loutswings

Holland continues to hold this team back. Selling off Smith, Jurco, Ott, and Vanek was good, but from a fan perspective I would not trust this guy to trade on my kids NHL17 game. To me, I feel the game has passed him and he and Detroit need a fresh start.

If Kenny can pull 2 picks for Smith and one being a 2nd rd, I would be happy has hell with that.

When it comes to any draft, I rather load up on picks if you are going to do the reload. This team has many holes and needs to build through the draft. Make the trades and load up on picks, for the 2017 and 2018 drafts. From what I have read the 2017 is not as deep, so that's why I say get some picks for the 2018 draft.

Vanek for 1st Smith for 2nd Green for a 2nd and prospect, might need to retain some salary depending on the buyer I don't think Holland trades Sheahan, I could see him holding him. But at the end of it, I also could see Holland not doing anything but trade Vanek. I feel he's single handily already destroyed this team.

No thanks on Wiz. Overpaid and takes places off. That was one of the biggest complaints from Jackets fans down here in Columbus.

I thoughts too! If that deal gets done they will have that pick back.

Next bring the Pistons to downtown. Double the revenue at the arena. I don't get the negative attitudes towards this project. You could put a 24/7 hot dog stand and it's an upgrade to that area. I give Mr I credit for this project and wanting to keep the money in Detroit. You want the city to recover and improve this is the kind of project that can help. It's not the answers for all the cities' problems but it's a start. I will miss the Joe but this was long over due. I live in Columbus and I love going to an arena like Nationwide. Classy facility and great fan experience.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=C4&Date=20140720&Category=BUSINESS&ArtNo=307200114&Ref=PH

http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/angry_red_wings_fans_edit_gm_ken_hollands_wikipedia_page/16772527?linksrc=story_player_ken_holland_auto_module_head_16772527

This will only stop if we stop making it into the playoffs. Holland doesn't have a clue!!!!

I am excited about this one. Has speed and good hands.

I like Babs but I really think it's just time to refresh things up. I like to see what Blashill brings to the table and Kenny needs to be moved out of the GM spot.

I think the Front office has got a little too comfortable. Wouldn't hurt to shake things up.

Nothing will happen when it comes to Detroit.

The only way they could show they are not happy is by requesting a trade or not resign when the contract is up. I think Erhoff signed with Pittsburg to have a chance to win the Cup. Back in the day players would take less money to play for Detroit to have a chance to win the Cup. Times have changed.

After giving up a 1st rd pick for this guy and then resigning him. I am going with delusional.

Holland said he is not disappointed, however. "Not in the least," Holland said. "You're talking about 4-5 players and there's 30 teams. It's free agency; it's wide open. Other teams are after these players, too. Last year we got the guys wanted (forwards Stephen Weiss and Daniel Alfredsson) this year we didn't." Holland dismissed speculation that Detroit isn't the free-agent destination it once was or that the franchise has lost its luster in the eyes of players hitting the open market. "Thirty teams are a destination," Holland said. "The game has changed. Players can go wherever they want. We all have the same money (because of the cap). We made some pitches. Those players chose to go elsewhere." Holland doesn't accept the notion that free agents don't want to play for coach Mike Babcock because of his demanding ways. "I think we got a fabulous coach," Holland said. (Team Canada executive director) Steve Yzerman has picked him for two Olympic teams and the results speak for themselves (gold medals in 2010 and 2014)." Holland said he will continue exploring trade possibilities for a right-handed shooting defenseman and look for free-agent bargains this summer. "Still lots of players out there that could be good one-year bargains," Holland said. "I was hoping to get a right-shot defenseman or two. They signed elsewhere, that's their prerogative. That's going to happen more and more with the cap ceiling and floor going up." This guy is delusional. He's putting pretty much the same team on the ice. Somebody get Kenny his meds. I love at the end how he stated how there's bargains out there still. Cleary and Alfie came to mind.

Halfway??? I give it till November.

At that point I would almost stand pat. It's pretty obvious they are not trying to get a Cup for Dats and Z. Sorry but signings like Modano, Alfie, and Quincey twice doesn't smell like a contending team. I would almost stand pat and let the young guys mature and grow as hockey players. I don't want to trade at this point cause I can see Holland getting schooled in that too.

Don't know too much about this guy.

I think the biggest need for this team is a new GM. It's obvious the front office hasn't been the same since the Bowman party packed up. I think Holland can be very arrogant even though he's hasn't pulled off a big signing in the last 5 years.

Look at the bright side we still have Franzen.

The scary thing about a trade I hate to see what Holland will give up.

What a joke!!!! Hope everyone is prepared for another 1st rd exit. I feel bad for Dats and Z.

Too old! NEXT