Smite 399 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/usa-hockey-names-red-wings-justin-abdelkader-captain-of-world-championship So Hank, Kronner (hanks replacement) Dats and Abby Captain'd National teams. 2 Cloune and WorkingOvertime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PredsFanTheBayouState 263 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 You know who is coaching that us team, The New Head Coach of the Nashville Predators Peter Laviolette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Dekeyser looked good against Belarus today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Dekeyser looked good against Belarus today. Its Belarus, how bad does Dekeyser have to play to look bad? 2 FireCaptain and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Its Belarus, how bad does Dekeyser have to play to look bad? Now see, I try to compliment a Wings player, and you have to turn it all mean. Why do you hate like that? 2 wings87 and FireCaptain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Now see, I try to compliment a Wings player, and you have to turn it all mean. Why do you hate like that? I applaud your effort, but after the playoff exit I'm finding it hard to compliment them on anything. Although I guess admitting you have a problem is the first step in recovery right? I'll work through my anger by July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PredsFanTheBayouState 263 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) I applaud your effort, but after the playoff exit I'm finding it hard to compliment them on anything. Although I guess admitting you have a problem is the first step in recovery right? I'll work through my anger by July. so say that you have a flat tire on the highway and dekeyser stops to help you change,you would not compliment him for helping you. Edited May 9, 2014 by PredsFanTheBayouState Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 so say that you have a flat tire on the highway and dekeyser stops to help you change,you would not compliment him for helping you. I would thank him. One is real life the other is hockey, two totally different things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PredsFanTheBayouState 263 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 I would thank him. One is real life the other is hockey, two totally different things. You just said that you are finding it hard to compliment them on anything,that means it's not just about hockey that you are finding it hard to compliment them on anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 As per the thread topic, congrats to Abs. I know it's offseason but let's not stray too far off course here ladies and gents. 2 TheXym and PredsFanTheBayouState reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PredsFanTheBayouState 263 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) As per the thread topic, congrats to Abs. I know it's offseason but let's not stray too far off course here ladies and gents. fans should support their players in wherever they go during the offseason,thats being a true fan,take me for example,we have two players from our minor team that are playing in the australian hockey legaue and i wake up at 2:00am on saturday just to watch them play Edited May 10, 2014 by PredsFanTheBayouState Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 I would thank him. One is real life the other is hockey, two totally different things. Hockey. Is. Life. GET OUT 4 amato, Hockeymom1960, PredsFanTheBayouState and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 You just said that you are finding it hard to compliment them on anything,that means it's not just about hockey that you are finding it hard to compliment them on anything. First of, complementing and thanking are two completely different things. Second, I made a sarcastic joke, that you seem have taken as some sort of slight. That's really all I have to say about this. Back on topic, I'm kinda surprised Abby got the Captency, I don't think I've ever heard him being mentioned as a leader in the Red Wings dressing room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 Good for Abby. he is a great guy and gives max effort. Not his fault he has iffy hands...... Go USA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 Kind of surprised, but he is a hard working grinder who's shown flashes of top 6 capability. No matter what, in the end it's good for the wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) 2 PETRY Jeff R 191/6'3'' 88/194 9 Dec 1987 Edmonton Oilers 3 JONES Seth R 193/6'4'' 93/205 3 Oct 1994 Nashville Predators 8 TROUBA Jacob R 185/6'1'' 89/196 26 Feb 1994 Winnipeg Jets 29 McCABE Jake L 185/6'1'' 95/209 12 Oct 1993 Buffalo Sabres 46 DONOVAN Matt L 183/6'0'' 88/194 9 May 1990 New York Islanders 51 GARDINER Jake L 188/6'2'' 83/183 4 Jul 1990 Toronto Maple Leafs 55 MURPHY Connor R 191/6'3'' 86/190 26 Mar 1993 Phoenix Coyotes 65 DEKEYSER Dan L 191/6'3'' 86/190 7 Mar 1990 Detroit Red Wings Forwards 9 JOHNSON Tyler R 175/5'9'' 83/183 29 Jul 1990 Tampa Bay Lightning 10 HAYES Jimmy R 198/6'6'' 100/220 21 Nov 1989 Florida Panthers 11 NELSON Brock L 191/6'3'' 89/196 15 Oct 1991 New York Islanders 12 HAYES Kevin L 193/6'4'' 98/216 8 May 1992 Boston College 13 McDONALD Colin R 188/6'2'' 97/214 30 Sep 1984 New York Islanders 15 SMITH Craig R 185/6'1'' 92/203 5 Sep 1989 Nashville Predators 19 STAPLETON Tim R 175/5'9'' 82/181 19 Jul 1982 Ak Bars Kazan 21 TROCHECK Vince R 178/5'10'' 83/183 11 Jul 1993 Florida Panthers 23 SHORE Drew R 191/6'3'' 93/205 29 Jan 1991 Florida Panthers 53 GAUDREAU Johnny L 173/5'8'' 72/159 13 Aug 1993 Calgary Flames 57 WINGELS Tommy R 183/6'0'' 88/194 12 Apr 1988 San Jose Sharks 79 MIELE Andy L 175/5'9'' 79/174 15 Apr 1988 Phoenix Coyotes 88 MUELLER Peter R 188/6'2'' 95/209 14 Apr 1988 Kloten Flyers 89 ABDELKADER Justin L 185/6'1'' 96/212 25 Feb 1987 Detroit Red Wings taking look at this roster I would say making Abby a captain is a good choice. At least he has a plenty of experience playing meaningful games compared to those guys. Edited May 10, 2014 by RusDRW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 Back on topic, I'm kinda surprised Abby got the Captency, I don't think I've ever heard him being mentioned as a leader in the Red Wings dressing room. Roster Abby's basically a superstar on this team. Plus, USA Hockey loves it some grit and toughness and intangibles and truculence and heart-and-soul and blue-collar and grit and toughness and grit and blue-collar. Also, toughness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Roster Abby's basically a superstar on this team. Plus, USA Hockey loves it some grit and toughness and intangibles and truculence and heart-and-soul and blue-collar and grit and toughness and grit and blue-collar. Also, toughness. Looking at the roster, he's definitely the elder statesman. Good for him, but still took me by surprise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Wow that's a young roster. The future is bright for Team USA hockey. Abby as a captain is intriguing... Let's see how this plays out. Maybe he'll get a boost from this experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 13, 2014 Good for him. He won't be pushing Hank for long, but eventually Hank, Pavel, and Kronner will retire <pauses for people to regain composure>. Given that they are all near the same age, it can't hurt to have someone young getting some extra experience. I'm not saying that Abby will be getting an A soon, but they did kind of train this group in by having them rotate the A with Draper. It could happen a few years down the road that they give someone that chance. This can only help Abby's chances of being chosen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites