Thunderpriest 8 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Poor Don. Poor Gary. Hossa coming over to the Wings must've put a real sour feeling in their bellies. Not only does Golden Boy Sid lose his superstar winger, but that Euro rich team that won the Cup looks almost like a lock for next year's Cup.....because they added yet another "soft" Euro superstar. Hell, we'll likely only play a single North American player - Cleary - in the top 9 of our forward corps next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Poor Don. Poor Gary. Hossa coming over to the Wings must've put a real sour feeling in their bellies. Not only does Golden Boy Sid lose his superstar winger, but that Euro rich team that won the Cup looks almost like a lock for next year's Cup.....because they added yet another "soft" Euro superstar. Hell, we'll likely only play a single North American player - Cleary - in the top 9 of our forward corps next season. Joking aside, Draper. I like the balance of nationalities on defense, which Cherry never mentions when talking about the Wings. Nick, Kronner, and Lilja are Swedes, Lebda, Rafalski, and Chelios are Americans, and Stuart is Canadian. What's there to ***** about. That my friends is symbiosis. Edited July 3, 2008 by Wings_Dynasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwingsfan18 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Poor Don. Poor Gary. Hossa coming over to the Wings must've put a real sour feeling in their bellies. Not only does Golden Boy Sid lose his superstar winger, but that Euro rich team that won the Cup looks almost like a lock for next year's Cup.....because they added yet another "soft" Euro superstar. Hell, we'll likely only play a single North American player - Cleary - in the top 9 of our forward corps next season. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, its very difficult to win back to back championships. But yeah, another "soft" euro on our team, how will we ever win I just don't feel bad for either of those two Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Joking aside, Draper. Fourth line for Drapes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Cue someone to come in and de-rail this thread talking about how we aren't gritty enough and we need to sign such and such goon !! :flush: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Cant complain about Hossa, obviously. But we'll have lots of Canadian content, Cleary, Draper, Maltby, Downey, Stuart, McCarty, Quincey, Meech, and possibly others. Too bad we dont have more, but once again, cant complain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Fourth line for Drapes. Nah Kopecky or Helm will center the 4th line probably just like this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony 3 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Cue someone to come in and de-rail this thread talking about how we aren't gritty enough and we need to sign such and such goon !! :flush: ok we need to get tougher we need all hard hitting canucks yea or we can keep our team which ever one that wins the cup u no i aint to picky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderpriest 8 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Well, I guess it's just a matter of how the team lines up, but I'd consider Draper's line to be the fourth if they line up as I anticipate: Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom Hossa, Filppula, Franzen Cleary, {Kopecky or Helm}, Samuelsson Maltby, Draper, McCarty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Well, I guess it's just a matter of how the team lines up, but I'd consider Draper's line to be the fourth if they line up as I anticipate: Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom Hossa, Filppula, Franzen Cleary, {Kopecky or Helm}, Samuelsson Maltby, Draper, McCarty You don't like Hudler? Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom Franzen, Filppula, Hossa Cleary, Draper, Samuelsson Hudler, Kopckey/Helm, Maltby Thats what I'm thinking and thats why I have Draper in the top 9. Edited July 3, 2008 by StevieY9802 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderpriest 8 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 You don't like Hudler? Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom Franzen, Filppula, Hossa Cleary, Draper, Samuelsson Hudler, Kopckey/Helm, Maltby Thats what I'm thinking and thats why I have Draper in the top 9. Whoops, can't believe that I left off Hudler. So much talent that I was able to look him over. I'd line us up thusly: Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom Hossa, Filppula, Franzen Hudler, Kopecky, Cleary Maltby, Draper, McCarty Reserve: Samuelsson As much as I love the Grind Line, they're the fourth line with this much talent to spread around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Cant complain about Hossa, obviously. But we'll have lots of Canadian content, Cleary, Draper, Maltby, Downey, Stuart, McCarty, Quincey, Meech, and possibly others. Too bad we dont have more, but once again, cant complain. Yea, cause we need more because??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Not that we NEED IT, but I really see us having both Downey and Mac if they are willing to go for min. because we will need even more protection now that the ONLY way a team will be able to slow us down is to just cheapshot us. But I do agree the top lines can for the most part take care of themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_144 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Well, I guess it's just a matter of how the team lines up, but I'd consider Draper's line to be the fourth if they line up as I anticipate: Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom Hossa, Filppula, Franzen Cleary, {Kopecky or Helm}, Samuelsson Maltby, Draper, McCarty Screw Sammy! I dont know why people like to line this guy up. He sucks! Play hudler instead. I like the old grind line together again! So it should be: Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom Hossa, Filppula, Franzen Cleary, {Kopecky or Helm}, Hudler Maltby, Draper, McCarty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jawbreaker 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Whoops, can't believe that I left off Hudler. So much talent that I was able to look him over. I'd line us up thusly: Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom Hossa, Filppula, Franzen Hudler, Kopecky, Cleary Maltby, Draper, McCarty Reserve: Samuelsson As much as I love the Grind Line, they're the fourth line with this much talent to spread around. Well... Sammy is better, than Maltby, or Mac. He is very good on his own end, and can 30-40pts. Actually TC will settle all things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Zetterberg Datsyuk Holmstrom Franzen Filppula Hossa Leino Hudler Samuelsson Kopecky Mursak Ritola Now that would really p##s Mssr Cherry & Bettman!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,131 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Whoops, can't believe that I left off Hudler. So much talent that I was able to look him over. I'd line us up thusly: Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom Hossa, Filppula, Franzen Hudler, Kopecky, Cleary Maltby, Draper, McCarty Reserve: Samuelsson As much as I love the Grind Line, they're the fourth line with this much talent to spread around. ...phuk McCarty, he's washed up! Sit Sammy for McCarty? Downey will see more time than McCarty, they shouldn't even waste the league minimum on McCarty... ...Helm inplace of Kopecky, since he won't be ready to start the season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 The Grind Line is the 3rd line. Why don't people get this? And besides, Cleary plays with Drapes and Malts and it WORKS. They often start games to provide a jump start to the first period, depending on what the other team throws out (home games), and very often start on the road. I am proud to say I was at Mac's first game back, and they started the Grind Line, and the place went nucking futs. I also noticed them play a shift in the playoffs against Dallas and was very psyched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Poor Don. Poor Gary. Hossa coming over to the Wings must've put a real sour feeling in their bellies. Not only does Golden Boy Sid lose his superstar winger, but that Euro rich team that won the Cup looks almost like a lock for next year's Cup.....because they added yet another "soft" Euro superstar. Hell, we'll likely only play a single North American player - Cleary - in the top 9 of our forward corps next season. While Cherry likes the game to be played a certain way obviously and we all know what that type of game is, he pretty much picked Detroit to win the Cup from the start (of the playoffs at least), so I don't understand how he'd be all that bitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Screw Sammy! I dont know why people like to line this guy up. He sucks! Play hudler instead. I like the old grind line together again! So it should be: Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom Hossa, Filppula, Franzen Cleary, {Kopecky or Helm}, Hudler Maltby, Draper, McCarty Were you saying that Samuelsson sucked during game 1 or game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals when he had a pretty important part of some of the goals being scored to help win the games? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jawbreaker 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 The Grind Line is the 3rd line. Why don't people get this? And besides, Cleary plays with Drapes and Malts and it WORKS. They often start games to provide a jump start to the first period, depending on what the other team throws out (home games), and very often start on the road. I am proud to say I was at Mac's first game back, and they started the Grind Line, and the place went nucking futs. I also noticed them play a shift in the playoffs against Dallas and was very psyched. What's the difference? On the paper they can be the 1st line. Coach will give them their minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
