WingNutt 12 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) With all the injuries lately their has been a lot of talk about our defense and how they have been playing consitent. and Dani Markov hasn't been brought up very often. I feel that he has added another layer to our game that we needed from last year. He has brought the physical but smart play to the table and has been steady with his game. Along with Cheli and Lilja now playing physical as ever, has our defense being so physical suprised the other teams, and Markov's play been a factor playing with Nick. Considering how well Nick plays, Dani seems as though he has played with the Wings for a long time. Markov's play reminds me a lot of Vladdy's. none the less all of our defensemen have been physical and technically sound for the most part, even Kyle Quincey. Edited May 8, 2007 by WingNutt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I was going to make a post about this. There has been almost no mention of Markov from the media or even the fans. He's been great, IMO. The guy brings it in the playoffs. Hopefully we get to see him flatten Selanne at center ice next round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNutt 12 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I also forgot to mention, he is one more guy on the ice that will stick up for his teammates even though everyone has been doing that lately, just does to show how close this team really must be, a band of brothers. Like when Zetterberg was pinned on the ice and Datsyuk was in the scrum and Homer grabbed I forget who the player was and started hitting him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 In would also agree that he has been great. His role and actions do not merit top media coverage among the likes of lids or the goal scorers, but nevertheless, hes been a force to be reckoned with, and his endurance of taking a painful hit and sucking it up and getting back out on the ice the very next shift has been phenomenal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tunbo Batman Report post Posted May 8, 2007 i dont think he's been a big factor, but now he's gonna have to be with that increased workload and everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ttbrunke 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I agree, he's solid and tough. I think the fact that no one says anything about him can be used as a testament to his stability. He doesn't make the big mistake to give him attention and he's not the most offensive player. He is just SOLID i know i said that about 10 times but it's the best word to describe him. I also think Lilja was good against SJ. He gave us the grit we needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bringback91 2 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I think it's a great complement to him that he hasn't really been noticed. I mean when your sharing alot of ice with Lids, your going to be playing second fiddle and rightly so. But to have gone this far in the playoffs, with the GAA being so low and strong D, your doing your job when your not noticed. He's not getting burned, not taking ill timed peanltys, playing good solid d on the PK. And he plays that scrappy in your face style that gets under opponents skin. I've also notice when he does pinch in it's smart, he's gotten a few oppertunitys and made the smart play to keep it deep in there zone. Him and Lilja defenitly go on my unsung hero's list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 The fact that no one's noticed him means he's doing his job. No mistakes or gaffes, just solid positional defense with a healthy dose of hits and blocked shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Markov is great. He's been totally awesome these playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Markov and Lilja have really been amazing. Of course Lidstrom and Chelios have been absolutely awesome too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Yes, Markov has been a factor in the playoffs so far, obviously not as much as Lidstrom, Chelios and Lija. But just his presence on the ice alone has been a factor, he is a big strong defense man who isn't afraid to drop the gloves or throw his weight around and crush people against the boards if necessary so people are less likely to start sh*t when he is on the ice with Zetts, Dats, Lids and even Homer who showed he can hold his own in the Sharks series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Like when Zetterberg was pinned on the ice and Datsyuk was in the scrum and Homer grabbed I forget who the player was and started hitting him. Craig Rivet? I agree Markov has been great in the playoffs, even bailed Lidstrom out a couple times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 People have been commenting on Lilja because he's really improved in a crunch situation and hopefully he can keep it up. Markov has been stable and great and hopefully he'll be able to continue on this level given he'll probably get more minutes now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Hes been good. He isnt like Vladdy tho , Vladdy was amazing. Hit , fought , could make plays , could score , could dangle goalies liek Datsyuk. If he hadent gottten injured , he wouldve been one of the best defenceman in the NHL. As you can see , i love Vladdy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Yeah, I wouldnt compare him to Vladdy either, but I love Markov's fire. He gets pissed off when people are taking it to his teammates, but he doesnt get out of control a la Jarome Iginla. Hes been a nice guy to have around. Solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Markov is a perfect trooper through and through plus he is a veteran who understands flow of the game and makes relatively safe plays (IMO) However, Vladdy was a special player. he was a predetaor, warrior and top defenseman. We truly missed him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColdWarrior 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 He's been quietly consistent, physically tough, and defensively sound. Given that, I think he's been a great addition. I am also perplexed why the media & fans seem to mention him so little. But, you can't really compare anyone on this team to Vladdy though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwailman 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Markov's play reminds me a lot of Vladdy's. Yeah this occured to me recently, not only does he play like Valddy he kind of looks like him too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwailman 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Markov's play reminds me a lot of Vladdy's. Yeah this occured to me recently, not only does he play like Valddy he kind of looks like him too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudConnected 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Markov's play reminds me a lot of Vladdy's. Dani's been great this playoff season, but he's not totally a Vladdy type. Vlad would get the other team so pissed off at him on a regular basis. He was the king of the discreet slash and the little elbow jab. He could really play too. I'm not trying to take anyhting away from him, Dani is a good defenseman and physical, but he's not as big an irritant as Vladdy was. That being said, I think they look a lot alike too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Markov is so underrated it's ridiculous. He's been phenomenal the second the puck dropped in the playoffs. He's made so many great defensive plays and has stuck up for this team like no other. He's a huge asset to this team no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Hes been good. He isnt like Vladdy tho , Vladdy was amazing. Hit , fought , could make plays , could score , could dangle goalies liek Datsyuk. Huh? If he hadent gottten injured , he wouldve been one of the best defenceman in the NHL. As you can see , i love Vladdy Funny thing is, you give him credit for being Datsyuk-esque in his dangling (false) yet you fail to realize one simple fact. Konstantinov could not have become one of the best defenseman in the league, considering he already was THE best defenseman in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
