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[puckloo39]

I will really miss Drapes if he hangs 'em up this summer. Steady man, good soul, great team mate -- he will certainly be missed in the room and by us fans.

I will never forget how he opened his arms and took Mac under his wing (no pun intended)when Mac asked him for a chance at getting his life back. Drapes is the one who took a risk and helped him get back to hockey and sobriety. Of course, Mac had to do all the work, but without Drapes holding the door open, I am not sure he would have made it. I suspect Kris is partially responsible for saving Darren McCarty's life, by being a true and honest friend.


Cutest kids, ever, too.

[WizardOfOz30]

We really have been blessed to have such wonderful guys on and off the ice over the years. I hope the next batch can keep up with our expectations.

[ChelisChick]

Thank you Brian. For everything.

[wingnut40]

That was a great speech by Raffy. I love that he gave credit to the Lord and I liked that he put a Bible verse in there too. He's such a sweet and normal guy and I'm gonna miss him not being there on the blue line. God bless ya Raffy, thanks for representing the Wings and Team USA so well!

Oh and thanks for hunting down those pics Kristi.

[WizardOfOz30]

Hey, I know that guy in the blue! his kids go to the same school as mine. I saw him picking them up last week and was so tempted to say sorry you're still not working.




And these two....I wonder what was going through their minds. I have a feeling we'll be seeing an announcement from them as well.

[Kira]

You know, as much as I hate to see this happen, I understand it totally.

Good luck and good journeys, Brian. You'll be missed.

[Jenny]

I found some rather nice pictures of Cheli's off-season workout from a few years back:

[WizardOfOz30]

Damn!! How old is he? It doesn't matter, I could look at him all day.

[Kira]

Ask Kristi about the video of his workout routine we found a couple years ago and sent to her...she almost fainted when she saw it. I honestly thought we'd have to call 911 on her!

[ChelisChick]

I have all those pics (yeah, I know, big surprise! ) and I'm amazed every time I see them. I wonder if now that he's not playing, if he's still working out that hard? I think we need more pictures!

[naranja]

Why can't there be workout pics of Zata? Preferably shirtless


Here's something for our Kira.

[ChelisChick]

Ooooh, the workout video!!! *thud*



Ahem! Anyways....I haven't seen a couple of those Pasha pics! Great find!

[MulesWillFly93]

What I Did on My Summer Vacation
by the Detroit Red Wings


Jimmy Howard: Was really disappointed to learn the audition for a Miracle remake was a joke, but didn't get a haircut anyway.
Todd Bertuzzi: Pitched no-hitter for the Tigers


Henrik Zetterberg: Created "Sweaterberg" line of cardigans


Pavel Datsyuk: Took two suitcases' worth of stolen pucks home to Russia for his collection...and those were just from the playoffs.


Kris Draper: Pondered life's eternal mysteries, like why hockey players all have to go to the restroom as a group.

[Jenny]

Ask Kristi about the video of his workout routine we found a couple years ago and sent to her...she almost fainted when she saw it. I honestly thought we'd have to call 911 on her!

I can imagine!

I wonder if now that he's not playing, if he's still working out that hard?

I bet he is. He's a warrior! He's not going to stop until he absolutely has to.

I love this picture. He looks so thoughtful, but with that twinkle in his eye that means he's probably about to say something hilarious!

What I Did on My Summer Vacation
by the Detroit Red Wings


Jimmy Howard: Was really disappointed to learn the audition for a Miracle remake was a joke, but didn't get a haircut anyway.
Todd Bertuzzi: Pitched no-hitter for the Tigers

They look to me like they're listening to a presentation by a cult leader, or a pyramid scheme. Jimmy's like "Whoa... this explains everything which has ever happened!" and Todd is like "Meh, this is a load of crap."

[Kira]

Why can't there be workout pics of Zata? Preferably shirtless


Here's something for our Kira.

Oh you darling girl, I love you!!! Some of those I'd never seen before. The third one breaks my heart - he's so serious and so adorable. What a beautiful way to start my day - how do I ever return the favor???

I have tears in my eyes looking at these. I miss him so much...September is so far away.

Edited by Kira, 29 May 2011 - 10:27 AM.

[naranja]

Oh you darling girl, I love you!!! Some of those I'd never seen before. The third one breaks my heart - he's so serious and so adorable. What a beautiful way to start my day - how do I ever return the favor???

I have tears in my eyes looking at these. I miss him so much...September is so far away.

You're welcome Pat.

You can alwaya post some hot pics of Zata for me. I know what you mean Pat. It feels like an eternity until September. But we still have pics of our boys so we can pass the time.

[Kira]

If I can find some "hot" pics of Henrik, be assured you'll see them here. I may not be able to find any til September when I see him in Traverse, but you never know.

God, I miss my sweetie...

[OzzieFan30]

PAGE 439! Yea for page 439 and Ozzie pictures I was getting a little worried I'd never find them and I'm having Ozzie withdrawls (plus, my birthday isn't until December 29, and that's way too long to wait for you ladies to open up your Ozzie files LOL). That, and I was SO sure he was coming back and now I'm so nervous about it. If I never do get to meet him, well, let's just say, I can feel the tears welling up in my eyes right now. This year is the first year I have the courage to actually go find someplace he will be and say hello - even if I do pass out before I actually say a single word!! It's just been a dream for, gosh, going on 17 years, I can't even imagine I guess. I know, I know, can you say, introvert?!

And by the way Pat, I read the story about your Pasha, and WOW. I had no idea! What a heart-tugging story! I am so happy he found a wonderful wife to spend his life with and has a nice family. Now all he has to do is move in next to you and your wonderful family and you would both be set for life!!!

Oh, and for WizardOfOz30, hotwings24, puckloo39, and any other goalie fans: http://video.redwing...om/videocenter/ (If I didn't do it right, just search "Game Day Out-takes") Enjoy!

Your friend,

Edited by OzzieFan30, 30 May 2011 - 08:59 PM.

[WizardOfOz30]

I forgot your name already OzzieFan, but thanks for sharing that video. I love Ozzie even more every time I see things like that and I completely agree about the quirkiness that goalies have, I don't know what it is but I like it. Howard has grown on me as well, but no one will replace Ozzie in my heart.

[OzzieFan30]

Dawn, I hate to say it, but yeah, Howie is kinda cute. You'll laugh, but I didn't like him until I learned more about him and how Oz made him his protégé, then I decided he was OK - he had to get approval from my main man first! He's got some stuff to learn of course, but is well on his way to being my next full time crush. It's between Jimmy and Helm but I'm totally partial to the goalie!!!

- Michelle