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hmm... that's kinda Babs pulling a wildcard... shows how much he thinks of Janik... I still like the balance, one stay at home guy per pairing and one guy that can be offensive minded when needed on each...

This 100% - Everyone bitching about him "signing a contract" - What does it hurt to keep your options open?!?!? It was 2 way, so it doesn't count against the cap and maybe he didn't know he couldn't handle playing in the AHL until it was a reality... I'm just glad he's not playing anywhere else... one hell of a career and that front office role is just waiting for you Malts!

I would just guess: Lidstrom-Kronwall Stuart-Salei Kindl-Janik keep in mind, Janik-Kindl was a pairing used quite a bit in GR last year and they worked very well together... I would think there's a good chance Kindl even see's PP time with Raffi out...

Please check other threads before posting new ones - I know the topic title isn't exactly the same, but it's already covered here - http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php/topic/66975-red-wings-recall-janik-put-draper-on-ir/

uh oh... I was just assuming it was his back flaring up again... knees are always scary

Youre correct, LTIR only gives cap relief, short term does not. The Wing's still had approximately 600k in capspace, so they could make a call up as needed, the short term LTIR was just to free up the roster spot... This is why Holland wanted the cushion...

He was off to a hell of a start, that's for sure... however, if this is precautionary and it means him missing one or 2 games now, but saving him from missing 15 down the road with a more serious injury, because the needed rest was not taken... I'll gladly have him miss a couple now...

He's also only 18 - skating ability can be taught...

there it is - Rafalski probably out http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2010/10/red_wings_recall_defenseman_do_1.html this also sheds light on the IR - It was short term, so only 7 days and they made it retroactive, so this is likely a very short term change

I HIGHLY doubt that, don't let that -1 sway you, he looked very comfortable out there against Chicago...

Why would the article say that he will be in the lineup Tues(tonight) then? If anything, this makes me think another D-man is out as well...

yea, my thought too... the article says he will be in the lineup Tueday night... so which extra d-man other than E is out? Maybe Rafalski missing practice the other day was more than just a back tweak

and the Wings scouting staff does it again!

I hate it - As was already covered, they need to grow the game here in America better, so why are they focusing revenue and travel overseas? I think if anything, they should do several opening games at neutral sites here in the States and Canada, that otherwise don't get NHL action... once the game is a top attraction here, then you can focus on overseas games...

That is how it is and will continue to be in the cap world - If a goalie wants to make big bucks, he better be able to stand on his head and better not expect a great D in front of him, whereas the winning formula is quite different - Modest dollars spent on goaltending, good chunk on a great d and the rest on offense, with an emphasis on at least 1 dynamic scoring line... defense wins championships.

Abs will be an every night guy once he's healthy, with a fully healthy team, the fight for the last spot will be between Eaves and Miller night in and out, with the edge going to Eaves in my mind...

At this stage in his life, he couldn't do it... I guarantee it... the man is a legend, simple and true, but his heart wouldn't be able to handle it...

you're kidding right?!?! Scotty is not in the best of health and is 77 years old... here, let me fix that for you -

Unfortunately, the odds of him ever getting his dues (Jack Adam's nominations) would have to come at the cost of the team having a horrible season, followed by a bounce back season. The league never recognizes teams that are consistently good (which is ridiculous, because if anything, that is a BETTER example of a great coach) and instead, always nominates teams that have break-out or comeback years... if getting us over 100pts last season with the injury decimated roster we had can't get him a nomination, I don't know what will... He'd probably have to coach them to the first even 82-0 season to get a nomination and he'd still probably lose to someone like Ron Wilson...

As long as he wants to be here, is as long as we should have him - The best coach in the game right now. This is great news!

yea, no kidding...

I gotta imagine there's no way the NHL touches this one, it's an extension to play for a team he's already on and it looks as though he actually gave them a pretty hefty "home-town" discount... he could have gotten upwards of 8 or 9 a year on the open market this summer... GREAT signing for Boston by the way

So... um, what happened with going back to the tach mask? Don't get me wrong, he's looked great through 2, but still...

I would get to the arena no later than 6:15 for a 7:30 start... that gives you about 15 mins to make your way to your seats (or lower) and get a good eye of the warm-up