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So…Maltby Might Play On Friday, Retire On Monday
by IwoCPO on 10/07/10 at 02:32 PM ET
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Yep.
Reading between the lines, it appears Maltby is leaning toward retirement.
In the meantime, Holland confirmed that Maltby will play in Friday’s season opener against Anaheim if Todd Bertuzzi (back) can’t play. Holland, however, believes Bertuzzi will play.
“I know which way (Maltby) is leaning. I told him to take the weekend and make his final decision on Monday,’’ Holland said.
“If Bert wakes up tomorrow and feels as good as he does today, Bert’s going to play. I think we’re going to have Bertuzzi in the lineup, but certainly if we need a call-up Maltby’s a call-up.’’
If Bertuzzi can’t play, it might end up being sort of a farewell game for Maltby.
Did those of you attending the opener Friday catch that? If Maltby’s in there, we could be looking at an opportunity to bid him a proper farewell. And credit to Khan(!) for staying on this today. We rip you when you deserve it big boy, but you’ve done well today.
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If they know that he is leaning towards retirement than why not let him play friday if its going to be his last game!?
Posted by alexandria on 10/07/10 at 02:53 PM ET
“If (Maltby) doesn’t want to play (in the AHL) and there’s an opportunity to find a position in our organization, like I’ve done with these other (former players), I would try to do the same thing,’’ Holland said.
Class.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 02:58 PM ET
Class.
Posted by SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 10/07/10 at 02:58 PM ET
Well said man.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 10/07/10 at 03:13 PM ET
I can see it now.
Bertuzzi calls in sick, Maltby plays Friday, and the fans show him their appreciation for -x-many years of service.
He then rides off into the sunset with his head held high.
Posted by utahgentile from the land of white and delightsome people on 10/07/10 at 03:21 PM ET
“If (Maltby) doesn’t want to play (in the AHL) and there’s an opportunity to find a position in our organization, like I’ve done with these other (former players), I would try to do the same thing,’’ Holland said.
I’m all for that and it’s cool and all, but at what point do we run out of positions for all these former players?
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 10/07/10 at 03:24 PM ET
The cap’s been very good to the Wings organ-I-zation in several ways. They can make positions available. Chelios, Downey, and now, Maltby all have a chance to contribute in other ways to the Wings.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 03:30 PM ET
I’m all for that and it’s cool and all, but at what point do we run out of positions for all these former players?
You don’t run out of positions - these former players are promoted through the ranks in the Red Wings organization and one by one they move on to other teams (ex. Tampa) - until one day several years down the road, there are enough of these ex-Wings in positions of power around the league that Kenny can just make a few calls to effect some change within the NHL - example: Remove Bettman, bring the Red Wings over to the Eastern Conference, etc.
It’s all part of Kenny’s long term plan!
Posted by Grizak on 10/07/10 at 03:37 PM ET
until one day several years down the road, there are enough of these ex-Wings in positions of power around the league that Kenny can just make a few calls to effect some change within the NHL
Ha ha, a covey of Red Wings sleeper cells waiting for prime directive.
Posted by Puck from San Francisco, CA on 10/07/10 at 03:57 PM ET
If this is the case, and Bertuzzi is aware of it*, then I sort of hope he milks this back injury thing through the weekend at least.
*You never know how “aware” he really is. He still thinks “Jiri Hudler” is a European delicacy slow roasted over an open fire.
Posted by Triple Deke Tyler from Lansing on 10/07/10 at 04:51 PM ET
can see it now.
Bertuzzi calls in sick, Maltby plays Friday, and the fans show him their appreciation for -x-many years of service.
He then rides off into the sunset with his head held high.
Posted by utahgentile on 10/07/10 at 03:21 PM ET
I think you’re making a joke, right? About how Bertuzzi has human feelings and emotions and understands what it might mean for a teammate to retire on a good note?
Or are we talking about a different strain of Toddberculosis here?
Posted by Sullyosis from A hateful lair in Post Apocalyptic US (or Arizona) on 10/07/10 at 05:11 PM ET
I’m all for that and it’s cool and all, but at what point do we run out of positions for all these former players?
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 10/07/10 at 03:24 PM ET
You can never have too many scouts, right? Plus, it’s not like the Wings are the Hawks… where management cannot possibly get the team out of the red, even when the fans do bother to show up.
Also, how would this work? Malts cleared waivers, right? So he’s not on the 23-man roster. So would Bert have to go on LTIR in order to fit Maltby in? In that case, wouldn’t that mean Bert wouldn’t be able to play for more than just the one game? Color me confused.
It’s October, bitches.
Posted by CaptNorris5 from The Winged Wheel, stuck in Chicago on 10/07/10 at 05:39 PM ET
No Wings on Dish network…
I had Dish Network, for years, and even though I was overall quite happy with it, I changed last month.
Good move, even if I didn’t know what I was doing.
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 10/07/10 at 06:32 PM ET
It would be a nice way to say goodbye for both Kirk & the Fans if he were to suit up for the opener.
Maybe if they have some sort of cerimonial face-off before the game ( first game of the season sort of thing) Kirk could take the draw and get a nice ovation.
Either way, he has been a tough son of a gun and a great team player for all these many years.
Good Luck Kirk.
Posted by Down River Dan on 10/07/10 at 06:40 PM ET
Hope Malts plays Friday and agitates that creep Perry for the last time before retiring.
Malts was a great pest in his NHL career and checking grind liner.
Enjoy your SC rings Malts you earned them.
Posted by Slumpy from Detroit on 10/07/10 at 07:08 PM ET
PIT vs PHI are playing right now on Versus but I’m on Alpha Tango watching MTL vs. TOR - which is going through a ridiculously looong pre-game introduction ceremony.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 07:22 PM ET
Well I’ll be there in Sec 108, or 118, I forget, corner to left of visiting goalie’s left shoulder. I hope to remember my tin foil hat for the occasion, should be low enough to be in TV view on face offs.
a. ward claims modano will play with dangle this year. did modano play with dat’s at all in the preseason?
Posted by TheRealYooper on 10/07/10 at 02:10 PM ET
Not to my knowledge, Yoop, but I have stated that Mike will play with Z and Dats on rare occasion.
Posted by RWBill from the Capital of the Confederacy. on 10/07/10 at 07:24 PM ET
This made me throw up in my mouth a little and hit the bottle and it’s not even 11am yet. Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 10/07/10 at 01:54 PM ET
Is there something wrong with that?
Posted by RWBill from the Capital of the Confederacy. on 10/07/10 at 07:26 PM ET
1-0 TOR.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 07:38 PM ET
Bad giveaway by the Habs at their own blue. 2-0 TOR.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 07:43 PM ET
Habs get on the board. 1-2 TOR.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 07:47 PM ET
Did anybody else get a look at this year’s version of Engblom’s hair? I think he was probably going for blond, but it looks like he landed on orange instead. Yikes. 
Posted by Sal from the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains on 10/07/10 at 08:01 PM ET
3-1 TOR.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 09:12 PM ET
And just as quickly, the Habs score. 2-3 TOR.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 09:14 PM ET
TOR wins 3-2.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 09:41 PM ET
Now watching the CAL vs. EDM match on Alpha Tango.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 10:07 PM ET
1-0 EDM.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 10:34 PM ET
Still 1-0 EDM after two periods of play. Great goaltending battle between Khabi and Kipper and three fights.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/07/10 at 11:48 PM ET
Did anybody else get a look at this year’s version of Engblom’s hair? I think he was probably going for blond, but it looks like he landed on orange instead.
NO! I, BRIAN ENGBLOM, AM VIGO, AND RULE THE EARTH! BEGONEE, YOU PITIFUL HALF-MEN!
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 10/08/10 at 12:07 AM ET
2-0 EDM. Pass to Eberle (who scored the EDM goal) was ridiculous.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/08/10 at 12:09 AM ET
3-0 EDM.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/08/10 at 12:11 AM ET
Oilers completely destroying the Flames. 4-0 EDM.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/08/10 at 12:16 AM ET
EDM wins it 4-0. They’re going to shock the West.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/08/10 at 12:47 AM ET
Turco shows up and it’s 4-3 COL in OT.
Posted by SYF from the bottom of my, what, 11teenth pint of Guinness? on 10/08/10 at 12:48 AM ET
If Bertuzzi can’t play, it might end up being sort of a farewell game for Maltby.
if Maltby plays, and knows it’s his last game before he retires, Holy Hell he is going to be on fire out there. Babcock should play him just for the farewell emotional aspect of it. can you imagine the kind of game Maltby will have? he will leave it ALL on the ice. ALL of it. gives me goosebumps thinking about it.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 10/08/10 at 01:00 AM ET
Two five-hole goals on Turco. Chicago D looked slow. Helm is going to get 4 breakaways on Saturday if Chicago plays that way. Of course that is a back to back away game on a Saturday, so I’ll shut my whore mouth now.
Posted by Chris in A^2 from Nyquist Puck Control on 10/08/10 at 01:00 AM ET
He then rides off into the sunset with his head held high.
after scoring four goals in a 7-1 Wings blowout.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 10/08/10 at 01:01 AM ET
after scoring four goals in a 7-1 Wings blowout.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 10/08/10 at 01:01 AM ET
Amen
Posted by Cwix from Grand Rapids, now Roanoke, VA on 10/08/10 at 07:35 AM ET
NO! I, BRIAN ENGBLOM, AM VIGO, AND RULE THE EARTH! BEGONEE, YOU PITIFUL HALF-MEN!
Not exactly a man of the people. Also known as Vigo the Cruel, Vigo the Torturer, Vigo the Despised, and Vigo the Unholy.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 10/08/10 at 07:55 AM ET
Did anybody else get a look at this year’s version of Engblom’s hair? I think he was probably going for blond, but it looks like he landed on orange instead.
That happened to me once.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 10/08/10 at 07:57 AM ET
it looks like he landed on orange instead.
That happened to me once.
Posted by monkey from bat country on 10/08/10 at 07:57 AM ET
Did you mix a batch for your snatch to match? Oh never mind! That still doesn’t sound right.
Posted by RWBill from the Capital of the Confederacy. on 10/08/10 at 08:10 AM ET
Did you mix a batch for your snatch to match?
Do you mean my back p… you’re right, never mind.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 10/08/10 at 08:13 AM ET
According to Winging It In Motown (http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2010/10/8/1738418/morning-skate-so-it-begins) Abby and Drapes are out too, Malts is a shoe-in.
Hang in there Kirk, it’s only a matter of time before one of the old timers blows a hip.
Posted by Hippy Dave from Portland by way of Detroit on 10/08/10 at 02:24 PM ET
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Stick it out Kirk! You never know how the season can change and it looks like the Red Wings have a great team this year. Even spot injury call-ups and possible play-off time is worth a final season.
Posted by Puck from San Francisco, CA on 10/07/10 at 02:47 PM ET