Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted September 5, 2012 Since there isn't much going on (still), thought I'd put up this picture that was just shared by the Detroit Red Wings Facebook... Monster sure looks good in the red and white, and I have to say those pads look sweet. Simple, crisp white. Like an Ice Monster Excited for the new season when I see things like this. 3 Hockeymom1960, Dabura and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted September 5, 2012 Damn he has long leg pads bet ozzys would look like shin pads beside those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 He's a big goalie, but every goalie coming out nowadays is big. I just think it's silly his nickname is "Monster". Would have been more fitting 20 years ago than now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Good look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) He's a big goalie, but every goalie coming out nowadays is big. I just think it's silly his nickname is "Monster". Would have been more fitting 20 years ago than now. I'm almost positive he got the name before he came over to the NHL. It was given to him because of his play (he did very well in the SEL), not his size/height. I read it in an NHL article somewhere when he first came over to the league. Could be wrong, though. Edit: Looked up his stats in his last season in Farjestad. So I think it was because of his play. Regular Season: 42 games, 1.96 GAA, .932 Sv% Playoffs: 13 games, 1.03 GAA, .961 Sv% Sheesh. Edited September 6, 2012 by Jesusberg 4 Hockeymom1960, Wingsfan72, 13dangledangle and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 looks awesome. i love em. wait where's the normal, "Omfg what season roflroflroflrofl" comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 looks awesome. i love em. wait where's the normal, "Omfg what season roflroflroflrofl" comment. Well...you beat me to it. I hope they get that s*** banged out in the next week, but just like the players, my hopes are waning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToledoWingsFan 8 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 I'm almost positive he got the name before he came over to the NHL. It was given to him because of his play (he did very well in the SEL), not his size/height. I read it in an NHL article somewhere when he first came over to the league. Could be wrong, though. Edit: Looked up his stats in his last season in Farjestad. So I think it was because of his play. Regular Season: 42 games, 1.96 GAA, .932 Sv% Playoffs: 13 games, 1.03 GAA, .961 Sv% Sheesh. I saw a video where Jonas explained that he was given the nickname before he came over to the NHL. I always thought it was because of his size. But apparently not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Those pads look really sharp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) Is it just me or do they just look way to skinny and thin (in width and depth i mean) Edited September 6, 2012 by Din758 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 "the motorcity monster" haha stoked to see this guy between the pipes in red and white! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greek 323 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) Is it just me or do they just look way to skinny and thin (in width and depth i mean) The NHL rules mandate that goalie pads not exceed 11 inches in width. As far as "depth", it is common for goalies to have their thigh rises (padding above the knee) thinned out. Edited September 6, 2012 by The Greek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 While the entire album wasn't exactly received well by fans, I'd love to see the guys at the Joe play Metallica's "Some Kind of Monster" whenever Jonas makes a big save or does something of significance. I think it'd be pretty cool, and I'm not sure how often songs are used in response to something a goalie does. 1 CheliFan89 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 They called him "Monster" because he was the number 1 reason for FBK to win the SEL he broke some of Lundquists records but man this guy is a big goalie. Don't listen to the crap Toronto fans are saying about him I think, he will thrive under Babcock and challenge Howie for the #1 spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 1 hooon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 that doesnt even look fair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crozier 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 I am new to the forum and I am actually a Leaf fan so I came over to see what the talk is here about Gus (Gustavson). Also, I'm a Leaf fan but I'm not one of those fans that doesn't appreciate other good teams - like the Wings obviously - and, also, I've been a hockey fan for over 40 years - played some hockey growing up - and a long time ago I was actually a Wings fan - back when I lived on the prairies. My handle is Crozer as in Roger Crozier who was one of my favorite players back in the days. I was a fan of the Wings for many many years - long before Stevie Y came along and long before the new era so to speak. Anyways, I didn't introduce myself in the intro forum if there is one - I didn't check it out sorry. AGain, I dropped in to see what is being said about Gus. I actually have been reading this forum for a few months (on and off) because I was curious what was being talked about on a winning team's forum and if there is quite a bit less, hmm, frustration and the rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 Well...you beat me to it. I hope they get that s*** banged out in the next week, but just like the players, my hopes are waning. NHL13 early release 85% downloaded....status: content. Hockey starts next friday. Not having NHL hockey to watch will grind on my nerves very quickly by late october at the latest. Those pads are huge. Nice looking and sharp, but that's what's wrong with the goaltenders equipment these days. It's almost cheating... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted September 8, 2012 Seriously, these bad boys look like airplane wings. 1 pazzloski reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites