Red Wings in 5.....in 09?

Question

Unless the Wings cracked open the champagne before tonight’s game and are drunk the Wings are guaranteed to win the 08’ cup but my questions can they repeat in 09’?

With the West in a clear recession it looks very much so that the Wings will coast to another Conference title if not the president’s trophy. The so-called other powers have huge question marks going into next season

Duck – NHL made it clear that there physical hockey will not be tolerated

Sharks – Do I need to say anymore?

Stars – Not really a power but battle year long with competitive teams sans the Kings

Any Northwest team – Too tight of a division come playoff time they are spent.

And with a very tight Eastern Conference I see no reason beside the injury bug that the Wings will breeze through the regular season and playoffs and repeat as cup champs.

I think by 2010 the West will be back on track and produce so more competitive teams but until them it’s a good time to be a Wings fan

Thoughts?

Answer 1

1st of all, it is not a given that the Wings will win the Cup this year.  2nd, the East isn't going to let any Western team just "breeze through" to the Cup next year either.  I think that you are a little biased.  Even if the Wings win this year, the Pens will be there next year to see that they don't!

Go Pens!

Answer 2

Anything can happen. If Ericsson is ready, he'll replace either Lilja or Stuart for the Wings on defense.

But the playoffs are always a different matter. Staying healthy is always part of it. Injuries can knock out favored teams early. The Wings were dominating the Ducks until Schneider and Kronwall were gone last year.

Answer 3

From your mouth, to God's ear

Answer 4

Sharks + New Coach = 1st Ever Cup

It took Dallas 7 OT's and 6 Games to finish us off.