Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 unfortunately, being the pricks that they are, the Hawks will probably beat us to it, like he was theirs and theirs only... I swear to God, if they do something with the #24, I will personally burn the United Center down!!! (not really, but I will be pissed!) I was thinking the same thing. The funny thing is that Probert made his name as a Red Wing and played his prime years here. 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChelisChick 174 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Probie in Afghanistan. 3 Booster313, Cheveldae32 and F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Goddamn. Gone so young. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Vlad Forever 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 to quote a favorite band... PROBERT IS KING RIP buddy, you will be missed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdinc 45 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 R.I.P Probie....... In a Better place........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBadOne 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 He's the guy who inspired this screen name. A part of my childhood died with him. RIP Probie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 LOVE the header ^ brilliant! God bless Bob Probert and his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 R.I.P Probie....... In a Better place........... The best part (besides the win) of that video is Stevie signaling with his hands that Probie has the belt back. A true legend of the NHL that I grew up with has passed. RIP Probie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alienanxiety 23 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Does anybody else find Jimmy Devellano's comments in the TSN article a little bit tasteless, given the timing? "It's very sad, very, very sad," Red Wings vice president Jim Devellano told the Detroit Free Press. "He was a pretty popular player in Detroit in the '80s, and certainly one tough guy with a lot of ability. But unfortunately we never got 100% out of him because of his off ice problems." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 I really don't know what to say here. Growing up in Illinois at the tender age of 4 watching hockey on TV and watching Probert kick the f*** out of everyone in sight...He is the sole reason I started watching the Red Wings. No relatives were into hockey before me, so I didn't have "instruction" to follow the home team, there were no fans in the family. RIP Bob Probert. Wild Thing.....I think I love you.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Vlad Forever 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I hope St. Peter is wearing his fight strap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lamothe 5 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 If it's allowable, can someone make a new top banner with Probert photos for LGW? I have no skill in these things. rip bob you will be truly missed not just in the hockey world but also to hockey fans around the world. truly the greatest hockey warrior of all time thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on this tragic day I cannot believe that this is true. We have truely lost a legend this day. RIP Probie, Detroit will never forget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Good night sweet prince Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 (edited) You will always be a Hero of Hockeytown, Bob. Rest in Peace. Thanks for spending 20 minutes with me one day talking about hockey and motorcycles. You made me a fan for life. Edited July 6, 2010 by AtomicPunk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blueadams Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Does anybody else find Jimmy Devellano's comments in the TSN article a little bit tasteless, given the timing? "It's very sad, very, very sad," Red Wings vice president Jim Devellano told the Detroit Free Press. "He was a pretty popular player in Detroit in the '80s, and certainly one tough guy with a lot of ability. But unfortunately we never got 100% out of him because of his off ice problems." Jimmy D probably knows a little bit more about the circumstances of his death than we do...to be saying something like that, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Vlad Forever 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Jimmy D probably knows a little bit more about the circumstances of his death than we do...to be saying something like that, right? either way, take the high road, right? the guy is dead, and made quite a name for himself with the club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blueadams Report post Posted July 6, 2010 either way, take the high road, right? the guy is dead, and made quite a name for himself with the club. agreed. just trying to guess why such a classy guy would say something like that?? it sounds like he really tried hard to help him off the ice throughout his career. he's probably just very hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I think it is very uncool of Jimmy D to even BRING UP his troubles off the ice at a time like this. Just let it be, you old curmudgeon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevie12 5 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 RIP Bobby. One of the greats. PS. NHL.com has nothing about the news on their site what so ever and its almost 8:30pm now. Classy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Found this a bit ago. Severe chest pains. I am so sad over this today. Family friend Rich Rogow says Probert, 45, was on a boat in Lake St. Clair with his wife, children and in-laws when he "developed severe chest pains" Monday.Rogow said Probert, one of the most feared pugilists in the history of the sport, was rushed to Ontario's Windsor Regional Medical Center, where he died. Rogow spoke at an evening news conference at the medical center. "We have lost one of the toughest players, best power forwards and all-around great guys who ever wore the Winged Wheel," said former teammate Joe Kocur. "My favorite memory of Bob would be sitting down before a game, going over the opposing lineup and picking and choosing who would go first and if the goalie would be safe or not. It was great to be able to go out on the ice knowing that he had my back and I had his. "He was like the brother I never had. My prayers go out to his family.” Probert, a tough guy for the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks in the 80's and 90's, held the Red Wings franchise record for career penalty minutes with 2,090 and is fifth on the list of NHL all-time penalty minutes with 3,300. Bob Probert spent 16 seasons in the NHL playing for the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. He was drafted by the Wings in 1983. Bill Smith/NHLI He was drafted 46th overall by the Red Wings in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. “Bob was a part of our very first NHL draft class that also included Steve Yzemran, Joe Kocur, Petr Klima and Stu Grimson," Red Wings owners Mike and Marian Ilitch said in a statement. "Bob was always there for his teammates and was one of the toughest men to ever play in the NHL. He also was one of the kindest, most colorful, and beloved players Detroit has ever known. "We are very saddened by his passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to Bob’s family.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Horrible news. Before the Wings got really good in the mid-90's, that was my dad and I's favorite player. He liked him because he said that he made the Wings worth watching back in the 80's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I didn't know a thing until i was at work listening to 97.1 R.I.P ~24~Probert~24~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 122 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Truly a sad sad day. Prayers to his wife and family of course. Will the Wings wear a "BP" ( meaning Bob Probert ) sticker on the helmets? would be nice to see. What a horrible thing to have happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Such sad news. I loved the days of Probert and Kocur out there on the ice. Prayers for his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 122 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I just found My "Bruise Brothers" puck that is signed by Probert and Kocur..... Rest In Peace fallen Wing. 2 ChelisChick and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
