Downey responds to hit on teammate

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

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"It's unfortunate what had to happen to Kopy, but I really don't think Jeff Woywitka had any intention of hurting Kopy because I know that kid, he's just a nice, little farm boy and he's soft as butter," Downey said.

Edited March 6, 2008 by hillbillywingsfan

[FinWing 26]

Ain't Downey a farm boy himself..?

[Grittzkey 1]

I dont buy the had no intention of harming koko..

but i love when downey talks.. he's good for a joke or 2

[cirov19 1]

Ain't Downey a farm boy himself..?

That would probably be how they knew each other. But I am also most likely completely wrong.

Downey seems like a good enough guy.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Downeys funny. Where do you ever read that a guy is "soft as butter"? I mean, I've heard it on the internet, but never out of an NHL players mouth.

[irishtemper14+25 11]

downey is hilarious to listen to lol

[Zetterberg is the man!! 0]

is kopecky ok???

[wingslogo19 281]

Downey is awesome for this team, and I'am glad he's on it .. keep it up Downs

[FinWing 26]

That would probably be how they knew each other. But I am also most likely completely wrong.

Downey seems like a good enough guy.

Probably, at first glance I just thought the "little farm boy" part sounded a little degrading but maybe he was just messing with Woywitka all in good fun.

[wingslogo19 281]

the "soft as butter" made me

[auxlepli 17]

"It's unfortunate what had to happen to Kopy, but I really don't think Jeff Woywitka had any intention of hurting Kopy because I know that kid, he's just a nice, little farm boy and he's soft as butter," Downey said.

That quote is great! Very colorful.

iLOL

[Echolalia 2,961]

Babcock said Lids is a definite go for Sunday

[RedFX 48]

Soft as Butter?!? This guy's is supposed to be our enforcer?!?!?!?!?! WHAT THE HELL MAN?

[Lidsyukerberg 0]

Soft as Butter?!? This guy's is supposed to be our enforcer?!?!?!?!?! WHAT THE HELL MAN?

Downey isn't soft as butter, Downey was saying that about Woywitka.

[stevkrause 1,247]

Downey isn't soft as butter, Downey was saying that about Woywitka.

people often underestimate Downey's intelligence, he is INCREDIBLY calculated in EVERYTHING he says and does

Those comments were just another calculated response from Downey and yes, they were jabs against Woywitka, basically calling him weak and knowing that it will get back to him and hopefully entice him to go after Downey to prove himself next time they play... which is when Downey gets retribution - without drawing a penalty for instigating.

He just brings so much to the team and you can see how much more fearless they play when he's in - one of the greatest reasons we NEED him to stay on the active roster, well over Drake when Cleary returns... he never takes stupid penalties, knows when and where to pick his spots, stands up for team-mates like none other, always skates hard, is as honorable of an enforcer as there is in the league, can handle himself with anyone in the league and on top of it, he's not a defensive liability....

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

is kopecky ok???

Babcock said that Kopecky is "fine" and was just "dazed.

[Lidsyukerberg 0]

people often underestimate Downey's intelligence, he is INCREDIBLY calculated in EVERYTHING he says and does

Those comments were just another calculated response from Downey and yes, they were jabs against Woywitka, basically calling him weak and knowing that it will get back to him and hopefully entice him to go after Downey to prove himself next time they play... which is when Downey gets retribution - without drawing a penalty for instigating.

He just brings so much to the team and you can see how much more fearless they play when he's in - one of the greatest reasons we NEED him to stay on the active roster, well over Drake when Cleary returns... he never takes stupid penalties, knows when and where to pick his spots, stands up for team-mates like none other, always skates hard, is as honorable of an enforcer as there is in the league, can handle himself with anyone in the league and on top of it, he's not a defensive liability....

Maybe you misunderstood my post. My post was in response to RedFX who said "Soft as Butter?!? This guy's is supposed to be our enforcer?!?!?!?!?! WHAT THE HELL MAN?" I was stating that Downey is not as soft as butter as I think Red was thinking this statement meant, but that he was actually just saying it about Woywitka. I didn't say anything about Downey's intelligence at all. I was just clearing things up for RedFX. Apparently I got it just about as clear as mud.

Believe me, I have been a big Downey endorser for a long time on this board, you won't get any arguments from me.

[stevkrause 1,247]

Maybe you misunderstood my post. My post was in response to RedFX who said "Soft as Butter?!? This guy's is supposed to be our enforcer?!?!?!?!?! WHAT THE HELL MAN?" I was stating that Downey is not as soft as butter as I think Red was thinking this statement meant, but that he was actually just saying it about Woywitka. I didn't say anything about Downey's intelligence at all. I was just clearing things up for RedFX. Apparently I got it just about as clear as mud.

Believe me, I have been a big Downey endorser for a long time on this board, you won't get any arguments from me.

no, I understood what you said completely - my reply was in support of yours, just kinda adding on to it... it was in agreement with you - I know that usually when someone replies on this board, it's to argue something or say they're wrong, but I was actually agreeing with your original point, haha

I know, it's rare on here, haha

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

Probably, at first glance I just thought the "little farm boy" part sounded a little degrading but maybe he was just messing with Woywitka all in good fun.

HEY!!!! farm boy is not degrading........atleast i hope not

yes i was raised on a arm in tennessee hence the hillbilly name.

[DEVILSWATERBOY 10]

God I love this kid now if he could only find the back of the net

[stevkrause 1,247]

God I love this kid now if he could only find the back of the net

Are you referring to Downey?!? because if you are... he's gonna be 34 this year and has been in the league for almost 10 years... hardly a "kid"

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

Are you referring to Downey?!? because if you are... he's gonna be 34 this year and has been in the league for almost 10 years... hardly a "kid"

so how do you know that DEVILSWATERBOY isn't like 50 or 60. that would make downey a kid still to him. so think before you post.

[Kira 451]

Ain't Downey a farm boy himself..?

Yes, he is and he's not ashamed to admit it.

I laughed when he said that. I gotta love the guy - he's funny as hell, but he's got cojones to back up what he says.

[stevkrause 1,247]

so how do you know that DEVILSWATERBOY isn't like 50 or 60. that would make downey a kid still to him. so think before you post.

I don't care if he is 100... Downey isn't an upstart rookie and regardless of age gap, once someone hits a certain point in their life and professional career, it is disrespectful to refer to them as a "kid" regardless of if they will hear it or not.

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

I don't care if he is 100... Downey isn't an upstart rookie and regardless of age gap, once someone hits a certain point in their life and professional career, it is disrespectful to refer to them as a "kid" regardless of if they will hear it or not.

this post makes you sound like a kid no matter what age you are. geez