Wally1912 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I didn't see this story posted anywhere.December 8, 2008Red Wings get their Stanley Cup blingBY HELENE ST. JAMESFREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER The Wings got their Stanley Cup rings last night during a presentation with team owners Mike and Marian Ilitch."It?s huge, just huge," defenseman Niklas Kronwall said. "I?ve never seen anything like it. It was a really cool feeling to get it, actually."Asked what he was going to do with it ? it?s not exactly for day-to-day wear ? Kronwall hesitated. ?I thought about it last night,? he said. ?Where do you keep it? Probably find a vault or something, I don?t know. I?ll talk to the other guys and see what they?ve done in the past.?The rings were presented after a video of the team's run through last season's playoffs. "They showed the highlights, and then they had girls with big trays with all the rings on them, and when it was all over, they all walked out to each table and handed all the boxes out," said captain Nicklas Lidstrom, for whom it was the fourth ring. "It's tough to compare the rings -- this one was special being the latest one. And being white gold, too, it looks a little different from the other ones. They're all special, all have their own special memories."The bling also impressed coach Mike Babcock. "It was nice,? Babcock said. ?Usually, the only one who gets that is my wife, so it was kind of nice I got some.?Fans attending Wednesday's game against the Flames will get a replica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Are these things getting more hideous and gaudy every year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arts11 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The seemingly arbitrary placement of the years on the mini-cups on the ring's side panel makes me wonder if there's any significance to the order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjwii Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 What? No red? Are rubies passe'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Are these things getting more hideous and gaudy every year?I know you hate everything, but that actually looks really good--well, except for being for the Wings and all. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 "It?s huge, just huge,"Sorry to threadjack and piss off anyone living in Upstate NY, but that just reminded me of.. Twitter: @RyanMcD29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proc Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am sure there are alot of NHL players around the league on other teams that would be proud to have a ring like that. The Red Wings have been a class organization for decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am sure there are alot of NHL players around the league on other teams that would be proud to have a ring like that. The Red Wings have been a class organization for decades.Naw the players don't give damn about the rings, it's their name on the Cup is what they care about. Most players don't even wear their rings because they are so big, impossible to wear, and ugly. I forget who that came from, but I heard it from I think on ESPN's NFL show. The rings stay locked up somewhere and never see the light of day unless there's some party and then they go back into the vault because the players and coaches hate wearing them. I've never heard a hockey player say, "It's all about the ring." It's not, the ring is just another thing, it's about the Cup. No other trophy do you have your name etched on it for all to see. You can buy an ugly gaudy ring, you can't buy your name onto the Stanley Cup, you earn your name onto the Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraw28 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am looking for the Detroit Lions 0-16 rings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proc Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Naw the players don't give damn about the rings..Really? And you know this, how?C'mon now, be realistic. Sure their name on the Cup is the main thing, but they covet those rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKAK Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am sure there are alot of NHL players around the league on other teams that would be proud to have a ring like that. The Red Wings have been a class organization for decades.Naw the players don't give damn about the rings, it's their name on the Cup is what they care about. Most players don't even wear their rings because they are so big, impossible to wear, and ugly. I forget who that came from, but I heard it from I think on ESPN's NFL show. The rings stay locked up somewhere and never see the light of day unless there's some party and then they go back into the vault because the players and coaches hate wearing them. I've never heard a hockey player say, "It's all about the ring." It's not, the ring is just another thing, it's about the Cup. No other trophy do you have your name etched on it for all to see. You can buy an ugly gaudy ring, you can't buy your name onto the Stanley Cup, you earn your name onto the Cup.Jerome Bettis is all I have to say about players not wearing their rings. I've seen them on quite a few NHLers as well, so I'm not sure if you're making things up or just pulling random things out of the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Naw the players don't give damn about the rings..Really? And you know this, how?Read the part of his post that you cut out of the quote there --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon_Matrix Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have a feeling this ring is half the size of the Ducks one... that one is HUGE!!! Because Korbyn Is Colour Blind, My Signature Is Now Idiot Proof - Thanks Again Braden!!Go Leafs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelayedPenalty Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The seemingly arbitrary placement of the years on the mini-cups on the ring's side panel makes me wonder if there's any significance to the order?Why does it even need all the previous Cups on it? They won the '08 Stanley Cup, the other ones are old news. And like hjwii said, I was surprised there wasn't a single ruby on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 "It?s huge, just huge,"Sorry to threadjack and piss off anyone living in Upstate NY, but that just reminded me of..Is that Fucillo Auto Mall? On topic, It's a great looking ring but not if it's too big to wear. If I had one of those I'd want to wear it everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Yes it isNow to be useful to the topic, I must say the rings look like they came out well. Like the touch of having all their previous Cups on it Twitter: @RyanMcD29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmee Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Wish they would've done the Red Wings logo in rubies. Already looks great, but that would have made it pop even more. The world's foremost practitioners of professional tag-team wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanlion13 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Can a guy get just a little color? I love big gaudy rings but even I find this boring, just like the Giants Super Bowl ring. The Colts ring was fantastic.They are getting a little bit big, though. A friend works in the Cardinals organization and he recieved a Series Ring. I got to see it the other day and its size is a bit much. Not like I wouldn't kill to have one, its just gotta be awkward to wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawstu19 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 we have to think about the rings as individual trophies for the players and organizations. i mean there is only one trophy to win but how do you commemorate the individuals for the success...by giving them a trophy ring, which yea can be worn, but is more like a trophy to be displayed in a caseat least i think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_cat_eyes Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 we have to think about the rings as individual trophies for the players and organizations. i mean there is only one trophy to win but how do you commemorate the individuals for the success...by giving them a trophy ring, which yea can be worn, but is more like a trophy to be displayed in a caseat least i think soThats a good way to put that. It would be more cheaper than giving all the players mini cups, although I think they used to do that did they not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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