gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 This is going to hurt this team more than people want to believe. Count on it. Sammy at $1.3 or whatever he was making was a steal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 I have mixed feelings about this. While Im happy I dont have to see Sammy miss the net anymore, shoot it right into the goalies chest or make a big mistake on the PP.... Im going to miss him. He screwed up............... a lot... But he also made some pretty big plays in his time with the wings. I think im also sad that we have now lost 5 players from last years team in such a short period of time. But on the other hand, im excited to see Helm and Leino playing on the Wings full time next year. I also wonder which players will become LGW's new whipping boys. Any guesses? Anyway, Good Luck Sammy!!! And thanks for the memories!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 good job to him for getting the raise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaynardJKeenan 1 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 Good luck in Van Sam. You will be missed. He played very good in the PO's imo. I really like our team going into next year, although with these long PO runs we've had the last couple of years, I think we almost need an early exit next year to rest up for a '11 cup run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeowingsfan 16 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 I have never thrown more profanities at and cheered so loudly for one player that was on the Wings in my life. You were a bargain for us and I wish you the best of luck with the Canucks Sammy, just suck against the Wings when you play them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Noodle 39 14 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 Gonna miss Sammy alot!!! He was clutch in the playoffs and i wish him the best with the Canucks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 I think over the past 4 years, Sammy's been one of the team's most underrated players. His play wasn't flashy or breathtaking. But every year he consistently put up solid numbers, and he did have a knack for stepping up his play when it came down to crunch time. I'll always remember his two spectacular goals in Game 1 last year in the Finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 I think over the past 4 years, Sammy's been one of the team's most underrated players. His play wasn't flashy or breathtaking. But every year he consistently put up solid numbers, and he did have a knack for stepping up his play when it came down to crunch time. I'll always remember his two spectacular goals in Game 1 last year in the Finals. True story. It'd be a bit more logical to rip on the guy if he was making $4 million, but when you think about all he did for a little over a million bucks and compare it to what most million dollar players in the league will do for a team, you start to understand why Sammy was a really underrated part of this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 4, 2009 This is going to hurt this team more than people want to believe. Count on it. Sammy at $1.3 or whatever he was making was a steal. This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 Nice! I might just have to watch a few Canucks games. Good to see Sammy get a deserved raise. In fact, he may play a lot better outside the Wings defensive minded system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 What is it about Hockey players tht let them getTHE HOTTESTE BABES ON THE PLANET!?!?!?! I mena look at Sammy, he looks like a horse! Must be the money or the ****! anyhow, that only leave ONE free agent left to leave! Leino is staying, Chelios, McCarty, Downey, Hossa, Kopecky, Samuelsson, Huder, Leino... dude, watta ya think? They're millionaires and athletic. I liked sammy, he played his role well in Detroit. Listenning to Vancouver's team 1040 and a caller says its the best thing to ever happen to the knuckleheads. They think he's gonna be great on a line with the Sedins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 Listenning to Vancouver's team 1040 and a caller says its the best thing to ever happen to the knuckleheads. They think he's gonna be great on a line with the Sedins. Sammy has a great wrist shot, he's basically a less skilled Hossa. The Sedins love to cycle and make plays, so it may give Sammy a lot more space. I wouldn't be surprised if he scored 25-30 goals next season if he's on the Sedin line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 Just think how much were all gonna laugh when he continually keeps hitting every goalie square in the logo and the Canuck fans are gonna be screaming how bad he is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan75 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 He played well with Dats and Z... should be interesting to see if he turns it up or down with the twins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 This is great news.... 1st Kopecky and now Sammy. It was too bad we couldn't hang onto Hoss but losing these 2 on our spot is a blessing that makes me very happy. Kopecky was just flat out useless and Sammy was bad decision man.... great shot but used it in every single wrong place you could use it from. I won't miss his head fake deke move you could see from a mile away either. Abby and Leino will be an easy and cheaper improvement over Kopecky and Sammy for fun. Helmer in the full time is a great phusical and energy boost and if he can learn to finishhe make add some point relief too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) From what I read on the Nucks site, they plan on having Sammy on the second line as a complementary scoring threat to the Sedins. Edit: Now I've read that they are keeping options open, but he will be top 6. Edited July 4, 2009 by 55fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 Good luck, Sammy. You were frustratingly bad at timing your shots, and aiming your shots, but for some reason, you could always be counted on for a clutch goal. Despite all my misgivings about you over the years, it's not giong to be the same without the love/hate relationship so many fans had with you. It's a shame you'll never see a Cup while you're in Vancouver, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman Maouth 97 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) Sammy has a great wrist shot, he's basically a less skilled Hossa. The Sedins love to cycle and make plays, so it may give Sammy a lot more space. I wouldn't be surprised if he scored 25-30 goals next season if he's on the Sedin line. He will not play with the Sedins. Burrows stepped into that role in magnificent fashion part way through last season. Look to see Sammy with Kesler and Demitra, with prospect Cody Hodgson possibly being in there somewhere. And Hodgson is a future all-star and Team Canada member. You heard it here first. Edited July 4, 2009 by Chairman Maouth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 Good luck in Van Sam. You will be missed. He played very good in the PO's imo. I really like our team going into next year, although with these long PO runs we've had the last couple of years, I think we almost need an early exit next year to rest up for a '11 cup run. I've been thinking the sme thing. And correct me if I'm wroing, but doesn't Sammy have a Stanley Cup and an Olympic Gold? The guy was a huge value and the reason Canuck fans are excited is that he already played on a line with the Sedins on their Olympic Gold run. I think he's going to light it up for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 I've been thinking the sme thing. And correct me if I'm wroing, but doesn't Sammy have a Stanley Cup and an Olympic Gold? The guy was a huge value and the reason Canuck fans are excited is that he already played on a line with the Sedins on their Olympic Gold run. I think he's going to light it up for them. Sammy has a Stanley Cup, and Olympic Gold AND he's won the World Championship. He's one of 22 members of the Triple Gold Club. How ridiculously disgusting is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puertoricanWingsfan 5 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 think whatever you may, but sammy was a good role player on this team. Not the most talented, not the best shooter, not the best __________. But he did us a lot of good. Happy Trails MS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58Miles2Joe 12 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 I am so glad he's gone. Wish him well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokike 1 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 damn idiots bashing here samuelsson. Hed did for million what many 2 million guys have not been capable of. Those bashing idiots expect 3rd liners act like first liners for scrappy money. I hope your employers expect something like this from you. We'll see how happy you'lle be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 He was very responsible defensively, and scored the occasional clutch goal. Let's hope we can get a suitable replacement who will perhaps fight as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 4, 2009 Whether people like it or not, Samuelsson was a steal for what he made here at just over $1.2M and often overproduced that amount. Did he always produce when it counted? No. But you can say the same thing for pretty much any player on the Wings right now during their current career, or any player that played in the playoffs and might have had an early playoff exit or cold spell. Any player good/bad is going to get cold streaks every now and than. Overall, he deserves his raise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
