Tomas Kopecky, The Next Tomas Holmstrom?

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

I wasn't saying Kopecky was the most physical because of his hits number. That came up because of what rage said. I said Kopecky was the most physical forward because when he was on the ice for a great deal of his shifts he was using his body in the ways you stated, as well as throwing hits. He was often battling in corners and in front of the net and typically used his body as his primary tool to do so. While other Wings forwards used their body to do so, they were more likely to use their stick and puck skills rather than physical strength. Kopecky spent far less time on the ice, so naturally he spent less time doing these things than other players. But that doesn't mean he was less physical.

If you were to survey every player in the league other than the Wings, I would buy you the Coyotes franchise if more than one of them (Hossa) said Kopecky was the Wing's most physical forward last year.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Kopecky was a sponge. Hit count means nothing, hits that hurt mean something. Kopecky would be on the ice, trying to get back into the play after every hit he ever had as a Wing. I cannot fathom, why someone would like or defend Kopecky, he was a puddler 4th liner, and we only got better by adding May/Eaves in his place.

[eva unit zero 271]

Kopecky was a sponge. Hit count means nothing, hits that hurt mean something. Kopecky would be on the ice, trying to get back into the play after every hit he ever had as a Wing. I cannot fathom, why someone would like or defend Kopecky, he was a puddler 4th liner, and we only got better by adding May/Eaves in his place.

"Someone disagrees with my assessment of a player. I cannot possibly understand that someone might think that a player who is not

A) a star scorer

B) top notch defensive forward

C) a heavyweight enforcer

could possibly be a player worth playing and not some minor league scrub. It's just totally unbelievable."

[ComradeWasabi 109]

"Someone disagrees with my assessment of a player. I cannot possibly understand that someone might think that a player who is not

A) a star scorer

B) top notch defensive forward

C) a heavyweight enforcer

could possibly be a player worth playing and not some minor league scrub. It's just totally unbelievable."

Kopecky wasn't good at hitting. He rarely, if ever (and I'm being conservative here) created turnovers with his hits; he certainly never made opponents alter their decision-making for fear of being on the receiving end of a Koko check (see Kronwall for a good example of what this looks like), he was never able to inject any energy into the Wings' lineup and certainly never quickened the pace of the game when he was on the ice.

He wasn't a defensive liability while he could stay on his feet. Complimenting him any more than that will make anyone's nose grow.

[zettie85 106]

Kopecky wasn't good at hitting. He rarely, if ever (and I'm being conservative here) created turnovers with his hits; he certainly never made opponents alter their decision-making for fear of being on the receiving end of a Koko check (see Kronwall for a good example of what this looks like), he was never able to inject any energy into the Wings' lineup and certainly never quickened the pace of the game when he was on the ice.

He wasn't a defensive liability while he could stay on his feet. Complimenting him any more than that will make anyone's nose grow.

His greatest achievement with the Wing's was getting his face busted by Francois.

[ComradeWasabi 109]

His greatest achievement with the Wing's was getting his face busted by Francois.

I don't like to see players get hurt - usually - but suffice it to say I was never less disappointed than when Kopecky missed playoff time two years running.

[Pavel Hossyukstrom 2]

2 pts and -5 in 14 games...did I mention how AWESOME it is we finally got rid of this f***in clown?

http://www.ihateclowns.com/

[MotorCityMadness 388]

This is soo sadly true.

I live in Chicago and go to the games occasionally and they all think Kopecky is another Hossa just because he came from the wings. BTW... the absolute dumbest fanbase in the world has to be Hawks fans.

Totally agreed

[Rivalred 630]

His greatest achievement with the Wing's was getting his face busted by Francois.

Wishing harm to a player? That is unsportsmanlike...