jpd88 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 So today I was flying back from New York to Detroit and I sit in my seat and see none other than Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland. We started chatting about the wings and he said he was on his way back from a meeting he was having with Johan Franzens agent. He didn't say anything about the contract but he's a super intelligent person and it was awesome talking to him about hockey. Just wanted to share that and see what you guys think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 If that's not a bulls*** story then that is really awesome. Lucky bastard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Man that's sweet! Did his magnificent hockey intelligence awe you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adtthosa 5 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 That is just awesome luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwing19 11 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 wow great story and lucky you, ken holland is a super nice guy i must say, when the wings won the cup this past summer i flew to detroit for my very first time to be part of the cup parade and had the time of my life absolute blast! but 2 days after the parade i found out that players are going to be coming out of the joe after cleaning out there lockerooms so i booked it there, and i see a man coming out of the joe louis parking lot in his black mercedes none other then ken holland.... i go upto him as did many others to get an autograth, shake his hand etc etc... and he goes your not from here cuz on my shirt it said harley davidson of vancouver bc ... yea im canadian lol... and he just started talkin about how hes born in vernon bc i was like wow thinkin to myself that i thought id have to keep it short n sweet cuz he'd prlly be in a rush but instead this man had a 10 minute conversation wiht me about bc his hometown here in bc... i was amazed wata great personality! and i left him with this quote: Mr. Holland please get brad stuart resigned and he goes oh we will dont worry kid.... and sure enuff he gotter done haha love that man good guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 i'm skeptical, but great story if it's true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrSandMan Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Please tell me you asked him about Hossa... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Please tell me you asked him about Hossa... It took 8 posts for that to come up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterling 16 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Amazing! Did he say anything about the trade deadline? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 wow great story and lucky you, ken holland is a super nice guy i must say, when the wings won the cup this past summer i flew to detroit for my very first time to be part of the cup parade and had the time of my life absolute blast! but 2 days after the parade i found out that players are going to be coming out of the joe after cleaning out there lockerooms so i booked it there, and i see a man coming out of the joe louis parking lot in his black mercedes none other then ken holland.... i go upto him as did many others to get an autograth, shake his hand etc etc... and he goes your not from here cuz on my shirt it said harley davidson of vancouver bc ... yea im canadian lol... and he just started talkin about how hes born in vernon bc i was like wow thinkin to myself that i thought id have to keep it short n sweet cuz he'd prlly be in a rush but instead this man had a 10 minute conversation wiht me about bc his hometown here in bc... i was amazed wata great personality! and i left him with this quote: Mr. Holland please get brad stuart resigned and he goes oh we will dont worry kid.... and sure enuff he gotter done haha love that man good guy I always love reading stories like this one and jpd's. They make for great reading because they're so upbeat and therefore I choose to believe they actually happened. Even my paltry tale of cornering Lidstrom, Schneider and Hull in a Bloomingdale's in downtown Chicago for autographs still brings wondrous memories back to me. Thanks for sharing these! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Ive seen Sammuelson and Mike babcock in person during the past week. Sammy was in the pool at lifetime with his kids, and man is he a lot bigger in real life then he looks on tv. Babcock was at the CC Vs Northville Regional playoff hockey game (was watching my alma matter and former teamtes Nville). Last year when we beat CC in the regional finals, Lidstrom and his son were apparently in the stands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I met Holland while his son played in net for a Plymouth travel team. I think I had a hat-trick that day. His son is worse then this year's Osgood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Jpd we're going to need details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Jpd we're going to need details. Doing a little research, Franzen's agent is based out of New York, if that means anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Details, details, details!!!! Man, I feel like I'm back in high school and my best friend got her friend kiss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 You can't spend an hour with the man and not ask him for an update....even a reporter would have gotten that. My first question would have been....How are the Hossa negotiations going, my second would have been when are you going to sign Hossa and my third would have been...what about Franzen. You have a duty as a Wings fan and LGWer to get this information! You are fired sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwing19 11 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 thanks bud! and i totaly agree with you its stories like these that pple share really let us know what kind of pple some of these athletes and GMs etc etc are. kenny is always good to media n very nice on tv. for me ill never forget that moment of my life to be honest coming to detroit to celebrate the cup win is the best time of my life and i hope i get to do it all over again alot more times in life... so yea pple if you some stories pleas share Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) Did you not think to ask for a memento? Also, does KH fly coach? Edited March 7, 2009 by FireCaptain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpd88 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 To answer everyones questions I did ask holland about the negotiations. He said hossa negotiations were stalled because of a difference of opinions and franzen talks were just preliminary. I will also let you all know that he likes hossa more than franzen. It was the best plane ride of my life.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpd88 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Also the plane was 17 rows long so that is why he was sitting a row behind me. There was no first class. Also he invited me to park in the players lot and watch them practice before Tuesdays game against phoenix...forgot that minor detail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.hoop 64 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 To answer everyones questions I did ask holland about the negotiations. He said hossa negotiations were stalled because of a difference of opinions and franzen talks were just preliminary. I will also let you all know that he likes hossa more than franzen. It was the best plane ride of my life.... that doesnt sound good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrSandMan Report post Posted March 7, 2009 To answer everyones questions I did ask holland about the negotiations. He said hossa negotiations were stalled because of a difference of opinions and franzen talks were just preliminary. I will also let you all know that he likes hossa more than franzen. It was the best plane ride of my life.... Ouch! That doesn't sound good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,154 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) so some of you think that the OP cannot afford First Class? I know he explained it was a small plane (probably a Compass Airlines Embrair, since Northwest is giving all the former DC9 routes to "Contract" work, but that is another story.) Even so, that is like you are judging him. I happen to fly first class everytime I fly! Also, you don't think it is possible to run into someone like Ken Holland? I remember back in the 90's before EVERYONE had a private jet, most of the NHL flew Northwest in and out of Detroit and I got thousands of opportunities to meet, talk and spend time with plenty of Hockey Players. Had lunch at the Old Terminal at Little Caesars with Jeremy Roenick and Joe Murphey when they both still played with Chicago (yeah awhile ago) but we actually shared a table and talked s*** about each others team! IT was great! Met and talked with Jagr when he was STILL on the Czech jumior team here during the Canada Cup way back then! So it can and probably did happen! The OP probably didn't want to yap his ear off the entire flight! I can remember this one time in the old "F" concourse at Metro, I ran across Wayne Gretzky a night after the Wings toasted the Kings something like 10-1 and all I said to him was "Nice game last night Wayne!" he looked at me a rolled hs eyes like saying "Faaaa Q!" The is part of the reason I have a low opinion of him! Gonna play like sh!t then you need to take the slack! Don't roll your eyes at me! LOL! That was great! Edited March 7, 2009 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrSandMan Report post Posted March 8, 2009 so some of you think that the OP cannot afford First Class? I know he explained it was a small plane (probably a Compass Airlines Embrair, since Northwest is giving all the former DC9 routes to "Contract" work, but that is another story.) Even so, that is like you are judging him. I happen to fly first class everytime I fly! Also, you don't think it is possible to run into someone like Ken Holland? I remember back in the 90's before EVERYONE had a private jet, most of the NHL flew Northwest in and out of Detroit and I got thousands of opportunities to meet, talk and spend time with plenty of Hockey Players. Had lunch at the Old Terminal at Little Caesars with Jeremy Roenick and Joe Murphey when they both still played with Chicago (yeah awhile ago) but we actually shared a table and talked s*** about each others team! IT was great! Met and talked with Jagr when he was STILL on the Czech jumior team here during the Canada Cup way back then! So it can and probably did happen! The OP probably didn't want to yap his ear off the entire flight! I can remember this one time in the old "F" concourse at Metro, I ran across Wayne Gretzky a night after the Wings toasted the Kings something like 10-1 and all I said to him was "Nice game last night Wayne!" he looked at me a rolled hs eyes like saying "Faaaa Q!" The is part of the reason I have a low opinion of him! Gonna play like sh!t then you need to take the slack! Don't roll your eyes at me! LOL! That was great! I'm not doubting. Just bummed that negotiations isn't going well with Hossa. I said it before, and I'll say it again. I really don't put any expectations with Hossa being on the team next year. It's not practical with our current salary roster. Esp since Hossa is going to want to get paid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 So today I was flying back from New York to Detroit and I sit in my seat and see none other than Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland. We started chatting about the wings and he said he was on his way back from a meeting he was having with Johan Franzens agent. He didn't say anything about the contract but he's a super intelligent person and it was awesome talking to him about hockey. Just wanted to share that and see what you guys think. You are now famous. Can I get YOUR autograph? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
