Wingman 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Link Excerpt: Veterans day Free Press sports writer Helene St. James reviews the six players who've formed the Red Wings' core for more than a decade: Nicklas Lidstrom Nickname: Swede, Norris, the perfect human. Age: 38. Hometown: Vasteras, Sweden. Family: Married with children. Drafted: Third round (53rd overall) in 1989 by Detroit. Wing since: 1991. Contract status: Signed through 2009-10 season. Inside scoop: It's been 16 seasons and teammates still haven't seen him rattled. Former teammate Bob Rouse, however, did borrow Lidstrom's new Mercedes, and got a scratch on it because of valet parking. As Rouse told the story, he was quite certain Lidstrom was steamed. Overall unfailingly polite and extremely diplomatic. Kris Draper Nickname: Drapes, Braddock. Age: 37. Hometown: Toronto. Family: Married with children. Drafted: Third round (62nd overall) in 1989 by Winnipeg (now Phoenix). Wing since: June 30, 1993, obtained from Jets for $1. Contract status: Signed through 2010-11 season. Inside scoop: Extremely fond of the letter "K"; has daughters Kennedi and Kamryn, and son Kienan. Called Braddock for likeness to "Colonel Braddock" portrayer Chuck Norris. Recently has mastered the art of sneaking up on teammate with birthday and surprising him with towel of shaving cream. Kirk Maltby Nickname: Malts. Age: 35. Hometown: Guelph, Ontario. Family: Married with child. Drafted: Third round (65th overall) in 1992 by Edmonton. Wing since: Obtained March 20, 1996, from Edmonton for Dan McGillis. Contract status: Signed through 2009-10 season. Inside scoop: Hates being called "Kurt." Of the six, considered by Holmstrom to have changed the most because "Malts is losing most of his hair." Sometimes referred to as "Donkey" from Shrek because "he doesn't stop talking and he's annoying," Draper said, "and those are two of his finer characteristics." Tomas Holmstrom Nickname: Homer. Age: 35. Hometown: Pitea, Sweden. Family: Married with children. Drafted: 10th round (257th overall) in 1994 by Detroit. Wing since: 1996. Contract status: Signed through 2009-10 season. Inside scoop: Masterly mangles the English language as well as his native Swedish; often accused by teammates of being Finnish, or from the North Pole (quite possibly Santa Claus), and having the least curved stick in hockey. In the process of attaining U.S. Green Card, it prompting teammates to wonder just how low American standards have sunk. Chris Osgood Nickname: Oz, Ozzie, Wizard of Oz. Age: 35. Hometown: Peace River, Alberta. Family: Married with children. Drafted: Third round (54th overall) in 1991 by Detroit. Wing since: 1993 to 20001; returned 2005. Contract status: Signed through 2010-11 season. Inside scoop: Considers himself very, very good-looking, never tires of reminding anyone that a few years ago the Dallas Ice Girls voted him third-sexiest goalie in the NHL. Likes to do TV interviews without a shirt on. Mentally tough even though he comes across as the most laid-back personality on the team. Darren McCarty Nickname: Mac. Age: 36. Hometown: Leamington, Ontario. Family: Children from first marriage. Drafted: Second round (46th overall) in 1992 by Detroit. Wing since: 1993 to 20034; re-signed February 2008. Contract status: Can become unrestricted free agent this July. Inside scoop: One of the most popular athletes in the area thanks to epic performance in March 26, 1997, game, when he pummeled Colorado arch villain Claude Lemieux and then scored the winner in overtime. Lead singer for local rock band "Grinder" and longtime wrestling fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Already posted here: http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50819 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingman 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 My mistake! Merge/remove? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
