marcaractac 3,962 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Wasn't a shootout, though. It was a big moment in a playoff series tied 2-2. I would have picked that if Cleary didn't screw up in the fight. He had Pronger in a vulnerable position at one point, and totally whiffed from what I remember. Any halfway decent fighter would have laid a guy out in the spot. It was actually Draper who scored right after that hit. But yeah, it was awesome. To be fair, Pronger grabbed at his face and gouged his eye, putting Cleary on the shelf for some time. ***** desperation move by Pronger in that fight, as Cleary was no doubt getting the better of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 To be fair, Pronger grabbed at his face and gouged his eye, putting Cleary on the shelf for some time. ***** desperation move by Pronger in that fight, as Cleary was no doubt getting the better of him. I wouldn't go that far. Cleary never was a fighter. If I'm not mistaken that fight is why Cleary's eyes always look so red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,962 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 I wouldn't go that far. Cleary never was a fighter. If I'm not mistaken that fight is why Cleary's eyes always look so red. Definitely agree Cleary was never a fighter, but he was definitely holding his own in that one until Pronger went for his eye. I'll never forget it because it pissed me off so damn much. It's kind of crazy how unlucky Cleary has been with injuries when you think about it. Eye gouging, getting his jaw broke by a slap shot from Samuelsson. That's just all before his knee issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 For me, it hasn't happened yet. The play where he walks to Holland's office and they retire together and live happily ever after in Newfoundland. Honestly though, no favorite moments but a few years ago I really appreciated his hustle and heart every shift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number19 159 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 It's tough to vote against the game 7 goal or standing up to Pronger but that hit on Dion made me leap from my couch. What a monster hit. 1 wings4thecup06 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 That will probably win, but I like to forget anything that happened in those playoffs. Cleary was awful in the 2008 playoffs, but the Wings won the Cup. In 2009, he was brilliant and scored a lot, but the Wings lost and he missed that crucial breakaway at the end of game 6 against the Pens. 2007 is a better memory, because the team vindicated itself after choking in the playoffs in 2003, 2004 and 2006. Losing to Anaheim on a deflection sucked, and I still feel we'd have won the Cup if not for that play, but overall, that playoff feels better. Also likely because we won the Cup the following year. 2009 still stings because the Wings haven't won anything since then. I voted for the Phaneuf hit for the same reasons as yours. The 07 playoffs were a real coming out party for that team. That hit helped define us a team that was able to compete and win in the playoffs and wouldn't be physically intimidated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Loved seeing Phluffy get rocked. Yeah, that was a great hit. I wish he would do that more often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Dannyls heart was never in question, man played hard in the playoffs a few years back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 I've always loved that goal against the Ducks. Maybe it's because I dislike them so much, but that goal made me far too happy at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themcityblues 249 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 I liked when Hudler ran over him a couple years ago against the sharks in game 7. really underlined how that game went... It's hilarious that this is the only time I've seen Hudler throw a big hit and it was on his own player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Favorite Dan Cleary moment: '14-'15 season where he bounces back from injuries and the bench and scores 25 goals. 2 LasVegasRocks and MidMichSteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 If Cleary scores 25 goals this year, I will buy a Cleary jersey, I will drive to Detroit for a Wings home game and I will hold up a sign that says the worst possible thing anyone on this site comes up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Favorite Dan Cleary moment: '14-'15 season where he bounces back from injuries and the bench and scores 25 goals. My favorite part of that season was 2 weeks in when Cleary was cleaning the ice with his knees and eventually got benched 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,962 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 My favorite part of that season was 2 weeks in when Cleary was cleaning the ice with his knees and eventually got benched Why would you hope he has a terrible season? Don't you think it would be better if he had a legit bounce back year and made the team better? 2 krsmith17 and LasVegasRocks reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Why would you hope he has a terrible season? Don't you think it would be better if he had a legit bounce back year and made the team better? This is bad in the long run, as it will support Holland's terrible decisions to sign over the hill veterans. If Cleary does well, suddenly Holland looks like a genius again. The best thing we can really hope for at this point is for Holland's vet signings to play terribly so we can hope that he finally figures it out. Sad, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Why would you hope he has a terrible season? Don't you think it would be better if he had a legit bounce back year and made the team better? He didn't have a bad season. He's like 3 straight and cleary is not getting any healthier. The only way he makes the team better is by not making the team at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 When he retires? 1 LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 As for Cleary, it's awesome that he does this sort of extracurricular work, and I'm glad that the Red Wings take community involvement, charities, etc so seriously. There are so many organizations that literally cannot function without the aid of volunteers and/or donations. The Wings' organization does their fair share in this regard, and also provides a good role model for others in the community to do the same. Good on Cleary to keep that spirit alive. At the very least, I hope you've followed in Cleary's footsteps and are regularly donating your time and money to those less fortunate than you. 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Let's get back on topic and stop discussing each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Cleary bringing the worst out of some people, isn't he? Edited July 16, 2014 by WingsallTheway 2 number9 and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings4thecup06 504 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 That will probably win, but I like to forget anything that happened in those playoffs. Cleary was awful in the 2008 playoffs, but the Wings won the Cup. In 2009, he was brilliant and scored a lot, but the Wings lost and he missed that crucial breakaway at the end of game 6 against the Pens. 2007 is a better memory, because the team vindicated itself after choking in the playoffs in 2003, 2004 and 2006. Losing to Anaheim on a deflection sucked, and I still feel we'd have won the Cup if not for that play, but overall, that playoff feels better. Also likely because we won the Cup the following year. 2009 still stings because the Wings haven't won anything since then. What about the Lilja OT giveaway to Selanne? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 What about the Lilja OT giveaway to Selanne? You really think we would have won that game in OT? We couldn't beat Anaheim in OT to save our lives during those playoff series in 2003, 2007 and 2009. Especially against Giguere. It was our destiny to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) My favorite moment is when GMR roots for him all game long....thats not my favorite moment..I hate it. hahaha Edited July 26, 2014 by hillbillywingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 Game 7 winner against Ducks really stands out for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 My favorite moment is when GMR roots for him all game long....thats not my favorite moment..I hate it. hahaha Well, he does provide a comic element. This team lacks offensive talent and has no toughness. Hard to find anything else to be positive about besides the village idiot. 2 hillbillywingsfan and LasVegasRocks reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
