haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 ....gee, I wonder if Holland paid Rafalski more just to show Schneider what he could have had? Illitch is a rub it in your face kind of owner... examples please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRockit 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 (edited) damn i'm gonna miss that awesome power play jew...SELL OUT. Nicely put. Please bring your pointy hat to the cross-burning to KrystalNacht tonight, and, remember, it's two-for-one to get in if you bring a terrorist. Edited July 1, 2007 by RedRockit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 It is poetic for him to join the Ducks. IF it weren't for him breaking his wrist, they wouldn't have won the cup. So I guess they owed him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 damn i'm gonna miss that awesome power play jew...SELL OUT. Wow...Looks like someone who claimed the Ducks were no good is still pissed they won the Cup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 (edited) Wow, im on the fence right now. I missed everything done today, just got THIS news. Damn. But Mathieu, the f*n Ducks? Not ONE other team wanted you, are ya kidding?? Edited July 1, 2007 by motorcitykid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Considering that Schneider wants to win another Cup, has a house on the ocean there and was getting an offer "signifigantly" higher than what Holland was offering him... ... How can you blame him for taking the Anaheim deal? Someone should've slapped some sense into him if he DIDN'T take it. Hell... *I'd* slap him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 I'm glad the Wings' didn't sign him for as much as the Ducks did, it opened the door to sign a guy like Preissing or Rafalaski, whom I'd rather have at his age and price than those of Schneider's..... I'd say the Ducks are approaching or have achieved rival status, given this past playoffs, this signing, and how good each team is..... I look forward to potentially playing them in the playoffs next year, it would be one intense series with many intriguing storylines..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DyingAlive 27 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Couldn't be more displeased at his choice of teams. Talk about a traitor to the wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schtimpy27 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Considering that Schneider wants to win another Cup, has a house on the ocean there and was getting an offer "signifigantly" higher than what Holland was offering him... ... How can you blame him for taking the Anaheim deal? Someone should've slapped some sense into him if he DIDN'T take it. Hell... *I'd* slap him! Every post in this thread could be taken out and replaced with this one. This is so 100% on. Total no brainer. More money to play at home on the Stanley Cup defending champs vs. less money in a town he has no personal connection to and has always been kind of the second, third, or fourth fiddle among fans. I'm not happy about this move from a personal standpoint, but if he hadn't taken it, I would question his sanity. Someone dumb enough to pass this up wouldn't be smart enough to actually want on your team. P.S. Anaheim isn't quiet close enough to Manhattan Beach to commute from, so I'm assuming a move might be in the books. Plus, I'm not sure he lived on the ocean exactly; It would take more than $5 million a year to own beachfront in CA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan979802 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Couldn't be more displeased at his choice of teams. Talk about a traitor to the wings. i think it could have been worse. what if he went to nashville or something. we would have to play him 8 times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) Well, I never really liked Schneider's game. And I hate the Ducks. So good fit. Have fun being worse in your own end Anaheim. Now the "Ducks" will live up to their name. As many of their forwards will be ducking when High and Wide tees it up from the blueline. Edited July 2, 2007 by rick zombo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Wow...Looks like someone who claimed the Ducks were no good is still pissed they won the Cup Hell, if you were a Wings fan in California, especially Socal, you'd probably be pissed too. Maybe Schneider will teach Pronger how to play with some class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan979802 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Maybe Schneider will teach Pronger how to play with some class. nah, i think pronger will just elbow schniders head into the boards during a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Does anyone think that maybe Holland never planned on re-signing Schneider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan979802 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Does anyone think that maybe Holland never planned on re-signing Schneider? i don't know and i don't care, he knows what he's doing thats all that needs to be said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) Does anyone think that maybe Holland never planned on re-signing Schneider? I doubt it was ever in Kenny's hands. This seems like Schneider's idea, considering where he resides. I don't think any less of him for it either. Edited July 2, 2007 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiantRobot 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) Heaven forbid anyone dare to leave the classiest, best team in the NHL. It's outright insult to Steve Yzerman, Gordie Howe, all ten Stanley Cups, and hockey in general... Booing pronger because he tried to put his elbow through the back of Holmstrom's head I'm all in favor, but booing someone just because they left the Wings is childish. jilted girlfriend is really the most appropriate analogy I can think of. Absolutely true. How anyone can fault the guy for making his family 11 million over the next two years, moving to one of the best states in the country(professionally, he already lives there), and playing for a serious cup contender, at the age of 38, i insane, I wish it would have been anyone but the SDucks, but good for him. Rafalski takes 99% of that sting away for me. Edited July 2, 2007 by GiantRobot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Can anyone explain to me why someone would leave Hockeytown for Disneyland? Leaving a team with some of the most passionate fans, the best ownership, and dedication to winning for a city that doesn't give a flying rat about hockey, and wanted to know more about Paris Hilton's jail sentence than the Ducks Cup victory? Sure, it's more money, but come on. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) Can anyone explain to me why someone would leave Hockeytown for Disneyland? Leaving a team with some of the most passionate fans, the best ownership, and dedication to winning for a city that doesn't give a flying rat about hockey, and wanted to know more about Paris Hilton's jail sentence than the Ducks Cup victory? Sure, it's more money, but come on. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. He owns a home there and his family is there. More money. Stanley Cup contender. So you've got cash, living with your family, and still a great team with a very good chance at winning the Cup. Is that so hard to understand? There's the best answer. (below) Considering that Schneider wants to win another Cup, has a house on the ocean there and was getting an offer "signifigantly" higher than what Holland was offering him... ... How can you blame him for taking the Anaheim deal? Someone should've slapped some sense into him if he DIDN'T take it. Hell... *I'd* slap him! Edited July 2, 2007 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Bummer. Let's face it, Schneider's been a rental player ever since we traded for him. I like the guy - but that's alot of dough for a 38 yo defenseman (unless his name is Nick). In fact, I think Schneider benefited alot stats-wise from playing with Nick. Esp on the pp. Let's see how he does with the Ducks..... What is it with the freaking Ducks and our free agents anyways? If it were any other team, noone would give a damn and would be wishing him all the best luck.... Also, what makes everyone so sure that Neidermayer is retiring? He's only like what, 35 (although the gray beard adds a few years)? Wouldn't he have let the team know before the free agency period? I don't see how they can sign all of these guys either - so someone (aka Selanne) must be retiring.... Schneider and Pronger - not so scary imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Cub 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Well he was great while he was here. Can't ask for a whole lot more than that. He got the cash and went to a winner. Can't blame him one bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Cya later Matthieu you selfish, selfish man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 Rafalski >>> Schneider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 I don't understand some of the logic here regarding this signing. A month and a half ago when Schneider was out in the playoffs, almost everyone on this board knew and acknowledged what a big loss it was to the Red Wings. Then following the loss to Anaheim, one of the excuses used here was how not having Schneider was the difference to the power play. It seems that Schneider was very highly thought of by everyone here. Now today, just because he signs with the Ducks, he instantly becomes trash? I don't understand the people who praised him for what he did in a Red Wings uniform, but can't stand the fact that he could somehow accept a great opportunity to play at home for the Stanley Cup Champs. Schneider was a class act and a terrific player throughout his time in Detroit. He is not selfish for doing what is best for him and his family at this point in his career. I will be rooting for Mathieu even in Anaheim, because I have nothing but great memories of him in a Red Wings uniform. Regardless of these other bitter posters, you will be missed here. Best of luck Schneids! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) I don't know if anyone already posted this or not, but the Wings tried matching the offer that the Ducks gave Schneids, and Matt didn't give them a chance to do so. Holland was pissed because he kept trying to contact him at offer him the same amount, but he chose the Ducks right away over the Wings. Don't get me wrong. Family should always come first and I know he lives there and what not, but I think it's kind of rude that he didn't even give the Wings a chance to match it. Edited July 2, 2007 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
