, for one, most certainly give you points for using insofar in a sentence. i'll see YOU for conference finals! go vancouver go!

By: Crater from SoCal

Crater from SoCal — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:08:00 +0000

It was indeed a great season. There were highs and lows, unfortunately it ended on a low. I must confess I do feel that great unknowing feeling about what the outcome would have been had Babcock not fiddled with the lines from the dominant Game 6 play. But alas we’ll never know.. and I’m not calling for a head on a stick.

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Fri, 13 May 2011 13:25:41 +0000

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By: captnorris5

captnorris5 — Fri, 13 May 2011 06:55:00 +0000

In reply to Steven Roxelle. Unfortunately, just a shitty speller. Also, I sincerely hope you feel better very soon. If for no other reason than you should be allowed to drown this bullshit in an ocean of booze.

By: BizCassty

BizCassty — Fri, 13 May 2011 06:06:00 +0000

I wanted the Wings to win tonight. Badly. I don’t *want* to golf you all next week (Monday 9:43 tee time) (please, you know this is true), but Hay-zus Cristo, tonight’s game was intense. I so wanted the Wings to put it in the bag. Yes, I took a moment away from the kids tonight and furrowed my brows and may or may not have uttered a four letter word or ten. I do wanted a Wings v Canucks conference final. I expected it. San Jose? Meh.

What you may or may not know: My hockey fanship dates back to just 14 months ago–The Olympics. That was my introduction to a hockey puck and Mike Babcock and the start of me cheering for the better team (Team Canada, in that case). You must know I haven’t technical knowledge of hockey (I’ll get there, eventually), but I know good hockey when I see it, and no matter your criticisms of your Wings, they almost always played Good Hockey this year.

TPL, your blog is like no other. I have other favorite teams, but none of them publish a blog as detailed, committed, informative, and entertaining as yours. I know your team only insofar as you funnel me the details–your knowledge and willingness to share are what compelled me to follow your team, and eventually to adore it. It was a pleasure meeting you, and thank you for welcoming a fan of your enemy(ies). Your professionalism–in person and in your podcasts–is remarkable.

I hate that your season is ended already. This blows big hairy goat balls. But I dry my tears on the assumption that you’re busy planning H2H3 already.

Signed, like, your third biggest fan.

p.s. Do I get extra points for using insofar in a sentence?

By: Steven Roxelle

Steven Roxelle — Fri, 13 May 2011 05:46:00 +0000

In reply to captnorris5.

Wizzard… two z’s… Rincewind reference? Or am I just concussed and making shit up?

By: Steven Roxelle

Steven Roxelle — Fri, 13 May 2011 05:46:00 +0000

This summer, more drawings, more comics.

By: nesdude

nesdude — Fri, 13 May 2011 04:33:00 +0000

It was a fantastic season, and I don’t regret the time I’ve spent watching all 82 games (making it to the Joe for one) and the playoffs were a wild ride, with a comeback attempt that showed the Wings weren’t ready to lay down and die. I’ve added a Shirtuzzi to my roster of Wings shirts, I’ve met a number of wonderful Wings fans through the awesomeness of the Internet and Twitter, and I got to bond with my sister and dad over the best sport in the world.

While the playoffs might be over, the Spirit of Hockeytown will still live on. We laughed, we cried, and we’ll do it all again as soon as the puck drops once again in October – be it with familiar, aging faces on the roster, or with fresh, new, young blood. I know myself, Metro Detroit, and every person that the Wings has touched throughout the years will still tune in and chant the 4 words that will ring eternal in the Joe:

“LET’S GO RED WINGS!”

Good luck to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the run for the Cup.

By: captnorris5

captnorris5 — Fri, 13 May 2011 04:33:00 +0000

Fuck yes. Thanks for this – it was beautiful. Perhaps its because we were just living on borrowed time, but I don’t think I’m going to jail tonight. That’s a pretty good thing.

Also… I’m sure you’ll love this Petrella, but how clear is it that Howard is our new Wizzard? Doing enough in the regular season to keep us strong, but still seeming shaky here and there. Then coming out and proving to be the best damn goaltender in the playoffs. Since last year, Howard’s made me happier about being so damn wrong than I could have imagined. I’m pumped.

This wasn’t Nick’s last game. That’ll end with 35 pounds of silver being hoisted over his head. There’ll be shakeups this summer, and I’m into it. Kenny will make his move, and we’ll land another 30 goal scorer. It’s gotta happen.

Here comes the long, miserable summer. Keep the TP60 coming to make it bearable. Let the countdown begin.

…is it October yet?