Glubki

Franzen will go on LTIR again on the 1st day of the season; that will provide about 4 million in relief once they max out the remaining space so they actually have about 8 million left. 

I can understand some of the criticism and doubt given his lean 5 on 5 stats but I agree with you overall. Plus he is captain/leadership material which is something else they needed going forward given the age of the squad. Hopefully they advised him to avoid social media for a month or two after the draft because reading this negative crap all over the web would be a confidence killer for a lot of kids.

Well it could really be any number of things.  Its a team sport, afterall. Could be linemates, strategy, coaching.  All the scouts can really comment on is his individual ability which sounds pretty good.  

I honestly think some of you hate Holland more than you like the Red Wings. You would rather see these guys fail, and be right about Holland, than have these guys excel and have a successful team built by Holland. 
 

I don't understand the negativity about this kid. He's huge and isn't afraid to get his nose dirty. Exactly what this team needs going forward 

Nope - I think they did what they had to do...chump change was in context of the overall discussion not the specific trade. I think Holland did the best he could do and got far more positive out of his trades then he lost out on...:)

Maybe the truth hurts? I'll meet you back here in 3 years and we can reassess bragging rights. To me this is the start of the tear down and Griffins/prospects are unknown commodities. Meanwhile Z gets older and the defense is still porous. They dumped grit and a solid scorer for chump change and got an unexpected return for Smith. Nothing else has changed and their picks are in a weak draft.
Tatar, Nyquist and Larkin were supposed to elevate the squad this year and you are banking on mid-tier prospects for a playoff run? Sorry but I see a two more years of pain with more selling next year. Patience isn't a bad thing in hockey...

A very sad day for Wings and Tigers fans but the city of Detroit just lost a vital part of it's soul. He will never be forgotten!

So when it boils down, other teams have more balls than the Wings....

I wanted Suter just as much as every one else here, but 13 years at 7.5 per is a serious overpayment. Short terms this stings a lot, but long term this could be a really good thing for the Red Wings. Next year is likely going to be rough, but who knows what the future holds.

I agree, sometimes the best moves you make are the ones you don't. I would have loved to have him but 13 yrs at 7.5 per for a guy who really hasn't done anything in this yet.

Well crap.

I wouldn't have wanted Suter at that cap hit. Yuck. He's not even a top-5 defenceman in the league.

Suter is what we need, Parise was always the icing

He is taller than Hudler - I'm trying to stay positive...

He is taller than Hudler - I'm trying to stay positive...

Ack - just saw a picture of Hunter with grey hair at the arena and my midlife crisis began...

I'll feel the same way the next time the Lions win a playoff game... congrats!

I'll feel the same way the next time the Lions win a playoff game... congrats!

This from a resident of a country where one of the most cherished gastronomic dishes is French fries covered in gravy and adorned with cheese curds?

This from a resident of a country where one of the most cherished gastronomic dishes is French fries covered in gravy and adorned with cheese curds?

My roids have been flaring up ever since my bi-monthly visit to Five Guys Burgers and Fries....