OT - Red Wings Update - Zetterberg New Captain / Holmstrom to Retire
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.
January 7th, 2013 at 4:33 PM ^
one of my favorites. Thanks for a great career
January 7th, 2013 at 5:04 PM ^
January 7th, 2013 at 4:39 PM ^
Homer NO!!!!!!
January 7th, 2013 at 4:44 PM ^
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.
January 7th, 2013 at 4:52 PM ^
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.
January 7th, 2013 at 4:59 PM ^
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.
January 7th, 2013 at 8:07 PM ^
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 5:01 PM ^
:( I'm pretty sure Homer is the last member of the 1997-98 cup is he not?
January 7th, 2013 at 5:07 PM ^
This also leaves Datsyuk as the last member of the 01-02 cup team.
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January 7th, 2013 at 5:15 PM ^
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 5:16 PM ^
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January 7th, 2013 at 5:16 PM ^
Congrats to Z, and thanks to Homer, the Demolition Man - took a beating in front of the net and kept going back for more.
January 7th, 2013 at 5:24 PM ^
was so stacked. Just looking at the names and reminiscing about how many HoF'ers were on that team.
January 7th, 2013 at 5:53 PM ^
Thanks Homer.
January 7th, 2013 at 5:59 PM ^
Goodbye and thank you Homer. Congrats Hank.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:57 PM ^
January 7th, 2013 at 10:47 PM ^
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 7th, 2013 at 11:53 PM ^
Gonna miss Holmstrom. That guy knows how to screen a goalie. Congrats to Zetterberg though. Can't wait for hockey!