96warrior 11 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/ Hossa arrives on Friday, will start skating with new teammates next week by Ansar Khan Tuesday September 02, 2008, 1:57 PM Marian Hossa, the Wings' newest star forward, will arrive in town Friday and start skating with some of his new teammates next week, as players are holding optional practices in preparation for the start of training camp on Sept. 20. Hossa's close friend, Wings forward Tomas Kopecky, said he's picking him up at the airport on Friday. "We talk every day,'' Kopecky said. "I think he's going to fit perfectly here. He can't wait. He's really escited to play in front of our D.'' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Cool! It's neat to hear that a star player like Hossa is excited to play here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 It also said there that the Wings did sign Chelios. Did I miss that news? Or maybe I just blocked it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 I'm about to burst in excitment myself. I expect a lot of good things in real life as well so... ahhh yes, this is going to be a good year. It's gonna be tough, but I'm gonna really enjoy this year. Hope you guys do too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 It also said there that the Wings did sign Chelios. Did I miss that news? Or maybe I just blocked it out. News to me too. Not technically signed yet, but it's been agreed upon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 When we signed Hossa I wondered whether he'd have any chemistry on a line with Kopecky since they are countrymen. Now I find that they're friends off the ice. Perhaps we'll see them together in the preseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Here's a little more from the Wings' website: “We’ve known each other for a long time,” said Kopecky of the Red Wings’ big free agent acquisition. “We grew-up about five minutes from each other. We’re really good friends. I have lots of great memories of him when he was still playing in Trencin (Slovakia) and I was still a young guy. "I’ll pick him up on Friday from the airport and he’ll stay at my house. We’re really good friends and I think that will help especially for a new guy coming into a new environment and everything. I’ll do my best to help him.” The Wings signed Hossa to a one-year contract on July 1. “He called me right after he spoke to Kenny (Holland),” Kopecky said. “ It was 3 o’clock in the afternoon when he told me that Detroit had got him an offer, and I told him what I think. I told him when he was ready to sign with Detroit or somebody else to call me right away. He did and he gave me the great news. “After the finals, he said he’s so excited to play in front of our D – Raffi and Nick, and Kronner. He’s really offensive and really competitive. I think he’s anxious to play good hockey. Here, every time he played, he liked our puck-possession and our style of play. He loves it.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Hopefully he has a great season here, and see's no where else to go but stay in Detroit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 News to me too. Not technically signed yet, but it's been agreed upon. not to derail the thread, but my least favorite part of the news about Chelios is the "slightly less than the $850,000 Chelios made last season." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Hopefully "slightly less" is league minimum??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Hopefully "slightly less" is league minimum??? I started a new thread on Cheli to keep from derailing this one about Hossa. http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=52974 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Maybe the thought of playing with one of his best friends will keep him in Detroit long term. In any case I am really glad to have him here this year!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted September 2, 2008 I like how Kopecky and Hossa are close.. Maybe Hossa will give Kopecky that little extra kick in the but to become the player he should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 What are the odds Hossa gets mugged his first day? First week? I kid... I kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho613 74 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Sweet!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 man im so excited Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 it's all coming together... no idea how the hell we fit it all under the cap though.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3sparks 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 it's all coming together... no idea how the hell we fit it all under the cap though.. in Kenny Holland we trust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNut 25 5 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 GOd I hope we can keep him long term. Next summer is going to be very exciting for us Wings fans, and nerve racking!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted September 2, 2008 f*ck im excited now caaan't wait, lets just hope they broadcast *cough stream cough* some pre-season games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Here is a one-liner that I feel discribes our off-season. "Yes, we can have our cake and eat it too." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted September 3, 2008 Here is a one-liner that I feel discribes our off-season. "Yes, we can have our cake and eat it too." Every cloud has a silver lining: My summer blew by way too fast, but that means training camp is about a week away! You get the feeling like its gonna be 2002 all over again, when they dominated. And I know it can't be like that, but I can't help it. Wohoo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted September 3, 2008 Hopefully he has a great season here, and see's no where else to go but stay in Detroit ...he'd have to sign for about $4.5 million to stay... ...on a tyhe original topic, I work on Friday and will be checking to see which fligt he will be arriving on (he will more than likely connect through Amsterdam to Detroit, either on KLM or Northwest (most people traveling from Europe to Detroit do) and I will hopefully have a break and be able to go up and meet him in person! Ahhh, the perks of being an airline employee! ...unless he comes in after 1:30 pm, then I will NOT be there, I work the EARLY shift and even though I love the game, I don't plan on hanging out at the airport past my shift just to see this guy. I hope he comes on flt. 39 from Amsterdam it gets there around 10:00 to 10:30 am! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelios57 31 Report post Posted September 3, 2008 You beat me to it 'LeftWinger'! Haha, I was gonna say: "So who's all going to greet him at the airport on Friday?!?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3sparks 1 Report post Posted September 3, 2008 (edited) i have to admit i love a fan base, who loves their team, who loves their players so much that they have fans waiting for them at the airport. just can't wait for this season to begin come on you boys in red! Edited September 3, 2008 by k3sparks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
