esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Everyone sharing the Cleary love! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 (edited) Lang looks super thrilled in that picture ^. And Babcock looks pissed. Edited April 22, 2007 by Wings_Rule_1010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Lang looks super thrilled in that picture ^. "I know that guy!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Cleary has been the Wings MVP so far in the first round, and he's representing Newfoundland pretty damn good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 In all the shots I've seen of this moment (and in the live game footage) Bert looks really excited for Cleary and tells him something while hugging. I wonder if he was the one who told him to stall and then go backhand up high on Kipper. Remember, Cleary doesn't normally take shootout shots so he was in unfamiliar territory. Either way, Bert seems to be fitting in nicely with the team. Please resign Bert Kenny! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 28, 2007 Dano is a super hero after today. LETS SHOW HIM SOME LOVE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted April 28, 2007 Wow. Im just waiting for him to break out and have a two even strength or PP goal game. He keeps on getting the shorties. Someone needs to tell Babs he needs more ice time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 LGWers.....can we just refer to Cleary as 0.19 from now on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 (edited) He's been my avatar for a while for a reason.. Thank you all for joining my DC bandwagon. WHAT??? <------- see? Breakaways - he's MONEY! And what is a shootout but a 1 on 1 breakaway? Remember, Cleary doesn't normally take shootout shots so he was in unfamiliar territory. Either way, Bert seems to be fitting in nicely with the team. esteef Lang looks super thrilled in that picture ^. And Babcock looks pissed. that's cuz he just chewed his gum for 2 seconds and then put it in the cup.. seriously.. wtf is up with that? Edited April 29, 2007 by FireCaptain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsor 2 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 I think he's been our best player this series. He's been giving 110% every shift. Also, I've been very happy with Lilja's play since late in the regular season. Great turn around as far as his play has gone. Clear is definately the next McCarty, which means, HE STAYS AS LONG AS POSSIBLE! YOU ROCK DANNO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 I like Cleary's play as much as the next guy, but what I am most impressed with is: HIS BEARD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsor 2 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 (edited) I like Cleary's play as much as the next guy, but what I am most impressed with is: HIS BEARD! hey speaking of beards, (still love shanny but) shanny finally shaved his, looked bad anyway coupled with the grey and the teeth knocked out recently, like he just crawled out of an alley after a long night of drinking. now he looks normal again...hope the rangers can turn it around like we did vs vancouver in 02 back on topic....GO CLEARY! my friend who just moved here just converted to becoming a Wings fan, cause he loves Cleary and hes from Newfoundland as well like Cleary. Guys like that give us more fans, and other people will want to play here with someone like that. now THIS is a good number 11 on the wings! Edited April 29, 2007 by Wingsor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donohue75 17 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 Cleary was drafted by the OHL Team in my hometown - Belleville Ontario (Belleville Bulls). I was actually able to attend the draft as it was held in Belleville that year, actually got a chance to see McCarty that day..anyways back to the story, I was also able to watch Cleary for the 3 years he was with the Bulls, the kid was amazing then, at times saying he was the next phenom - for 2 years he was one if not the best player in the ohl, then his life and career when south. As I knew these guys from talking with them outside of hockey he made some bad choices - I still blame the Bulls org for allowing these things to happen. Several players had a great future and the coach at the time ruined it for him. Myself and my entire family(I the only Wings fan in my family) are very happy to see that he is now turning into the player he was in the OHL...I am not sure who cleary has to thank, but something has changed and he is a very exciting player to watch, FYI Bert and Cleary battled it out a lot in the OHL so I hope that both Bert and Cleary are back next year with the wings. Cleary may have taken a little longer to develop into an NHL star, but like I said we are all happy that he is turning into the skilled player he can be. Go Wings!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsor 2 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 Cleary was drafted by the OHL Team in my hometown - Belleville Ontario (Belleville Bulls). I was actually able to attend the draft as it was held in Belleville that year, actually got a chance to see McCarty that day..anyways back to the story, I was also able to watch Cleary for the 3 years he was with the Bulls, the kid was amazing then, at times saying he was the next phenom - for 2 years he was one if not the best player in the ohl, then his life and career when south. As I knew these guys from talking with them outside of hockey he made some bad choices - I still blame the Bulls org for allowing these things to happen. Several players had a great future and the coach at the time ruined it for him. Myself and my entire family(I the only Wings fan in my family) are very happy to see that he is now turning into the player he was in the OHL...I am not sure who cleary has to thank, but something has changed and he is a very exciting player to watch, FYI Bert and Cleary battled it out a lot in the OHL so I hope that both Bert and Cleary are back next year with the wings. Cleary may have taken a little longer to develop into an NHL star, but like I said we are all happy that he is turning into the skilled player he can be. Go Wings!!!!! i think bert and clears will both be back next year....ill bet its priority with kenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 Danny is the MAN. The dude is willing to go out and die for his team. I love the way he plays and as mentioned above, he has most definately been our MVP so far. In round one, and now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted April 29, 2007 In today's press they quote Cleary as saying Hank and Pavel won the game, but the guy is either too modest and/or just speaking about the winning goal. Dan Cleary won the game too. Man, you just can't say enough good things about Cleary. Clutch plays and the heart of a lion. Wait, don't lions sleep 20 hours a day? :-) You know what I mean! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 hahaha gotta love markov and his russian style bear hug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 Totally not taking anything away from Cleary or his tenacious forechecking, but Maltby did cause that turnover that led to the second goal. At this point who cares but just thought he should get SOME credit on that play for as much crap as he takes around here. Just sayin'... esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 Cleary was drafted by the OHL Team in my hometown - Belleville Ontario (Belleville Bulls). I was actually able to attend the draft as it was held in Belleville that year, actually got a chance to see McCarty that day..anyways back to the story, I was also able to watch Cleary for the 3 years he was with the Bulls, the kid was amazing then, at times saying he was the next phenom - for 2 years he was one if not the best player in the ohl, then his life and career when south. As I knew these guys from talking with them outside of hockey he made some bad choices - I still blame the Bulls org for allowing these things to happen. Several players had a great future and the coach at the time ruined it for him. Myself and my entire family(I the only Wings fan in my family) are very happy to see that he is now turning into the player he was in the OHL...I am not sure who cleary has to thank, but something has changed and he is a very exciting player to watch, FYI Bert and Cleary battled it out a lot in the OHL so I hope that both Bert and Cleary are back next year with the wings. Cleary may have taken a little longer to develop into an NHL star, but like I said we are all happy that he is turning into the skilled player he can be. Go Wings!!!!! hey belleville......can you please elaborate? what exactly 'happened' with Dano in the OHL? I'm not just curious, but really nosey as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 LOVE IT!!!!!!!! It's great to see a guy with the heart and passion Stevie played with. If the Wings advance to the finals and win the cup, there is no doubt he gets serious MVP consideration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 (edited) Schneids on Cleary: It's particularly gratifying for Wings defenseman Mathieu Schneider, who convinced Detroit general manager Ken Holland to bring Cleary into training camp on a tryout in 2005, when his once-promising NHL career was at a crossroads. Schneider and Cleary had formed a bond during summer workouts in the Los Angeles area. "He's kind of been like a kid brother to me for a while. It's just amazing to watch him,'' Schneider said. "The way I see it, it's just been confidence in himself. We've seen it grow over the last two years. The player he's developed into is really the player everyone expected him to be years ago when he was drafted (13th overall by Chicago in 1997).'' Awwwww Edited April 30, 2007 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donohue75 17 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 hey belleville......can you please elaborate? what exactly 'happened' with Dano in the OHL? I'm not just curious, but really nosey as well. I would prefer not to post what happened, it seems that he has really changed his life around and would not be fair to cleary to start posting all the things that happened Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
