cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 the 1996-97 and 1997-98 Detroit Red Wing Hockey Clubs, still the last teams to win consecutive Stanley Cups: Thank you! 21 Tr!PoD#19, F.Michael, Vladifan and 18 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotty99 302 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJn0dSKl3wQ&feature=related 2 Hockey13Playa and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 1 WizardOfOz30 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nhurdi 42 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Man I miss Konstantinov. Good stuff 2 Rick D and Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 3 Dano33, wingslogo19 and SaCkaveli20 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) Wonder if they would have won in 98' had vladdy not been in that car crash? Edited May 13, 2010 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IILeiBlazeII 15 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Watching those two videos still brings manly bromance tears to my eyes. Proof, in my estimation, that the Red Wings/Red Wings Fans relationship is somehow more elevated that the traditional "Hey I'm a fan of team X!" Prolly similar to Montreal and the Habs, Boston and the Red Sox, and the other storied franchises in sports and their respective cities. Nice to think we has something special like that, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 the 1996-97 and 1997-98 Detroit Red Wing Hockey Clubs, still the last teams to win consecutive Stanley Cups: Thank you! Well played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsfan87 1 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I still get chills down my spine when watching the 96-97 video. The best memory ever! 1 STL-Wings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Still. 1 crotty99 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 1 MacAttack25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Wonder if they would have won in 98' had vladdy not been in that car crash? The answer is yes. Konstantinov was the league's best defenseman. He would be replacing Bob Rouse on this hypothetical roster, assuming no other changes. The team without him was Cup-capable even without Vladdy and without the motivation to win it for Vladdy. Having Vladdy instead of Rouse would have more than covered that difference. Even better; Imagine Konstantinov wasn't in his crash, Grigorenko wasn't in his, and Fischer didn't have heart issues. We still draft Fischer and Kronwall...Lidstrom and Konstantinov handing off the reins to Fischer and Kronwall? Grigorenko was Ovechkin-level when he was drafted, and then in a car crash he shattered his femur and nearly died from an embolism. Scary roster... in a good way. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 Still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 Doesn't matter how many times I watch those, I get the chills every time. Boy oh boy oh boy do I wish I could relive the 90's era of hockey. I miss it, bring it back!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 This thread is like the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you, Red Wings. I suppose that someone will want to add an asterisk* to this stat, to somehow or another, make it less of an acomplishment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 2006: Carolina Hurricanes win, miss the playoffs the next two seasons 2007: Anaheim Ducks win, lose in the first round next season 2008: Detroit Red Wings win, lose in the cup final the next season, lose in second round the next two seasons 2009: Pittsburgh Penguins win, lose in second round the next season, lose in first round the next two seasons 2010: Chicago Blackhawks win, lose in the first round the next two seasons 2011: Boston Bruins win, lose in the first round the next season Hmmmmm.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 Great thread!! Still get goosebumps watching those videos. Thank you Red Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted April 26, 2012 Good times, good times. Remember the VERNON I APOLOGIZE sign in '97? I also recall Feds leaving the ice during the Avs series in '97 and not wanting to come back and Vladdy telling him to get his ass out there because he was giving Russian hockey players a bad name. McCarty's Game 4 goal against the Flyers was another nice memory. Blasting the Flyers 6-1 at the Joe in Game 3. I recall being so happy they FINALLY eliminated the Avs in 6. Of course '98 was special as well. Winning it for Vladdy. Ozzie in net. The memorable Game 2 against the Caps where Drapes scored in OT. The big comeback win. I recall Esa Tikkanen missing a wide open net which would have won the game as they were up by 2 at the time. I recall Dale Hunter having Stevie pinned to the ice. Hunter was washed up then. Beating Eddie the Beagle in round 3 was fun. So many memories. 97 and 98. Great times to be a Wings fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 9, 2013 Once again... 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 9, 2013 Wow, I was confused seeing all the old timers at the top of the thread, then I saw the date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,130 Report post Posted June 9, 2013 Wow, I was confused seeing all the old timers at the top of the thread, then I saw the date. ! Me too! I though for a moment Eva returned after turning into a Flames fan when Hudler singed there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted June 10, 2013 ! Me too! I though for a moment Eva returned after turning into a Flames fan when Hudler singed there.... His Hudler defenses are classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 2, 2014 Than Q, Los Angeles! 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 2, 2014 Than Q, Los Angeles! Hear, hear! Of course, if LA wins the Cup, that's two in three years. Which would be nuts. But would they have enough in the tank to repeat next season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted June 2, 2014 Wonder if they would have won in 98' had vladdy not been in that car crash? Yes, and in less games. Hear, hear! Of course, if LA wins the Cup, that's two in three years. Which would be nuts. But would they have enough in the tank to repeat next season? Depends on a few things, will it go another 7? Is their core still intact next season with no pending UFA's due for a big raise? Will Gaborik stay as he's been amazing for them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
