http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=412984
Neither one unexpected. A great honor, but huge shows to fill for Zetterberg and the end of a great career for Holmstrom.
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OT - Red Wings Update - Zetterberg New Captain / Holmstrom to Retire
January 7th, 2013 at 5:26 PM
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OT - Red Wings Update - Zetterberg New Captain / Holmstrom to Retire
January 7th, 2013 at 5:33 PM | 
say it ain't so Homer
say it ain't so Homer
January 7th, 2013 at 6:04 PM |
I believe the decision was
I believe the decision was
I believe the decision was made for him. No room on team for him.
January 7th, 2013 at 5:39 PM |
Homer NO!!!!!!
Homer NO!!!!!!
Homer NO!!!!!!
Lloyd Brady is my homeboy...for real he is!
January 7th, 2013 at 5:44 PM |
Homer is one of my favorite players,
Homer is one of my favorite players,
but I am sure that his back and the backs of his legs are happy. Good luck! Not much that needs to be said about Zetterberg.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
January 7th, 2013 at 5:52 PM |
I agree, I liked that he is
I agree, I liked that he is
I agree, I liked that he is one of the last old school players who could get the crap kicked out of him and still "kick" back.
Lloyd Brady is my homeboy...for real he is!
January 7th, 2013 at 5:59 PM |
Both Good Decisions
Both Good Decisions
I expect Z to continue in the Stevie Y/Lids role of a quit, effective leader. Homer was a truly great one, but his time had come, and hopefully this keeps him from having the kind of injury that another couple hundred whacks from goalies might cause. This should be the year where the Wings get a lot younger, and some of the kiddies that have been up and down from GR get a chance to prove that they belong with the big team.
De Oppresso Liber
January 7th, 2013 at 9:07 PM |
They have options
They have options
There are some good looking players in Grand Rapids right now. Nyquist and Tatar have been good, Billins and Sheahan have been impressive as rookies. They also have a young kid who has played very well since his call up named Luke Glendening...
January 7th, 2013 at 6:01 PM |
:( I'm pretty sure Homer is
:( I'm pretty sure Homer is
:( I'm pretty sure Homer is the last member of the 1997-98 cup is he not?
"Ohio is like a giant turd that Michigan just can't pinch off"
January 7th, 2013 at 6:07 PM |
This also leaves Datsyuk as
This also leaves Datsyuk as
This also leaves Datsyuk as the last member of the 01-02 cup team.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:19 PM |
Yes, although Jason Williams
Yes, although Jason Williams
Yes, although Jason Williams is still playing. I assume you meant still with the Wings, though.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:11 PM |
With the Red Wings, yes. And
With the Red Wings, yes. And
With the Red Wings, yes. And darn close to the last one still playing. Knuble is technically the last one.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:22 PM |
96-97
96-97
Homer was also on the 96-97 team. It was his rookie season. He was indeed the last of 97-98 as well though.
January 7th, 2013 at 8:25 PM |
May not end up being the
May not end up being the
May not end up being the last, though. No word on Knuble's return yet, which would, technically, make him the last from the 97-98 team.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:15 PM |
Homer
Homer
Holstrom's been a great player for the Wings for the past 15 seasons. It'll be tough not seeing him hanging out in front of the net. As for Zetterberg, it's a great choice. All in all, very happy to see the NHL back in business.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:16 PM |
Zetterberg was also on the
Zetterberg was also on the
Zetterberg was also on the 01-02 team I believe. Wasn't it Hull,Datsyuk, Z line that was so fun to watch together.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:20 PM |
02-03 was his first year.
02-03 was his first year.
02-03 was his first year.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:20 PM |
Deveraux
Deveraux
It was hull-datsyuk-deveraux for the "two kids and a goat" line in 01-02. Z came into the league the following season.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:16 PM |
Congrats to Z, and thanks to
Congrats to Z, and thanks to
Congrats to Z, and thanks to Homer, the Demolition Man - took a beating in front of the net and kept going back for more.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
January 7th, 2013 at 6:24 PM |
01-02 team
01-02 team
was so stacked. Just looking at the names and reminiscing about how many HoF'ers were on that team.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:53 PM |
Thanks Homer.
Thanks Homer.
Thanks Homer.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:59 PM |
Goodbye and thank you Homer.
Goodbye and thank you Homer.
Goodbye and thank you Homer. Congrats Hank.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
January 7th, 2013 at 7:57 PM |
His time was up
His time was up
Everyone knew it. Watching him get moved so easily in front of the net last year, he knew he wasn't coming back.
January 7th, 2013 at 11:47 PM |
Homer got the hell beat out
Homer got the hell beat out
Homer got the hell beat out of him in front of the net for 15 years. Great team player who will be missed.
Wow I cant believe its been 15 years since the 97 cup... time flies.
January 8th, 2013 at 12:53 AM |
Gonna miss Holmstrom. That
Gonna miss Holmstrom. That
Gonna miss Holmstrom. That guy knows how to screen a goalie. Congrats to Zetterberg though. Can't wait for hockey!
"I'm Harmon Tedesco, best goddamn placekicker in the whole continental world."
one of my favorites. Thanks for a great career
ALWAYS remember the golden rule: He who has the gold, makes the rules