detwingsnut 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Missed him at the outdoor game... someone had to sit though. Is Peter Kopecky (Slovakia jrs. team) a relative? I play with one of Kopes game used S17 composites, what an awesome curve!! Go Wings Go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Missed him at the outdoor game... someone had to sit though. Is Peter Kopecky (Slovakia jrs. team) a relative? I play with one of Kopes game used S17 composites, what an awesome curve!! Go Wings Go! Yeah, Peter is his brother. I heard one of the TSN guys say it during the USA vs. Slovakia game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
going_top_shelf 6 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 maybe it's obvious but I wonder why they chose to sit him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 maybe it's obvious but I wonder why they chose to sit him. Chelios. And he played like 1 minute. Pointless... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjradio 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Chelios. And he played like 1 minute. Pointless... I believe he had 1:57 in ice time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RWK23 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Chelios. And he played like 1 minute. Pointless... It's was a really classy act if you ask me. Just another example of why the Red Wings organization is the class of the league and why players love playing here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Chelios did more in that 1:57 then Kopecky would've done with his 7:35. Peter Kopecky looks alright for Slovakia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Chelios did more in that 1:57 then Kopecky would've done with his 7:35. This. I really hope Kopecky is gone after this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 This. I really hope Kopecky is gone after this season. seconded. i want someone who will smash and bang on the 4th line and that certainly isnt kopy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Not sure why anyone seems concerned with Kopecky being benched, he's awful and the sooner he's gone the better. (which will probably coincide with Hossa signing somewhere else and moving out of Kopecky's house ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 His destruction of Patrick Sharp seems like it happened ages ago. For some reason, he's pussied out of every fight since then. Bizzarre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dekeyuk Report post Posted January 3, 2009 It's was a really classy act if you ask me. Just another example of why the Red Wings organization is the class of the league and why players love playing here. Yea, but that class comes at a price, like Quincy who is playing great with LA. Trust me, we will miss a guy like this come playoff time. You can never have enough good D, remember 2007 conference finals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 It's was a really classy act if you ask me. Just another example of why the Red Wings organization is the class of the league and why players love playing here. Was it classy for Kopecky who had played every game so far? He got robbed of playing in the playoffs last season by injury and now of playing in the Classic in favor of sentimentality for a guy that doesn't know when to quit. "It was (disappointing), but it's over," Kopecky said Friday following practice at the Excel Energy Center. "I don't want to think about it. It's history. It was hard. What can you do? You've got to move on. I wish like hell to play in that game, but on the other side, I'm so happy for Cheli. He deserved it. It's his hometown. I understood. But I couldn't wait for yesterday to be over. I shut off my cell phone. People were calling me, texting me. I just didn't want to deal with it. I just wanted it to be over." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dekeyuk Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Was it classy for Kopecky who had played every game so far? He got robbed of playing in the playoffs last season by injury and now of playing in the Classic in favor of sentimentality for a guy that doesn't know when to quit. Yup, class goes both ways. Time for Chelios to step up. He's a great guy, but he's know Gordie Howe so why even try. As a D coach of some type, helping the kids come up, he would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 its a pretty tough call really and especially after reading that quote from kopecky. i feel for the guy but chelios has been in detroit for a long time and to deny him the chance to play in this game would have been a pretty big deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Was it classy for Kopecky who had played every game so far? He got robbed of playing in the playoffs last season by injury and now of playing in the Classic in favor of sentimentality for a guy that doesn't know when to quit. and was replaced by Darren Helm who proved to be much better player. As for Winter Classic, Chelios is still better player than Kopecky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Kopecky is a bum, he is filler and thats about all. Chelios at 46 has more to offer then Kopecky ever will and I'm really glad they let Chelios play for the Classic, how ever little it was! Perhaps Cheli can't contribute as much as he used to in games but he sure can in being a mentor to younger players... he's a winner, he's been a winner where ever he's played and he has alot to offer from his experience! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 and was replaced by Darren Helm who proved to be much better player. As for Winter Classic, Chelios is still better player than Kopecky. Helm replaced Hartigan. McCarty replaced Kopecky. Chelios isn't remotely close to being better than Kopecky at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Kopecky didn't play in the Winter Classic? I hardly noticed the difference from when he actually does dress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Helm replaced Hartigan. McCarty replaced Kopecky. Chelios isn't remotely close to being better than Kopecky at this point. Pretty tough call on that one, considering the comparison. I don't disagree that it's time for Chelios to retire, but I'm not going to pity Kopecky who has contributed all of 19 points in 139 games now for the Wings. I think he's gotten more than his fair opportunity to play for this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
