Gizmo 21 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Someone posted the results of a simulation from the FutureSports (?) website that said that their projection was that Mikael Samuelsson would score two goals in Game 1.... I scoffed at the notion and called such a performance "miraculous". Well, I hereby formally apologize to Mikael. Well done... I'm sorry I doubted you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Vlad Forever 1 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I think his days of being badmouthed have ended abruptly tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 As I already posted, this will give him immunity now for the next couple of seasons, since it's way greater than his performance against San Jose last year. And I still can't believe he scored on a backhanded move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 That was the Sammy we saw in the '05-'06 season. The Cup Finals is all about the unlikely hero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I think his days of being badmouthed have ended abruptly tonight. Indeed. I never disliked the guy. I always thought his performance was worthy of what he's paid. He played with passion tonight. His goal celebrations and his massive shotblock in the 3rd showed it. His play tonight alone was worth his salary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeuxEx 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 He played a great game and had some good celebrations too. I liked it. =D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.hoop 64 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 way to go sammy!!! picked a great night to score some goals :siren: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 As I already posted, this will give him immunity now for the next couple of seasons, since it's way greater than his performance against San Jose last year. And I still can't believe he scored on a backhanded move. I can't believe he scored on a damn wraparound. The second goal was classic Sammy....that's how he usually scores 'em. Without the puck he's a decent player. He gets into position and knocks home a rebound or takes a nice pass from a teammate. No way he scores on a wraparound again in 5 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 24 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Yep. The only thing I didn't like about the game tonight was Lilja's turnover. Hopefully Cheli gets inserted instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Sammys celebrations were EPIC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Sammy FTW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaldean 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I, Chaldean, dearly apologize to Mr. Samuelsson. Please accept my apology sir! We are all part of the Red Wing family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Sammys celebrations were EPIC. After the 1st goal his fist pump was great. He played well tonight, i even saw him rock someone once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Sammy, where we be without thou? I'm so so sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I've never really bad mouthed the guy, but one game is not enough for me to act like he's awesome. You guys are taking ONE GAME a little too far, especially the way you tend to mercilessly rip him day after day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I, for one, will not apologize. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I've never really bad mouthed the guy, but one game is not enough for me to act like he's awesome. You guys are taking ONE GAME a little too far, especially the way you tend to mercilessly rip him day after day. Unless he makes several absurdly hideous errors over the course of the rest of the series, then he has more than done his part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I don't recall any times I've SAID anything bad about Sammy, but I know I've thought snide thoughts so I'll apologize for that. Awesome night for him. Also, did you notice that on the first goal, he scored it trying to assassinate Fleury's shinguard.. and Fleury didn't get his shinguard in position in time? >_> shame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Hockey 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) I just edited the picture of him from the front page of sports illustrated's website. btw, I apologize to sammy as well. Edited May 25, 2008 by Herr Hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Sammys celebrations were EPIC. I love it when the players acknowledge the crowd and share the celebration, even just a little bit, like Sammy did after his wraparound goal. Best part is, when a role player like Sammy steps up as the first star, it challenges his teammates in a way. Throws down the gauntlet....who wants to be the next to shine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I just edited the picture of him from the front page of sports illustrated's website. btw, I apologize to sammy as well. That, my friend, is awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 They said his dad was there tonight....maybe he needs to stick around for a while if it causes Sammy to play like that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I love it when the players acknowledge the crowd and share the celebration, even just a little bit, like Sammy did after his wraparound goal. Best part is, when a role player like Sammy steps up as the first star, it challenges his teammates in a way. Throws down the gauntlet....who wants to be the next to shine? Yeah, it was fun seeing him do the fist pump and then yell at the crowd, really got them going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Unless he makes several absurdly hideous errors over the course of the rest of the series, then he has more than done his part. "Doing your part", even for a series (and it's just one game) doesn't negate the bland averagness of his performance (at best... you guys said WAAYYYY worse about him all year) for the past two seasons. But feel free to order your Sammy jerseys now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Unless he makes several absurdly hideous errors over the course of the rest of the series, then he has more than done his part. Agreed. He just won a quarter of the series for us, and has not, to my knowledge, cost us a game. He's on the plus side in my book. Herr Hockey that is excellent work sir. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
