NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Great article about Z and his demeanor. Not many come into the league like this or stay like this after success. Z is Grade A: Zetterberg's time is now for Red Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 You know the downside to this. 2-3 years ago, we all saw the potential in this guy, but nobody in the league really cared/noticed. Now he is definatleyh well known, and could provide us with a bit of a stump when it comes time to resign him. (just a little hump though) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Not many come into the league like this or stay like this after success. What do you mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 You know the downside to this. 2-3 years ago, we all saw the potential in this guy, but nobody in the league really cared/noticed. Now he is definatleyh well known, and could provide us with a bit of a stump when it comes time to resign him. (just a little hump though) TBH, I'm not worried about that one bit. Z loves it in Detroit, the cap continues to rise and the Wings have the room to sign him to Datsyuk+ type of money ($7-$7.5 million). That being said, I could easily see Z being persuaded into taking a Datsyuk type contract with a similar term. 6 years, $7-7.25 million per. Get it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 What do you mean? What I mean is that his talent has been there even with the small frame he started out with. Z excelled at defense from the moment he got on the Red Wings roster, and has increased his offensive numbers to match the skill he plays defense with. Most players with the offensive instincts he has come into the league with the exact opposite approach. Top that off with being the unheralded player on a team full of stars, where he may have (and probably would have) shined from the moment he took the ice given guys like Yzerman, Shanahan and Hull weren't on the team. In regards to the second part of my comment, its more in regards to the way he handles being "famous" and a superstar. I've never heard of someone before that states that they're happy that they can go out in public and not be recognized, but would have no problem with it if they were. The guy gets hounded in Sweden during the offseason, and doesn't get much recognition in metro Detroit, yet he doesn't mind either way, and would be more than happy if he was hounded. It's just a very relaxed personality you don't see very often in professional atheletes off the ice (or field, court). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Great article, thanks a lot for posting it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Great read, I really hope they get the long term thing done and he is a wing for his career. He and Dats are going to be great for years to come, and both seem to have very relaxed personalities and seem to be very down to earth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLightGoesOn 81 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I'm very happy he plays for us... I hope that he will be the future face of the Wings (and perhaps one day be Captain) and lead us to many more championships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Damn Mac, you beat me to it ....... This is a great article.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterberg_fan_40 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Great Article thanks for posting!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 You know the downside to this. 2-3 years ago, we all saw the potential in this guy, but nobody in the league really cared/noticed. Now he is definatleyh well known, and could provide us with a bit of a stump when it comes time to resign him. (just a little hump though) After praising Zetterberg effusively, Holland sheepishly added, "I gotta be careful or I'm negotiating against myself." Exactly - I enjoy this thread and I enjoy watching Hank on the ice. Nice article. BUT as a good 'lil Wings fan I'm not ganna talk about him anymore. I will keep the 'cap-hit' in mind before I open my mouth. (Everybody repeat after me: Zetterberg is slow and lazy and he sucks.) shhhhhhhh............. aloha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wingsin08 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 TBH, I'm not worried about that one bit. Z loves it in Detroit, the cap continues to rise and the Wings have the room to sign him to Datsyuk+ type of money ($7-$7.5 million). That being said, I could easily see Z being persuaded into taking a Datsyuk type contract with a similar term. 6 years, $7-7.25 million per. Get it done. they're twins, why not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hak 21 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 a week or something ago i was listening to swedish radio and they interviewed Z and he told the reporter that he loved it in detroit and that he hoped to stay there for a long time just like lids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_lobster 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Exactly, and you'd think that'd be part of the equation for him -- he gets a ton of ice time and gets to play with six (seven?) of his countrymen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
