Carman

Well to answer what I bolded. We won back to back cups. I doubt that could be classified as "really screwed". And yes we have enough room for a rental player.

I would say Glen Sather, but in Sather's world Raflaski is worth around 12 million probably.

Same feelings as well.

I really respect your opinion, and I'm definitely not going to say that Drake was the only reason we won, but I do think he was a very important piece. He brought a physical leadership and drive to win the cup that helped the other players see a new perspective other then "this is what is was like in 97' ". I feel as though "new blood" like Neil could go a very long way to inspire this team to the next level(Only a few people on our team are fighting for their first cup, none are "grinders"). I'm not saying we couldn't just turn on a switch, but I have a very fair and objective perspective as a fan, and I find it hard to trust players no matter how much they've done for me in the past. The past is the past and it should stay as a good memory. Until they prove themselves to me this season I'll look for ways to improve my team. Also our team as a whole have very good +/-'s the only people that are - are Tomas Kopecky, Darren McCarty,Niklas Kronwall,Darren Helm, Kirk Maltby,Derek Meech, and Kris Draper.

What's a Nashville Predator?

Good to know you don't run any teams. I can see the point of most the players of your list, but Mike Green? Really? No seriously. Mike Green over Sidney Crosby? Honestly? I hope I'm not getting trolled here, but I'm laughing to hard to do anything more productive then sit here in my seat pondering the hockey intelligence that someone would honestly have an opinion that they would rather have "Mike Green". over Sidney Crosby. Thanks for the laugh.

I guess the Red Wing's system for a goalie would be to get used to watching things in the offensive zone then be ready to get about 10 shots in a minute when our 4th line is on the ice.

Nope I'm not. The main player in last years run was Drake. Losing that physical power forward is going to be pretty apparent in the playoffs in my opinion. I can not confidently say that Draper, Maltby, or the 2009 Kopecky will provide the Red Wings with enough physical presence to wear down the opposing team. It's been evident all season, for instance the lowest +/- on San Jose is about 10 point higher the Drapers'. I really think we could use an improvement on the 4th line, if for nothing else motivation that they need to improve.

Nah I'm going to blame that one on my drug abuse.

If you don't want better players on your team that's entirely your opinion. Those guys might just turn a switch and they've been playing better of late, but I'd still enjoy seeing Neil in the Wing's uniform and help motivate the physical game that a lot of Detroit fans yearn for.

Actually I take back what I said, I'm going to go with Cheechoo.

Lemiuex is going to get a hat-trick and run Conklin taking him out for the year.

Chris Neil is arguably the best 4th liner in the league. And we have arguably the worst 4th line in the league. He could help us a lot.

I base my opinions on NHL 09 if you didn't notice.

1. Crosby 2. Ovechkin 3. Lidstrom 4. Malkin 5. Richards 6. Thornton 7. Iginla 8. Pronger 9. Brodeur 10. Nabokov 11. Daniel Alfredsson Hell I can probably keep going too.

I can name like 10 people better then Datsyuk. He is soo overrated. Plus he is short.

Will you join me in the Church of Sidney Crosby? If you come to enough sessions you won't feel pain in the groin, and also get to live in someone's basement! It's pretty sweet.

But see Crosby wouldn't even need to play offense to get into the HoF. He should be the conn smythe winner every year, just because he is going to lead the NHL to the promised land like moses. They need to rename the Stanley Cup into the Crosby Cup.

Psh. Neither I'd take Crosby.

Jason Spezza.

Ryan Clowe?

Don't need a goalie. So I hope we don't explore that route until the off-season.

Tomas Kopecky.

Oh wow how the hell did I do that? Oh well easy fix. ZDH Leino-Flip-Hossa Hudler-Helm-Franzen Neil-Draper-Cleary That's scary.

My ideal lines would look like this if we could add Neil ZDH - Can't Touch them, it's tried and true. Leino-Filppula-Hossa - 2 set up people and a pure goal scorer. Leino can play in front of the net. Hudler-Helm-Franzen - Helm to forecheck and get the puck, hudler/franzen to finish also franzen in the front of the net. This line would put good pressure. Neil-Draper-Samuelsson/Kopecky/Maltby - Great 4th line imo, psychical, speedy, and a little scoring touch. Yes I'm not impressed with Samuelsson. No, you won't change my mind.