Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 We can all agree that Drake didnt have a great year. But he had some flashes of good, games that were either hyped up, or talked about, he'd usually play a very physical game. He fought a couple of times this year, was a pretty good penalty killer. But the Dallas Drake I know is a tenacious forechecker, and a monster body checker, he hasnt shown us that this year. But because older players usually pick it up in the playoffs, (Ala Chelios and Maltby last year) I'm just wondering if he'll have a good first round, he's always been a good 3rd line guy throughout his career, so it isnt crazy to believe he's gonna play better. (Couldnt get much worse, -12!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 I'm very curious to see what he'll bring to the table as well, largely because he seemed to play with a pretty big sense of urgency in the latter part of the regular season and threw his body around much more. The more wrecking balls (in a controlled manner ) the Wings can have in the playoffs, the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 I'm very curious to see what he'll bring to the table as well, largely because he seemed to play with a pretty big sense of urgency in the latter part of the regular season and threw his body around much more. The more wrecking balls (in a controlled manner ) the Wings can have in the playoffs, the better. It seems toward the end of the season we saw flashes of great things. I think they will all be able to turn the playoff mode button on. I expect Drake to be a good, solid player, with a goal or two even. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 Let's hope so...I fully expect him to crush our enemies, see them driven before us, lamentations of the women of Nashville...etc etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 It was clear that Drake was brought here for the post-season. Hopefully he has a good run left in him. In Babock's words, he will make the Wings tougher to play against and that's why he was signed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 He was brought in for this exact time of year, so he sure as hell better step it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sverige 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 I have a feeling he's gonna be a beast! He's never won a Cup right? Do it for Dallas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topshelf14 1 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 No doubt about it Drake is going to beat the crap outta the Preds! We didn't his grit during the regular season but we all know he will bring it come tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsin4 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 yea i think we'll be seeing a different Drake starting 2morrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 I believe that every player has a certain strength/job/duty on the team. I find it hard to compare Drake with others on the team. You can try and compare him with other guys that have similar jobs on the team but I believe he is doing what Babcock is expecting of him. I agree he hasn't had a stellar year. I believe his play was fairly effective prior to that jaw injury against San Jose earlier in the year. Hopefully he steps up during the playoffs. I think that every check, backcheck, hit, pass, scrum, sticking up for a Z or Dats, and anything else he can do to benefit the scoring of a goal or stopping one, he's doing what is asked of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 i hope to see 2 crash and bang lines out there creatin a lot of energy...i wish we had kopa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 Drake will bring it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Question answered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Question answered. Far from it. It's one game. Big woop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Far from it. It's one game. Big woop. Playa-Hate much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 He played pretty good in his own zone, so I hope he can keep it up. I don't expect much from him offensively though. I'd love to see him take Tootoo out with a Drake-like dirty check from behind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valtteri Filppula 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) He played pretty good in his own zone, so I hope he can keep it up. I don't expect much from him offensively though. I'd love to see him take Tootoo out with a Drake-like dirty check from behind. Agreed, substitute Tootoo for Lebda... Edited April 11, 2008 by Valtteri Filppula Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Playa-Hate much? I like Drake, but again it's one game. Talk to me at the end of the series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58Miles2Joe 12 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Personally, I thought the Drake, Mac, Hartigan line struggled last night...got bottled up in our end a lot it seemed. at one point i said "these guys are getting owned" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Sir Dallas Drake is awesome!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KDDRWINGS1 9 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Honestly if anybody told me Drake, Hartigan, and Mccarty would be playing for Detroit in the play offs before the regular season started I would have laughed in their face. Unfortunately with injuries Hartigan and Mac are out there. In my opinion I think Drake hasn't came back fully after taking his shield off. He's a vet and I think within a game or two we'll all see why Kenny signed him. I just wish he could be out there with Kopecky cuz I do think Hartigan is a waste of space. Drake is f'n sweet and he's gonna lay someone out and turn a game around real soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted April 13, 2008 (edited) I think yesterdays game was just a great showing of talent and drive for the game that Drake still has. His feet were always moving, he was looking to get into the plays, and he drove the net on that first goal by McCarty. Who would have thought? "Drake driving the net, shoots, rebound, McCarty, SCORRRRRRRRRRES!" Graet showing by a couple of old guys. Edited April 13, 2008 by miller76 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
