Guest Crymson Report post Posted January 10, 2013 I think many people forget just how vital a piece Holmstrom was of the 1998 team. He ranked third overall in points for the team during the playoffs with 17, trailing only Fedorov with 20 and Yzerman with 24, and this came in addition to his invaluable contribution in screening the goalie. He was truly an unsung hero. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) http://media.beta.photobucket.com/user/katiedove89/media/bbbbnn026.jpg.html?filters[term]=tomas%20holmstrom%20teeth&filters[primary]=images Edited January 11, 2013 by Hockeytown0001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 Holmstrom has always been integral, up until last year or so. Even as he aged, and with his lack of skating ability, he made things happen out there. He found a way to play the game that only he could do up until Ryan Smyth came along, and even then Holmstrom did it better. I for one will miss the guy, all links with those '90s teams are now broken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 "Will you miss me when I'm gone, Mule?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 "Will you miss me when I'm gone, Mule?" http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/firehouse/whenilookintoyoureyes.html FIREHOUSE - "When I Look Into Your Eyes" I see forever when I look in your eyes You're all I've ever wanted I always want you to be mine Let's make a promise to the end of time We'll always be together And our love will never die So here we are face to face and heart to heart I want you to know we will never be apart Now I believe that wishes can come true 'Cause when I see my whole world I see only you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/firehouse/whenilookintoyoureyes.htmlFIREHOUSE - "When I Look Into Your Eyes" I see forever when I look in your eyes You're all I've ever wanted I always want you to be mine Let's make a promise to the end of time We'll always be together And our love will never die So here we are face to face and heart to heart I want you to know we will never be apart Now I believe that wishes can come true 'Cause when I see my whole world I see only you Great. Whatcha got for When I Look Into Your Ears Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 I dunno, we'll figure it out when one of them retires. Great. Whatcha got for When I Look Into Your Ears 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted January 13, 2013 I was wrong about Holmstrom's production in the '98 playoffs; he had 19 points rather than 17, placing him only one point behind Fedorov. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 13, 2013 I remember trying to replicate Homer's mid-air game 7 goal vs Colorado in an actual ice hockey game. My stick didn't graze s*** and I fell flat on my sack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted January 13, 2013 I'm not sure what I'm going to miss most - his presence in front of goalies or Swenglish. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 13, 2013 I'm not sure what I'm going to miss most - his presence in front of goalies or Swenglish. One thing I won't miss are the bulls**t disallowed goals. 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 13, 2013 One thing I won't miss are the bulls**t disallowed goals. Well you won't have to worry because we don't have anyone with balls to do what he did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted January 13, 2013 One thing I won't miss are the bulls**t disallowed goals. I know. It was getting to the point where he was getting penalized from the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 14, 2013 I know. It was getting to the point where he was getting penalized from the bench. My favorite - even though it was pre-season: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Holmstrom's retirement presser is being webcast now... http://video.redwings.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=616&id=183676&lang=en Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Audio isn't working for me; anyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Audio isn't working for me; anyone else? Working perfectly for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Farewell Homer, minimal skill, unreal heart, did his job to perfection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Warrior. esteef 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 it's working for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 I will for sure miss how hysterical he is. He's got one liner's going left and right. Luc Robataille convinced him to used a curved stick for one game. He used it, and almost got traded. Ozzie would be talking about everything and nothing at the same time. He's not allowed to use the vacuum or do laundry in his retirement. The video coach would help alter video for Babcock to make it look like Homer was where he was supposed to be. Gave thanks to Al Sobatka for being the best octopus swinger in the league. Gave Paul Boyer a rib for never being able to get the glide on his skates that he wanted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) "..after winning cups in my first two years in '97 and '98 i'm like 'wow, this is easy'" "Al Sobatka, best octopus flinger i know.. cooks amazing bar-b-ques. and i guess used to drive the zamboni sometimes." Edited January 22, 2013 by amato Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Fox Sports Detroit better be on the line hooking Homer up with a job as soon as his presser is over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,962 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 My favorite - even though it was pre-season: WTF? How does that ref even still have a job? Sheesh! 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Working here.. I love listening to Homer speak.. hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites