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As expected and really I don't see a problem with this. At best he will be an emergency call up from the Grand Rapids and while being there he can show some younger guys (Mantha, Larkin) the way and since the 950k aren't counting against the cap it doesn't really matter. Personally I'm in favor of everything that helps prepare Larkin, Mantha better for the big club in a few years if that includes signing a veteran with a great work ethic so be it.

How does this signing in any way effect you? I dont see how Holland signing him, means he is showing any type of disrespect towards the fans. Its basically a minor league contract, we are not going to lose anybody because of it, the money will not count towards the cap.

I can't believe I am agreeing with frankgrimes, but I am. I think this is the 4th time in LGW forum history for this, so it isn't the first time. The organization has shown loyalty to Cleary. The cap hit isn't going to hurt the team. They are in essence paying him out of their own pockets to be an emergency call up. Who cares if they let him into training camp and give him preseason minutes. Who cares if he ends up in the AHL. In fact, no one should care that they signed him to this deal. If anything, other players will see this as loyalty that is being rewarded after all these years and want to come play here. Hell, if I am at the end of my career, and my workplace decides to keep me around out of loyalty even when my most productive years are behind me, I would be very grateful.

Don't care. He isn't going to see a second of playing time with the Wings unless there are a rash of injuries. I'm not gonna even get worked up over this.

Nobody wins in a race to announce Dan Cleary's return.

Illitch seems to be a very loyal guy, I wouldn't be surprised if he spearheaded this. Wings have always been loyal to their players, and as a result their players have always been loyal back (ie. Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Zetterberg) all signing deals below market value. To contrast that, next time Calgary asks a guy to sign for a discount, i'm sure after reading the Glenncross article, that player may think twice.

Everything old is old again.

You're not going to get in trouble for swearing, that's what the filters for.And the warning is about trying to outsmart the filter, like using numbers/symbols in place of letters. Also. Using the word for a feminine hygiene product is still essentially a bad word, unless that's not what you're trying to type...

I think he's just saying if he was from somewhere other than Russia, he wouldn't be getting deported.

You should've seen the filter for typing Glendening's name.

Cleary would provide some great leadership for the kids down in Grand Rapids. I really do hope he finds himself down there playing 3rd line minutes, and educating the kids obviously. I really am not concerned with this contract. The entire salary can be buried in the AHL.

Cleary should be awarded with Masterton Trophy for perseverance and ability to squeeze out contracts year after year after year.

...but wait, what if 2008 Cleary comes back, we'll have a helluva deal! I saw pics of the Wings loading the buses to TVC this morning, I can picture Danny boy chasing the bus right now with his equipment bag over his shoulder screaming, "guys! Wait up! Wait for me!" then Z tells the bus driver to keep going, its nothing. we need flashy to PhotoShop Danny in the Forrest Gump scene looking for a seat on the bus..."seat's taken."

This contract is nothing more than thanks but no thanks. He'll be a good leader for the kids in Gradew, because that is absolutely where he will spend the season.

man, how many times can we hit the juck ******* pott? Plan the parade!

It's fun for the kids. I just wish someone would have locked Putin in the penalty box, he's got no business out there. I've seen videos on russian tv where they praise Putin's offensive ability. Even when you can clearly see everyone getting out of the way and letting him score. It's like letting a child win, so his feelings aren't hurt. Or in this case so they aren't sent to Siberia to teach hockey to polar bears.

But what about Emdog?

Post the JUCK ******* POT picture repeatedly

Looks like another Richards situation. Cancel his contract for free Kings! No buy out necessary, cause you're team is special.

Unless you get swept in the first round with that roster. Then everyone laughs at you.

and only .905% of them were saved

That mask is average. Just like Jimmy.............