DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 Work ethic is the only thing stopping Lang for being a dominant player - thats so sad. $73,000/wk .........cap money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 30, 2007 Ex ******* Zactly Lemieux....Yzerman....whatever. Put my liitle sister Rachel on their lines and she's a +12. I'm done. aloha P.S. No offense Rachel Lang played a whopping 6 regular season games on a regular line with Yzerman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 Lang played a whopping 6 regular season games on a regular line with Yzerman. go re-do yer math and come back with the right answer please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 No. I defended him all season long but his output in the playoffs has been beyond horrible. This guy is paid to score and he's not. And he's not giving any effort out there at all. In the Flames series, every player, to a man, was hussling and digging and fighting for loose pucks. Not Lang. He can't be bothered. It'll be great when we can finally dump this underacheiving, lazy P.O.S. from the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 From today's Detroit Free Press: Lang, who scored a huge goal -- his only of the playoffs -- to help clinch the Flames series, has been unable to build on his previous two playoff outings for the Wings in 2004 and 2006, when he was their leading scorer overall. Asked Sunday what's going on with Lang, Babcock replied, "You know what, you ask him." Lang declined to talk. He's down to averaging around 15 minutes a game. "I guess the way I look at it is, it's not about the individual at this time of year," Babcock said. "It's about winning. That's all it is. So when you're going and you can help us win you're going; if you're not going, then you don't get to play. It's just that simple for me." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 I think that this definatly spells the end of Bad Ass Bob in a Wings uni. He has been cold all playoffs, and above that has shown little effort. I think that Filpulla will get more playing time and that he will ultimatly be the 2nd line center next year. Lang will not be re-signed next season, his money went into Datsyuk's pocket, and then Kopecky will be inserted into the every day line-up. Re-siging Bert is a much higher priority than Lang, and is a much better use of $$. I appreciate all he has done for us and hope that he finds his touch before the playoffs are over, but regardless, I think no matter what his days as a wing are over after the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 Whatever you guys think of him, remember this wise advice for tonight's game: Cheering for Lang = Guaranteed Win YOU know it's true...don't let the team down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 i think with asll they hype about resigning Dats and Hank, Lang just kinda said to himself...lets finish of this contract...and then later on the hype about Bertuzzi, Cleary and Calder...... he needs a new start in Colombus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 he needs a new start in Colombus This is wrong on so many levels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 He was being sarcastic obviously... he used the sarcasm ninja Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 "Lang is lazy and he sucks." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 I am making the point that a majority of LGWers seem to think that in the regular season there was the teams top 12 forwards, and then a huge gap, and then Lang. In terms of talent, skill, statistical performance -- no, there is not a huge gap. In terms of work ethic, hustle, and heart -- yes, big gap. I can't think of another player this year who has shown so little of the aforementioned qualities, even guys like Sammy and Lilypads when struggling at least show effort, and I think this is what infuriates most of us so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 In terms of talent, skill, statistical performance -- no, there is not a huge gap. In terms of work ethic, hustle, and heart -- yes, big gap. I can't think of another player this year who has shown so little of the aforementioned qualities, even guys like Sammy and Lilypads when struggling at least show effort, and I think this is what infuriates most of us so much. Absolutely. I mean, yes Sammy sucks huge ass. But at least he gives 100% every night. Lang has loads of talent but chooses not to use it. He's a paycheck player that will run the minute this season is over. I'm sure he'll sign for good money somewhere else and irrate fans there with his indifferent play and lazy attitude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 He's a paycheck player that will run the minute this season is over. I'm sure he'll sign for good money somewhere else and irrate fans there with his indifferent play and lazy attitude. I'm thinking he'll probably walk ... slowly ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 30, 2007 (edited) go re-do yer math and come back with the right answer please. Lang played on the first line with Yzerman in '03-'04 after coming over from Washington. Lang only played six games with the Wings in the regular season of that year, as he was injured for part of it. As I remember, Yzerman did not regularly play on a line with Robert Lang last season. While you're reading this, you might think of actually putting some "facts" behind your arguments. Saying "are you kidding me?" and "are you kidding me even more?" in response to true statements with no factual rebuttal of your own is rather silly. Where are your stats as to the length of time during which Lang and Yzerman regularly played on a line together in the regular season? Edited April 30, 2007 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 "Lang is lazy and he sucks." Hey! You forgot the trademark! It should look like this. Lang is lazy and he sucksâ„¢ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 Hahaha I knew I was forgetting something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 As I remember, Yzerman did not regularly play on a line with Robert Lang last season. Well, then you remember wrong. During Yzerman's hot streak for the last couple months of the season he was on a line with Lang and Williams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 Lang played on the first line with Yzerman in '03-'04 after coming over from Washington. Lang only played six games with the Wings in the regular season of that year, as he was injured for part of it. As I remember, Yzerman did not regularly play on a line with Robert Lang last season. While you're reading this, you might think of actually putting some "facts" behind your arguments. Saying "are you kidding me?" and "are you kidding me even more?" in response to true statements with no factual rebuttal of your own is rather silly. Where are your stats as to the length of time during which Lang and Yzerman regularly played on a line together in the regular season? I'll apologize for the smart-assed comments I made.....I am sorry to you Crymson. BUT (there's always a 'but' isn't there?), I have no stats......not sure where to look except for my own brain/memories. Again, please excuse the sillyness, BUT: ok I quit. BTW - I'm cheering for Lang tonight. aloha nui loa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 This is the song that doesn't end... Yes it goes on and on my friend.. Some people started singin' it not knowin' what it was, and they'll continue singing it forever just because, This is the song that doesn't end... Yes it goes on and on my friend.. Some people started singin' it not knowin' what it was, and they'll continue singing it forever just because, This is the song that doesn't end... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 Well, then you remember wrong. During Yzerman's hot streak for the last couple months of the season he was on a line with Lang and Williams. Man , Stevie was the greatest , He made Willima sand Lang great players. I sure do miss him Oh and GO LANG , Go do something that is ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted May 1, 2007 From today's Detroit Free Press: Lang, who scored a huge goal -- his only of the playoffs -- to help clinch the Flames series, has been unable to build on his previous two playoff outings for the Wings in 2004 and 2006, when he was their leading scorer overall. Asked Sunday what's going on with Lang, Babcock replied, "You know what, you ask him." Lang declined to talk. He's down to averaging around 15 minutes a game. "I guess the way I look at it is, it's not about the individual at this time of year," Babcock said. "It's about winning. That's all it is. So when you're going and you can help us win you're going; if you're not going, then you don't get to play. It's just that simple for me." MAN! If my boss said this about me (You know what, you ask him) I would be kicking some major ass the next day at work. I would be so ashamed I would do anything to redeem myself. I don't care how much one makes, there is an issue of pride and fairness for the paycheck. They should make him watch himself on video as punishment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) Robert Lang is going to bring it tonight!! Why? BECAUSE ROBERT LANG BRINGS IT IN THE PLAYOFFS!!! Edited May 1, 2007 by BuckeyeWingsfan80 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted May 1, 2007 Robert Lang is going to bring it tonight!! Why? BECAUSE ROBERT LANG BRINGS IT IN THE PLAYOFFS!!! Let's Do The Time Warp Again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Cub 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2007 I rarely rip players, but damn Langer has been really bad lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
