I can't tell you how good it was to see former Spartan captain Drew Miller in the lineup for the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals Monday night. Drew was always really good to me when I covered MSU hockey, not to mention a great college hockey player. When he signed with Anaheim to fore go his senior year of college eligibility, it came as a disappointment to me, but not as a big surprise. I wasn't questioning Drew's character or whether or not he did the right thing by any means, I just realized that it hurt MSU's chances to win the NCAA Title the next season. That's the risk you take at an elite hockey school like Michigan State. He won't be the last player to sign a pro deal and leave early, and things did happen to work out both for MSU and Anaheim hockey this season if I might add.
If Drew's play was an indication of how his career in the NHL is going to unfold, lookout. In only his second career NHL game (his first career game was earlier in the 2007 Playoffs in Game 4 of the Ducks' first-round series against Minnesota), he was great. He didn't get a shift until halfway through the first period, but came out hitting, was the unsung hero on Anaheim's first goal, and didn't back down to anyone. Picture yourself in Drew's skates. It's your second NHL game and you're playing in the Stanley Cup Finals. He must have been incredibly nervous. But he was great. He played 9:26 in ice time on a line with Teemu Seleanne and Andy McDonald and skated more minutes than Shawn Thornton (5:46), Ric Jackman (7:43) and Brad May (6:20). Good for Drew. He won't admit it, but I'm sure there's a part of him that wishes he was still at MSU so he could have been part of that National Championship. Here's Drew's chance for a championship. Like I said before, things worked out well for both parties. Here's a story from yahoo.com about Drew's Game 1 play: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=Al02ULvYct30lE6g64LbtUJ7vLYF?slug=ap-stanleycup-notebook&prov=ap&type=lgns
Speaking of the Millers, I think CBC really likes them. Drew was interviewed after the first period, Ron MacLean gave him some props in Coach's Corner with Don Cherry, and then Ryan Miller was interviewed after the first two periods.
On a final note, if you look back a couple of posts, I said my support was going to go to Ottawa in the finals. Ottawa is a hockey city and I think they would appreciate it more. But if Drew Miller is playing in the Finals for Anaheim (and he should earn a roster spot the rest of the series based on how well he played in Game 1), then I have no choice but to shift my support to the Ducks. Go Drew! Go Ducks!
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
2007 Red Wings Off Season Guide
Again, I first want to congratulate the 2006-07 Detroit Red Wings on a fine season. This was a preseason bubble team to make the playoffs that defied the expectations of many. Congrats are also in order to a very sound Anaheim Ducks team and a talented Ottawa Senators team for advancing to hockey's promised land of the Stanley Cup Finals.
For once the Red Wings aren't shaking their heads wondering why they didn't achieve another Stanley Cup. They weren't favorites this season, but gave one helluva fight until the end for a team in a transitional period. The off season doesn't hold a whole ton of mysteries. The main pieces are in place, it's just a question of how fast the new faces can grow into elite players. This wasn't that year. A lot of credit should be given to Mike Babcock and staff for really molding finesse, raw talent, and grit into a tough playoff team.
The following is a look at the Red Wings organization, starting with the unrestricted free agents and my analysis on each player's contributions this season:
FREE AGENTS
Robert Lang: I'd be shocked if GM Ken Holland resigns Lang. He's lazy, irresponsible defensively, doesn't skate hard, and has lacked the scoring touch that he was originally brought over here for. It's sad, it really is. I was excited when we acquired Lang at the 2004 trade deadline. His career has gone way downhill since then.
Kyle Calder: Don't count on this guy being back either. He showed tons of promise early after his acquisition at the trade deadline, but played ineffective minutes in the playoffs and was scratched the final four games of the Anaheim series.
Todd Bertuzzi: I think Bertuzzi will be back. Minus a bad turnover in Game 4 of the Anaheim series, I liked his play, and he was nowhere near 100 percent. Because of health issues, the Wings should be able to sign him to a short-year deal for a reasonable salary. He likes it here, fits in here, and if Bertuzzi can get back to being completely healthy, lookout.
Dominik Hasek: I don't care what anybody says, Hasek was terrific all season long and was even better in the playoffs. He said he'll take a few weeks to decide whether or not to retire , but I think he'll be back in a Winged wheel next fall.
Chris Chelios: A 45-year-old defensive juggernaut that's so good with the younger players. He will be back for at least one more season.
Mathieu Schneider: Would have helped tremendously and may have been the missing ingredient in the Western Conference Finals to spur the Wings to another Stanley Cup hadn't he suffered a broken wrist in the San Jose series. I think the Wings will have to decide whether to resign Schneider or fellow defenseman Danny Markov (below) for salary cap reasons, but I think Ken Holland chooses Schneider.
Danny Markov: Was kind of quiet in the playoffs, but that only means he's doing his job. Markov wasn't signed to score goals or man the power play, he was signed last year as a defensive-defenseman to add grit to the corp and team penalty kill. I liked Markov's play. He threw some great hits during the season and isn't afraid to drop the gloves. His gritty play did seem to tail off a little in the playoffs, however. I'd like to see him back, but with the salary cap, I'd say that's a big maybe.
Jiri Hudler: Had a great rookie season, but didn't get much of a shot in the playoffs. Doesn't have great speed, or stick handling abilities, but has a quick, hard shot that makes him tricky on the ice. He'll be back and will likely play a bigger role next season without Lang and Calder.
RETURNING FORWARDS
Kirk Maltby: Signed a three-year extension prior to the playoffs which will likely keep him in Hockeytown for the remainder of his career. He doesn't score a lot and is more of a veteran role player now, but is a player the Wings can count on to play responsibly.
Kris Draper: One of the best penalty killers in the game today and has emerged as a true leader.
Dan Cleary: Arguably the Wings best forward other than Datsyuk or Zetterberg in the playoffs, not to mention a fabulous regular season to boot. Cleary's guts, grit, and attitude fit in perfectly with Wings. You can't help but root for him and the blue-collar work ethic he portrays.
Tomas Holmstrom: Hands down the hardest working and toughest player in the game today with the dirtiest job that few can do. Homer was great in the playoffs but didn't seem to be the same after taking that hit from Chris Pronger and Rob Niedermayer. Nevertheless, a must-have player for the Wings and another outstanding under-appreciated player.
Mikael Samuelsson: Was plagued by an injury-riddled regular season but scored some huge goals in the playoffs. He's always been known to score in streaks and has a wicked shot. Sammy will be a nice complement to round out next year's top six forwards.
Johan Franzen: Franzen was a great story this year. He's emerged as a tough fore-checker who is defensively responsible as well. They call him "The Mule" and this Mule will be in Detroit for awhile.
Valtteri Filppula: This kid just got better and better every game this season. He's only 23 and is the next big rising star in this organization.
Tomas Kopecky: He's big, he's tough, he can skate, and he isn't afraid of anyone. If not for a broken collarbone in December, he would have wowed like Filppula in his rookie season.
Henrik Zetterberg: Emerged as an MVP candidate this season and somehow was left off the ballot for the Selke Award, which is awarded to the best defensive forward, at the upcoming annual NHL Awards. He plays all situations, and is great at all of them. He will be the captain when Nicklas Lidstrom decides it's time to hang them up.
Pavel Datsyuk: Any doubt about whether this guy can perform in the postseason came to an end this year. He is an elite forward in the NHL today and also emerged as a defensive player too, having spent time on the penalty kill. He can make even the best defenseman look silly with his crazy moves and is a guy you just want to succeed. Props to Pavel for a great season.
RETURNING DEFENSEMAN
Nicklas Lidstrom: The new captain. He will win another Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman next month. He's in the tail end of his career, but looks as good as he did 10 years ago. His consistency in the amount of minutes he plays is mind boggling.
Nicklas Kronwall: Kronwall was somewhat of a disappointment this season. With great skating, an uncanny ability to hit, and superb puck skills, he has the potential of a Lidstrom. But again, for the third season in a row, he suffered a major injury and was unable to play a complete season.
Andreas Lilja: Look past an awful turnover in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and Lilja was great in the playoffs. He finally started hitting and using his big frame to physically control opponents. Keep it up, and Lilja will fit in here fine as a tough defender.
Brett Lebda: Lebda shows great potential as a puck-moving and smooth skating forward. I don't foresee him as that offensive-defenseman that's going to be that power play setup man, but as far as breaking out of the zone, Lebda is exceptional. I don't think he ever fully recovered from that ankle tweak that sidelined him in the Calgary series, but he is a bright spot on this defensive unit.
Kyle Quincey: This 21-year-old was about as good as they come in the playoffs for a player who was thrown into the fire after injuries hampered the defense. With the possible loss of either Schneider or Markov this off season, Quincey will likely see more of a spot in the lineup where he can tone his skills.
GOALTENDING
Chris Osgood: I like the role that Ozzie had on the team this season and hopefully, he'll acquire the same role next season. I don't like the idea as Osgood as a starting goaltender, but he's a helluva backup who's really good in the locker room.
Jimmy Howard: Word is that Ken Holland thinks Howard needs another another year in the minors in Grand Rapids. He's definitely the goaltender of the future in this franchise, but you can't rush development, especially at the goaltending position. Ryan Miller spent 3 seasons in the minors before starting in Buffalo and he's one of the best goalies in the NHL. This will be Howard's third year with the AHL's Griffins. He'll be ready to fight for the starting job after that.
INCOMING PLAYERS
Igor Grigorenko: The prodigal son will finally land in Detroit. He's been the most hyped prospect in the Wings organization the past 4 years with skills comparable, according to scouts, like Zetterberg. Unfortunately a car accident years ago forced Grigorenko to miss about a year to rehab, but Ken Holland is confident that the Russian prospect has gotten his game back and feels he's ready to come to the NHL. I can't wait to see him play.
For once the Red Wings aren't shaking their heads wondering why they didn't achieve another Stanley Cup. They weren't favorites this season, but gave one helluva fight until the end for a team in a transitional period. The off season doesn't hold a whole ton of mysteries. The main pieces are in place, it's just a question of how fast the new faces can grow into elite players. This wasn't that year. A lot of credit should be given to Mike Babcock and staff for really molding finesse, raw talent, and grit into a tough playoff team.
The following is a look at the Red Wings organization, starting with the unrestricted free agents and my analysis on each player's contributions this season:
FREE AGENTS
Robert Lang: I'd be shocked if GM Ken Holland resigns Lang. He's lazy, irresponsible defensively, doesn't skate hard, and has lacked the scoring touch that he was originally brought over here for. It's sad, it really is. I was excited when we acquired Lang at the 2004 trade deadline. His career has gone way downhill since then.
Kyle Calder: Don't count on this guy being back either. He showed tons of promise early after his acquisition at the trade deadline, but played ineffective minutes in the playoffs and was scratched the final four games of the Anaheim series.
Todd Bertuzzi: I think Bertuzzi will be back. Minus a bad turnover in Game 4 of the Anaheim series, I liked his play, and he was nowhere near 100 percent. Because of health issues, the Wings should be able to sign him to a short-year deal for a reasonable salary. He likes it here, fits in here, and if Bertuzzi can get back to being completely healthy, lookout.
Dominik Hasek: I don't care what anybody says, Hasek was terrific all season long and was even better in the playoffs. He said he'll take a few weeks to decide whether or not to retire , but I think he'll be back in a Winged wheel next fall.
Chris Chelios: A 45-year-old defensive juggernaut that's so good with the younger players. He will be back for at least one more season.
Mathieu Schneider: Would have helped tremendously and may have been the missing ingredient in the Western Conference Finals to spur the Wings to another Stanley Cup hadn't he suffered a broken wrist in the San Jose series. I think the Wings will have to decide whether to resign Schneider or fellow defenseman Danny Markov (below) for salary cap reasons, but I think Ken Holland chooses Schneider.
Danny Markov: Was kind of quiet in the playoffs, but that only means he's doing his job. Markov wasn't signed to score goals or man the power play, he was signed last year as a defensive-defenseman to add grit to the corp and team penalty kill. I liked Markov's play. He threw some great hits during the season and isn't afraid to drop the gloves. His gritty play did seem to tail off a little in the playoffs, however. I'd like to see him back, but with the salary cap, I'd say that's a big maybe.
Jiri Hudler: Had a great rookie season, but didn't get much of a shot in the playoffs. Doesn't have great speed, or stick handling abilities, but has a quick, hard shot that makes him tricky on the ice. He'll be back and will likely play a bigger role next season without Lang and Calder.
RETURNING FORWARDS
Kirk Maltby: Signed a three-year extension prior to the playoffs which will likely keep him in Hockeytown for the remainder of his career. He doesn't score a lot and is more of a veteran role player now, but is a player the Wings can count on to play responsibly.
Kris Draper: One of the best penalty killers in the game today and has emerged as a true leader.
Dan Cleary: Arguably the Wings best forward other than Datsyuk or Zetterberg in the playoffs, not to mention a fabulous regular season to boot. Cleary's guts, grit, and attitude fit in perfectly with Wings. You can't help but root for him and the blue-collar work ethic he portrays.
Tomas Holmstrom: Hands down the hardest working and toughest player in the game today with the dirtiest job that few can do. Homer was great in the playoffs but didn't seem to be the same after taking that hit from Chris Pronger and Rob Niedermayer. Nevertheless, a must-have player for the Wings and another outstanding under-appreciated player.
Mikael Samuelsson: Was plagued by an injury-riddled regular season but scored some huge goals in the playoffs. He's always been known to score in streaks and has a wicked shot. Sammy will be a nice complement to round out next year's top six forwards.
Johan Franzen: Franzen was a great story this year. He's emerged as a tough fore-checker who is defensively responsible as well. They call him "The Mule" and this Mule will be in Detroit for awhile.
Valtteri Filppula: This kid just got better and better every game this season. He's only 23 and is the next big rising star in this organization.
Tomas Kopecky: He's big, he's tough, he can skate, and he isn't afraid of anyone. If not for a broken collarbone in December, he would have wowed like Filppula in his rookie season.
Henrik Zetterberg: Emerged as an MVP candidate this season and somehow was left off the ballot for the Selke Award, which is awarded to the best defensive forward, at the upcoming annual NHL Awards. He plays all situations, and is great at all of them. He will be the captain when Nicklas Lidstrom decides it's time to hang them up.
Pavel Datsyuk: Any doubt about whether this guy can perform in the postseason came to an end this year. He is an elite forward in the NHL today and also emerged as a defensive player too, having spent time on the penalty kill. He can make even the best defenseman look silly with his crazy moves and is a guy you just want to succeed. Props to Pavel for a great season.
RETURNING DEFENSEMAN
Nicklas Lidstrom: The new captain. He will win another Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman next month. He's in the tail end of his career, but looks as good as he did 10 years ago. His consistency in the amount of minutes he plays is mind boggling.
Nicklas Kronwall: Kronwall was somewhat of a disappointment this season. With great skating, an uncanny ability to hit, and superb puck skills, he has the potential of a Lidstrom. But again, for the third season in a row, he suffered a major injury and was unable to play a complete season.
Andreas Lilja: Look past an awful turnover in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and Lilja was great in the playoffs. He finally started hitting and using his big frame to physically control opponents. Keep it up, and Lilja will fit in here fine as a tough defender.
Brett Lebda: Lebda shows great potential as a puck-moving and smooth skating forward. I don't foresee him as that offensive-defenseman that's going to be that power play setup man, but as far as breaking out of the zone, Lebda is exceptional. I don't think he ever fully recovered from that ankle tweak that sidelined him in the Calgary series, but he is a bright spot on this defensive unit.
Kyle Quincey: This 21-year-old was about as good as they come in the playoffs for a player who was thrown into the fire after injuries hampered the defense. With the possible loss of either Schneider or Markov this off season, Quincey will likely see more of a spot in the lineup where he can tone his skills.
GOALTENDING
Chris Osgood: I like the role that Ozzie had on the team this season and hopefully, he'll acquire the same role next season. I don't like the idea as Osgood as a starting goaltender, but he's a helluva backup who's really good in the locker room.
Jimmy Howard: Word is that Ken Holland thinks Howard needs another another year in the minors in Grand Rapids. He's definitely the goaltender of the future in this franchise, but you can't rush development, especially at the goaltending position. Ryan Miller spent 3 seasons in the minors before starting in Buffalo and he's one of the best goalies in the NHL. This will be Howard's third year with the AHL's Griffins. He'll be ready to fight for the starting job after that.
INCOMING PLAYERS
Igor Grigorenko: The prodigal son will finally land in Detroit. He's been the most hyped prospect in the Wings organization the past 4 years with skills comparable, according to scouts, like Zetterberg. Unfortunately a car accident years ago forced Grigorenko to miss about a year to rehab, but Ken Holland is confident that the Russian prospect has gotten his game back and feels he's ready to come to the NHL. I can't wait to see him play.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The Bitter End
All I could do last Tuesday night was stare at my television set and appreciate a great hockey game and just how difficult it is to reach that elite Stanley Cup Championship series. Sure the Wings lost, but to be honest, I thought the game was over before the puck was dropped. I made up my mind that I wasn't going to get upset at whatever the outcome would be or what happened. And I wasn't. Was I bummed? Sure, but anger wouldn't describe my emotions when the Wings were knocked out by the Ducks, 4 games to 2. Instead, I just appreciated it. It was an incredibly even fought series. I wouldn't even say that the Ducks outplayed the Wings or were the better team, they just were able to capitalize when necessary.
I honestly thought that if the Wings were going to win the series, they would have won it in 5 games. I say this because they missed a huge opportunity in Game 4, with Chris Pronger suspended, to take a commanding series lead and would have likely closed Anaheim out at home in Game 5. But it didn't happen, and sure it was still up for grabs in Game 5, but that was another wasted chance by the Wings. The Wings never quit in Game 6 and that was great to see. There's way too much pride in that organization for them to get down a few goals and just give up. It was good to see them fight to the end. They're the most blue-collar they've been in a long time. Give us a healthy Matt Schneider and Nick Kronwall and who knows what happens. I'm not trying to make excuses, just "what ifs".
It's funny this year because the Wings are in a period of transition. Gone are Steve Yzerman and Brendan Shanahan, in are many new faces. But even in a period of transition, the Wings did pretty darn good for a preseason bubble team to make the playoffs. Everyone makes a big deal about how there were some empty seats at Joe Louis Arena during this playoff run, but if you look past that you'll see that even in a transitional period as a team, support and fanfare never wavered for this group. Ratings on the Versus network remained high locally (up there with pre-lockout numbers), and that's not counting the fans (like myself) who were tuned into CBC. Unfortunately, ticket prices at the Joe are pretty high, and with the economy in such terrible shape, people have to decide what to spend their money on more carefully. A lot of them decided to watch instead of attend, which is fine. Management really should do something about ticket prices, but with the Conference Finals-year the team just had, I doubt prices will lower. Fortunately, Michigan is a hockey state and residents are born and raised Red Wings fans who will pay top dollar to see the team.
A few observations from the series:
-I watched every game I could on CBC, who has the best hockey coverage out of anyone. Jim Hughson was the play-by-play announcer, who I really like. I can't recall the color commentator's name but he could have been a public relations worker for the Ducks. I wanted to call him and tell him to get a room with them. Now don't get me wrong, I don't want announcers on our side or anything, but I figure if there'd be a team they would favor it would be an Original 6 franchise with 10 Stanley Cups, not an expansion team named for a Disney movie in a market it doesn't belong.
-I'll be pulling for the Ottawa Senators in the Finals. Sure it would be great for expansion of the league if Anaheim won, but I can't stand GM Brian Burke and some players on the Ducks. The only good thing that would come out of the Ducks winning is a Stanley Cup ring for former MSU captain Drew Miller, who played one playoff game, and by rule would get his name on Lord Stanley. Other than that, I would like to keep the trophy out of southern California. They probably think the Stanley Cup is some sort of drink for surfers or something.
2006-07's surprises and disappointments as well as an off season guide to follow soon.
I honestly thought that if the Wings were going to win the series, they would have won it in 5 games. I say this because they missed a huge opportunity in Game 4, with Chris Pronger suspended, to take a commanding series lead and would have likely closed Anaheim out at home in Game 5. But it didn't happen, and sure it was still up for grabs in Game 5, but that was another wasted chance by the Wings. The Wings never quit in Game 6 and that was great to see. There's way too much pride in that organization for them to get down a few goals and just give up. It was good to see them fight to the end. They're the most blue-collar they've been in a long time. Give us a healthy Matt Schneider and Nick Kronwall and who knows what happens. I'm not trying to make excuses, just "what ifs".
It's funny this year because the Wings are in a period of transition. Gone are Steve Yzerman and Brendan Shanahan, in are many new faces. But even in a period of transition, the Wings did pretty darn good for a preseason bubble team to make the playoffs. Everyone makes a big deal about how there were some empty seats at Joe Louis Arena during this playoff run, but if you look past that you'll see that even in a transitional period as a team, support and fanfare never wavered for this group. Ratings on the Versus network remained high locally (up there with pre-lockout numbers), and that's not counting the fans (like myself) who were tuned into CBC. Unfortunately, ticket prices at the Joe are pretty high, and with the economy in such terrible shape, people have to decide what to spend their money on more carefully. A lot of them decided to watch instead of attend, which is fine. Management really should do something about ticket prices, but with the Conference Finals-year the team just had, I doubt prices will lower. Fortunately, Michigan is a hockey state and residents are born and raised Red Wings fans who will pay top dollar to see the team.
A few observations from the series:
-I watched every game I could on CBC, who has the best hockey coverage out of anyone. Jim Hughson was the play-by-play announcer, who I really like. I can't recall the color commentator's name but he could have been a public relations worker for the Ducks. I wanted to call him and tell him to get a room with them. Now don't get me wrong, I don't want announcers on our side or anything, but I figure if there'd be a team they would favor it would be an Original 6 franchise with 10 Stanley Cups, not an expansion team named for a Disney movie in a market it doesn't belong.
-I'll be pulling for the Ottawa Senators in the Finals. Sure it would be great for expansion of the league if Anaheim won, but I can't stand GM Brian Burke and some players on the Ducks. The only good thing that would come out of the Ducks winning is a Stanley Cup ring for former MSU captain Drew Miller, who played one playoff game, and by rule would get his name on Lord Stanley. Other than that, I would like to keep the trophy out of southern California. They probably think the Stanley Cup is some sort of drink for surfers or something.
2006-07's surprises and disappointments as well as an off season guide to follow soon.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Blue-collar beauties
No matter how far the Detroit Red Wings go in the NHL Playoffs, their 2006-07 season will undoubtedly go down as one of my favorite seasons from a fans point of view. For once, it wasn't the Wings walking away the division, league and numerous individual honors. For once, it wasn't the Wings who were favored heading into the playoffs. And for once, it was the Wings who battled through adversity all season long.
With how horrible the economy is in Michigan right now, it's great to see more of a blue collar hockey team on the ice every night. Not to say the Wings don't have their stars. Nicklas Lidstrom is the best defenseman in the world, Pavel Datsyuk is extremely talented and I believe that Henrik Zetterberg is the best two-way player in the NHL. But with guys like Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, Johan Franzen, Chris Chelios, and who can forget about Dan Cleary. Here's Cleary, a guy who was about to give up on his NHL dreams two seasons ago, who has arguably been the best player for the Wings in the playoffs. It's great to see. Detroit is a city that has been defined by its hockey team for years and years. Now the hockey team can somewhat be defined by its city.
If you're anything like me and just can't get enough of a great sports call, then feast your eyes below.
Here's the link to Red Wings radio broadcast great Ken Kal calling Robert Lang's game-tying goal against the Sharks in Game 4 of the second-round series: http://1270sports.com/pages/115968.php?contentType=34&contentId=1477
This next one is of Dan Cleary drilling Calgary defenseman Dion Phaneuf (who is considered by many as the hardest hitting player in the NHL) in Game 3 of the Wings' first-round series: http://youtube.com/watch?v=bgeDlYSxLmQ
With how horrible the economy is in Michigan right now, it's great to see more of a blue collar hockey team on the ice every night. Not to say the Wings don't have their stars. Nicklas Lidstrom is the best defenseman in the world, Pavel Datsyuk is extremely talented and I believe that Henrik Zetterberg is the best two-way player in the NHL. But with guys like Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, Johan Franzen, Chris Chelios, and who can forget about Dan Cleary. Here's Cleary, a guy who was about to give up on his NHL dreams two seasons ago, who has arguably been the best player for the Wings in the playoffs. It's great to see. Detroit is a city that has been defined by its hockey team for years and years. Now the hockey team can somewhat be defined by its city.
If you're anything like me and just can't get enough of a great sports call, then feast your eyes below.
Here's the link to Red Wings radio broadcast great Ken Kal calling Robert Lang's game-tying goal against the Sharks in Game 4 of the second-round series: http://1270sports.com/pages/115968.php?contentType=34&contentId=1477
This next one is of Dan Cleary drilling Calgary defenseman Dion Phaneuf (who is considered by many as the hardest hitting player in the NHL) in Game 3 of the Wings' first-round series: http://youtube.com/watch?v=bgeDlYSxLmQ
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