Guest The Axe Report post Posted May 21, 2013 Dont like this guy. Never have. But damn. He has answered the bell since DeKeyser went down. Not one person has badmouthed him on here in 6 or 7 games, and the Wings are doing pretty darn well with him at the #6 slot. Good job Carlo. Keep up the steady play. 8 PavelValerievichDatsyuk, redwings15, Vladifan and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingedominance13 112 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 Agreed. Solid play. Throwing his body around. Earning his dollars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfranzen 51 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 Agreed. A man possessed yesterday. Very physical and managed to stay on the bench instead of being sent to a hospital. 3 marcaractac, Rebound and Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 He's always been a good player. People just irrationally translated his injury history as meaning he is a bad player. I hope he stays around. Obviously with his history we can't rely on him, but it's good to have him for insurance. 4 Vladifan, derblaueClaus, Carman and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 He got CRUSHED at the end last night. Glad to see he was ok. I too give him props. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 He's been a solid d-man for us when he's in there. I was little worried when Shaw blasted him into the boards late in the game. We don't need another injury on our blue line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 1 Wings3:16 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrimsonFlame 424 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 The entire defense has been playing worlds better than we've seen even just last series. They all deserve props, even Smith and Quincey. There was one play I think in the first behind Jimmy where Quincey flat out battled the guy with everything he had and I couldn't believe me eyes. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 It's like the whole time he's been away they replaced his glass bones with some light steel frame or something. He's taken a few hits, he's made some great diving plays to keep breakaways from becoming goals against...What do you guys think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 how many Colaiacovo threads do we need? a month ago everyone hated him, now everyone is making threads about him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 Why don't you like him? Since he's been healthy I've thought he's played great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted May 21, 2013 Why don't you like him? Since he's been healthy I've thought he's played great. I dont know. I just was never a fan. But he's been great since he got the call. I have to admit it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 Didn't know much about him before he signed here but I agree he's been pretty solid. Keep up the good work Carlo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 He is always been a real solid dman, injuries have always been his only problem. Always had the potential to fit in nicely in a 2nd pairing. Really hoping he can stay healthy, would be great for him and us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 He has been solid. I mentioned in the GDT the same thing. With the growing pains that Smitty is going through, I can see next years 6 starters looking like: Kronner - Big E Q - Diesel Kindl - Cola Smitty Smitty will come around and by 2014-15, he will be in the starting 6 again full time...until then Cola is working out nicely...thus far. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Osgood4President 8 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 I went to the game last night, and I'm pretty sure I was yelling "Cola-iacovo" more than any other wings d-man's name. He played a heck of a game last night. Keep it up, Cola! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 It's nice to see him play well and not turn over the puck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 He's always been a good player. People just irrationally translated his injury history as meaning he is a bad player. This. 2 T.Low and Motown4013 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 I always liked him. Why? Because I hadn't really followed his career before. He is definitely holding up his end of the battle out there. I am so damn proud of them all. Everything from here on out is gravy on the cake. ...Or something like that... 1 thegerkin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 I always liked him. Why? Because I hadn't really followed his career before. He is definitely holding up his end of the battle out there. I am so damn proud of them all. Everything from here on out is gravy on the cake. ...Or something like that... mmmm gravy on cake.... that sounds ummm good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 He was our MVP in game 2. He's a stud defensively, and surprisingly he was jumping up into the offense a little Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 He's been playing well lately. Good to see he's shown up for the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mitchmac33 103 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 mmmm gravy on cake.... that sounds ummm good? Gravy on fries! But agreed Carlo played real well. Really makes me bummed Holland didn't trade White at the deadline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 Given what was expected of him and his lack of a regular season for all intents and purposes, he's been really solid and certainly important to our playoff success thus far. He seems to have a good attitude and he seems excited to be out there playing. That can go a long way this time of year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 He's been solid while not getting injured. Don't know what surprises me more.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites