Wings’ morale doing well
The Wings seem to be enjoying their recent success and it’s reflective in their carefree attitudes after practice.
Forward Henrik Zetterberg was explaining his thoughts on how the Red Wings have built a second seven-game winning streak this season when he spotted teammate Niklas Kronwall kneeling by his locker.
Zetterberg burst out laughing and quipped, “Question, Kronner?”
Kronwall didn’t have one; he was merely making a point about Zetterberg’s ability to draw a crowd.
Zetterberg had a question of his own: Where was linemate Tomas Holmstrom, who didn’t practice Wednesday? “I miss him out there,” Zetterberg said.
An article in the Windsor Star adds a bit more to the story:
Henrik Zetterberg was shooting a promo for the NHL before Wednesday’s practice and he reduced the TV crew to the same tangled mess he’s turned defences in to this season.
On his final take, Zetterberg zigzagged up the Joe Louis Arena ice until the sled carrying the cameraman slid into the skater pulling it creating a heap of humanity and camera equipment.
“That was pretty funny,” Zetterberg said. “It’ll be interesting to see how it turns out.”
Zetterberg’s teammates also gave him the star treatment after practice.
Nearby locker-room neighbour Niklas Kronwall pretended to join the scrum of reporters quizzing Zetterberg. When asked if he’d like to ask a question by Zetterberg, Kronwall got down on his knees and bowed at the feet of Zetterberg repeatedly uttering ‘We’re not worthy.”
Yesterday, there was a signing for the Community Relations department after practice and I can say that the smoke and smell was everywhere from Al’s barbecue while the players were still out on the ice.
Zamboni driver Al Sobotka held one of his famed barbecues; the smoke (and smell) wafted onto the ice as practice wore on, especially affecting goaltender Chris Osgood. “Ozzie said he was in his element,” Draper said. “I don’t know what he meant by that — we’ll leave that one open-ended. But hey, that’s the price we pay for Al’s burgers and ribs.”
From personal experience, Al grills some mean burgers.
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