amato 3,210 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 did he just tell mule to not eat so much?! hahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Is it me or was his Swenglish considerably better? Evil, evil Homer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,934 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Uh.....one question from the press? Really? 1000+ games and you only have one question? Sheesh! 2 Hockeymom1960 and FireCaptain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoobiedoobin 138 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 This won't work on my work computer, would someone be able to post a link to a video afterward? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) I was browsing youtube for Holmstrom videos and came across this. Pretty awesome, don't think I’ve seen him thrown some dudes down like that before. Edit: Come to think, I must have watched this game and just forgot... somehow. Homer will be missed! Edited January 22, 2013 by RedWingsDad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Is it me or was his Swenglish considerably better? Evil, evil Homer. That was easily the best English I've heard Homer speak. I'd argue that was even better than Z's was at his Captain's presser... Reminds me of the old Abel to Yzerman classic of how a one-on-one contract discussion between Homer and Zetterberg would go... Homer: “You signing renewing and using ink for a name with paper?”Zetterberg: “Jesus, Homer”. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 please somebody say they have a copy of the presser Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 "Holmstrom gets more attention around the net than a pretty girl around closing time!" -- Mickey Redmond "Holmstrom gets more goals the next day in the paper than any other player" -- Mickey Redmond esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) I mentioned this when we thought he retired 2 weeks ago, I'm proud to have Holmstrom on one of my Wings jerseys and wearing it to games, I have an Yzerman and Shanahan too. Despite Yzerman being my all-time favorite player, the Holmstrom jersey is my favorite (figure that one out ). Holmstrom symbolizes what America and Canada were founded out, hard work can make you a success. Edit: I'll miss you man. Edited January 23, 2013 by Barrie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegerkin 189 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Thanks for giving it 110% every night and making yourself a better door than window! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 This team will certainly miss him dearly, trust me. I sure hope he swings by Mickey and Ken tonight during the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Wing Queen 154 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Thought I saw somewhere that Homer & the family were going to stay in the Detroit area once he's retired. I'm hoping he takes over Murph's job between the benches on FSD broadcasts. I was seeing him quite often around town in the fall, so hopefully he does stick around. Right now, he's probably heading up north to use that nice new snowmobile he got last February. I will really miss #96 on the ice, on TV, and at training camp. It's sad seeing this era of Wings' history come to an end. All the best to Homer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 I will miss Homer... kinda emotional right now... 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Homer certainly was a character, and his presence will be missed. Both on the ice and in the locker room. Fair winds and following seas, my friend. 1 Hockeytown0001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Thank you homer for all the good years, and also ty for growing a beard and sticking with it, because you ass is scary without one:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Dearest Tomas, I salute thee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 I will his him, his swenglish one of the best to ever screen the goalie enjoy your skiing, golfing and playing Tennis with Nick god knows you both deserve it so much. The fans are going to miss you a lot. Last one from a great era gone, kinda sad to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Walked right by him in the concourse before the game. Really wishing he was out on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 January 22 = National holiday for NHL goalies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 please somebody say they have a copy of the presser It's available for play on-demand now at the Red Wings website... http://video.redwings.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=195096&lang=en&navid=DL|DET|home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) When Homer arrived I heard he called himself the 'Demolition Man' and I was quite skeptical. You're gonna have to PROVE that I thought to myself. Well here we are all these years later and boy did he ever prove it. Holmstrom's legacy will be that whenever someone plays close to his style or takes abuse out front of the net to score a goal they'll be called a "Holmstrom type player" and that is high praise indeed having your own style. Rest your body Homer, it's too bad the fans couldn't have bought you a nice La-Z-Boy as a going away present. I think it'd be hilarious if not against fire codes if they put a big bronze Homer statue blocking one of the doors at the Gordie Howe entrance at JLA. Edited January 23, 2013 by Jersey Wing 1 esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Homer retired. Then O'Halloran waved it off. 8 55fan, FireCaptain, vladdy16 and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 ...Then dropped the ceremonial puck and spent the next two minutes in the box for goaltender interference. Enjoy, Homer. You've earned it. 1 FireCaptain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) Homer retired. Then O'Halloran waved it off. Should've had the #96 at the edge of the creases last night. Edited January 23, 2013 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1 FireCaptain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 My favorite has to be the first goal he scored in the 6-0 whitewash of Colorado back in the day. I just saw this video of the puck drop last night. Did he hand the puck to the guy on the Dallas bench? Its near the end. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
