glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted April 18, 2007 Calder is playing on a line with our two worst players: Lang and Sammy. It's unfortunate that he's stuck in that situation. Kyle is a really good player, but he can't do anything if his linemates are stinking up the joint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaxx 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 I enjoy how angry everyone is getting when all I did was ask whether anyone else felt that Calder was not performing up to his regular season (at the end) caliber. I think he is a great player, I am not blaming anything on him or marking him as a scapegoat. I simply wanted to see if anyone else felt that he was not as gritty and as tough in the first 3 games as he could/should be. No one should be bashing Calder in any way, he is a great player. I just wanted to know it anyone else thought he should have fought and could be tossing some bodies around some more. Let me turn it around on you guys, wow I love coming here after a loss to ask a question about a player who has been average rather then great only to be told that I am ripping into him and throwing in the towel. I expect the Wings to win with authority on Thursday night (I am thinking Hasek will get a shutout). I am sorry if I made anyones day worse by inquiring about Calder (really just wanted to know if anyone knew if he had injuries or other issues). Over reactions are a pain in the butt, please think about what you write before you attack. Do not accuse others when you yourself are over reacting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 I wouldnt mind a Cleary-Draper-Calder line , could do some damage forchecking and casuing turnovers. Drapes speed > Langs "play making" skills Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 I wouldnt mind a Cleary-Draper-Calder line , could do some damage forchecking and casuing turnovers. Drapes speed > Langs "play making" skills Lang has playmaking skills? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlinaG15 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 For one thing I think Kyle Calder sucks! I always thought that. He should be sitting, not Rex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) I may be mistaken but it seems that Kyle Calder has disappeared during these playoffs. I loved him in the regular season and even picked him in my hockey draft thinking his gritty style would bode well. However he has had no points a few hits and really has not shown up. I know this may seem like a fan who is dejected over the loss last night but I felt this way after the wins. I figured as long as they won he must be doing his assigned job but I am not so sure anymore. I was expecting Calder to be playing like Cleary did last night. Hitting hard, winning battles for the puck and owning Dion. Anyone else feel or notice this? Yeh man, although he has indeed been playing hard and gritty, but he's been playing with Lang whereas Cleary has been playing with Draper, and as of now in the playoffs comparing Lang to Draper is like comparing Langfeld to Yzerman. I suggest that you go out and attempt to beat the Calgary defense on your own with a refrigerator filling in as your centerman, and then you'll know how Calder feels. Edited April 19, 2007 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaxx 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 I suggest that you go out and attempt to beat the Calgary defense on your own with a refrigerator filling in as your centerman, and then you'll know how Calder feels. I love that line in your response... I can just picture the fridge sitting in the faceoff circle waiting for the drop only to be bewildered and sit there all still... like a fridge. lol Good comment, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) For one thing I think Kyle Calder sucks! I always thought that. He should be sitting, not Rex. What? Please tell me how it is that one of the hardest working Wings sucks? Is it his amazing forecheck? Perhaps him being so good along the boards? Maybe his grit? Oh oh! Maybe that he's great at cycling the puck? The guy is all heart and soul and works his ass off each and every shift. He does his best out there but it's kinda hard to produce when your linemates ain't helping you out at all. Edited April 19, 2007 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 If Calder sits, then I'll be pissed. There are quite a few more worthy players than him and I think we all know who they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
