Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) Link "This team gave me an opportunity," said Downey. "That's why I'm back here today. I don't want to go sign with the Dallas Stars or someone like that like I could have. We won a championship here. We have a team bond here. I believe in loyalty and this team believes in loyalty. "I had other teams I could have signed with, but at the end of the day, I like this family-style atmosphere and we're going to win another championship." Edited September 20, 2008 by Konnan511 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Great guy. I'm glad we have him. He fits perfectly with our style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 The Wings system is flawless so long as everyone buys into it. "You pat our back, we'll pat yours" kinda thing. Downey knows whats up. I can't wait to see him pound on some guys this year. Mark him down for a game winner this year too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwinLove40 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Aww, it makes me wanna cry! LOVE Downey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 <3 Downey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeBuddy 10 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 It says so much about an organization when just a few years back was known as one which bought its championships and bought high profile players. And now there is a guy like Aaron Downey who did not even play in playoffs (if I remember correctly) and says that this team's loyalty means more to him than signing for perhaps more money and bigger role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Downey is such a great guy, I hope that he gets to play a lot this year. I know that there are other players on the team who are more talented, but I don't care, I want to see Downey on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Downey did not play in the playoffs, correct. But he was very important to the team's success this year. Great to have him back, even in a limited role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filppulafan51 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Met him today at training camp, he is a great guy, Really nice. Hopefully he will get more ice time this season =D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Great guy, that Downey. Hopefully he's in the Winged Wheel for many years to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Downey is cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
