Mike 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Draper will play his 1,000th game in a Red Wings uniform tonight against the Flyers. This is an incredible achievement that is worthy of recognition. That $1 investment has really paid off. Congrats to Draper and Go Wings. MLive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Gordie Howe Alex Delvecchio Steve Yzerman Nicklas Lidstrom That's some pretty good company. Congratulations Draps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Wow, there are a lot of milestones being reached this season. Congrats to Draper, hope he has a great game tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 What was the achievement that he had a couple weeks ago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) What was the achievement that he had a couple weeks ago? 1000 NHL games, now it's 1000 NHL games in a Red wing uniform, he played a few in winnipeg jets before he came to detroit. Edited March 17, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wombat 26 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 It's too bad tonight is a Versus game... I really wanted to hear Ken and Mickey talk about this during the broadcast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 It's too bad tonight is a Versus game... I really wanted to hear Ken and Mickey talk about this during the broadcast. Ugh, you're right. Talk about bad timing. Not only are we going to have to listen to some screwball who doesn't know Kris talk about him, we're likely going to be hearing it all game long, to the exclusion of everything else (like, you know, the game). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wombat 26 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 I guess we'll just have to do with Ken and Mickey celebrating Draper's 1001 game as a Wing. It's a palindrome, let's celebrate it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Congrats to Draper!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzersyukstromberg 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Congrats to Chuck Norris on another great achievment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 What was the achievement that he had a couple weeks ago? 1,000 NHL games. This would be his 1,000th as a Red Wing. He didn't play very long in Winnipeg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 17, 2009 1,000 NHL games. This would be his 1,000th as a Red Wing. He didn't play very long in Winnipeg. Do you not read? it's been stated in the topic already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decoy Jones 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Awesome acheivement for a grinder all those years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Not that I'm saying I support it, but if there were ever a checking line player that should have his number retired by an organization, Draper is the guy. 1000 games with the team, most of them as 3rd line center, a Selke, tons of PK time, faceoff domination, a crucial part of 4 cups, and a leader. What a guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 He joins a list with some pretty impressive names; one of the greatest transactions the organization ever made. It's hard to believe that Bryan Murray was General Manager then (maybe the Head Coach told him to do it). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Guys I was too young when the wings acquired him, can someone explain me how a team can invest 1$ in a player for trade ... how can you trade $$$ for a player is that possible? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Guys I was too young when the wings acquired him, can someone explain me how a team can invest 1$ in a player for trade ... how can you trade $$$ for a player is that possible? It's not possible anymore. Back in the day, $ could be part of the deal. Draper was acquired for $1 because Winnipeg was folding, and they were literally handing out their players for pennies (there technically had to be some assets coming their way for it to be considered a trade). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
softshoes 83 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Do you not read? it's been stated in the topic already. Ya know when your panties bunch up like that it only takes a sec to unbunch em. Then you don't have to be a dick towards other people. Oh yeah, congrats Drapes. Nice run we got for a buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Even Drapes could not have imagined such a career for himself when he started in the league. The guy has had quite a career and has not slowed down all that much. Congrats to DRAPES!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 It's not possible anymore. Back in the day, $ could be part of the deal. Draper was acquired for $1 because Winnipeg was folding, and they were literally handing out their players for pennies (there technically had to be some assets coming their way for it to be considered a trade). Ohhh got it, so assuming a team folds out just like Winnipeg would the same process be used or the players become a FA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Ohhh got it, so assuming a team folds out just like Winnipeg would the same process be used or the players become a FA? Well, as I understand it, the team has to compensate all the contracts of the players it leaves hanging, so it was thus more economical to get a dollar for a player before folding than it was to hang onto them and pay off their contracts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 18, 2009 I found a reference online to a trade on July 9, 1990: Buffalo traded Ray Sheppard to the NY Rangers for $1 "to avoid the waiver wire". "Total Hockey" lists the transaction involving "cash and future considerations". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
