LeftWinger

...I thought Iggy played for the Flames? According to this post, he plays for the CanadiEns, because I know you aren't refering to CanadiAn people being typically dumb, right? I hope you typed CanadiEns by mistake and meant to put "typical FLAMES dummy"

...Al Qaida is just about as guilty for last nights loss as they are of 9/11... ...unless you are talking about the terrorists in Washington (or in this caser New York)

...I didn't say it wasn't a big goal or a timely, important goal. I didn't say Flips was more important, but if you are ranking it on a highlight basis, Flips is a better goal that required more skill than just a tap in form a pass behind the net...

...no comparison, Flips was better! Booby Orr (misspelled on purpose) was already celebrating his goal when he was tripped, Flip was vertical when he put the puck in the net. You're right it didn't make him a superstar, but it puts Orr's to shame...

...the female sports writers were starting to be too much of a distration!

Thanks!

...ok, so, didn't want to start another thread, but do we know the opening day roster?

...uh, I agree, sooner or later Maltby will retire (he will retire a Wing) but I do believe you are mistaking Maltby for McCarty, because THAT was one of the worst wings signings in a long time and he is deadweight. He isn't an aggrevater, he is old and loses his fights... ...just like McCarty, Holland gives contracts out for players who have been here from the start and have been very loyal to this team, and like him or not, Kirk Maltby will continue to be a Wing and get contracts until he decides to hang them up, as will Draper and Holmstrom and Lidstrom and :puke: McCarty...

...ok, well, as much as I hate McCarty,I do understand that he cannot be sent down while injured, so unfortunately Downey had to go, but what gives me comfort is that I know as soon as McCarty is healthy, he will be in GRR for conditioning and at least Downey will be getting ice time down there to prepare for the call up! I am sure he doesn't mind playing in GRR if it means another 50 games in Detroit and another Stanley Cup! As far as McCarty is concerned I hope he finds his niche' in GRR and stays there, for he has lost a LOT in his tank and is pretty much just a waste of a roster position! ...so with Downey, well, Down and McCarty injured does that give Lieno the final roster spot for the opener? Speaking of the opener, anyone going to the Fox for the Def Leppard gig? I wanted to but wife has school and no one else wants to go! I'd take my boys, but they cannot sit still long enough at home to watch a hockey game, I doubt they'd be on their best behaviour at the Fox, let alone for Def Leppard! Oh well! If anyone goes, please post a thread about it, we'd love to read about it! LETS GO WINGS!

...remind me again why McCarty is on this team? That should be his FINAL one way ticket to Grand Rapids...

:caution:

...not this season. Abs still has plenty of minor league eligibility (he can go down without clearing waivers) so that is where he'll go for this year for sure (and maybe a few more.) One day he will be here (unless they trade him in a Bertuzzi type deal, which I hope not!) I can see him taking Downey's role in a couple of season and Maltby is signed until 2010. I know we got to start making room for these guys, but for them the worst thing that could've happened was for us to win the Cup. It makes Holland NOT want to change too much in order to try to repeat, and if they do repeat, I have a feeling we are gonna see this exact team again (which isn't a bad thing.) So, Abs is gonna have to wait until the lose a Cup one year in order for "Changes" to be made... ...on a side note, this is Jimmy Howards LAST year of minor's, he has to make the club next year or clear waivers, so odds are we will see a Osgood/Howard tadem starting in 2009/10... ...their time is coming. Sammy won't e around here forever, Drapes and Malts will eventually see less and less of a role, but it sure is gonna be hard to crack the top 2 lines if Hossa stays around for a while! Hopefully we a squeeze him in soon though, I'd hate to lose him. But when you can boast a 4th line of Draper, Maltby and Lieno/Downey/Kopecky, it's gonna be hard to crack to lineup for sure!

is this actually going to be discussed? Talk about beating a dead horse!

...it is well known that Claude phoned Draper and attempted to apologize and Draper refused to hear it. That is what set Claude off to say these snide remarks, just because Draper didn't accept it, doesn't mean he didn't apologize for the incident... ...I hope McCarty gets his career handed to him from an up and coming youngster in the AHL, then maybe everyone on this forum can stop the dillusions that McCarty is actually good. He stinks, he always has and always will! His career is defined by one goal, one goal that really wasn't as significant as it is perceived to be... ...at this point in their careers, Claude wouldn't have to turtle, he'd probably kick McCarty's ass! He nearly did back in the day when they went toe to toe on the face-off. He didn't turtle and the fight was a draw. Hang em up McCarty, you suck... ...hey Draper...

....He's ALREADY a Legend on both sides of the border...

...the only thing McCarty can pound anymore is himself!

...yeah, isn't that wht Brian Burke taught us all? It Genetics! Shame of Carle's parents for poorer genetics than Kopecky's parents!

...I'll Be THERE! Go Hossa!

...dude you are comparing McCarty to Chelios and LIDSTROM? So according to you, just because McCarty WAS part of the core team of the 90's he deserves to be on this team as much as Lidstrom? Would I wish that Lidstrom never wear a Wings jersey again? No, I wish and hope that Lids plays beyond Chelios' years! This team WITHOUT McCarty STILL wins the Cup, without Lidstrom? or Even Chelios (until he hurt himself) I am not one to hand out rostor spots to people because of what they USED to be!!! And yeah, that means Chelios to, if he can't play anymore, he should retire. Although Downey DID get his name on the Cup, he earned and deserved McCarty's starting spot in the playoffs last year! ...using McCarty in the same comparison with Lids and Chelios is like comparing apples and spaghetti! The ONLY comparison between Lids and McCarty is that they were on they same team, and that's where it ends!

...why would he want a lions helmet signed by anyone? I am sure he has a few Barry Sanders items, but winners want to be associated with winners...

...everyone STILL hate Lemieux? Jesus H. Christ, he's already apologized to Draper. By gones are by-gones. Although it would be sacreligious to have him on the Wings or even in GRR, I do believe it'll be a good story all is said and done if he makes a come-back to the NHL. ...uh, mirror his comeback? McCarty LUCKED out that he "cameback" with a team destined to be a Champion. McCarty had NOTHING to do with winning the Cup. This team would've won with or without McCarty. He gave absolutely nothing to this team, it wsa nothing but Illitch trying to help out a former player and a great PR move... ...I say good for him to want to do someting he loves (as well as good for McCarty to want to come back.) But all this wishing him to break his neck and other ill feelings, that is simply childish. McCarty has cheapshotted PLENTY of players in his career, are we wishing ill-tidings on him? No, why? Because he's a Wing (was, he is now where his talent level belongs, in the minors.) I say here's to hoping McCarty NEVER where's a wings uniform again, and here's to BOTH of them playing the game they love at the level they deserve, the minors...

...now they need to fire the entire staff, and cut every last player and have open tryouts! I am sure there are some guys somewhere who will come in for pennies on the dollar of what these Lions are making and play a lot better and with more heart! ...Hey Ford, first off, fire your ENTIRE staff, call Moehler (sp.) back and put this add in the paper: Wanted: Football players who want to WIN. High School Diploma a must, some College a plus! Starting Salary $275,000 per season. Tons of room for Advancement! Our goal is to gain the respect of the rest of the NFL and win the Superbowl. So if you are a motivated indivdual who can throw a football, catch or kick a football, block a player or tackle and run fast, then give us a call! WE WANT YOU!! (734)555-LION. Or stop by our Allen Park Faciltiy. Do NOT call if you've had Previous NFL experience or ESPECIALLY IF YOU'VE PLAYED FOR US BEFORE! New Hires ONLY!!!

...speaking of the last day of camp.... I'M GOING TO THE MONTREAL GAME ON WEDNESDAY!!!! YEEEEHAWWWW! ...ok sorry 'bout that... ...and if the rostors are right, I will see HDH and Leino play!

...not to derail the topic but ...add to that: Lidstrom - Rafalski Stuart - Kronwall Lebda - Ericcson (Chelly, Lilja, Quincey, Meech, et al.)

...now, we're talking! Why does it have to be "The Franz?" ...I'd galdly give up Sammy's, Hudler's and Lilja's salary in order to keep Hossa, then just let the kids play. Abs and Helm are more than ready to come up! Sammy and Lilja won't get you much, but Huds might garner a nice draft pick or two!