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Wally’s Happy. Happy’s Not.
by IwoCPO on 12/30/09 at 09:47 AM ET
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Don’t really care about the circumstances that led to Sammy telling the Swedes to Faux off. Not concerned that Ville Leino isn’t playing in Vancouver either, unless it means the next time the Wings play the Canucks. In that case, I dig it. But I like that Valtteri Filppula’s earned himself a spot with the Fin(n)s. And I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t hoping to see our Oompa Loompa play some Olympic hockey.
He won’t be. The Czechs left him off.
Think that would have happened if he was sitting at ten or twelve goals with the Wings right now? Me either.
Here’s a list of the Czech forwards “better” than Hudler.
Petr Cajanek (Saint-Pétersbourg/RUS), Roman Cervenka (Slavia Prague/CZE), Patrik Elias (New Jersey Devils/NHL), Martin Erat (Nashville Predators/NHL), Tomas Fleischmann (Washington Capitals/NHL), Martin Havlat (Minnesota Wild/NHL), Jaromir Jagr (Avangard Omsk/NHL), David Krejci (Boston Bruins/NHL), Milan Michalek (Ottawa Senators/NHL), Tomas Plekanec (Canadiens de Montréal/NHL), Tomas Rolinek (Magnitogorsk/RUS), Josef Vasicek (Yaroslavl/RUS).
And in case you hadn’t heard? Our CMOI won’t be playing either.
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That KHL tax free contract has a bitter after taste to it….
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 12/30/09 at 09:54 AM ET
Tomas Fleischmann (Washington Capitals/NHL),
the prospect we gave up to get that turd Robert Lang
Posted by Jeremy from *shoulder shrug* on 12/30/09 at 09:56 AM ET
Kopecky too. He must be way better.
Kopecky’s Slovak, Deuce, so there’s no way he’ll be named to the Czech team. Of course, given his fabulous performance for the Chickenhawks so far, there’s about an equal chance of him making the Slovak national team…
Here’s a list of the Czech forwards “better” than Hudler…Josef Vasicek (Yaroslavl/RUS).
Ouch. That’s gotta hurt.
Stll…Think this had anything to do with the back-licking hookers incident?
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from Fortress Europe on 12/30/09 at 10:04 AM ET
Just saw that Miroslav Blatak’s on the team. Keep an eye out—technically, we still hold his NHL rights.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from Fortress Europe on 12/30/09 at 10:06 AM ET
Deuce, Kopy’s Slovak, so that explains that. I’m surprised about Hejduk. And good for Wally that his talent is recognized despite missing most of this season.
Posted by Bella on 12/30/09 at 10:06 AM ET
Kopecky’s Slovak, Deuce, so there’s no way he’ll be named to the Czech team. Of course, given his fabulous performance for the Chickenhawks so far, there’s about an equal chance of him making the Slovak national team…
According to ESPN, Kopy did make the Slovak team. How the hell? No wonder we’re suffering this year.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 12/30/09 at 10:12 AM ET
Whoops. My bad, for some reason I thought both him and Hossa were Czech. Wrong on both counts. They did both make the Slovakia team though. Must be thinking back to when it was Czechoslovakia.
Posted by ITDeuce from The Land of Ice and Snow on 12/30/09 at 10:13 AM ET
Wasn’t there something in the whole Hudler fiasco that if he took the KHL deal he would be ineligible to qualify for international play? I thought I remembered reading something about that, can’t seem to stumble upon the link though.
Posted by Fish from Flint, MI on 12/30/09 at 10:17 AM ET
That KHL tax free contract has a bitter after taste to it….
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 12/30/09 at 09:54 AM ET
Maybe, but $10,000,000 untaxed can buy a lot of sweetener.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 10:24 AM ET
Wasn’t there something in the whole Hudler fiasco that if he took the KHL deal he would be ineligible to qualify for international play?
Posted by Fish from Flint, MI on 12/30/09 at 10:17 AM ET
Yes at one time the International organization was going to withhold his international playing card, or whatever it is. I think they gave up on that and granted it to him anyway. Probably moot point now.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 10:27 AM ET
I’m still trying to find the result of the Wings game Sunday night versus the Wild. InDemand sent me this email on Sunday 27 Dec 09 that sent me into a hissy fit since I couldn’t find the game anywhere and I haven’t missed one this season yet. Anyone know the final score of the Wings game that was sandwiched between the two BJ games?
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 10:30 AM ET
That’s absolutely astounding. For someone who’s 12th in scoring in the KHL (14g, 20a) to be left off of a national team roster… AND they left off Roman Hamrlik for good measure
Not the only team to have made some odd choices, for sure.
Posted by RedMenace from the darkest recesses on 12/30/09 at 10:30 AM ET
Yes at one time the International organization was going to withhold his international playing card, or whatever it is. I think they gave up on that and granted it to him anyway. Probably moot point now.
Posted by RWBill from inside Franzen’s knee. on 12/30/09 at 10:27 AM ET
Ahhh. Thanks for the clarification.
Posted by Fish on 12/30/09 at 10:31 AM ET
Posted by RWBill from inside Franzen’s knee. on 12/30/09 at 10:30 AM ET
I’m uh, pretty sure there wasn’t a game against Minnesota between the BJs…
Posted by RedMenace from the darkest recesses on 12/30/09 at 10:33 AM ET
Tomas Fleischmann (Washington Capitals/NHL),
the prospect we gave up to get that turd Robert Lang
Posted by Jeremy from *shoulder shrug* on 12/30/09 at 09:56 AM ET
Not quite on a par with Doyle Alexander for unproven prospect John Smoltz. Ya takes your chances and at the time Lang was leading or close to leading the NHL in goals scored. At the time this was considered a steal and another genius move by the BrainTrust.
Fleischmann proly could have been a good fit in Detroyet the last couple of years.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 10:34 AM ET
Reached for comment, Hudler said “I’ll probably get in trouble for this but (*weird angry clucking sound*)”
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 10:36 AM ET
Reached for comment, Hudler said “I’ll probably get in trouble for this but (*weird angry clucking sound*)”
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 10:36 AM ET
I wonder if they attempted to bleep that…
Posted by RedMenace from the darkest recesses on 12/30/09 at 10:39 AM ET
Hudler said “I’ll probably get in trouble for this but (*weird angry clucking sound*)”
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 10:36 AM ET
Ah that is funny.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 11:08 AM ET
3 emotional rivalry games at the World Juniors Thursday..
Sweden vs. Finland
Russia vs. Czech
Canada vs USA (730 pm, don’t know if video available in USA)
I first typed in WJC and got World Jewish Congress and wondered if they were on skates, then got pointed to the correct search term WJHC.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 11:17 AM ET
No doubt Hudler would be in the squad had he stayed on NHL.
Off to the beach, happy new year for everyone.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 12/30/09 at 11:32 AM ET
Fil on the Finnish team is a real pat on the back.
Good recognition for someone that hasn’t had the chance to show all his abilities so far this year because of injuries. Well deserved.
————————————————————————————————————————————
” .. Jaromir Jagr (Avangard Omsk/NHL), ... “
Avangard Oms in the NHL?
Which conference?
Chief, you know something we don’t? 
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 12/30/09 at 11:34 AM ET
My youngest daughter gave me the most excellent Christmas gift, the Bacon Lover’s Survival Pack. Yes the Baconnaise is incredible. It’s even vegetarian AND Kosher!
.
.
Also being big fans of A Christmas Story she gave me a replica of the famous lamp, but much smaller table top size. “Frajee-lay, Must be Italian”. “I think it says Fragile.” “Oh.”
.
.
Lastly, to keep the true Christmas spirit in mind we put His initials on my home made, Granny Smith pie.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 11:51 AM ET
I realize now I’m probably way behind everyone else on the World Juniors Thang.
All USA Jr. games are being broadcast on NHL Network in HD, also streamed online at something called FastHockey.com . Don’t know if that is subscription.
Broadcast info is here.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 12:04 PM ET
I’m uh, pretty sure there wasn’t a game against Minnesota between the BJs…
Posted by RedMenace from Holmstrom’s Ass on 12/30/09 at 10:33 AM ET
As RWBill was noting, maybe we should let the NHL, CenterIce and /or InDemand know this ...
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 12/30/09 at 12:05 PM ET
I’m pretty bummed out that the USA/CAN game is going to overlap the Red Wings game against the Dive. I’ll just have to see what’s going on with the WJC game during intermissions, I guess.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 12:08 PM ET
You gotta hand it to the guy, somehow learning how to skate without a rink down there in all that fire. This is actually how I imagined him to look.
Fourth Olympics for Satan
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http://tinyurl.com/yhn8k23
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 12:25 PM ET
I’ll periodically peek in on the US/Can WJC game, but I’ve seen nothing in the US the past three games to show me they have what it takes to even make tomorrow’s game interesting.
The US team takes too many penalties, and through no fault of their own is a team lacking talent this year. Add Canada’s speed, and I would be very surprised if the New Year’s Eve tilt will be worth watching after two periods.
Hope I’m wrong, though.
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 12/30/09 at 12:26 PM ET
I’m pretty bummed out that the USA/CAN game is going to overlap the Red Wings game against the Dive. I’ll just have to see what’s going on with the WJC game during intermissions, I guess.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 12:08 PM ET
Looking at game times, the Wings say 7:00, and the Juniors is 8:00 ET, so at worst you may be able to watch the 3rd period of the Jrs game live.
It’s a good thing I don’t have off work every day, I have spent almost the entire morning here with my fake friends instead of picking up empty Christmas boxes. Sorry for the overwhelming number of posts.
Now for Bacon IPA brunch.
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 12:35 PM ET
Sorry to scoop what’s eventually going to be a post, but from twitter and now from the Canadian Press, Niedermayer has been named Team Canada’s captain.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 12:38 PM ET
Sorry to scoop what’s eventually going to be a post, but from twitter and now from the Canadian Press, Niedermayer has been named Team Canada’s captain.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 12:38 PM ET
WHAT?!!!
Impossible. Gotta be a mistake.
Bring out the pacifiers and crying blankets ...
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 12/30/09 at 12:50 PM ET
If you’re around reading this, Voox, this means that your buds up there in TO owe me a round
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 12:54 PM ET
Happy can lift his spirits counting rubles or shekels or whatever coin of the realm he is getting. He made his bed, enjoy it. Hookers optional.
RWBill….Two items of note. BaconJew. (BING!) Find the Bacon Alarm clock.
and
....the drought is almost over! January 10th…..Strahotski returns.
You may now retrun to your regular hockey banter.
Posted by Rumbear from Top O da Hasek, when in doubt, pinky out on 12/30/09 at 01:01 PM ET
J.J. they owe us both a round. As we said, there is no chance in hell Rosby would get the C over Niedermeyer or Iginla.
One of these days we’ll grow tired of always being right, J.J., not today but one day.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 12/30/09 at 01:20 PM ET
I realize now I’m probably way behind everyone else on the World Juniors Thang.
All USA Jr. games are being broadcast on NHL Network in HD, also streamed online at something called FastHockey.com . Don’t know if that is subscription.
Broadcast info is here.
Posted by RWBill from inside Franzen’s knee. on 12/30/09 at 12:04 PM ET
I clicked the link, but totally expected to get RickRolled.
Posted by ITDeuce from The Land of Ice and Snow on 12/30/09 at 01:21 PM ET
RWBill….uh, is that Bacon chapstick I see?
Posted by JW on 12/30/09 at 01:26 PM ET
J.J. they owe us both a round. As we said, there is no chance in hell Rosby would get the C over Niedermeyer or Iginla.
One of these days we’ll grow tired of always being right, J.J., not today but one day.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 12/30/09 at 01:20 PM ET
Not today, indeed, my friend.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 01:30 PM ET
JJ, Voox: do either of you have any idea what or when the post was that the *#$%@& came in here guaranteeing Rosby would wear the C? I’m not one to throw stuff like that in peoples’ faces or anything, but…
Voox: I got your email. I’ll be in touch.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 12/30/09 at 01:32 PM ET
That’s interesting. Not so Happy. Happy’s international status seems somewhat murky based on this article: http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/article/iihf-approves-hudler-transfer.html
Yes, he has his card, but only on a technicality.
Obviously USA Hockey did not approve of what Hudler did. Maybe the Czechs are sticking with the Americans and/or slighting the Russians?
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 12/30/09 at 01:36 PM ET
From the previous thread:
Lilija. He’s gone. What you are seeing is the benevolence of the Organ I zation in keeping him around. 10 months of headaches and he’s gonna comeback to play? Too risky. Time to get real. File this one under Troy Aikman/Steve Young and move on.
It may be that he is done, but the Wings have to pay him as long as he’s under contract. Benevolence will show when/if they sign him to a new contract this off season even if his condition remains the same.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 12/30/09 at 01:44 PM ET
With Happy, too, it could be a gentleman’s agreement type situation. USA Hockey didn’t sign off on the transfer, therefore Czech Hockey won’t recognize it. Or maybe they just don’t like him. Or he didn’t pay the hookers and they have friends in high places.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 12/30/09 at 01:47 PM ET
JJ, Voox: do either of you have any idea what or when the post was that the *#$%@& came in here guaranteeing Rosby would wear the C? I’m not one to throw stuff like that in peoples’ faces or anything, but…
A lot of predictions concerning the makeup of the Olympic rosters were thrown about here over the summer. I think most proved to be wrong, actually.
I think most realistic Pens fans (myself included in that) thought Crosby had a shot at the C, but was not the favorite. Personally, I thought it would be Iginla. Wearing the “A” is nothing to laugh at, either. Frankly, the entire roster is made up of guys who could wear the C (except Richards).
Posted by Blue Meanie from Pittsburgh on 12/30/09 at 01:49 PM ET
Oh, and congratulations to Mr. Yzerman for the savy omission of Mike Green. His absence should save Team Canada about a half dozen goals against throughout the tournament.
Posted by Blue Meanie from Pittsburgh on 12/30/09 at 01:54 PM ET
Sorry, Chief, but there were so many blowharded idiots to come in here over the course of the summer that I just lost track of them all. I think it might have been around the time you were kicking around the idea of Cleary.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 01:54 PM ET
RWBill….uh, is that Bacon chapstick I see?
Posted by JW on 12/30/09 at 01:26 PM ET
RIGHT You Are!!
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 01:55 PM ET
Oh, and congratulations to Mr. Yzerman for the savy omission of Mike Green. His absence should save Team Canada about a half dozen goals against throughout the tournament.
[Points at Mike Green and laughs hysterically]
Note to MSHM: Mike Green is not a very good defensemen. Fans know it. Executives know it. His own coach knows it. Get with the program.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 12/30/09 at 02:00 PM ET
....the drought is almost over! January 10th…..Strahotski returns.
Posted by Rumbear from Sandy Eggo on 12/30/09 at 01:01 PM ET
O. M. G. Chuck…
AND Elisha Cuthbert returns in 24, here seen in her younger days boffing Sean Avery.
And Yes, Bacon flavored lip balm!
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 02:02 PM ET
Sorry, Chief, no dice. I looked back and saw one guy talking about how funny it would be if Crosby were given Canada’s C, but then tempered it with the idea that he thought it wouldn’t happen. I do remember something along those lines, but it’s not where I thought it was.
Although, reading all that was a good reminder of Lindasfarne’s good ol’ passive-aggressive days.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/30/09 at 02:14 PM ET
Another of my endless posts today taking a day off work…. tomorrow being New Year’s Eve, I’m told, as well as my daughter’s 18th birthday, most of us will spend the night not at some lame neighborhood or family shindig, but right where we are supposed to be, watching the Red Wings and LBing this Beyotch right here with our Fake Friends.
Suggestion/Question: Should this become an official Drinking Game New Year’s Eve game? What with my Bacon IPA brunch I’m halfway there already.
New Year’s Eve Hit Me Mick / Wink / stanchion / Numbers Counterpart drinking game Next Three Goals Are Huge?!!?
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 02:15 PM ET
While I’m slightly UI, the term BFF takes on a whole new meaning,
Best Fake Friends…
(Kudos to CaptainDennisPolanich)
Posted by RWBill from the Land of 12 in 12. on 12/30/09 at 02:25 PM ET
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Kopecky too. He must be way better. Seems like an odd call by the Czechs.
Posted by ITDeuce from The Land of Ice and Snow on 12/30/09 at 09:54 AM ET