evan_a2 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Pretty interesting, the canes are getting rid of pre-game skates for an undetermined amount of time. http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/hurrica...ry/1256858.html What do you guys think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proud 2 B a Wings Fan 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Maybe they are just doing a little experimenting, trying to figure out if there is any advantages or disadvantages to having the guys skate on game day. I have heard the Wings sometime have an "optional" game day morning skate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Maybe they are just doing a little experimenting, trying to figure out if there is any advantages or disadvantages to having the guys skate on game day. I have heard the Wings sometime have an "optional" game day morning skate. The optional skates I think are mostly during the playoffs. At least that is when I remember hearing about them. Which makes sense because when it comes down to it, the more comfortable and rested a player is the better he's going to perform (leaving the practices for during the reg. season "training"). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Laziness and/or the economy (i.e. gas prices). imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Meh, they are just that good... they don't need practice. Every other team should just bow out now... The cup is theirs... THEY ARE THAT GOOD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 They have cheerleaders, so they figured those girls should be the ones doing pre-game skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Rutherford is upset cause his players are getting injured before the game starts earlier this season he wouldnt let guys do stuff like run the stairs he dosnt want any twisted ancles or man games lost for non hockey related issues im sure this is more of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 They have cheerleaders, so they figured those girls should be the ones doing pre-game skates. I think this may be it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted October 21, 2008 I think as long as the morning skates remain optional, it's not a bad thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted October 21, 2008 That article is a little misleading. There's a difference between a morning skate and a pre-game warmup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Pretty interesting, the canes are getting rid of pre-game skates for an undetermined amount of time. http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/hurrica...ry/1256858.html What do you guys think? As a lifelong slow, plodding, ill-tempered defenseman, this would've been a dream come true. Frankly, if I had to play a game on a certain day, the last thing I want to do is gear up for "practice". IMO, why not try it. If it saves any energy then it ought to pay dividends. Or maybe it won't work at all. Who knows but its a novel approach and worth a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2008 dumb idea, as long as the morning skate isnt a death-session it really helps you mentally and physically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
