Rivalred 630 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Title of my email today "Lidstrom Returns to the Ice" what a tease.... Thought he came out of retirement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) Would love to see Sergei lace em up for this. However not disappointing nor surprising that Lids will lace em up for the alumni game as being the BIG news of the day. Edited September 21, 2013 by St. Michael (the Red Wing) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Looks like there's still a chance Steve and Sergei might also play. Sure hope so. How epic would that be? Would probably be more pumped for the Alumni game than the actual Winter Classic game LOL http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/09/red_wings_still_hoping_to_conv.html I didn't really see anything in the story that would lead me to believe Yzerman was going to play. It seemed more like wishful thinking on Holland's part. I think Yzerman is a guy with a lot of pride and if he physically can't skate, I can see why he wouldn't want to attend. I think, too, that he really, really wants to be seen as Steve Yzerman, successful GM, and not just rest on his laurels as a player. It's what makes him Steve Yzerman. Also, was it really necessary to point out that the likes of Konstantinov, Howe, etc weren't going to actually skate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 I don't know, I don't get the hoopla over the Alumni games. I don't really care if any of these guys participate or not. Last I heard, Yzerman had said he hadn't even had a pair of sakes on in like 3 years and this was a few years ago. He's the GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning, a division rival of the Wings. Stevie, Sergei and Shanny have all moved on to other things. Maybe the fans should too? Nomination for worst post of the offseason. 4 evilzyme, Hockeymom1960, TheDetroitRedWings and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,474 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 I didn't really see anything in the story that would lead me to believe Yzerman was going to play. It seemed more like wishful thinking on Holland's part. I think Yzerman is a guy with a lot of pride and if he physically can't skate, I can see why he wouldn't want to attend. I think, too, that he really, really wants to be seen as Steve Yzerman, successful GM, and not just rest on his laurels as a player. It's what makes him Steve Yzerman. Also, was it really necessary to point out that the likes of Konstantinov, Howe, etc weren't going to actually skate? Yes don't Want to give some people false hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Oh, for crying out loud, not this again? False hope? People really expect an 85 year old Gordie Howe with dementia to skate? Or a 50 year old Konstantinov with a severe TBI is going to lace them up? Seriously? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 I'd love to see Igor Larionov, Slava Kozlov and Slava Fetisov play one last game together. I mean, gee, while we're under the wishing tree... 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Not all Wings fans are as tuned into the Wings as we are, i.e. not everyone who's going to read about the alumni game is going to know about Gordie Howe's condition (or that he's as old as he is) or Vladdy's condition, e.g. "Oh, has Konstantinov fully recovered? That's great! Wait, which one was in the wheelchair? Was that, what was his name, Kozlov? Wait, which ones were in the limo?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 It'd be even better if he suited up for the actual game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ForzaVerde Report post Posted September 21, 2013 It'd be even better if he suited up for the actual game. Good call. Im sure he could still kick some butt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,474 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Not all Wings fans are as tuned into the Wings as we are, i.e. not everyone who's going to read about the alumni game is going to know about Gordie Howe's condition (or that he's as old as he is) or Vladdy's condition, e.g. "Oh, has Konstantinov fully recovered? That's great! Wait, which one was in the wheelchair? Was that, what was his name, Kozlov? Wait, which ones were in the limo?" This. I am glad someone understands what I was referring to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) Dennis Polonich Where are all the posts pointing out that 59 he'd still be the toughest guy on our roster? LGW, I am disapoint Edited September 21, 2013 by Nev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted September 21, 2013 This. I am glad someone understands what I was referring to. I don't see how giving false hope and clarifying for non Wings fans are even remotely related. While it's plausible that it was being done for fans who aren't on top of things, it doesn't seem likely to me a non fan would be reading Ansar Khan's column in the first place. Since the Winter Classic was announced, many fans on this board have said things like "Hey, maybe Vladdie will skate!" I don't think pointing out the reality of his situation is dashing false hope any more than pointing out that there isn't going to be a Bruise Brothers reunion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,474 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 I don't see how giving false hope and clarifying for non Wings fans are even remotely related. While it's plausible that it was being done for fans who aren't on top of things, it doesn't seem likely to me a non fan would be reading Ansar Khan's column in the first place. Since the Winter Classic was announced, many fans on this board have said things like "Hey, maybe Vladdie will skate!" I don't think pointing out the reality of his situation is dashing false hope any more than pointing out that there isn't going to be a Bruise Brothers reunion. Oh God it really bother's you that they put an asterisk next to the 5 guys names to clarify to won't be playing in the game doesn't it. Way to fixate on such a trivial thing... On a side note, anyone else angry that they needed to clarify that $1 hotdogs are not available at every game? I mean c'mon everyone should already know that why did they bother telling us... 2 evilmrt and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites