wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 NOT THE DUCKS!!!!!!!!! ANYONE BUT THE DUCKS!!!!!!!!!! At least they over payed...Good luck matty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 As I said, the guy's family is in L.A., he got more money, and he's got a great chance at winning the Cup next season. All pretty damn good reasons for leaving. 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. Agreed. I get sick of the pettiness when players leave. He has to make decisions based on himself and his family. The Red Wings have to make decisions based on their organization. If the two converge that's good, but it shouldn't always be the players giving up everything for the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 Agreed. I get sick of the pettiness when players leave. He has to make decisions based on himself and his family. The Red Wings have to make decisions based on their organization. If the two converge that's good, but it shouldn't always be the players giving up everything for the team. people forget that players have lives too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 I am disappointed, because I liked Schneider (especially on the power play). But I am happy that this is out of the way. Now the Wings can focus on signing others (hopefully Markov ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan Leycup X 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 Aw, now Schneider gets to play with Fed---oh wait. I hope we don't play Anaheim in the playoffs this year, or we might lose another guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotzman 29 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 As much as people will say it gives him a good chance to win the Cup, he has had a good chance of winning it here. Really it comes down to $$ for a 38 year old offensively good/defensively okay defenseman. I know he lives in LA or whatever, but he wanted the dough... can't say I blame him, but $5.5/5.75 were too much for someone his age. Rafalski was a better pick up for the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 Jenna Jameson, is that you? good one lou. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 I feel betrayed. I guess it is all about money then eh? Now he's on the team that knocked us out, and is teammates with Chris Pronger. Nice. Thanks alot, Matty. Isn't everything? so whats a matter with detroit?i could give 2 sh**s about hollywood, personally Is this a serious question? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharomyga 6 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 So long, Matt! Hate him to go to dukz though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 Bummer.... I really thought Schneider would skate in Detroit till his retirement. And why on earth to Anaheim ? That's just too easy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 I am seriously wondering how much Matty going to the Ducks had to do with him wanting to leave Detroit. I wouldn't be surprised if Detroit was looking at Rafalski to begin with. I love the Rafalski signing, he brings everything Matty does and MORE on offense, while being more defensively reliable. Way to go Kenny. Although I am surprised to see the $6 price tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRockit 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 SabreBud calls up, after a mo sez, "Do you want the bad news now?" Sez I, bracing myself, "Yeah, wot?" Verizon garbles the reply, but I thought I was being told a friend of mine named Snyder had died. Given the original misheard story, this one, *shrug* not so horrifying. (although I AM agonizing-- ANYONE but the Ducks, Mats! yikes. YIKES that hurts) Pretty certain Scott is retiring now, innit? Hence clearing cap space for Matty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanny14fan4ever 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 I'm gonna miss Schneider... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted July 1, 2007 I have now officially changed my stance on hating Schneider now. Because there is no doubt in my mind that Kenny had no intentions of re-signing Schneids. I really believe that he had his aim set for Rafalski. Because think about it, if he can pay Brian 6 Mill, then he would have been able to atleast match a 5.5 mill deal. So I no longer have any ill feelings towards Schneider for leaving. I mean he did have to sign with SOMEONE. lol Granted, I really wish It wasnt the Ducks. But now that we have Rafalski. We see that Kenny was looking to upgrade all along. What a great job by Kenny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go_Wings_Go_13Dats 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 There've been some great memories with Matty, but let the Ducks have him; I've always liked Rafalski, who is younger and just as good a player as Matt, IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted July 1, 2007 I wouldn't be surprised if Detroit was looking at Rafalski to begin with. Dude thats the same thing I thought as well. No doubt about it. Kenny was eyeing Rafalski all along. Beautiful job by Mr. Holland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 So I wants all th' "cool" red wing fans unite 'n boo th' arse o' schnieder every time he touches th' puck... 'cause that would be so cool t' hear... Congrats t' Matty t' gettin' t' go back ship t' his family 'n scallywags 'n a little richer than he would o' been stayin' here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
servo 15 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 s*** s*** s*** s*** s*** s*** s***!!! Just as the salt in the wound started to feel better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saran 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 I can't believe he went to the ducks, that's a sack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 What a shame. I didn't think that he would be back in detroit. I"m most upset with the fact that he whent to the Ducks. What a shame that is. I guess good move for him, go were the money is but god damn why the ducks. Would have rather seen him go east then west. I will miss him. He was a great player for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 I have now officially changed my stance on hating Schneider now. Because there is no doubt in my mind that Kenny had no intentions of re-signing Schneids. I really believe that he had his aim set for Rafalski. Because think about it, if he can pay Brian 6 Mill, then he would have been able to atleast match a 5.5 mill deal. So I no longer have any ill feelings towards Schneider for leaving. I mean he did have to sign with SOMEONE. lol Granted, I really wish It wasnt the Ducks. But now that we have Rafalski. We see that Kenny was looking to upgrade all along. What a great job by Kenny. I think you're right, all the way. I like Rafalski and am glad he's coming to play for a team where the Cup parade will not be held in a parking lot in NJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,951 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRockit 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 So I wants all th' "cool" red wing fans unite 'n boo th' arse o' schnieder every time he touches th' puck... 'cause that would be so cool t' hear... Congrats t' Matty t' gettin' t' go back ship t' his family 'n scallywags 'n a little richer than he would o' been stayin' here. Aye, Cap'n, Mate Mat found the buried treasure. He was a treasure himself on the crew of the Red Wing, and we should wish him well, not maroon him on the Island of Fedorov, yes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAredwingsfan91 28 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 damn i'm gonna miss that awesome power play jew...SELL OUT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 So long Mat, thanks for the good years of hockey and good luck in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
