Dabura 12,230 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Thought this was worth pointing out: How Mike Vernon set the stage for Patrick Roy's trade from Montreal [sBNation.com] Mike Vernon: I recall even having a conversation with Patrick Roy, in Montreal, at the little breakfast place there, the spot we always used to go to. And uh, I just walked in by myself and I was early to the rink or something like that, and he was there like "Mike, come here, I want to talk to you." He goes, "The pressure, the media, the fans..." he was just... I knew he was thoroughly upset about all of this, and it was really bothering him. And I said, Patrick, you just have to get traded. I said I got traded, I'm enjoying it in Detroit and everything else, and lo and behold that game was the game where he went up to the president. Adds a neat little wrinkle to the Wings-Avs rivalry. 2 MidMichSteve and Namingway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 I suppose he also put something into his coffee. How many goals did Roy let in that night again ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,751 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 I suppose he also put something into his coffee. How many goals did Roy let in that night again ? 52 if I recall correctly. 6 Jedi, derblaueClaus, rrasco and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Yeah. Thanks a lot, Vernie. Nice work, ya jerk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvmnger 125 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 ahhh...yes..but we would know nothing of THE statue of liberty...mccarty hat trick....and hasek back to back shutouts. colorado built that team to run the west....the wings just needed motivation. detroit destroys rivals....just give it time. every 4 years someone new looks to knock the wings out. boston....your next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) you're? boston....your next! Edited July 29, 2014 by FireCaptain 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,129 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) if they had kept Vernon, not only would they still have won in 98, they more than likely would've won again in 99. Ozzie got hurt and Ranford was past his prime. Plus I believe Ranford got hurt as well... I still never understood the reason behind that trade. Edited July 29, 2014 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 It always blows my mind in hockey how two guys can have this much mutual respect and then pummel each other during one of the best goalie fights ever. 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 Thats the way it is. I have the greatest respect for my opponents in the Square. You share something that few people do. That doesn't hinder you to beat the crap out of the guy during the fight. But before and especially after it there is some deep understanding for the guy in the other corner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unsaddleddonald 357 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Roy doesn't go to Colorado ----> Detroit wins the '96 Cup -----> Shanahan is never a Red Wing? ----> Then what...? Edited July 29, 2014 by unsaddleddonald Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 Roy doesn't go to Colorado ----> Detroit wins the '96 Cup -----> Shanahan is never a Red Wing? ----> Then what...? They don't drive yzerman... And then *ducks from flying chairs* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,751 Report post Posted July 30, 2014 Speaking of Jedi mind tricks...has anybody noticed how Jiri Fischer is like the Yoda of player developement? I was watching those Flagstar Bank prospect report videos and Fischer is a freakin' weirdo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted July 30, 2014 52 if I recall correctly. That was the night of Dandenault's 8-Trick as I recall 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Speaking of Jedi mind tricks...has anybody noticed how Jiri Fischer is like the Yoda of player developement? I was watching those Flagstar Bank prospect report videos and Fischer is a freakin' weirdo. He is a weirdo. The way he talks about the players. It is like a bedtime story. He will make a good fairy tail teller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted July 31, 2014 I've heard about everything about that game. Never heard this, kinda cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 I suppose he also put something into his coffee. How many goals did Roy let in that night again ? The final score was what....10-2 I think? I loved how the fans cheered for Roy when he saved one. That's still one of my favorite games ever to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 The final score was what....10-2 I think? I loved how the fans cheered for Roy when he saved one. That's still one of my favorite games ever to watch. Actually I think it was 11-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 Actually I think it was 11-1 yep. He asked to be pulled after 9. Mwahahahaha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 The game is on NHL net right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Talking all about the trade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lwing 68 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 They just had a special on the Roy move on the NHL network today. One commentator suggested it may have all been planned and that the trade to the Avs for a young French goalie was too quick and too convenient. He did sort of joke and say something like, "I sound like Oliver Stone here." P.S. What the heck is up with all the Asian girl ads on this site. Don't tell me guys here think they can dial up a perfect stunning Asian babe with a few clicks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 679 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 P.S. What the heck is up with all the Asian girl ads on this site. Don't tell me guys here think they can dial up a perfect stunning Asian babe with a few clicks... Aren't the ads based off of your internet usage? For instance my ads are for mycomicshop.com as I bought some comics recently from there. 1 Rivalred reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Aren't the ads based off of your internet usage? For instance my ads are for mycomicshop.com as I bought some comics recently from there. Huge LOL (not judging anyone though) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 I was just wondering what would have happened had Roy been traded elsewhere. He wasn't the only reason the Avs were as good as they were, but he was a big part of it. Who were the "bubble" teams from back then? Imagine how different things would be had he been traded to one of those! (I get a lot of truck ads, but I get the Asian chicks too. I'm more interested in the trucks. Nothing against Asians or women, of course.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Is it me or did that conversation in that little diner remind anyone else from a part in Slap Shot? Anyways, It's been a while since I've read Blood Fued, but I don't recall that being mentioned in the book (if you haven't read that book, I highly recommend it). Edited August 5, 2014 by Vladiator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
