Ran into Malts the other day..

[DatsyukownzU13 1]

I was at the gym I go to in Grosse Pointe the other day and was walking out of the locker room and saw a guy walking in. I kinda did a double-take then realized it was Kirk Maltby. I kinda nodded at him and he smiled and said, "Hey". I told him I was a big fan and he just replied with a friendly smile and a "thanks a lot". I debated asking him if Helm would make the roster but decided I didn't want to bother the guy, haha.

Yeah, pretty boring story. But he seemed like a really nice, down to earth guy. Just thought I'd let you guys in on my boring story haha.

[Z and D for the C 712]

What gym goes he go to in grosse pointe?

[Echolalia 2,961]

Wow you saw Maltby?? You should've asked for a signature... I mean Draper's or Datsyuk's or someone....

[Guest Crymson]

Wow you saw Maltby?? You should've asked for a signature... I mean Draper's or Datsyuk's or someone....

I think that's exactly what he shouldn't have done, and it's good on him that he didn't do it. Sports professionals are as entitled to not be constantly nagged as are anyone else.

In a way, you can be a better fan by letting them live their lives being treated like normal people.

Edited September 13, 2008 by Crymson

[Zion 93]

You did the right thing. I would keep it short and sweet. They have lives, too.

My wife, however, may have not let him go so easily.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

That's awesome!

Malts is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

[VM1138 1,921]

I don't think sports people mind if woman harass them and interrupt them, ti's just us guys who aren't allowed to have a conversation with them for fear of annoying them, heh.

[Guest r-kade]

Oh my god, that's amazing! I've always wanted to meet him, he's one of my favourite players as well, and he is also from where I'm from.

[Echolalia 2,961]

I think that's exactly what he shouldn't have done, and it's good on him that he didn't do it. Sports professionals are as entitled to not be constantly nagged as are anyone else.

In a way, you can be a better fan by letting them live their lives being treated like normal people.

My comment was more a joke of me roasting Maltby.

[DatsyukownzU13 1]

What gym goes he go to in grosse pointe?

Well I think it's technically in Harper Woods, but the name of the gym is Pointe Fitness and Training.

[HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878]

It still is a pretty cool story. I would die to go see a Wings player in person.

[Trapt1307 81]

I work at Target on the Livonia/Novi/Northville boarder, and I saw Lilja yesterday with his wife. I wanted to ask him why the Wings re-signed him, but I didn't feel like getting my ass kicked. The guy is freaking huge.

I've also seen Samuelsson twice, Holmstrom, Robert Porcher from the Lions, and Lindsey Hunter from the Pistons. Pretty sweet area to work.

[Saran 1]

i woulda atleast put my hand out for a handshake, thats small and suttle, that way you could say u actually show maltby's hand. owell maybe next time.

[Grateful Gadsby 10]

I've bumped into Maltby in Grosse Pointe several times over the years. He's a great guy, especially with kids. He's always happy to sign an autograph and/or pose for a pic.

[DaKineMaui 8]

I work at Target on the Livonia/Novi/Northville boarder, and I saw Lilja yesterday with his wife. I wanted to ask him why the Wings re-signed him, but I didn't feel like getting my ass kicked. The guy is freaking huge.

:::::ATTENTION TARGET SHOPPERS:::::

"Will a Mrs. Lilja please come to the front of the store, again? He got lost, again, and has started eating the 2nd half of his Crayola Crayons. Thank you."

[TNBT 3]

:::::ATTENTION TARGET SHOPPERS:::::

"Will a Mrs. Lilja please come to the front of the store, again? He got lost, again, and has started eating the 2nd half of his Crayola Crayons. Thank you."

Poor Lilja. Well... he doesn't have it THAT bad I guess. He's rich, famous, gets to play hockey for a living and my girlfriend drools over him.

[South Dakota wings fan 7]

You did the right thing. I would keep it short and sweet. They have lives, too.

My wife, however, may have not let him go so easily.

My wife would have trouble letting him get away as well!

[Shutemdown 23]

Believe it or not, Datsyuk used to come into Holiday Market on Main St. in Royal Oak ALL THE TIME, the one right across from the Detroit Zoo water tower.

He had JUST joined the team, so he wasn't as well-known (or well-liked) as he is now, and his english was VERY poor.

I worked as a cashier and he had just bought a condo a couple blocks away, so he was in there probably every other day.

Nobody knew who he was at all... I watched every single red wings game, so of course I knew who he was.

The first time he came in and I recognized him, I walked up to him and shook his hand and told him he was one of my favorite players.

From that day on, he would come in and recognize me, and he always came through my line. He only ever bought 2 things: Vitamin Water and Sushi. haha

[Chunkylover 26]

I saw Sammy with his wife and kid(s?) at Twelve Oaks. Few people actually recognized him, which I'm sure was good for him. I didn't feel like being a ****** and attracting a lot of attention so I just gave him a "What's up?" greeting as I walked by. My brother didn't see him and almost ran into him. He's a pretty big dude too.