kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZD3Xkp8tlA This was a thing of beauty! Jesus Christ. Don't ever move either of these two. Ever. 2 Detroit \# 1 Fan and 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,958 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 I nearly forgot about Anthanasiou. I can see our future #1 line: Mantha - Larkin - Anthanasiou Why would Babcock want to leave this organization with all this talent in the minors? Especially for...bleh....Toronto. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlCF14XEKHU ...and we know who to call on if both goalies go down in a game. 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 I have been to a few Griffins games and Mantha has been solid. It hasn't equated to scoring like everyone wanted to see. What he is turning in is a solid two way effort. You can tell from how hard he is skating is that the points are going to come in time. He missed all of training camp due to that injury, and it just made sense that he was going to struggle out of the gate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 Good lord. I get they're fast, but how do you give up a 2 on 0 in a professional league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 The Sharks gave up a 3 on none from the blue line last night to the oilers and they never made a pass and missed the net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 The Sharks gave up a 3 on none from the blue line last night to the oilers and they never made a pass and missed the net Everything about this sentence is blowing my mind 3 DatsyukianDekes, rick zombo and Son of a Wing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franzine 739 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 No way will Babcock coach this team if he has to learn to pronounce "Anthanasiou." He still has nightmares about Fill-a-poo-la. 1 hooon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 No way will Babcock coach this team if he has to learn to pronounce "Anthanasiou." He still has nightmares about Fill-a-poo-la. I know he's American, but even Abdelkader is a weird name. Can't wait till Callahan is a regular. That's a name Babs and I can get behind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 I know he's American, but even Abdelkader is a weird name. Can't wait till Callahan is a regular. That's a name Babs and I can get behindAbdelkader comes from Abdul Qadir, which was the name of his grandfather before it was Americanized. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 Abdelkader comes from Abdul Qadir, which was the name of his grandfather before it was Americanized. I've heard this, his ancestors are Armenian if I'm remembering things right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) I've heard this, his ancestors are Armenian if I'm remembering things right?The article I read says his grandpa was from Jordan. A buddy of mine who went to high school with him told me he's Lebanese. I don't know for sure, but it's still a cool story behind a unique name. Edited December 9, 2014 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 The article I read says his grandpa was from Jordan. A buddy of mine who went to high school with him told me he's Lebanese. I don't know for sure, but it's still a cool story behind a unique name. I love hockey players (as we all do), and believe there are such things as good hockey names. Ryan Callahan - solid red-blooded american hockey name Vladimir Konstantinov - bad ass russian hockey name Guy Lafleur - beautiful french-canadian hockey name Justin Abdelkader - is the same sound I make when I vomit (don't get me wrong,I love the guy) IDK I'm probably just weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 Justin Apfelstrudel. 1 Euro_Twins reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 677 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 I love hockey players (as we all do), and believe there are such things as good hockey names. Ryan Callahan - solid red-blooded american hockey name Vladimir Konstantinov - bad ass russian hockey name Guy Lafleur - beautiful french-canadian hockey name Justin Abdelkader - is the same sound I make when I vomit (don't get me wrong,I love the guy) IDK I'm probably just weird. Anyone else remember those wonderful Guy LaFleur ads with Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas? Still makes me laugh. 1 number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 I love hockey players (as we all do), and believe there are such things as good hockey names. Ryan Callahan - solid red-blooded american hockey name Vladimir Konstantinov - bad ass russian hockey name Guy Lafleur - beautiful french-canadian hockey name Justin Abdelkader - is the same sound I make when I vomit (don't get me wrong,I love the guy) IDK I'm probably just weird. I think the glory of the name usually follows the glory of the individual after a successful career. If Konstantinov was a soft lanky defensman who only played 10 games in the NHL, our heart-rates probably wouldn't rise today when we hear his name. Similarly, if Abdelkader had a career of taking down NHL heavyweights with one punch, and scoring goals, and wreaking havoc in the playoffs, I think his name would mean something quite different than it does to us now. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 I think the glory of the name usually follows the glory of the individual after a successful career. If Konstantinov was a soft lanky defensman who only played 10 games in the NHL, our heart-rates probably wouldn't rise today when we hear his name. Similarly, if Abdelkader had a career of taking down NHL heavyweights with one punch, and scoring goals, and wreaking havoc in the playoffs, I think his name would mean something quite different than it does to us now. you're 100% right. I think it's just the good ol days that sparks me. Back in the day there were no Abdelkaders, It was all Lapointes and Gallants, just bacase the market was limited to only certain players. Then the dang wings had to go and be the best and recruit globally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
