captain2005 32 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 Ladies and gents, I am about to buy my girlfriend her first Jersey. I've been trying to get her to pick a player, and she is really adamant about getting Abdelkader. Great, I love him, but I don't want to spend the 180$ on a jersey for a guy who might not be with the team next year. I've been trying to talk to her about getting Dekeyser, or Nyquist or Sheahan just because I figure they are guaranteed to be on the team longer. She really wants number 8 though. So my question, what are the odds he resigns? If he doesn't does it really matter? Is it considered poor to wear a jersey for a guy not on the team anymore? Thanks any feedback welcome. Also any recomendations on websites to order from? 1 thegerkin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 I'd say it's a 95+ percent chance that Abby resigns next season. I would be absolutely shocked if he signs elsewhere. Not gonna happen. 4 Gordie Howe hat trick, thegerkin, chaps80 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 Abby will definitely re-sign with the wings. No chance he doesn't 2 krsmith17 and Gordie Howe hat trick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 No doubt he will remain about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) I'd be more concerned about your girlfriend resigning with you, if she finds out you're worried about spending money for something she wants... But, yeah Abby's not going anywhere. Edited September 7, 2015 by wings87 4 chaps80, Gordie Howe hat trick, UpstateNYRedWingsFan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain2005 32 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 I'd be more concerned about your girlfriend resigning with you, if she finds out you're worried about spending money for something she wants... But, yeah Abby's not going anywhere. Touche Thanks guys, makes that decision a lot easier. Any website in particular you guys like to order from? We were looking here https://www.detroitathletic.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 Abby isn't going anywhere. I wouldn't invest in Helm though right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 Blank jersey and let her decide then it will be on her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 Touche Thanks guys, makes that decision a lot easier. Any website in particular you guys like to order from? We were looking here https://www.detroitathletic.com/ Sportsk.com 3 Hockeymom1960, Gordie Howe hat trick and wings4thecup06 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,959 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 ya, Abby is a Wing for life. I am all but certain his extension will be at least 5 years, if not more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Nothing wrong with wearing the jersey of an ex-Wing. I still wear my Cujo jersey. I actually bought it after he left Detroit because it was on clearance. lol But ya, like others have already said, Abby isn't going anywhere. I'm sure he'll be resigned to a long term deal before seasons end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Without Abdelkader , Datsyuk and Zetterberg would not be able to play on a line together as he is our best power forward. The organization prefers them to play together so I'm assuming he sticks around for a while, just to have that option. Plus he's a michigan native, doubt he'd want to leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 If anvilkrater doesn't sign for less than 3.5, I'd be shocked, SHOCKED. Speaking of amoebasadyr, you should use one of the many, hilarious takes on his last name that we've offered on this site. The scouring of gdt is in order, but there's at least four people I know who would appreciate this, your girlfriends gratitude not withstanding. 1 TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 I've been wearing a Larry Murphy jersey for the last 17 years. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 I've been wearing a Larry Murphy jersey for the last 17 years. While a hotdog in each hand I bet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Why are you trying to talk her out of something she wants? You're saying the money whether its a Abby, Datsyuk, or Gordy Howe sweater. It's a sunk cost. So what difference does it make? Seems like you don't want her to get an Abby jersey because YOU don't want one. Which defeats the point of giving someone a gift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GatesBrown 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Ladies and gents, I am about to buy my girlfriend her first Jersey. I've been trying to get her to pick a player, and she is really adamant about getting Abdelkader. Great, I love him, but I don't want to spend the 180$ on a jersey for a guy who might not be with the team next year. I've been trying to talk to her about getting Dekeyser, or Nyquist or Sheahan just because I figure they are guaranteed to be on the team longer. She really wants number 8 though. So my question, what are the odds he resigns? If he doesn't does it really matter? Is it considered poor to wear a jersey for a guy not on the team anymore? Thanks any feedback welcome. Also any recomendations on websites to order from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GatesBrown 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Teachable moment. Number 16. Tell her the beautiful and horrible story about how we could have watched Lidstrom and Vlad for 20 years. Polar opposite ways to play the same position perfectly. Since they can't hang 16 from the rafters, I'm glad that they acquiesce and don't let anyone wear it. Godspeed Kostantinov. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NitzGuy 38 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Why are you trying to talk her out of something she wants? You're saying the money whether its a Abby, Datsyuk, or Gordy Howe sweater. It's a sunk cost. So what difference does it make? Seems like you don't want her to get an Abby jersey because YOU don't want one. Which defeats the point of giving someone a gift. Little harsh. Pretty sure he just wants to get her the right Jersey and not the one that gets stored in the back of the closet a month later. My buddy got a Schenn jersey right before they traded him and I haven't seen him wear it since... then he got a Lupul.... he aslo has a raptors jersey with his own name on it I found.... some people don't make the best decisions. Although for her I'm sure it will be fine. 1 PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Why are you trying to talk her out of something she wants? You're saying the money whether its a Abby, Datsyuk, or Gordy Howe sweater. It's a sunk cost. So what difference does it make? Seems like you don't want her to get an Abby jersey because YOU don't want one. Which defeats the point of giving someone a gift. There's nothing wrong with being concerned for someones sweater choice. You have to save some of these girls from themselves. 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Ya I don't know why you would be so adamant about her not getting Abby. I bought my gf a franzen Jersey cause he's her favourite, even though he very well could be concussed into retirement soon, it's what she wanted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain2005 32 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Ya I don't know why you would be so adamant about her not getting Abby. I bought my gf a franzen Jersey cause he's her favourite, even though he very well could be concussed into retirement soon, it's what she wanted. I'm not, I'm definitely getting one now that he seems more likely to stay on the team. I'm new to the hockey thing, wasn't sure if it's considered bad taste to have someones jersey if they have left the team, and if she would want to wear it if he played for someone else like Boston (shudder). And I'm not made of money, the cheapest is around 175$ before shipping, it's a big commitment. Besides she doesn't know that much about hockey, the main reason she wants him is because I sang his praises so much last year. But thanks for everyone's input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 There's nothing wrong with being concerned for someones sweater choice. You have to save some of these girls from themselves. 'Tis true, 'tis true. I wasted my money on a Kronwall, whilst my dear old Dad (may he rest in peace) invested in a Lang. Should have listened to Dad like a good girl and gotten myself a Cleary like he said. That one will never be obsolete. 3 number9, BottleOfSmoke and Gordie Howe hat trick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 While a hotdog in each hand I bet Is there any other way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladinator16 236 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 I wear a Jordan Pearce to at least 3 games a season... I'll wait while some of you google Jordan Pearce. Don't worry about if a player is going to resign or not, if you (or a significant other) like a player then just go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites