Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 I hated it when he left. Hated it, hated it, hated it. I've never known the Red Wings without him. The soreness has given way to acceptance though, as even at the peak of rivalries, other teams fans couldn't hate the guy. No way I can start now, and while I can't say I'll root for the Lightning, I'm far more interested in the team. Love to see what kind of lineup they have after SY gets another couple years to really make it his team. the bolts are officially #3 favorite team behind the wings (overwhelming favorite) and the hawks (sorry guys). stevie Y is going about being a GM the same way he went about being a player. learn key elements of success from mentors like lemaire, bowman and holland and apply them to the game. he's already turned the team around in 2 months. TB finishes 3rd in east this year. that top 6 is gonna look real good with conolly in the mix in a year or 2. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 the bolts are officially #3 favorite team behind the wings (overwhelming favorite) and the hawks (sorry guys). stevie Y is going about being a GM the same way he went about being a player. learn key elements of success from mentors like lemaire, bowman and holland and apply them to the game. he's already turned the team around in 2 months. TB finishes 3rd in east this year. that top 6 is gonna look real good with conolly in the mix in a year or 2. Well..... I'm not sure about 3rd in the east just yet, I don't think they will pass the Capitals for top spot in the Southeast this year. However I think they will have shot at them in a couple of years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 I honestly don't see why Stuart gets so much hate on here.He's one of our more solid and consistent defenseman.I understand the Rafalski hate with the ridiculous turnovers and the lack of physical play,etc.No reason for Stuart to get so much crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 I honestly don't see why Stuart gets so much hate on here.He's one of our more solid and consistent defenseman.I understand the Rafalski hate with the ridiculous turnovers and the lack of physical play,etc.No reason for Stuart to get so much crap. Don't really understand either hate. But a little more towards Raffy. Stuie at the beginning of the year was our most consistent defenseman not named Lidstrom and really stopped about 5 or 6 goals right on the red line if I remember correctly. His presence of mind on the ice and ability to just knock guys on their ass just adds to his importance. Stuie haters....get a clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 Stuart is definitely worth what he's getting paid.Ultimate team guy,plays his ass of every single game.Just shows how much knowledge about hockey some posters have on here to ***** and moan about a guy like Stuart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 It is damn laughable actually how much hate 2 of our most important pieces in the back end received last year (Jimmy and Stuie). Hearing it from fans at the actual games just crack me up. 1 goal and its 'Where's Ozzie?' when I went to the Flames game day after Thanksgiving and it was 'Where's Jimmy?' Just good old Hockeytown and the great never ending goalie bashing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 No place for a nervous person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Well..... I'm not sure about 3rd in the east just yet, I don't think they will pass the Capitals for top spot in the Southeast this year. However I think they will have shot at them in a couple of years! yeah i guess you're right...but atleast the caps won't cruise throught their division as easy as the past few years now that there's another atleast legit team in the southeast. the caps defense is atrocious and the better the teams in the east get, the more regular the caps are gonna look. look back to the playoffs and their 1st round exit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
