96warrior 11 Report post Posted August 29, 2008 http://redwings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=...rticleid=380867 Conklin skates with new mates at JLA Former Pens goalie among the first to arrive for optional workouts Michael Caples Detroit Red Wings Aug 29, 2008, 3:01 PM EDT Conklin joined Kris Draper, Tomas Holmstrom, Nicklas Lidstrom, Kirk Maltby, and Brian Rafalski as the only Wings who participated in the first optional skate before training camp. Conklin, a native of Anchorage, Alaska, said that he thought it was important to get onto the ice as soon as possible to start meeting his new teammates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted August 30, 2008 Yay! I hope Hossa will show up or something. I also want hossa and datsyuk to sleep in the same bed. No homo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anomalously 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2008 Yay! I hope Hossa will show up or something. I also want hossa and datsyuk to sleep in the same bed. No homo. I think most of us are hoping they'll have chemistry elsewhere... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted August 30, 2008 How many of these optional skates do they have? Training camp is still about three or so weeks away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted August 30, 2008 I think most of us are hoping they'll have chemistry elsewhere... The more chemistry they have off the ice the more chemisty they have on the ice, I think. Obviosly I was exaggerating on how they get the chemisty, but my intent is clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted August 31, 2008 ughhh I can't wait...is it hockey season yet?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 31, 2008 I'm kinda surprised Homer and LIds decided to participate in the optional skate. I would think that they would want to spend more time in Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted August 31, 2008 I'm kinda surprised Homer and LIds decided to participate in the optional skate. I would think that they would want to spend more time in Sweden. Well for one thing, school starts next Tuesday, 9/2 so I imagine that's why they're back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted August 31, 2008 Lids should be there. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't consider optional skates optional for the team captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGreatOne 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2008 I'm kinda surprised Homer and LIds decided to participate in the optional skate. I would think that they would want to spend more time in Sweden. Can you resist 2 months without skating & playing hockey ?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted August 31, 2008 Lids should be there. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't consider optional skates optional for the team captain. Very good point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
