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Am I the only one who doesn't think oshie is that great? Brouwer is bigger puts up more goals and has a smaller cap hit. I wouldn't trade Abby for oshie sorry.

He played with heart and a size much bigger than his frame, I'll give him that, I just think he could have handled the Team Canada deal better. He turned his back on his team and ironically it was Tampa that ended his last game.

http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=772876. Lidstrom's 2 sons attending Development Camp roster

Wasn't a fan of Kindl but he looked pretty sharp the last games he played. I saw an improvement overall, which is always nice. Don't wanna judge him to be a lazy bum just yet. Let's see what preseason brings.

I get your argument but saying he's 3rd in playoff points and played 100 games less than #2. Who is a defenseman is odd, defenseman aren't supposed to put up the kind of points lids did, that's why he was so special among other things. But yes please retire #91 soon

Heart of a lion, body of a peewee kid on steroids.

The biggest thing I loved about him was how small he was. He didn't look scared to go into the corners with someone.

This makes me feel warm inside. Never thought it would even be an option.

Maybe Holland saw the Babcock departure coming a couple years back and decided to take a longer view to player acquisition to get past the first round AFTER Babs left (coupled with TO missing the playoffs again would be quite irksome to the Leafs loyal). Babs is a good coach, and seems to be a good guy, but his message ran its course here and I think having Blashill will energize the team more than we realize. Cue Kenny lighting up a cigar, Hannibal Smith style, "I love it when a plan comes together".

Awesome!!!! My childhood hero and all time favourite player. I don't think they would mention it unless it was going to happen.

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 1m 1 minute ago Couple notes from Jeff Blashill's availability: Said he likes Smith's offensive potential and will give him shot on PP (in camp) ...

I think the real question is, if he takes 25, what does dlyark wear when he comes up?

My position is that it's very likely he does make Kessel better, but that s*** happens and there is no such thing as a sure thing. Common sense, really. What is life like in your everything is a 100% sure thing fantasty land?

To be fair, nobody on this site falls in the "i'm always right" category more then you. Crosby will make Kessel better. That's what great players do. Hockey 101.

Smith's shot isn't really all that great. His one timer almost never hits the net. He might be a little more effective if he's allowed to skate in a bit, but if you're thinking his shot is an improvement over Dekeyser's you're probably going to be disappointed.

I'm happy . Here's to a better season Smitty!

Then choose Ryan Ellis, then choose Vatenen etc. the point doesn't change. Height =/ everything. I am not even including forwards either. Your wording from the beginning would have not even started the "ridiculous" debate. You should have just said "not who I would have picked" instead of going on about his size. Which is where myself and another poster started saying it has nothing to do with it.

People disappointed with players they know nothing about lmao

Haaaaaampusssss Meeeeeelllllennn!!!

Hampus melen will be at camp

Neither. I love and respect Ozzie. I respect Fedorov. Neither quite fits the mold to have their number hang.

I think Tater and Dekaiser are going to be good, Larkun is a future stud though

After all these years some Red Wings fans still can't spell Fedorov's name right. Lol

Neither. And neither was spelled correctly. Retire Red Kelly's number first.

Unlikely it'll be either. But if it's going to be one of those two it should be Fedorov. Osgood was a big part of the team but is not the caliber of player that the Wings retire jerseys for.