Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Freep Article. Link Wings like Abdelkader But MSU star won't be rushed July 7, 2007 BY GEORGE SIPPLE FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Justin Abdelkader won an NCAA championship with Michigan State and is a former recipient of Michigan's Mr. Hockey award. But the best honor -- playing for the Red Wings -- might still be yet to come. "We love his intensity," said Red Wings assistant general manager Jim Nill. "One of the reasons we drafted him is because of the physical aspect he can bring. His offensive skills are starting to develop more. We projected him to be a three-year college player." Abdelkader, who is participating in a conditioning camp for Wings prospects through Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 if he's good enough, it would be nice to get another local kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 if he's good enough, it would be nice to get another local kid. He'll be ready to roll in about two yesrs. Hopefully a future checking line star for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest REDWINGS4LYFE Report post Posted July 8, 2007 WE NEED MADANO HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 WE NEED MADANO HERE very unlikely but if it were to happen, IT WOULD MAKE MY YAER!!!! having him would be amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 I like him alot. He's got Maltby's kind of determaination and has pretty good speed. Has pretty good size too and is a team guy. Will be a great 2nd/3rd liner for this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 8, 2007 omfg holland is so dumb, fire him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 WE NEED MADANO HERE You didn't even spell his name right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 WE NEED MADANO HERE Madano? the pizza guy from down my street? Modano would be an option though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Freep Article. Link Wings like Abdelkader But MSU star won't be rushed July 7, 2007 BY GEORGE SIPPLE FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Justin Abdelkader won an NCAA championship with Michigan State and is a former recipient of Michigan's Mr. Hockey award. But the best honor -- playing for the Red Wings -- might still be yet to come. "We love his intensity," said Red Wings assistant general manager Jim Nill. "One of the reasons we drafted him is because of the physical aspect he can bring. His offensive skills are starting to develop more. We projected him to be a three-year college player." Abdelkader, who is participating in a conditioning camp for Wings prospects through Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena, I can't wait till Abdelkader and the rest of our prospect's are ready to make the jump to play for the Wings, the future look's bright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 omfg holland is so dumb, fire him It's fun to see these idiots say this kind of stuff constantly but have no real logic to back it up. It annoys me at times and at others just entertains me. Crymson for Wings GM! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducksoup 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 believe me, i'm stoked for justabs, but i'm truly concerned with the fact that the wings "best" forward prospects are are potential checking line centers (helm, abs, etc) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asmith18 3 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Since I go to Michigan State, I'm slightly bias. He did score the winning goal in the NCAA championship. He's not the best with penalty shots, but he's a gritty player that will drive into the net and good physical presence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raasc1dj 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 This kid is just simply amazing... i played against him in the 2004 state semi-finals and he was just impossible to cover. No matter what you did he was always behind you! he will make the wings without a problem in after he's done at MSU! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 WE NEED MADANO HERE Modano is at the end of his career and his scoring has dropped off quite a bit. We don't need any 37 year olds that score 22 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Since I go to Michigan State, I'm slightly bias. He did score the winning goal in the NCAA championship. He's not the best with penalty shots, but he's a gritty player that will drive into the net and good physical presence. I'll just be happy my Wolverines won't have to play against him any more!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 It's fun to see these idiots say this kind of stuff constantly but have no real logic to back it up. It annoys me at times and at others just entertains me. Crymson for Wings GM! Or its even funnier to see these idiots who obviously cant catch on to SARCASM. Either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Can't wait till he gets moved up. I think he should stay at MSU longer, but he has potential to be a great player here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 (edited) I was looking for some info on him and found the clip of his game winner with 18.9 secs left. http://www.detroithockey.net/multimedia/981.php And a hard working goal in the CCHA championship game. http://www.detroithockey.net/multimedia/813.php And wasn't Abdelkader the one people here were complaining about, because they thought the Wings should've taken someone else instead of him?? Edited July 8, 2007 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip-check 6 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 I was looking for some info on him and found the clip of his game winner with 18.9 secs left. http://www.detroithockey.net/multimedia/981.php I remember seeing that video, the second effort he put in is impressive. I like the guy, although I haven't heard enough about him to make a great assessment. It feels like it's been an eternity since people were talking about Kuznetsov's size on our then-gritty team, and here we are again hoping we finally got the puzzle pieces in some of these guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyrme19 73 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 This kid is just simply amazing... i played against him in the 2004 state semi-finals and he was just impossible to cover. No matter what you did he was always behind you! he will make the wings without a problem in after he's done at MSU! 2004? Is that when he played for Mona Shores? I played against him in the trenton showcase and my line shut him down by only giving him one shot the entire game. he was good though. However Brighton went on to win that game 7-2. now why the hell have i not been drafted for my wicked defensive game?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 I was looking for some info on him and found the clip of his game winner with 18.9 secs left. http://www.detroithockey.net/multimedia/981.php And a hard working goal in the CCHA championship game. http://www.detroithockey.net/multimedia/813.php And wasn't Abdelkader the one people here were complaining about, because they thought the Wings should've taken someone else instead of him?? Wings fans complaining about something on this forum that they don't understand, I find that hard to believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 (edited) And wasn't Abdelkader the one people here were complaining about, because they thought the Wings should've taken someone else instead of him?? Seeing as how Abdelkader is a defensive/checking line forward and we need more scoring, they have a right to complain... Paul Statsny and Guillaume Latendresse were still available. They were both NHL ready last season and Statsny had a shot at the Calder, while Latendresse is showing signs of becoming a premier power forward. I just don't think that Abdelkader is what we're in need of right now, or when he was drafted... Edited July 8, 2007 by WhiteLightning91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Seeing as how Abdelkader is a defensive/checking line forward and we need more scoring, they have a right to complain... Paul Statsny and Guillaume Latendresse were still available. They were both NHL ready last season and Statsny had a shot at the Calder, while Latendresse is showing signs of becoming a premier power forward. I just don't think that Abdelkader is what we're in need of right now, or when he was drafted... Ouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 (edited) Ouch. In retrospect, ouch. There's cases like that virtually every year in the draft because developing hockey players are such a crapshoot. I remember people here wanting Latendresse, but I don't think anyone really thought Stastny would do this well this fast (hence his being drafted 44th overall). Edited July 8, 2007 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites