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Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:35 pm EST

Video: Another take on Detroit all-star mess, with prop comedy

By Greg Wyshynski

This whole NHL vs. the Detroit Red Wings thing has certainly escalated quickly, hasn't it? It's like the news team fight from "Anchorman," only funnier (someone called us "Puck Mommy") and with less trident-throwing.

The latest on Gary Bettman's mission to rig the season against the Stanley Cup champions* by making Pavel Datsyuk and Nicklas Lidstrom sit out one game is that the NHLPA is going to file a grievance in the case; mostly to clarify the NHL's policy on players choosing to miss the NHL All-Star Weekend due to injury.

That's a fair point, unlike the complaints from Red Wings fans that these players were somehow ambushed by a swiftly invented disciplinary rule with no recourse. The story broke on Friday; the first commercial airline flight in the United States was in 1914.** They, and their team, could have avoided this. There's no getting around that fact. 

Anyway, enough with the tension. It's in times like these that we turn to Steve Dangle, friend of Puck Daddy and YouTube comedy celebrity, for his take on these matters. Here's Dangle and friends on the Red Wings suspensions:

Bonus clip from the man who gave the world Mats Sundin at the drive-thru: Here's Roberto Luongo on rules changes:

* We don't actually believe this, but it's fun to play into the bizarre inferiority complex for fans of the most popular franchise in hockey and the reigning champions in hockey.

** Thanks Wikipedia.

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  1. Wrap Around Curl
    1. Posted by Wrap Around Curl Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:49 pm EDT

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    The dude has a lot of action figures.
  2. REM III
    2. Posted by REM III Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:49 pm EDT

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    Everyone enjoy this while you can, because yet again this summer we will be drinking out of a big silver cup, while you sit at home and wish your team could even be mentioned in the same breath as us.
  3. dying alive
    3. Posted by dying alive Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:47 pm EDT

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    I'd say that calling it a bizarre persecution complex would be more accurate. I have yet to encounter a Wings fan who doesn't think that the NHL as we know it would crumble without the presence of the almighty winged wheel.
  4. David
    4. Posted by David Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    "Nick Lidstrom, come get the Stanley Cup."
    Remembering that is pretty much the only thing keeping me from being upset about this whole thing. I hope he has to say it again.
  5. Hans Gruber
    5. Posted by Hans Gruber Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    Wysh, you know damn well the Wright Brothers are not around anymore to give them a lift to Montreal.
  6. Wyshynski
    6. Posted by Wyshynski Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:21 pm EDT

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    @ dying alive --
    Thank you. As you can see, I know nothing about psychology. At least that's what my analyst says.
  7. A Yahoo! User
    7. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:08 pm EDT

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    That's because it would.
  8. schtimpy27
    8. Posted by schtimpy27 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    First, I love how Lidstrom is saying now "no one told me!" That is probably true. His GM told the world on Friday that he wasn't going to bother to tell him. So, it's not the NHL's fault his GM decided to get all righteously indignant and have "too much respect" for him to tell him to get his butt moving or sit out a next game.
    Second, in the end of that second video, dude really got Crosby's voice down. Extra points if he can duplicate the annoying laugh.
  9. beeblydoo
    9. Posted by beeblydoo Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    rofl @ ovechkin.
  10. schtimpy27
    10. Posted by schtimpy27 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    @Wyshynski: I've long said that "Detroit Red Wings Fandom" needs to be added to the next DSM (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). It borders on pathological. And it's too bad, 'cause the team is absolutely awesome.
  11. Jethro Bodean
    11. Posted by Jethro Bodean Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    Forgive us Detroit Red Wings fans and the city of Detroit. Look where we have to live!! What else do we have that represents world class excellence, that we can defend proudly? The Lions? The new look Pistons with AI? The Big 3? Our great mayor, err, former mayor, who is at this moment sitting in Wayne County Jail?
    We have a chip on our shoulder about everything, and have the permanent Rodney Dangerfield complex, I tell ya we don't get no respect. However, as far as slights to us or our team, and/or consipiracies against us, this ranks as a 0 to me. If they're already hurt, what's one more game off but more time to heal up and prepare for another playoff run. That's all this is. Not like they'll be needed against Columbus anyway.
  12. hockeysteve54
    12. Posted by hockeysteve54 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Hmmmm...insulting Wings fans, whom comprise a large portion of your blog's viewership? It seems your marketing savvy is parallel to the NHL's. We Wings fans might be a bit arrogant and obnoxious. But being arrogant and obnoxious about a winning team is at least better than being an arrogant, obnoxious fan of a suck team (I'm looking at you Toronto). Not a good weekend to be a Wings and MSU fan.
    One Love
  13. blueeyes_greeneyes
    13. Posted by blueeyes_greeneyes Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    Beating a dead horse much, Wyshinksi?
  14. Sobu
    14. Posted by Sobu Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:31 pm EDT

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    That first redwings doll is cute enough to make everyone forget this problem.
    Maybe they should give them out at the next Wings game.
  15. tehchico
    15. Posted by tehchico Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    @ REM III
    You play for the Red Wings? That is so cool!
  16. Mamazini
    16. Posted by Mamazini Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:50 pm EDT

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    Hey Wysh. It was on Detroit radio that Gary Bettman called Sidney Crosby and told him how to avoid being suspended for a game, but he didn't call Lidstrom or Datsyuk. Can you check with your sources to verify whether this is true? Also, shouldn't the fact that Datsyuk was injured during the last game before break and did not play most of the third period be taken into account? If not, heaven forbid an All-Star get injured during that final game....
    Besides, neither Wing was voted in, so apparently no one wanted to see them anyways :)
  17. Wyshynski
    17. Posted by Wyshynski Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:21 pm EDT

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    @ blueeyes_greeneyes
    We never beat dead horses here. I just wanted to make sure we had this post up before our Mats Sundin and Sarah Palin updates this afternoon.
  18. hockeysteve54
    18. Posted by hockeysteve54 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    I concur with Jethro Bodean about the state of the State of Michigan. The Wings is all we really have. Please, let us have that. Even my MSU hockey team sucks this year.
    Why all the hatred for the Wings, when we should united in our hatred of Gary Bettman? Don't you see? This is exactly what he wants! The Truth is out there....
    One Love
  19. sleza
    19. Posted by sleza Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:55 pm EDT

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    The first picture is from future, it presents new member of Detroit Red Wings, Marian Gaborik, who'll sign with Detroit after the better and more functional Marian decided to sign with Canucks for 20$/year. He's getting ready for the first practice with his new team by stretching his groins.
    Those videos actually almost worthed to stop watching Enrique's music videos...
  20. Paul Nicholson
    20. Posted by Paul Nicholson Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:42 pm EDT

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    The players could have shown up and not played, just like Crosby did, and they wouldn't be being forced to sit a game (or suspended or whatever they are calling it). This is the Red Wings own stupid fault.
    The league needs the stars there to market them. They can rest up. They don't have to do 24 hours of interviews or play in the game. Just show up for a few spots, wave to the crowd during introductions, say thanks, cash check, and go home.
    Whaaa.
  21. jibblescribbits
    21. Posted by jibblescribbits Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:34 pm EDT

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    The new Red Wings fan motto:
    "I'm angry but I don't have anything to say. Rabble Rabble Rabble"
  22. blueeyes_greeneyes
    22. Posted by blueeyes_greeneyes Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    Touche, Wyshynski, touche
    :o)
  23. darrin
    23. Posted by darrin Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:28 pm EDT

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    it seems as if everyone hates a succesful franchise. when was the last time the wings missed the playoffs? was it 1986? how many teams can say that in the modern era?
    So if there is any animosity towards detroit, its because of their success! Sorry Espn (btw your coach of the year choice of barry melrose?!?!?) detroit is set up talent wise for many years to come. Players even take pay cuts to come here, that should say it all. As betty tries to taut Crosby as the poster child for hockey while there are much better players out there (not crosby's fault) . When th egreat one was the man, he was always 50 points ahead of the competition and stood out like a baby ruth in the punch bowl. not such the case now as no one sticks out like gretzky did.
  24. Sobu
    24. Posted by Sobu Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:31 pm EDT

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    Hey Wysh,
    How is the Lecavalier trade talk coming along? I haven't heard anything from you about it in a couple hours and I'm beginning to go through withdrawals.
  25. Munkcy
    25. Posted by Munkcy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    @jibblescribbits:
    I never knew the Hamburglar was a Red Wings fan...

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