Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Mike Illitch finally reveals the strategy he uses to keep players in Detroit for discounts during the presser. "Just take 'em out and party with 'em." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Lmfao, I bet Illitch gives some money from the side to the players without any taxes. The guy likes winning he will do anything for the cups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 I hear he throws a great Stanely Cup victory party. I'd like to party with Mike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spyder 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 the wings fill their roster with players that fill a specific role. they figured out a formula of different players that make a sucessful team and stick to it. the wings are pretty much the same now as they were in 95, just with different names on the jerseys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC WINGS FAN 5 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 A great deal of it has to do with branding and forming a team identity. The Redwings and the Flyers are probably the two teams that are best at doing that. From the top, they know exactly what kind of team they want to be on the ice and find the types of players to fill those roles. Since the early 90s, the Wings have set out to be a finesse team just as the Flyers have always set out to be a big physical team. There are various organizations throughout the world of sports and they have all traditionally found themselves on the winning side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 It's because we are the Hockeytown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLWINGSFAN4013 5 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 pizza pizza at mikes after the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 I thought it was because everybody ate their Wheaties in the morning. Shows how much I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 6 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 pizza coladas for everyone!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 Lmfao, I bet Illitch gives some money from the side to the players without any taxes. The guy likes winning he will do anything for the cups. i have always thought the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 i have always thought the same thing. Maybe, but: Soon, not so much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 It helps when you have an owner who respects his employees, and will make damned sure that those employees are happy. It's why players beg to come here and play, and once they get here, they don't want to leave. And will also take a hometown discount to stay. It's why you see players like Nick, Homer, Pasha, Steve Yzerman, and Henrik stay here their whole careers and never regret the decision. It's why someone like Aaron Downey will change his mind about retiring and go play in Grand Rapids, helping out the younger players coming up, and when he does get the chance to come up and play with the parent club, he's grateful that he didn't leave the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 I hear he throws a great Stanely Cup victory party. I'd like to party with Mike. I've been to one. Back in '02. He does throw a great party and yes, you should want to party with Mike. And Luc Robitaille and his wife. PARTY ANIMALS YO!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
