The Datsyukian Deke 127 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 I don't think so tbh Yeah...the bar is higher in Detroit than it might be with other franchises..because of the excellence of those already retired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Class on display on Vancouver's Team 1040 all day. Every sports update throughout the day they mentioned Nick Lidstrom Night at the Joe tonite, they brought on guys like Ray Ferraro etc to talk about Lidstrom, ( Scotty Bowman had to reschedule for tomorrow) and every radio station give away today was to the 5th caller in honor of Nik. They are fans, they miss watching him play, and really appreciate what he brought to the game. That's awesome! I totally didn't expect that at all....guess they've grown tired of ragging on the Canucks lol 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Man man didn't cry but a few tears here and there. A perfect celebration for the perfect human seems fitting. This will be the last retired number reminding us of possible the greatest Wings era ever. Not going to watch the rest of the game. ps: the Truckthing was kinda lame don't let sponsoring destroy such a special event. 1 sjr2012 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 I don't think so tbh they still have a great amount of time to do other wonders and det usually rewards players who spend ost or all their careers here those two are wings for life i see at least Dats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 I don't think so tbh Neither do I. Pav and Z are great, but are they as great as Nick, Steve or Gordie Howe? Not really. they still have a great amount of time to do other wonders Really? Will they do anything they haven't done? Lets face it, the best part of Datsyuk and Zetterberg's years are behind them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Neither do I. Pav and Z are great, but are they as great as Nick, Steve or Gordie Howe? Not really. Really? Will they do anything they haven't done? Lets face it, the best part of Datsyuk and Zetterberg's years are behind them. agreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Actually, i thought the truck thing was kinda classless...just sponsoring getting to the front row...as if the guy hadn't made enough money to buy everything he needs by himself. I liked the safari-gift by the team much better. EDIT: What do you guys mean by "verklempt"? It's a Yiddish word that loosely translates as choked up with emotion, Mike Meyers used to do a character on SNL that would say it in every sketch. (Showing my age there) Edited March 7, 2014 by McAwesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 not many people league wide in today's game are as great as Nick, Stevie and Gordie... 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 not many people league wide in today's game are as great as Nick, Stevie and Gordie... This. You can't really compare anyone to them. Same with Jagr, he's a truly fantastic player, even in today's NHL. 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 After that classy ceremony this team better come out on fire. 2 canadian wings fan and DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 not many people league wide in today's game are as great as Nick, Stevie and Gordie... But that's the standard that's been set for getting your name in the rafters. It will be interesting to see if that standard is stuck to moving forward... 1 canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 It's only on nhl network tonite? I can't get RWL to work... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Gamecenter isn't showing the ceremony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 has the game started yet? my gamecentre feed keeps waiting for the game to begin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Gamecenter isn't showing the ceremony. Gamecenter did show the ceremony but it's over now so just a blank screen while we wait for the game. 1 canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 I'm already emotionally spent and the game hasn't even started yet 1 Ekmanc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Hasn't started yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladinator16 236 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 That might be the last banner hanging for a long time. Oh come on, we all know Cleary's banner will be next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raind29 2 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Where is Mickey (besides the commerecials)? 1 wings87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloune 270 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive 6 min. Wings say faceoff will be at 8:28. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowings00 545 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Two possible storylines from post game analysis. 1. Just like Nick Lidstrom, Detroit uses great defense to win the game. 2. Unlike the days of Nick Lidstrom, this Detroit blue line is just awful. .....which one will it be? Please be the 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 has the game started yet? my gamecentre feed keeps waiting for the game to begin Nope. What's his face - Pausy McMushmouth - said the ceremony took longer than anticipated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Must be taking longer to clean up than estimated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 After that classy ceremony this team better come out on fire. Amen brother, anything less would be a massive letdown. 1 wings87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive 6 min. Wings say faceoff will be at 8:28. That's very...specific. 1 Mckinley25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
