norrisnick 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Yupp , he sucks alright , thats why other then Garnett Exelby hes the most feared hitter in the NHL. Apart from flying elbows, Dallas isn't feared. Franzen is a heavier hitter than Drake is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Apart from flying elbows, Dallas isn't feared. Franzen is a heavier hitter than Drake is. Then them playing together will be great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Why fight if your playing for St Louis? Unless your names Barret Jackman or DJ King Why fight if you're playing for Detroit? But it doesn't matter as he won't last longer than a month or so before it's discovered he's completely useless on our roster as was Norton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 (edited) Hmm, feared hitter or cheapshot artist? Cmon now. Either way , its a welcome addition to the wings. Why fight if you're playing for Detroit? But it doesn't matter has he won't last longer than a month or so before it's discovered he's completely useless on our roster as was Norton. Because Detroit is actually a place where fights matter and we dont get alot of them. You arent actually comparing Norton to Drake are you? Edited July 9, 2007 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Then them playing together will be great! Not really, since Dallas was barely a 4th liner on St. Louis last season. I know it's hard to grasp for some people, but not all players age as gracefully as Nick and Chelios. Hell take Maltby. He hasn't been half the player he was prior to the lockout. I wouldn't be against signing the Drake from 5-10 years ago, but the Drake now is terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Why fight if your playing for St Louis? Unless your names Barret Jackman or DJ King Or Jamal Mayers. Or Dan Hinote. Or Jay McKee. Or Bryce Salvador. Or Matt Walker. Or Ryan Johnson. Or any other player in their minor league system who fights. The Blues have plenty of fight capable players on their team. Just because Drake only had one fight on a team full of fighting players don't mean he's incapable of doing it himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 DALLAS DRAKE IS OFFICIALLY THE CHEAPEST PLAYER ON THE TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In more ways than one. I hate this guy and will never ever like him no matter how hard he can still hit. Wings fans wanted to crucify Pronger for his hit on Homer in the playoffs. Drake has done this more than a couple of times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Because Detroit is actually a place where fights matter and we dont get alot of them. You arent actually comparing Norton to Drake are you? When was the last time a fight mattered in Detroit? Spring of '97? Yes I am. Drake will not be on the active roster (barring a rash of injuries) come New Year's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Or Jamal Mayers. Or Dan Hinote. Or Jay McKee. Or Bryce Salvador. Or Matt Walker. Or Ryan Johnson. Or any other player in their minor league system who fights. The Blues have plenty of fight capable players on their team. Just because Drake only had one fight on a team full of fighting players don't mean he's incapable of doing it himself. Exactly. And I cant beleive I forgot about Mayers! one of my favorite fighters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Yes I am. Drake will not be on the active roster (barring a rash of injuries) come New Year's. Oh, I didn't know you could already see the future. Or have Mike Babcocks plans for next season in you posession. That's a bold statement to make at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 When was the last time a fight mattered in Detroit? Spring of '97? Yes I am. Drake will not be on the active roster (barring a rash of injuries) come New Year's. About fighting , I'd agree. I seriously doubt he wont be on the roster come New Years , hes better then any forward we have in the minors right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucker 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 I think it is a good move. Intimidation goes a long way. You'd have to had played hockey to understand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Drake will not be on the active roster (barring a rash of injuries) come New Year's. Well that gives me almost 4-5 months to really enjoy this team... and then a few more when we get Sergei at the trade deadline... So I am set this season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted July 9, 2007 When was the last time a fight mattered in Detroit? Spring of '97? Yes I am. Drake will not be on the active roster (barring a rash of injuries) come New Year's. drake > kopecky. wouldn't even think twice. ESPECIALLY in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henkka 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Drake is not the cheapest. Kopecky is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CupCrazy22 8 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 I like it! He brings what the Wings need and it comes for cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucker 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Lordy, we got rid of one lazy a$$, I pray Federov never comes back. He was never the same when he got that fat contract in Detroit. I think his wallet slowed him down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Well that gives me almost 4-5 months to really enjoy this team... and then a few more when we get Sergei at the trade deadline... So I am set this season imagine if columbus bought out fedorov, that would be quite interesting right about now lol Lordy, we got rid of one lazy a$$, I pray Federov never comes back. He was never the same when he got that fat contract in Detroit. I think his wallet slowed him down. he was never the same? i guess he didnt help detroit to the cup in 98' and 02' then...my mistake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 drake > kopecky. wouldn't even think twice. ESPECIALLY in the playoffs. Clearly. I would like to point out that the upcoming season is '07-'08 not '97-'98. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Not really, since Dallas was barely a 4th liner on St. Louis last season. I know it's hard to grasp for some people, but not all players age as gracefully as Nick and Chelios. Hell take Maltby. He hasn't been half the player he was prior to the lockout. I wouldn't be against signing the Drake from 5-10 years ago, but the Drake now is terrible. Yes, but ON THE DAMN RED WINGS him and Asham should light it up and contribute nightly. It's one thing when people are posting because they're so damn excited Holland actually made a move. But when they don't know what they're talking about ... again: the player Holland sign is Dallas Drake! D-A-L-L-A-S D-R-A-K-E. I'm thinking if we just change the colors on this board from red & white to blue & white, all of this might start to make sense to me. Am I lost? Is this a Leafs board where every s***ty player on any other team is suddenly great when they sign there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Oh, I didn't know you could already see the future. Or have Mike Babcocks plans for next season in you posession. That's a bold statement to make at this point. Why half-ass a prediction? Did you know Hudler will score 30+ goals this season and that Z will net 50G/100P this season? I do. Drake is old and broken down. He's not the skater or hitter he once was. He will slowly but surely play himself out of the lineup. He's just not good enough anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Clearly. I would like to point out that the upcoming season is '07-'08 not '97-'98. i notice that, what has kopecky done so far in his career? not much. last playoffs when inserted in the line up? not much. heck, one more solid player and your buddy huds might be a healthy scratch again! teehee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Oh, I didn't know you could already see the future. Or have Mike Babcocks plans for next season in you posession. That's a bold statement to make at this point. NN is a pretty astute poster. And really, do you actually know who the Dallas Drake is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Yes, but ON THE DAMN RED WINGS him and Asham should light it up and contribute nightly. It's one thing when people are posting because they're so damn excited Holland actually made a move. But when they don't know what they're talking about ... again: the player Holland sign is Dallas Drake! D-A-L-L-A-S D-R-A-K-E. I'm thinking if we just change the colors on this board from red & white to blue & white, all of this might start to make sense to me. Am I lost? Is this a Leafs board where every s***ty player on any other team is suddenly great when they sign there? We dont know what were talking about when we say Drake brings grit and is a good 4th liner. But you do when you say were like leafs fans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 i notice that, what has kopecky done so far in his career? not much. last playoffs when inserted in the line up? not much. heck, one more solid player and your buddy huds might be a healthy scratch again! teehee And that's a good thing? You've got to be kidding me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
