40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...ke_retirem.html Red Wings forward Dallas Drake is expected to make an official retirement announcement during a 1 p.m. conference call today. Drake told the club a couple of weeks ago that he was leaning toward retirement and it should move on without him. The 16-year NHL veteran began his career with the Wings in 1992-93 and finished it in Detroit this past season by winning his first Stanley Cup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 nice .. you did a fine job while here Dallas. We all knew this was going to happen and im glad it went down the way it did .. Congrats on the cup and I hope you will keep your roots in Michigan .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks Dallas! Your grit and work ethic were much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real1 2 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Loved you while you were here Dallie! Have fun with the cup!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 I said at the start of the season this would be decent deal, middle of the season I thought he was done, then the playoffs rolled around and this man played his best hockey of the season!! I am glad he got to win a cup, you always like seeing guys like Drake who have played so long and so hard finally hoist the cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings5gal 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Bye Dallas. Thanks for all your hard work and all the memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kronner55 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Bye Dally & we miss you at the coffee shop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 This man will be missed for his speed, fore checking, and sand paper grittiness... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Such a shame, at least Sir Dallas went out a winner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) I had a feeling he was gonna go out on top. Can't say I blame him. Edited July 15, 2008 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kronwall55 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Good for him! It's best to go out on top. I appreciate all he did and am glad he decided to take a shot at winning the cup. I hope he enjoys his retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Good to have had you here buddy. We are gonna miss you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyoski 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 He was one of the forum's whipping boys for most of the regular season who really stepped his game up in time for the postseason. Provided alot of little things that didn't show up on the scoresheet during the playoffs. Way to go out on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 The only reason I'm glad he won a Cup is because he was wearing a Wings jersey when he did it. All in all, he'll go down in my mind as a player I despised, and in any other situation I would have hoped that he'd retire without winning a Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 I was skeptical in the off season when the Wings signed him, but from game one against the Ducks I was glad to have him and I thought he played amazing for us in the playoffs and he is a great guy. Goodluck in retirement Dallas, you deserve the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 All the best Drake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Drake retires By Bruce MacLeod - Red Wings Corner / July 15, 2008 "I've played a long time and had a lot of fun," said Dallas Drake, Tuesday, upon announcing his retirement as a player. Drake logged 1,009 regular-season games, but had never advanced beyond the conference final (only getting that far once) before winning the Stanley Cup this spring with the Red Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=243471&...os=topStory_nhl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grsbmd 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Love the Drake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks, Dallas! So great to see him going out on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feldmarschall 9 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 The man was an absolute beast in the playoffs. Gave it his all and was a key figure in the Dallas series in particular. I hope he finds his retirement satisfying and enjoyable as a Cup champion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Such a shame, at least Sir Dallas went out a winner! ^^ One of the few people who supported the Drake re-addition from the git-go.. Grats to OsGOD for being a pimp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 I loved Dally from the moment I saw him in one of the pre-season games. Then he started beating the crap out of everybody, and I loved him even more. I'm SO happy he got to win the Cup. He was a beast in the post season and did all the little things night in and night out. I'm gonna miss The Drake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsMyWings13 4 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Going out on top! You couldn't ask for a better way to finish your career. :clap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 There were times during the regular season where I wondered if he would be useful, but now I see he was merely storing it all up for the playoffs, when he transformed into this unstoppable beast. I wasn't aware enough of hockey during his first stint with the Wings, but I'm glad I got to see him play for the winged wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
