WiNgSowN 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I just wanted to give Drake some praise for his play recently. He was unbelievable this series especially when it was needed most for games 5 and 6. He was throwing his body around like a rag doll, playing both ways, blocking shots anyway possible, fore-checking like crazy, He was a Beast. Nashville couldn't handle him. From the moment we signed him I thought he would be a really good playoff type player but I never expected this. Discuss..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Yeah Dally was pretty much a beast the whole pseries. I've always thought he was a good player and never had a problem with him and his style of play. On a side note, when he smiles he sometimes looks like a bunny. Edited April 21, 2008 by wingnut40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 hes been playin like i thought he was gonna play when we signed him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I was thrilled when we picked him up in the off season. He knows how to play and he know when it really matter for a guy like him to lay it on the line. Great move by Kenny and great play by Drake. I think he has shown some of our younger guys how to play with passion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Funny, Drake has had more of the physical presence and nastiness and MAC has had better scoring chances and offense! Go figure! Edited April 21, 2008 by esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WiNgSowN 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 hes been playin like i thought he was gonna play when we signed him Has he ever won a cup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Has he ever won a cup? No he hasn't (At least not yet ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Like I said in another thread, his engine runs on hits. He needs them to survive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WiNgSowN 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 No he hasn't (At least not yet ) Haha He's playing like he really wants it....after all he deserves it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwingsfanin_BC 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Yeah Drake has been awsome, smashing the other teams D and takin som healthy runs at guys. Love it. It will be even better when him and Maltby get to run around and smash people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Sir Dallas Drake is the effing BOMB... Never doubt him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Drake needs to do exactly what he did in game 6. Be a gigantic pain in the butt hitting everything in sight, in a controlled manner, and throwing the opponent of his game without taking too many penalties. He played nuts last game, in a good way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_lobster 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I doubted Double D in the regular season a little, but he's bringing it in the postseason, it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KDDRWINGS1 9 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 He really got in Nashvilles heads the last few games. I can tell he's been working with some of the younger guys this year on how to agitate other teams. I honestly didn't understand signing him in the first half of the year but he's become a leader for the Wings and I hope he'll be back another year if there's a spot for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WiNgSowN 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Yeah Drake has been awsome, smashing the other teams D and takin som healthy runs at guys. Love it. It will be even better when him and Maltby get to run around and smash people. Yeah true dat This is by far the grittiest team we've had in recent years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Yeah Drake has been awsome, smashing the other teams D and takin som healthy runs at guys. Love it. It will be even better when him and Maltby get to run around and smash people. you realise Maltby dosent really hit anymore right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Haha He's playing like he really wants it....after all he deserves it you know in all seriousness ive noticed that as well about the Drake. im so happy to see him up his play big time in the playoffs, and he just looks like he wants a Cup, keep it up Dally!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 The Drake has been a beast so far in the playoffs. I love the way he sacrifies his body, whether it being diving in front on 100mph shots or throwing his body around. I love it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 you realise Maltby dosent really hit anymore right? 2 reasons why that statement just isnt true. 1.) It's the playoffs, Maltby was one of the best Red Wings the last 2 playoff years 2.) He's got D-Mac again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I thought Drake was GREAT in this series. I knew he'd come out to play during the playoffs and that it would show the reason why the Wings got him in the first place. Not only was he throwing his body around, but he sacraficed his body, blocking shots, killing penalties, and even had some great scoring chances. Very glad he's on our side. Atta boy, Dallas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted April 22, 2008 2 reasons why that statement just isnt true. 1.) It's the playoffs, Maltby was one of the best Red Wings the last 2 playoff years 2.) He's got D-Mac again No doubt Maltby will play, due to seniority, but i dont expect much of him. 1: No he wasent, at least not last year. Edmenton he was better than he was in the reg season but that dosent really mean anything when you suck. 2.D-mac isnt exactly a checking poweress anymore either. There was a reason he didnt fight Tootoo, he wouldve lsot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 yes, he has elevated his game quite a bit ... there was great comment from one of the announcers during one of the games saying that people look at all of the veteran red wings like drake, malts, drapes, cheli, etc during the regular season and wonder why we still have them around when most of them don't seem to contribute much, but once the playoffs start they pick up the pace and you start hearing their names a lot more ... this is the time of year they play for, and this is why we have them around ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 22, 2008 you realise Maltby dosent really hit anymore right? I think Maltby led all Wings forwards in hits in the '06-'07 season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 yes, he has elevated his game quite a bit ... there was great comment from one of the announcers during one of the games saying that people look at all of the veteran red wings like drake, malts, drapes, cheli, etc during the regular season and wonder why we still have them around when most of them don't seem to contribute much, but once the playoffs start they pick up the pace and you start hearing their names a lot more ... this is the time of year they play for, and this is why we have them around ... I thought that it was a waste of ice time when we got him and after watching him through the regular season, I felt like we needed to give his minutes to somebody else. I was wrong. He is playing like a beast. Hitting everything that moves, out hustling guys to the puck, and generally just throwing the opposition off of their game. Yes, he wants the Cup. It is very obvious and this might be his last chance. This is fantastic because it will inspire the other guys. To Dallas Drake, I apologize. It's great to watch you play. Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 No doubt Maltby will play, due to seniority, but i dont expect much of him. 1: No he wasent, at least not last year. Edmenton he was better than he was in the reg season but that dosent really mean anything when you suck. 2.D-mac isnt exactly a checking poweress anymore either. There was a reason he didnt fight Tootoo, he wouldve lost. It would have never even came to that point. Tootoo "isn't allowed" to fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
