Firehawk 305 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Samuelson was a defensive liability and was pushed to the outside too much for my liking. I'm glad he's out of here. I wanted him gone 2 years ago. Looks like we're opening up some nice cap room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Yep he definitely had some great moments for the Wings. Im going to miss him. Good luck with the Canucks Sammy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 I wanted him gone 2 years ago. Did you still feel that way after Game 6 against the Sharks? Let's not forget his stupid, harmless wrister through a crowd that Nabokov kicked out to Pavel for the GWG in Game 2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Samuelson was a defensive liability and was pushed to the outside too much for my liking. I'm glad he's out of here. I wanted him gone 2 years ago. Looks like we're opening up some nice cap room. If you look at posts over the years, i too have wanted Sammy gone FOR YEARS, but truth is, he had some timely goals both last year in the playoffs and this year in playoffs. We would not have gotten where we were without him as much as i hate to admit it. He did put up 23 goals one year and 19 goals another year. He was nt the best player on our team by anymeans, and like you said, he gave the puck up way to much and was a liability on defense, but he was well worth the 1.2 million we were paying. With that said, yes im glad he freed up our cap space, and im glad Kenny didnt make a move JUST to make a move and sign him for what vancouver was offereing, but i give him my respect and best of luck wishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Did you still feel that way after Game 6 against the Sharks? Let's not forget his stupid, harmless wrister through a crowd that Nabokov kicked out to Pavel for the GWG in Game 2! Many good times with him.....lots of bad times, but plenty of good times to outweigh the bad in my book. Absolutely NO hard feelings about him leaving. Glad he found a home somewhere and hope he does good things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) I wish him only the best, he is a great, low maintenance guy. Thanks for all the good memories Sammy Edited July 3, 2009 by Reds4Life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Oh Sammy.... Oh Logo Hunter... Oh Shin-Guard Assasin... As much as you gave me migranes and caused me to go WTF SAMMY WHAT ARE YOU DOING every game, I shall miss you. The goals you did score were glorious, and at least you took the shot. I very much enjoyed watching you play when you weren't giving me spazz attacks. I feel the same way. As much s*** as I would give Sammy, he was still an integral part of the team, for better or worse. Gonna miss him as he had really begun to shine in my eyes the way Lilja has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godwings19 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 bye sammy, u were an ok player... vancouver is gonna suck with u on there power play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 No one celebrated a goal on Detroit better then Sammy. Goodluck though, and thanks for everything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HanKarin40 7 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Sammy had a tendency to get on every last nerve of mine quite often, but he did have a knack for scoring timely goals. Nobody seemed more surprised when he scored than he did! I most definitely will not miss him playing the point on the power play! I never understood that one. Best of luck to Sammy in his future endeavors! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny=Badass 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Good luck Sammy! I'll miss you so much. But now I'm looking forward to playing Vancouver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Sad to see him go even though I wanted him out. He was a solid player for the Wings, and as much s*** as I gave him he was a good player. Too much money for him though, so happy to see him go. I knew it was Sammy or Hudler, and I would gladly pick Hudler. Best of luck Sammy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirateasaurus 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Like somebody else mentioned, i will forever remember his OT goal against the hawks whenever i think of him. That was one of the best moments of the year, imo. There were times when it was tough to not be angry with him but i will certainly miss him. It'll be real tough to replace him with somebody as competent for a similar price. Also, i don't understand why a few people are actually wishing for and sayin that he will fail without the wings system. Everybody should be hoping he finds success and happiness. Good luck, Sammy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Krist 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 I was never very fond of Samuelsson but never the less I do hate to see him go he was a part or something very great. I wish him luck in Vancouver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Obviously that (the money) was the key, I shouldn't lie Of all his qualities, the one I enjoyed the most about Sammy was his honesty. He was always great for a quote (points at sig). For years to come, we will reminisce about Sammy - when was the last time we had a player who produced both love and hate in you at the same time? For every clutch goal there were 100 turnovers, 500 expletives and 1000 blocked shots. Yet in 10 years time all those blocked shots will have blurred into one, but we'll still remember those 5 huge goals against San Jose, Pittsburgh and Chicago. He was a big part of our run the last 3 years. Good luck in Vancouver Sammy. You drove me insane as you dithered through the neutral zone with the puck, but I'll miss you all the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Hopefully Jason Williams can get his spot back on the point. Somethings just cannot be joked about. Jason Williams coming back to mant he point is one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Like somebody else mentioned, i will forever remember his OT goal against the hawks whenever i think of him. That was one of the best moments of the year, imo. There were times when it was tough to not be angry with him but i will certainly miss him. It'll be real tough to replace him with somebody as competent for a similar price. Also, i don't understand why a few people are actually wishing for and sayin that he will fail without the wings system. Everybody should be hoping he finds success and happiness. Good luck, Sammy! I havent seen anyone wish and hope that he fails. There are people that are saying that he will fail because they think he was a product o the Wings system, but i havent seen one post that has siad "I hope you fail". I think even if you hated the guy (like i did at most times) you are still sad to seem him go and wish him the best of luck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Sammy was like Lang, with better goal celebrations. I'll miss ya Sammy, cant believe I'm saying it, but you grow on people. Never liked you on the point, but you wont need to be anymore. Sammy could probably score 30 if he plays with the Sedins regularly. Funny though, Kopecky and Sammy gone in the same off season, I sense alot of hate going towards Malts and Rafalski now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redline 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Woohoo, there is a hockey god afterall!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 How could it ever survive without a right-handed shooter? Williams incoming. i sincerely hope not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 I'm actually going to miss him just for humor reasons. I'm gonna miss seeing him skate into the zone, and then put the puck on his backhand, and then do something stupid and meaningless after that, which results in a pointless offensive possession. No one else on the Wings could make me laugh the way Sammy could. A goofy looking dude with some rather odd strategies on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 He did have a goofy looking form to his skating. I supposed I am going to miss that. At least he always got to where he needed to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 wow, 2.5 million? really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FedorovGurl 2 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Woohoo, there is a hockey god afterall!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 He did have a goofy looking form to his skating. I supposed I am going to miss that. At least he always got to where he needed to be. He had a really wide stance. Always easy to spot him on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
