Jwo 7 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 what you all think about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 That would be cool to see. why did they do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 I would love to see it, like every game. that would be sweet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 The fans have to fill the arena and actually make noise during the game to get a stick salute. The players should go to a sports bar and salute those hardcore fans after the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 haha look at kane, hes so small Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 No. The Wings didn't think of it first. The Wings are not selling out at home. This is a terrible idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 haha look at kane, hes so small Good player though... for someone so young. But yeah with the stick salute... would be nice but better to think of something original. Maybe include something that not many other places have got... like the playoff banners or something... could point at them like they point to the bleachers in baseball before a homerun.... or is that just lame? I dunno... but maybe if they think of something of their own it would be cool to watch and may attract the crowd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 I like the stick salute. Great way for them to thank the fans. But... Detroit should do something original, like you said. My idea is that they pick a Wings player each home game, and that player sings the national anthem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 I like the stick salute. Great way for them to thank the fans. But... Detroit should do something original, like you said. My idea is that they pick a Wings player each home game, and that player sings the national anthem. haha that would be amazing... although i shudder to think what some of the guys sound like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 (edited) I would rather the Red Wings salute us fans by skating around the ice in June with the Stanley Cup. Just a thought... Edited February 19, 2008 by GoWings1905 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Maybe it would be a good idea in places like Florida, or Nashvile where they really want to show appreciations for fans who come to the game but Wings already know they are being loved so I don't think it is a good idea because it wouldn't have the same sincere feeling. Little more emotion or appreciation during 3 star announcement would be a good idea though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 The fans have to fill the arena and actually make noise during the game to get a stick salute. The players should go to a sports bar and salute those hardcore fans after the game. Agreed - no salute if the stands aren't full and no cheering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Yeah, I think they are better off coming up with something new. Lmao, like running through the crowd (joke). How about one team member finds an area where the net doesn't cover the glass and throwing their jersey out. Nah, that would cause a huge mob and the jersey would most likely end up ripped. But it would still be sick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Well since they are in Detroit I reckon they could get some glocks and fire them as a salute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Why don't we get a little bit more European while were at it *barfs* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsAndRedwingsAndPistonsOhMy 3 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 (edited) I find the stick salute thing rather cheesy. It's slightly endearing when watching college games (Munn is a great place to watch hockey) but seems amatuerish in the pros. Just my opinion though. Edited February 19, 2008 by LionsAndRedwingsAndPistonsOhMy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Why don't we get a little bit more European while were at it *barfs* Great to see you contribute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Why don't we get a little bit more European while were at it *barfs* What in the hell does that have to do with saluting the crowd??? I for one think it is a great idea if saved for the right time. End of the season/playoffs, done as an appreciation for something the fans did. Not something that is orchestrated and phony! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossCheck24 2 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 I would rather the Red Wings salute us fans by skating around the ice in June with the Stanley Cup. Just a thought... word I like it when the soccer players do it, and I agree that IF hockey teams do it, it better be in front of a full home crowd. It shows some class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 What in the hell does that have to do with saluting the crowd??? I for one think it is a great idea if saved for the right time. End of the season/playoffs, done as an appreciation for something the fans did. Not something that is orchestrated and phony! While this is in no defense of Candaian Wings, I would assume he's referring to the way Soccer Clubs salute their home crowd after a game in Europe. It's pretty common (thanks to my little brother, I actually know that--thanks Greg). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 (edited) Wow people.....its not as if the Wings are changing their team name, logo and colors to match the Rags. They're just saluting the crowd and thanking them for showing support. If the crowd is there and does their part I see nothing wrong with the players recognizing it and throwing a shout out to them. Edit: (Kelsey) Grammar Edited February 19, 2008 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 it is a very Euro tradition, but i kinda like it. but i think whoever is doing it, should only be done after big games, or playoff games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Why don't we get a little bit more European while were at it *barfs* don cherry posts here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 No way! I never liked that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Perhaps it is a "Euro"-tradition. Don't really see why that would make it a bad thing. Ok if you think it's silly or childish, but calling it bad just because it's Euro just makes you sound kind of <insert condescending word of your own choice>. Don't really think you're that but then again, I might be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
