Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Try putting him on the 3rd of 4th for the start of the next game- just to get the message across to him. But in the end all he can do is hope that Hossa fights hard in the games where elimination or slipping behind in games won is on the line. Hossa came through in a pivotal game 4 against the Ducks, we can only hope he does it on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robat 13 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 babs should just send him home, duh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 So being *** is a misfortune and a disability? You get killed for it, and aren't able to get married because of it. I'd say that qualifies as both. Welcome to reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Using other's misfortunes and disabilities as an insult.. Classy Do you use "***" too? Yes, I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Sit him a couple shifts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 So being *** is a misfortune and a disability? Yeah. What are you insinuating here, Four? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) Babcock needs to let Hossa be Hossa. He's getting paid $7.5 million dollars, and scored 40 goals during the season. His playoffs have sucked thusfar and so far his future is probably in jeopardy (for those who actually viewed him as more than a rental), but people drive me absolutely ******* mad how fast they jump on and off a ******* player's bandwagon. Relax, people. If the Wings win or not his performance will be evaluated. There's still a series and a half left if the Wings even win this one. Take a chill pill. He should do whatever he feels comfortable doing with Hossa. For all we know Hossa could be injured. Just keep plugging him in wherever Babs feels he will contribute most, and let him be who he is. Edited May 23, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cboth686 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Trade him for the guy from the Dos Equis commercial, AKA the most interesting man in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Cause 2 points tonight didnt help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daznaz 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 What Should Babcock Do With Hossa? Ummmm, I dunno. Just a thought... but maybe play him? What do I win? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Cause 2 points tonight didnt help 2 points is vast improvement over his last sev games, yes. I am very disappointed Hossa hasn't scored more clutch goals, because after all that is his job - he's a goal scorer. But on the other hand, he's not doing anything to hurt the Wings chances either. I'm not ready to give up on him just yet. "Benching" him or 4th lining him will pretty much be the end of Hossa for the season - not a good idea..... glad some of these posters aren't the coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawings1905 2 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Using other's misfortunes and disabilities as an insult.. Classy Do you use "***" too? *** is in no way the same as retarded, but your point is taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluedevils_13 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 To send a message to Hossa... Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Cleary Samuelsson-Franzen-Holmstrom Hudler-Filppula-Hossa Draper-Helm-Maltby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 ^ I don't know about that 2nd line their. Homer is near useless 5 on 5, Franzen kind of hovers and waits for things to happen quiet a bit, and Sammy just shoots. They need a set up guy like Flipulla to get Sammy and Mule the puck. Maybe Hossa-Leino-Helm might be interesting. The message needs to be sent to Hossa not to shoot the puck immediately , or at least make a move with it before shooting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopenhagenWing 38 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Hossa's going to get 2 on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hankzet40 233 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 And Hossa has the much better skillset and tools to work with. We're asking a sniper to score goals. I hope it wouldn't be too much to ask a cow to give me some ******* milk. And just to clarify, I wouldn't be so pissed at Hossa if he'd signed here without any expectations. But the guy made a big huff out of signing with the Wings to win the cup. He signed with this team for the post-season. He himself set the expectations, and hes failing miserably at meeting them. Once again you echo my thoughts. It'd be one thing if we had him all along, but we have people like Helm who are making a bigger impact and showing more hunger. You come here and say you want to win a Cup, well ******* show it. You saw they could do it without you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 I think there's a lot more going on with Datsyuk and Hossa than we know. I'm betting on injuries. And hell, Hossa has taken more than a few rough, rough hits where he's immediately had to hobble off the ice. There were a couple hits last series that I was shocked he got up from at all. If we win this series, doing it in 5 would be great. We could use a break before the finals like nobody's business... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings 79 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) I think Hossa's game is not suited for the playoffs As soon as he gets the puck he shoots... You need to crash the net in the playoffs to score goals. Really disappointed about Zetterberg performance either. A big step back from game 1 and 2. At this point I am wondering if Pitt offense in the finals won't be too big. Without our big guys, we won't get 10 goals from Cleary and Samuelsson to match Crosby & Malkin Edited May 23, 2009 by RedWings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 I think Hossa's game is not suited for the playoffs As soon as he gets the puck he shoots... You need to crash the net in the playoffs to score goals. Really disappointed about Zetterberg performance either. A big step back from game 1 and 2. At this point I am wondering if Pitt offense in the finals won't be too big. Without our big guys, we won't get 10 goals from Cleary and Samuelsson to match Crosby & Malkin I thought Z played pretty well tonight actually Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 I think Hossa's game is not suited for the playoffs As soon as he gets the puck he shoots... You need to crash the net in the playoffs to score goals. Really disappointed about Zetterberg performance either. A big step back from game 1 and 2. At this point I am wondering if Pitt offense in the finals won't be too big. Without our big guys, we won't get 10 goals from Cleary and Samuelsson to match Crosby & Malkin Seriously, WHAT. THE. HECK? He was extremely good tonight, our best forward by a mile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Husker BigGuy 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Using other's misfortunes and disabilities as an insult.. Classy Do you use "***" too? Are Sodomites disabled somehow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Chill out people. Dats and Hossa will reconnect on Sunday and each score to beat the Hawks 4-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dustywt4 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Guy sets up 2 goals...why does Babs need to do anything with Hossa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa's Heroes 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Hossa had 2 assists, so he's producing. Zetterberg on the other hand....every time he had the puck he seemed to have it taken away from him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Seriously, WHAT. THE. HECK? He was extremely good tonight, our best forward by a mile. Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
