Rivalred 630 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Small article on mlive http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2010/03/mikael_samuelsson_would_dig_pl.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltgator333 3 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 ...and I wouldn't mind the wings playing vs. Sammy provided he keeps it to his usual logo hunting. For that matter, if that's what he's going to do he can get 20 shots a game for all I care- imagine Howard's stats with 20 shots to the winged wheel every night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) Sammy's logo hunting has gotten him 35 goals this year. Likely would have gotten 35 if he stayed healthy. Edited March 30, 2010 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Sammy's logo hunting has gotten him 35 goals this year. Likely would have gotten 35 if he stayed healthy. Do what now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FedorovGurl 2 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Sammy can bite me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 I wouldn't mind seeing Sammy get "Kronwalled". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyD 38 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 In the immortal words of Sammy, himself: "They can go f*ck themselves." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Sammy won't be fun to play against in the playoffs. He's irritating to play against and tends to score big goals. Plus former Wings seem to love to come back and score the backbreakers. Considering how much attention the Sedins and Kesler will draw, I'm guessing Sammy will be able to get some quality shots off. And not all of those are bound to be into shin pads and the Winged Wheel on Howard's chest. My main fear of facing Vancouver in the first round is having to listen to "Loooouuuuu" every time Luongo comes within 4 feet of the puck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Sammy won't be fun to play against in the playoffs. He's irritating to play against and tends to score big goals. Plus former Wings seem to love to come back and score the backbreakers. Ain't that the truth. Bobby Lang scares me everytime he touches the puck. Even J Willy torched us when he was with the Hawks. Hate playing against former Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albo23 10 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Sammy's logo hunting has gotten him 35 goals this year. Likely would have gotten 35 if he stayed healthy. Do what now? What he means is that he. Only if 35 stayed healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Seems like after he left the Wings he turned into a ******. First team Sweden, then the team that actually made him relevant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Seems like after he left the Wings he turned into a ******. First team Sweden, then the team that actually made him relevant. He's always been a ******. When he's at his best he's an annoying agitator who scores timely goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 He's always been a ******. When he's at his best he's an annoying agitator who scores timely goals. If you say so, I just don't remember Sammy talking to the media about anything when he was with the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Seems like after he left the Wings he turned into a ******. First team Sweden, then the team that actually made him relevant. How's he being a ******? His actual quote from the article is: "I don't really care who we play," said Samuelsson, who has a career-high 30 goals and 53 points this season. "But yeah, it would feel a little weird to play them in the playoffs. But there's a first time for everything. If that's the case, I look forward to it." I wouldn't expect any player to say they feared or didn't want to play their old team. And honestly I kind of liked it when he spouted off about Sweden not picking him for the Olympics. He definitely deserved to be on that team. It was fun to hear an honest answer. 2 Hockeytown Red Wings and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) I wonder if Sammy is going to pull his patented "Facewash the s*** out of someone and hide behind the ref" move against his former team?? Maybe Big E will kick his ass. Edited March 30, 2010 by under_par_00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 How's he being a ******? His actual quote from the article is: I wouldn't expect any player to say they feared or didn't want to play their old team. And honestly I kind of liked it when he spouted off about Sweden not picking him for the Olympics. He definitely deserved to be on that team. It was fun to hear an honest answer. I had two reasons for him being a ******. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 I don't hate Samuelsson, just like I don't hate Hossa or Kopecky. The idea that you root for these guys as Wings and then suddenly they're complete garbage the day they choose or are forced to put on a different sweater is kinda fraudulent to me. Sammy's comment wasn't arrogant or angry. He simply welcomed the matchup (what's he supposed to say?) To his credit, you can think of a long list of former Red Wings (from Lapointe to Fedorov and beyond) who thought that they might be more productive playing a bigger role on a different team, but Sammy actually proved his point this year. I'm sure he hasn't forgotten that we revived his career, like we did for Cleary and countless others. 1 Pucks reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 It'd be funny if we play them and he and Franzen get into a slapping contest at center ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 If you say so, I just don't remember Sammy talking to the media about anything when he was with the Wings. On the contrary, I always remember him as being a very honest interviewee who didn't go for the usual hockey cliches. One of the things I liked the best about him *points at sig* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 It'd be funny if we play them and he and Franzen get into a slapping contest at center ice. They would probably just smack each other in the head at the same time then simultaneously fall to the ice in agony. 1 GMRwings1983 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 I had two reasons for him being a ******. His quote about Team Sweden, then what exactly is the second? Having the audacity to leave the Wings and seek out a team that had the cap room to pay what he was worth and where he could play a more prominent role? To me that doesn't make him a ******, especially because he was very upfront about why he signed with Vancouver. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucks 66 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) I don't hate Samuelsson, just like I don't hate Hossa or Kopecky. The idea that you root for these guys as Wings and then suddenly they're complete garbage the day they choose or are forced to put on a different sweater is kinda fraudulent to me. Sammy's comment wasn't arrogant or angry. He simply welcomed the matchup (what's he supposed to say?) To his credit, you can think of a long list of former Red Wings (from Lapointe to Fedorov and beyond) who thought that they might be more productive playing a bigger role on a different team, but Sammy actually proved his point this year. I'm sure he hasn't forgotten that we revived his career, like we did for Cleary and countless others. Good post, Well said. Nothing of note here folks....move along. Edited March 30, 2010 by Pucks 1 T-bone reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Sammy was always the problem and the solution here. He would always screw something up, but make up for it by scoring a big goal. I wish he was still here. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 It'd be funny if we play them and he and Franzen get into a slapping contest at center ice. Hahahahahahahaha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites