Rivalred

Excellent story once again. Downey has a great attitude and is a team player, that is for sure.

Age has a lot to do it with. I would use some very solid examples, but will not out of mutual respect.

Have you not seen NHL Commercials or Gary over the last few yrs?

It is called a learning process. Everyone goes through it, just some quicker than others. With experience gains knowledge. People learn by mistakes.

This is true. Crosby is scrutinized very closely and to be honest, I would not want to be in that situation. 10 points to gryffndor.

Cheli's opinion of the Wings:

Welcome to the forums and no; with some of our players injured, the time off for them to heal is priceless.

You know this could be considered baiting or flaming. Now your changing your story? I thought you were certain? Apparently you may do not know what you are talking about. And please, post a direct link to quotes or articles you are posting per forum rules. That is how we know the information is legit or not. Back on topic. Sidney is a good player, but he lacks discipline. With age and experience that will hopefully change. I do have to admit one thing about Crosby, he has a lot more determination than#19 in San Jose has in the playoffs. That alone is a plus.

Need to post a link to the article per Basic Forum Dos and Don'ts: http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php?act=boardrules

Your what, 3-4 yrs out of high school now? That makes you graduating in 2005 or 2006? Post links to articles clearly stating the Wings were not going to take him back until he cleaned himself up? McCarty's contract was bought out by the Wings during the lockout. He signed as a free agent in Calgary in August of 2005. He played 67 games during the 2005-2006 season. He only played 32 games for Calgary during the 2006-2007 season. In December of 2007, Draper encouraged McCarty to made a comeback. So McCarty decided to play for the Flint Generals during the 2007-2008 season (small portion of it). Then played for the Griffins in 2007-2008 (small portion), the same year he was offered a contract from the Wings, which was last season and was ready for the playoffs. McCarty was getting his act together WAY before signing that contract with the Wings. You are implying that since you did an article on McCarty in Highschool (say in 2006) while he was under contract and injured with the Calgary Flames, he had an agreement with the Wings that if he would straighten himself out, the Wings would take him back?

Being called a "homer" is not really a insult... Might want to get some thicker skin. And to be honest, McCarty and Probert had their share of problems. I think McCarty was cleaning himself back up even before the Wings decided to take him back; I think you may have your facts wrong.

I like Martin, but I am a Ward, Cole, Staal fan too. I would not mind seeing Carolina push a game 7 and well, advance.

Caps looked good today. Poti got the 1st star.

Glad he finally decided to show up.

Question is would any man WANT to take her.

Your idea of a 4th line goon:

Pen's players took this advice apparently:

Who has the biggest place out on the Wings team?

We already have our monster.

Well, you have your ideas of a 4th line and I have mine. Tkachuk-Roenick-Recchi or Helm-Leino-Draper Soap on a rope is your friend.

Something like this? One hell of a playoff beard I do say...

Shhh.... The Penguins don't know that

KFC Line: Kunitz-Fedotenko-Crosby

Hell, if Downey was such a great player, he would be taking Kopers spot which he isn't. That tells you a lot right there. And does not say much for Downey's "supposed" talent being claimed by some members here who would bend over and grab their ankles at 1st site.

Freaking 4th line? Draper plays on that 4th line. Helm plays on that 4th line. They are key guys to winning face offs. Do not give me this BS "1 roster spot on the 4th line." We already have someone wasting space on the 4th line and it is Kopecky. Lieno or Helm are a vast upgrade to Koper or "dare not to speak his name."