That is by far the funniest, most accurate, description of Detroit that I have ever heard!
It's an interesting debate for sure! I had the privilege of playing with some guys that were around during the 80's where it was common to see players scoring 50, 60, 70 goals and putting up 150+ points in a season. This topic came up often on airplane rides home after a game, and listening to the likes of Paul Coffey, Ron Hextall, Patrick Roy, Dave Babych, etc talk about this there was a universal consensus ...... players of that era would not dominate in todays game like they did back then. Players today are bigger, stronger, faster, and more skilled than their predecessors, and the game is much faster and tighter checking than it was in the 70's and 80's. A player like Gretzky would likely still be the best player on the ice, but his stats and dominance would be more in line with what you see of the stars today. I tend to agree with that position FWIW.
Very well put! I have to agree! It is incredible to watch not only evolve but also its athletes!
I don't think anyone will ever be able to match Gretzky, the mold broke after he was made. Datsyuk certainly does make men look like children when he stick handles around/by/through them like it's nothing. Hopefully none of that shit happens tonight! Game 4 baby!For sure. Don't get me wrong on Datsyuk ...... I'm not saying he's the best PLAYER ever. Not even close. He's not even the best player in the game right now let alone in the history of the league. I'm saying he has the best *hands* I've ever seen.
I don't know that I would even put him in the top 100 players of all time. He's very good, but he's no Wayne Gretzky.
haha it was the first thing that popped in my head when I was thinking of how to describe Detroit's speed.
I would have to agree as well...the rise in the level of competition along with the exposure of the NHL to big(er) money and publicity has bred a crop of insanely fit athletes that hone skills from a very young age. The development path that kids come up through to the NHL also helps to breed superior players when compared to guys who played pro hockey as a hobby and worked a normal job to make a living. I think this theory holds true for most sports.
My stand on missing a game, any game, for the birth of a child, being ex-military, I agree with being there for your first, after that ... If possible, be there, but not necessary, just my opinion.
With the Habs sweeping the Bolts, I'm hoping Boston closes this series out in 5 so they can rest a bit before the second round...We definitely don't need another 1st round 7 game series for the 4th straight season.Not feeling very optimistic about the Wings chances tonight. Sounds like Zetterberg will play, but I would imagine his ice time will be limited. The Bruins are the better team. It would be nice if they could at least make a series out of it though ..... and if someone could take a run at Marchand that would be nice too!
I think the answer differs depending on the situation...
... Yeah he can be a little bastard! Lol
