David 2 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Are you really breaking down his "cocky smile?" He made a great play and was likely just saying something funny to Brindamour. Players talk trash all the time, including our precious Wings. Have a go at reading Kopecky's lips some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Listened to the game at work, sounded like a good one. Good to hear that Conks played well. Go Wings!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 . Hossa seem lost Zetterberg isn't even near the conn cmythe skills Kronwall doesn't have the timing Samuelsson is the worst puck-handler in the league period, YOU SUCK Lilja is lazy and suck! It is going to take time for Hossa and Zetterberg to get accustom to to the new lines... Yes Kronwall's timing is off, but yet again it is not like he has played 20 games. Lilja was excellent on the PK... Who was out there with Lidstrom on the 5-3 huh? Seriously bro, you really need to relax a little... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hankzet40 233 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Good win tonight. Conklin played very well and that save on the two on one was sick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Had to go to uni this morning so missed the entire game. Great to see we won and looking at the highlights on NHL.com Conklin made some amazing saves. Good to see Zetterberg score his first of the season, empty net or not. Rafalski quietly off to a great start offensively with 4 points. Hossa's pass to Holmstrom was a thing of beauty, hopefully he starts being more active and alert out there because so far he's been pretty underwhelming. I guess time is all that's required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Haha, thought I was the only one who noticed that after Brindamour's shot. I know you saw Conklin giving a cocky smile to him too. Brindamour didn't want ANYTHING to do with it either. As I didn't think he would, Conklin just robbed him. Conklin doing that just doesn't seem Detroit Red Wing hockey to me. I've never seen a Red Wing goalie do that, not even Dom, and he had every right too and is one of the best goalies to roll through the town. Even when the team scores it's just a hug, nobody does a Jagr salute or anything. Guess I'm more of a Barry Sanders adage guy, act like you've been there before. I took a screenshot of it: I don't think it was a cockiness. Brind'Amour probably said something to Conklin after the save that made him smile. What makes you think Brind'Amour was pissed off by it? I didn't really notice anything before or after I saw Conklin smiling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 I'm almost certain I saw Brind'amour say "Nice save" and that's why Conklin smiled. In any case it's nothing to make a big deal over, not everyone has to be all ho hum when something crazy happens, it's not in a hockey player to do so, even though the Wings do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 For all we know Conklin said, "I don't know how I got that one" to Rob. You guys read too much into this stuff, he made a great save and was feeling good. btw, I thought Cleary was flying out there tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statts 4 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Whether Conklin smiled out of cockiness or as a reaction to a comment, who cares. As long as he makes the saves, f*** it, Smile away. Ill start to worry when he gets scored on and smiles. P.S. proud to see a Wing from the 49th kicking ass! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 How were our top 2 lines tonight (wasn't able to see the game)? Are they starting to click a little better than previously? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Nice to see the Wings pick up another win on the road. The team was still a bit sloppy tonight as a whole, but they got the job done, and in the end, that's all that matters. Conklin was out of position a fair number of times, and had to resort to making quite a few desperation saves, but for the most part, I thought he played excellently. Next up is Vancouver at home on Thursday. It will be good for our boys to get a few days of rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 27 Saves on 28 Shots, .964 %, 1.00 GAA. Do that Again! Smile or not, DO THAT AGAIN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Why is everyone bagging on Sammy? He had a good game and so did Lilja who had a great PK game. Cleary, Dats, Lidstrom, Mule all are back in season form. Hossa seems to be coming along well and Conks is the man. I really thought Kopecky has been getting a bad rap but it appears he didn't learn jack from Drake because he needs to start becoming our physical player; I'd like to see how he does with an enforcer around him. Really hope Z starts clicking, and Hudler was invisible when he was on the second line he was getting pushed around. That is why they put Sammy and next may be Cleary they need someone with a bigger body to not get knocked out off the puck like Hudler has done so far; though they should try to give the line at least a sold month before deciding where to switch people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 It's really getting lame how people talk s*** about lils just to talk s*** about him. He had a good game and there's no need to talk down about him. Hossa looked good in my opinion but I think he is more of a workhorse type player and would better be suited with Franzen, their styles would compliment eachother well. Datsyuk looked great as usual, hank is a little lost without pavs, but he'll figure it out I'm sure. Sammy doesn't deserve all the s*** he gets either. He just needs to fine tune his puck control and timing, he's got great speed and makes some great plays to split by the d but then gives it up by making a bad pass or just trying to get by one too many guys. I think as a whole, the team looks a little sloppy and the D needs to get their games back, mostly kronner and stuey. Sure, it as nice to see stuart make the hit but liek he often does, he took himself otu of position and then the canes player was open in the slot for their lone goal. Anyhow, good win when it comes down to it but as others have said, there is work that needs to be done, but it is definitley not as bad as some make it out to be, there's 82 games for a reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Conklin always smile like that, look at his player profile throughout the years, its always the same wicked smile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Nice to see the Wings pick up another win on the road. The team was still a bit sloppy tonight as a whole, but they got the job done, and in the end, that's all that matters. Conklin was out of position a fair number of times, and had to resort to making quite a few desperation saves, but for the most part, I thought he played excellently. Next up is Vancouver at home on Thursday. It will be good for our boys to get a few days of rest. They won't be resting.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNutt 12 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 I was watching the highlights from last nights game and noticed something pretty funny, so funny I figured I share it with everyone and also see if anyone else noticed this also. at about 1:22, in after the canes break down and get a good shot on goal, the Canes fans were celebrating a goal that never happened, and the best part is you see a guy, at 1:22-:124 not even paying attention starting to high five, his buddy at the game for a home team goal, all the while the play is still going on, people waving towels in the air. priceless. www.nhl.tv then go to highlights, and pick Wings -vs- Canes, then watch real closely in the stands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 (edited) Am I the only one who actually enjoyed Conk's antics?? Give the guy a break, it was his first game with a new team.. You know he was nervous and the adrenaline took over. I thought it was an interesting change of pace, added some humor to watching the game. He did stare down atleast one other guy other than Brindamour, though not nearly as much "in your face" Edited October 14, 2008 by ilmickeyli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Kind of makes you wonder what game there watching. . Haha. That fooled everyone! The horn went off and everything. Priceless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 I would have understood if the puck was atleast close to the net and not in the corner Conklin sure had some amazing saves.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjgj13 30 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Ty played a great game and if he plays and if Ozzie plays close to what he did last year, we should see one of the great seasons in league history. The key is no injuries like last year (outside of Feb) and have a very good backup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McCartyFanForLife 17 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 I was watching the highlights from last nights game and noticed something pretty funny, so funny I figured I share it with everyone and also see if anyone else noticed this also. at about 1:22, in after the canes break down and get a good shot on goal, the Canes fans were celebrating a goal that never happened, and the best part is you see a guy, at 1:22-:124 not even paying attention starting to high five, his buddy at the game for a home team goal, all the while the play is still going on, people waving towels in the air. priceless. www.nhl.tv then go to highlights, and pick Wings -vs- Canes, then watch real closely in the stands. Same thing happened at the Joe for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals when Datsyuk rang one off the crossbar. The first few rows jumped to cheer and everyone else followed suit. Big let down when they showed the replay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 I was at the game and the goal horn guy set off the goal horn on that play. Somebody lost their job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finalfilppula 2 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 lawlzz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 i noticed that while watching the game they flashed goal on the screen and i was like what the heck ken just said conklin stopped it and play just continued on. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
