commentary...

of the 81 games of the Red Wings have played this season(game 82,tomorrow morning against the St. Louis Blues),i have watched 79 games,either live,or on replay,and have seen highlights of every game... statistics for the year:37 different players have played at least one game;15 Grand Rapids Griffiths(Red Wings' AHL affiliate)have played in the Motor City this season,8 players have made their NHL debuts for the Red Wings(most since 1991,when thirteen players did the same),the Red Wings were second in the NHL,in this statistic(over 400 man-games lost to injury),and they are in the Stanley Cup playoffs,for the 23rd straight season(top streak of any team in all professional sports)... being a true fan of the Red Wings means that you are a fan through thick and thin of your team's fortunes,and after reciting these facts,it has been very thin this season... however,i am still a true fan,folks... always have been,always will be!!!!!!!!! that is what a true fan does...