OsGOD 3 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 That's my boy! http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...PDATE/709140444 TRAVERSE CITY -- Dallas Drake is in familiar surroundings at this training camp. The 38-year-old forward is back with the Wings and also training in Traverse City, where he lives in the offseason. Drake, signed as a free agent, was impressive Friday, getting a goal and two assists in his team's 3-0 intra-squad victory. "It was fun, a good first day," Drake said. "This is a team that competes for the Stanley Cup every year and that's what I was looking for. I'm excited to be here." Coach Mike Babcock has Drake on a line with Kirk Maltby and Tomas Kopecky. "The work ethic that Dallas Drake brings, he brings that every night," said Chris Chelios, who also scored a goal. Derek Meech had the other goal. "He (Drake) goes into those zones and he's around the net all the time," Chelios said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted September 14, 2007 That's my boy! http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...PDATE/709140444 That's great to hear! I was pumped up as soon as I heard we sign Drake. I couldnt believe some people here thinking it was a bad move. This guy adds grit, leadership, experience, and heart to this team. And the guy knows how to put the puck in the net. Can't wait to see this guy on a regular basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 woo woo dallas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curban915 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 I just hope he gets some good min this year with the wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Love the Drake! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 I just hope he gets some good min this year with the wings. and drops the gloves a bit too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 TRAVERSE CITY -- Dallas Drake is in familiar surroundings at this training camp. The 38-year-old forward is back with the Wings and also training in Traverse City, where he lives in the offseason. Drake, signed as a free agent, was impressive Friday, getting a goal and two assists in his team's 3-0 intra-squad victory. "It was fun, a good first day," Drake said. "This is a team that competes for the Stanley Cup every year and that's what I was looking for. I'm excited to be here." Coach Mike Babcock has Drake on a line with Kirk Maltby and Tomas Kopecky. "The work ethic that Dallas Drake brings, he brings that every night," said Chris Chelios, who also scored a goal. Derek Meech had the other goal. "He (Drake) goes into those zones and he's around the net all the time," Chelios said. I found the bolded comment to be the most exciting! We all know Cheli scores once or twice a year, and I already missed one of them. D*mn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 HELL YEAH! Atta boy, Dallas. I have been wanting him back on the Wings for like 5 years now. I remember how excited I got when my cousin called me up and told me we acquired him again. I literally jumped out of bed and yelled WE GOT DALLAS DRAKE?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob the Badger 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 I don't questoin his know how or his grit. I'm just hoping that he is able to keep up with the speed of the game. The last thing we need out there is a pylon that will be a defensive liability out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Negauneeminer 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Dally always had speed and he's never been a liability. I enjoyed watching him at NMU, roomed with his former goalie Billy Pye and had a few opportunities to meet him in person when he had a house up here. He's a down to earth guy who never did learn not to lead with his face. I hope he helps bring another Stanley Cup to Detroit and will be gracious enough to show it off in Marquette like Randy McKay did in Houghton when New Jersey won the cup. Good luck Dally from an old pool playin victim of yours from the old Eastwood... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted September 14, 2007 I'm liking this signing more and more. Hopefully, he contributes a lot this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 and drops the gloves a bit too He's not going to drop the gloves anymore here than he has anywhere else in his career, especially at his current age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StaticWithABeat 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 It'll take more than a scrimmage against a team of GR-bound kids to make a believer out of me...encouraging start though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Cheli and Drake combine for 4pts in that scrimmage? Is TC the fountain of youth or something?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted September 15, 2007 It'll take more than a scrimmage against a team of GR-bound kids to make a believer out of me...encouraging start though. Indeed it will. Though, Drake is one of my favorites on the Wings, so hopefully it's a good sign of things to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted September 15, 2007 Drake is in no way going to sit back, he is going to play his ass off and earn top minutes. Youngters and others will, I hope, respond and play hard too. Think about it, the one thing the Wings seemed to drop at crucial times was heart and the non stop intensity needed to win a, well a conference final. A guy like this will inspire and lead by example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted September 15, 2007 Drake is in no way going to sit back, he is going to play his ass off and earn top minutes. Youngters and others will, I hope, respond and play hard too. Think about it, the one thing the Wings seemed to drop at crucial times was heart and the non stop intensity needed to win a, well a conference final. A guy like this will inspire and lead by example. I think that was the idea in picking him up for $500k. He adds those intangibles at a bargain basement price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2007 This is great news! I really hope he plays for a couple more seasons if he can be that effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted September 15, 2007 Just think how everyone complained about Hasek and in turn look how he played for us, he went from basement prices to deserving a nice raise, whos to say Drake isn't capable of the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted September 15, 2007 Just think how everyone complained about Hasek and in turn look how he played for us, he went from basement prices to deserving a nice raise, whos to say Drake isn't capable of the same thing. I don't remember complaints, just a lot of skepticism. That's what we have here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) Woo, I hope he can keep that up! Edited September 15, 2007 by Elshupacabra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted September 15, 2007 Just think how everyone complained about Hasek and in turn look how he played for us, he went from basement prices to deserving a nice raise, whos to say Drake isn't capable of the same thing. The problem with that is that Hasek wasn't a poor player on Ottawa, he played amazingly well for them. He just wasn't as committed to being in game shape and staying healthy via stretches and working out intelligently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted September 16, 2007 I keep seeing his name on the tally sheets for the TC games... sweet! No skepticism from this camp... 100% giddy as a school kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) The problem with that is that Hasek wasn't a poor player on Ottawa, he played amazingly well for them. He just wasn't as committed to being in game shape and staying healthy via stretches and working out intelligently. well here's the thing, Drake played pretty well in st. louis too. Granted he was waived (which i don't put much stock in, lots of players have been waived one year and played great the next) and he was no where near how hasek played in ottawa but people seem to think drake is incapable of putting up points. Last year wasn't to great for him he only had 12 points but he's conistently scored in the 30 point mark his entire career. in 06 he had 24 assists,...a playmaker who can level a guy,..i'll take it. Edited September 16, 2007 by theman19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted September 16, 2007 i am really excited about what drake might do this year...wooo good to hear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
