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Detroit needs to improve theer goaltending situation. They could get one hell of a goalie for the tandem! (JUST KIDDING) They're doing one hell of a job together this season

Sorry, should've elaborated. During training camp he was supposed to be a huge detriment to the team and be somewhere around -24 with his limited ice time because of how much he sucks. (little over dramatic my number BTW) In addition, the only two other seasons when he has played more games were 37 and 42 games respectively. So very good year for him so far.

Well, I guess I shouldn't have edited his post down to a bunch of crap. As for that bunch of Hating, as I saw it, I've requoted it just for your viewing pleasure. After thinking about it, his post seems perfect for political campaigns so maybe it is alright. Now that that's said... Did I say anything when LeftWinger brought up the stats? Or when Eva did? Did I ever say that Yzerman was god's gift? Nope all opinions. Hell my only heated comments normally come out in fight threads only. Now I did call him out on his comments and my apologies for ruffling your feathers enough that you felt compelled to defend him and try to chastise me in pseudo-public forum. But since you did decide to do that in this "absolutely ridiculous" debate, his opinion must matter more than mine does? Especially when you two share the same opinion on Fedorov. Hell next your probably going to say I'm not a true fan and I should burn my jerseys and turn in my LGW card. Edit to add: He may not even be skating a full practice by the trade deadline due to his current injury.

That make 36 games for Downey this season so far. Still at 0 +/-

Offense wins games but Defense wins championships

Wow... I don't think I've ever met a Red Wings fan that was an Yzerman hater till now... So all the cups are thanks to Fedorov huh? I guess the rest of the Wings were holding him down as Fedorov strapped them to his back. Carrying the team to the promised land in the precup years... oh wait, that's right, it wasn't until Shanahan came to Detroit that the cup was won. So I guess when he moved on another cup would surely follow him, because he is the key to winning Lord Stanley's Cup after all. Wait... you mean Anaheim's best cup runs were without him? AND he failed to get them to the playoffs?!? The hell you say! But surely he must have strapped the blue jackets to his back, since he does have the HART to do it after all, and has taken them to the promised land? What? Not even close? And now he's suffering from a concussion and won't start skating again till the end of the week at the earliest... by god let's bring him back here then. Spare no expense I say! All of our draft picks and half the Griffins for this crown jewel and god's gift to hockey that will bring the cup to Detroit. Hopefully the Primadonorov has learned what it means to be on a team by now...

Well it's not like he's going to be able to say "no" for a while. That's it no more wings on my fantasy team it's to jinxy.

NO his coming back would be a disappointment. Didn't like his attitude before and he doesn't have the game anymore to offset it. Oh, and I feel that the only way his numbers go into the rafters is if Osgod, Leftwinger, and Eva sneak up there to hang it themselves. Unless Columbus wants Maltby anyway...

because they could be willing to offer him a larger contract than Detroit?

I believe it's a lack of recent rental success and an overemphasis on the value of draft picks and prospects

just more ammo for my selfish rant on his not being put on IR for a couple weeks. He's taking a valuable roster spot that would be taken by a substandard D-man if I cut him. Plus, I'd forget about him when he's healed and not add him back onto my team until he's on somebody else's team. I'm so not looking forward to my upcoming shoulder (genetic) problems.

Dman... because a single dman will have a bigger impact than a single forward imo. Meech isn't held in high enough regard here to hold as 7th D in the playoffs. Quincey's an option too, but hasn't played in the NHL this season yet. A single forward may better them scoring wise, but it isn't 100% that the streakiness in scoring will end.

what happened to 7-10 days? Now closer to 3-4 weeks? Can he be put on IR already so I don't have to cut him from my fantasy team... grrrr Selfish rant over

Please no... the flyers are growing on me. I'd hate for that to come to a screeching halt and lose interest in my only regular hockey feed. Edit:: Where's the merge of the 2 or 3 forsberg threads?

Nashville Calgary Dallas are all out as well.story

I think it still has something to do with it. This makes the third or fourth time he's said no to Detroit. I think one or two of those were during the no cap era as well. Don't forget that he came to Detroit in trade not as a FA signing. Chelios coming to Detroit was supposed to be a punishment from Writz. I am sooo thankful I don't have to deal with nutpuncher playing here. Now if only he can stay outta Philly...

maybe not so fast... left practice early even if Det's trainers are groin experts

Interesting read... going to lead towards Nill moving on to greener pastures. Also could see D retiring and everyone bumping up one spot

I swear that describes half of the players in the league. but anyway my 5 are: Heatley Kariya Maltby Jiggy Forsberg

And the ? still remains. They're still in the market for a #1 goalie because two solid goalies isn't rumored to be working for the team heads. If they get Forsberg then the only thing they might be missing is a depth Dman to make their run.

One of the best from this era. Definitely behind Lidstrom and Bourque, but him and Chelios are my second pairing. His playing in New Jersey for so long could have held back his recognition. Very similar to Osgood in a way. Being credited with being a product of his environment as opposed to what he brings. However, I am still disappointed with his actions this offseason, but not to the hatred level of others.

Doubt it, matter of fact it's already starting to brew in this thread as well. Good on both of them, even though I'm not fond of either of them.

most of the stateside media is saying that he is looking for a modest two or three year deal. Following are from yahoo story I believe he'll go elsewhere and I'm A-OK with that.

Also that assuming that nobody else from previous generations gets a case made for them or any players that weren't in the NHL that belongs there as well.

My wife yelled at the screams a few times "hit him!" Thenshe looked at me like I grew another head because I told here there is no hitting in the ASG.