zetterbergfuturemvp 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 just heard him on the radio and said he saw markov once before a game and that he was smoking and that markov told him dont worry i wont tell anyone on tv just radio .....wtf is that all about ????? i dont want a guy whos smoking before games will catch up to him eventually lol if not already besides that he said he doesnt see lang coming back to detroit along with bertuzzi .......wtf ?????? why wouldnt the wings want bertuzzi back ?? and why wouldnt bertuzzi ? unless theres something goin on we dont know about , i just think hes a moron .....plus he said howard wouldnt be ready and he thinks hasek will be back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I think I've heard the Markov/smoking thing before, maybe I'm confusing him with someone else. I really hope he's back next year, Marlboros and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfuturemvp 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I think I've heard the Markov/smoking thing before, maybe I'm confusing him with someone else. I really hope he's back next year, Marlboros and all. hes been good for us this year but id rather have sarich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 hes been good for us this year but id rather have sarich How about both? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sech 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Markov is as tough as they come, let him smoke if he chooses.... as long as he can keep up with the drills and continues his strong play in the games. i dont see why he wouldnt just start packing lips though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Lots of NHLers smoke. Why, I have no idea... but they do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I've heard that about Markov before. The guy's a badass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Thats nothing , Kipprusoff smokes a cigar , a cuban ciagr , before every game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NKYWingsFan 4 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 It isn't hockey but I think John Kruk did something similar...couple of dogs for the pregame meal fired back with a bottle of Bud and a couple of Marlboros. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Markov is as tough as they come, let him smoke if he chooses.... as long as he can keep up with the drills and continues his strong play in the games. i dont see why he wouldnt just start packing lips though? I've heard that about Markov before. The guy's a badass. Yes he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I feel like all of the Wings should smoke during warmups. You know, just to psyche out the opposition. *Dats flicks one onto the ice, puts it out with his stick* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryguy 103 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I feel like all of the Wings should smoke during warmups. You know, just to psyche out the opposition. *Dats flicks one onto the ice, puts it out with his stick* LMAO, best post of the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FUUFNF 1 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 you'd be surprised how many professional athletes smoke (especially the euros). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 LOL. Not good for his health, but whatever he pleases I guess. I love that guy regardless. What a warrior. It was hilarious last night when he turned around and punched the boards because that fan was getting on his nerve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Meh. He is European, He is Russian, so it would not surprise me if he did smoke before the games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 I've never really been that imressed with Pierre Mcguire. Very biased against the wings. That's my opinion, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CupChamps979802 35 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 It was hilarious last night when he turned around and punched the boards because that fan was getting on his nerve. I was begining to wonder if anyone else saw that, i didnt see anyone else say anything about it, but that was great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Markov is a warrior. He really is a badass. I really hope the Wings re-sign him. He quickly became one of my favorites this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#19forPresident! 1 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Markov is a warrior. He really is a badass. I really hope the Wings re-sign him. He quickly became one of my favorites this year. Markov was solid this year, I would have him back so long as we don't over extend ourselves in the accounting department. As far as smoking, like alot of others said, you'd be suprised how many athletes do, and it sounds like a pre game ritual type of thing in his case anyway. It might threaten his health long term but thats his choice. If it was bad enough that it was a danger to his ability or career I don't think we'd have him aroundin the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USAFWingedWheel 4 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 one cigarette a day prevents heartburn in some cases....pregame jitters or stress can cause severe heartburn, a cigarette can fix that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Markov plays with grit, passion, heart, and every other quality essential. He's not slow and he's not lazy, why should him smoking matter? Wasn't Ted Lindsay a regular smoker back in the day? I believe his number is up in our rafters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Didn't Sergei Zubov smoke during his days with the Rags? I remember reading a funny story involving him and Mike Keenan back on the 1994 Cup winning team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Let him smoke all of the cigarettes he wants, just as long as he's off the coke. That's what got him a one-way ticket out of Toronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 I remember reading about Markov with Nashville and how he would smoke a ciggarete in between periods. May not be the most healthy thing, but he is such a bad ass. I love him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Yeah I remember hearing this, and that he would have to stick his head inside a dryer or something to do it between periods in Toronto. There's no denying it affects your lung capacity, I can't help but wonder if he'd be better without the habit. And like it was mentioned before, why not just start packin lips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
