commentary...

the Red Wings are in the second wild card playoff spot(eighth place),based on games played over the Philadelphia Flyers... the Red Wings have played gritty,and rather well over the past fifteen games,especially on team defense... one opposing team broadcaster (i believe it was Eddie Olczyk,of NBC,who i really do not like,because he also does play by play duties,for the local Chicago Blackhawks' channel)said that their team were playing the Grand Rapids Griffiths,basically,in the Winged Wheel's sweaters... that was a snide,and pointless remark... however,the Red Wings has had eight to ten players on the injured list,basically,most of the season,so they have been undermanned all season... most of the players will be back after the Olympic break,even though,Pavel Datsyuk wants to play a couple of games,before the break,but probably will not play,until after the break... playing in the Eastern Conference does make it easier for the Red Wings to make the Stanley Cup playoffs,but there are a few tough teams to play,and they honestly can not lose too many games,after the Olympic Break,and getting players back will help...