Zetterberg could be classified as a "Utility Superstar" - meaning he does all the little things that make him a big star player
He is rarely a minus player.
He's dominant on faceoffs.
He can be a scorer and a playmaker.
His "attention to detail" in the defensive zone is as good as it gets.
Maybe the most important part he plays is shutting down the best players in the game, holding them pointless all the while making his mark on the scoreboard himself.
Sure am glad this guys a Wing for life!
Tonights game just made this point even clearer...
Hank
2 SOG, 22:48 TOI, 15 FOW, 5 FOL, 1 assist, +1
Cindy
2 SOG, 22:35 TOI, 6 FOW, 14 FOL, 0 pts, -1
Game 1 goes to Zetterberg
Go Nuts...
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:10 PM
Wings need some Ryan Pulock in the 1st round, a goal scorer in the 2nd round and rounds 3-7 all guys 6'4 or bigger. Please sign Dekeyser to play with Smith. <--Dekeyser signed, Paired next year. Mark your calendars.
Tootoo needs a partner in crime that plays like him on the other side of Helm. Oh hey, we have Mitchell Callahan. Problem solved.
Cleary.... 
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:13 PM
I can not wait till we get Dats back who will make Malkin as invisible as Crosby was tonight.
God put me on earth to do a certain number of things. Right now I'm so far behind I'll never die.
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:15 PM
Did you notice Mike Milbury say that Zetterberg isn't a great skater tonight during intermission? HA HA HA HA HA The guy is one of the best freaking skaters in the league. The Wings have 2 guys in Zetterberg and Hossa that are almost impossible to get off the puck. They are like magnets to pucks. It's fun to watch Z and Hoss play d superbly and then turn on a dime and start weaving in the offensive zone. Clearly different mold of player than Crosbitch and Malkin.
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:17 PM
QUOTE (Vincanni @ May 30, 2009 - 11:13PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can not wait till we get Dats back who will make Malkin as invisible as Crosby was tonight.
stole the text right off my fingers!!!
crosby who? malkin who??
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:18 PM
The fact that he is a wing for life is definately the best part 
credits to hobbit-face for my icon.
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:19 PM
QUOTE (Vincanni @ May 30, 2009 - 10:13PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can not wait till we get Dats back who will make Malkin as invisible as Crosby was tonight.
lol...good point! though hossa and fillpula made malkin invisible enough. all he got was 1 assist that was pure luck cuz ozzy couldn't find the puck...ozzy's only flaw this game, good show by him.
2 man shows are easily handled by the wings!
Wings need some Ryan Pulock in the 1st round, a goal scorer in the 2nd round and rounds 3-7 all guys 6'4 or bigger. Please sign Dekeyser to play with Smith. <--Dekeyser signed, Paired next year. Mark your calendars.
Tootoo needs a partner in crime that plays like him on the other side of Helm. Oh hey, we have Mitchell Callahan. Problem solved.
Cleary....
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:20 PM
I have said this to my dumb ass Penns fan friend at work and he doesn't get it. I would never trade Hank for Crosby, not in a million years.
Edited by Stiffy, 30 May 2009 - 10:21 PM.
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:21 PM
#1 star tonight
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:25 PM
Hank scared me a bit tonight. He lost some important battles on the boards. I still can't believe the Pens didn't get a penalty shot when he grabbed the puck and slightly pushed it off Ozzie's back. Defense was sound as usual.
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:27 PM
He is doing to Crosby what Niedermayer did to Pavel in the semis. Follow him around, take him away. He's did a great job last year and did a great job tonight. His soccer-style hold for the eventual GWG was a beaut too.
"We've been in the same spot all year long. We won 50 games for the fourth year in a row. People think we're just hum-drum and boring.
No, you know what we are, we're good. You can't do what we do every single day and not be good." - Mike Babcock
No, you know what we are, we're good. You can't do what we do every single day and not be good." - Mike Babcock
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:29 PM
While I hate Crosby as much as the next person, I don't really think its fair to compare to compare these to players, given their age. And yes I do think age is a big enough factor, I mean just look at Yzerman's play from his early 20's, to mid-to late 20's.
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:34 PM
What I love about Hank's performance tonight is that he frustratd and pissed off Crosby and it really showed in his little tantrums. There was one point where Ozzie was off to the side of the net and Crosby was in front of the empty part with the puck right in front of him, and he went after Hank instead. I love it.
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:35 PM
QUOTE (Jake Ryan @ May 30, 2009 - 11:15PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you notice Mike Milbury say that Zetterberg isn't a great skater tonight during intermission? HA HA HA HA HA The guy is one of the best freaking skaters in the league. The Wings have 2 guys in Zetterberg and Hossa that are almost impossible to get off the puck. They are like magnets to pucks. It's fun to watch Z and Hoss play d superbly and then turn on a dime and start weaving in the offensive zone. Clearly different mold of player than Crosbitch and Malkin.
I heard the same comment, was during the 2nd intermission. Funny cause right when the 3rd period started Zetterberg made a great move on the back check to force a turnover...
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:35 PM
QUOTE (ifonlyicouldskate @ May 30, 2009 - 08:25PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hank scared me a bit tonight. He lost some important battles on the boards. I still can't believe the Pens didn't get a penalty shot when he grabbed the puck and slightly pushed it off Ozzie's back. Defense was sound as usual.
As usual, all of the officials were in wrong/bad positions.
If you start a new thread within two hours after a Wings game, specifically a loss, YOU ARE WRONG.
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:57 PM
Hank is the most clutch guy ever to have out there towards the end of the game when the other has pulled their goalie and is pushing for a goal.
He was fantastic tonight in all aspects of the game.
He was fantastic tonight in all aspects of the game.
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 10:59 PM
Zetterberg is the man.....he just does everything sooooo well.
Wing for life!!!
Wing for life!!!
Raising another Red Wings Fan!
The future looks bright in Hockeytown!
The future looks bright in Hockeytown!
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 11:07 PM
QUOTE (Bluedevils_13 @ May 30, 2009 - 11:29PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
While I hate Crosby as much as the next person, I don't really think its fair to compare to compare these to players, given their age. And yes I do think age is a big enough factor, I mean just look at Yzerman's play from his early 20's, to mid-to late 20's.
Whos comparing them? According to the media, Zetterberg can't hold a candle to Crosby.
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 11:09 PM
QUOTE (Vincanni @ May 30, 2009 - 11:13PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can not wait till we get Dats back who will make Malkin as invisible as Crosby was tonight.
I miss Dats, butt Ozzy already made malkin invisible. Go Wings!!
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Posted 31 May 2009 - 04:49 AM
Zetterberg was, as usual, simply outstanding last night. One of the most complete players in the game.
Ken Holland: He’s (Mursak) a young guy, provides energy, can skate, he’s a puck hound.
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Posted 31 May 2009 - 08:47 AM
gotta love the media ignoring last years conn smythe winner and babbling how great crosby is after every shift.
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