FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Expected to make announcement with team presser soon, had already told team. Tomas, thank you for all the great years! Thanks for taking a beating game in/game out. Thanks for inventing your own language! http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/01/red_wings_tomas_holmstrom_expe.html Edited January 7, 2013 by FireCaptain 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 #96 just won't fill out the front of the net like it used to We'll miss ya Homer. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Not what I wanted to hear. I was hoping he'd play out the rest of this season. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 We'll miss your booty in the crease, Homer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 7, 2013 It's the right decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Sad, but it had to happen eventually. May he the years he spent making us happy be returned to him in length and happiness many times over. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted January 7, 2013 3 seasons too long, but thanks for the years, holmstrom. Best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 There's just no room for him now.. Understandable. Thanks for all you've done holmer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegerkin 189 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks Homer! Another of the old core gone (Malts, Drapes, Mac, Ozzie) 2 Hockeymom1960 and FireCaptain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) In the crease, outta the crease. In the crease, outta the crease. Thanks, Homer. You were a very unique player, a pleasure to watch, and an integral part of three championship teams, and your personality provided much entertainment for the fans. And thus rides into retirement the last active member of the '97, '98, '02 and '08 teams. An era has ended. Edited January 7, 2013 by Crymson 3 55fan, FireCaptain and MabusIncarnate reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,953 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 The LAST of the Dynasty....God Speed, Tomas! God Speed! 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebound 22 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 As sad as I am to see an "old timer" go, I agree it's the right decision. Godspeed! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks so much Holmer, what a great player he has gone through a lot of trouble for this team. One of the very best infront of the net. It is the right decision, enjoy your well earned retirement, sad to see you go. Time for the next generation of Wings under Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 NHL Goalies all around the country and world are breathing a sigh of relief this morning. Congratulations on a fantastic career, Homer! 1206 total games played, 289 total goals, 338 total assists, 1 Gold Medal, 4 Stanley Cups, and one hell of a set of brass balls. 6 evilmrt, 55fan, Rick D and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Now I need a new favorite player! All the best Homer! You had me laughing many times during games watching you do your thing in front of the net, and after the whistle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 I'll never forget your sacrifices that helped make this team become champions. Forever in my favorite Wings memories, Homer you will truly be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 3 seasons too long Really? He scored 54 goals his last 3 years. No, now it's time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 One of my very favorite Wings, I will miss you, Homer. The goalies in the league celebrate the departure of your large red butt. I will never forget you scoring from every possible angle in 2002, all while falling down or sitting on your afore-mentioned rosy derriere. Best of everything, friend. Enjoy retirement and playing pick up hockey with Nick in Sweden. 1 thegerkin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 I too was hoping he would ride out this season with us, but when it is your time; it's your time. Thanks for everything Holmer. Playing in front of the net will never be the same because of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 One of my very favorite Wings, I will miss you, Homer. The goalies in the league celebrate the departure of your large red butt. I will never forget you scoring from every possible angle in 2002, all while falling down or sitting on your afore-mentioned rosy derriere. Best of everything, friend. Enjoy retirement and playing pick up hockey with Nick in Sweden. 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. 6 puckloo39, BottleOfSmoke, hillbillywingsfan and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Happy retirement Homer you deserve it! Now you can block people in the grocery lines or something! You'll be missed and everyone is sad to see you go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Smply the best screener to play- re-invented that position. Took a lot of cross checks and abuse standing there! thanks for the years, 96! All the best Homer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Homer was a warrior for us no doubt. Nice to see him hang em up since we all knew it was coming. Still thanks Homer for everything you did for our team during you're service!! Much respect... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Goalies around the league are rejoicing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Does the stupid crease rule retire with him? 1 thegerkin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
