IllinoisRedWingsFan

I can't vote either. Terrible thought!

How could Gary Throne not be higher especially with how he called this.

While I am not a Crosby fan I hope he can continue playing because as someone who had migraine headache's when I was little headache's in general stink.

No one can replace Raffi but I think that Kronner can fill Raffi's shoes pretty well.

1. I wouldn't discount Darren Helm at all especially with his performance in the playoffs. 2. Didn't even think of that. 3. No what I meant was he'll be what Raffy was in his prime and I feel actually be an upgrade over Raffy. 4. No Comment. 5. Good Point. Realistically I can't think of many because I wouldn't give up Smith and Tatar UNLESS we could get Doughty and even then I'd be hesitant. 6. What I meant by that was that he'll become the enforcer that McCarty was minus the fighting aspect. Though McCarty had two IIRC 1. Kicking Claude's rear 2. Game 4 SCF Goal against the Flyers. But I do see your point. 7. hehe! I could see that you know Darren most likely needs the $$$$. 8. Agreed!

1. Darren Helm scores at least 20 Goals. 2. Jiri Hudler is sent to Grand Rapids. 3. Kronwall becomes the new Raffy. 4. Jimmy Howard gets nominated for the Jennings trophy. 5. Ken Holland will trade for a top-4 D-Man at the deadline. 6. Commodore becomes the new semi-Darren McCarty. 7. Dareen McCarty comes back to the Organization somehow. 8. Abby will have 30-35 points. 9. Tatar and Smith come up somewhere during the season. 10. Ty Conklin will start around 20-25 games as Howard's back up.

He's gone from Nashville soon. If I was him I'd be LIVID with Polte.

Agreed. The last thing the people of Long Island need is to pay for a new Arena. I'd vote no even if another hockey team could move to Chicago.

As a college student I do use the Free Streams and they have worked for me for the most part. Though usually for the playoffs I can go to the local sports bar and get Versus. As long as the Hawks aren't playing

What about a top-6 Defenseman????

Thanks for the memories. Draper was the best $1.00 ever spent by Illitch.

1) Who is your favorite Detroit Red Wing player overall to wear the Red Wings Logo?-Steve Yzerman and Darren McCarty. Is it ok that I chose two? If I only could have one I'd pick Stevie Y. I need a Stevie Y. jersey someday.... 2) Who was your favorite Detroit Red Wing player that joined the red wings? (Non drafted by Wings, could be threw Trade / FA / Waiver etc...)-Shanahan 3) Which current player would you dream of them joining the Wings?-Doughty or Stamkos 4) Which are the players that really "hurt / bugged" you when they left the Red Wings to join another team?-Federov and Hossa. The latter because he went to Chicago. 5) Is there a player that you never wanted him on the team ... but eventually joined the team?-Bertuzzi * If you guys have any other questions to post feel free to join in!

Will he get in? Yes I think he has the numbers and remember he was the last goalie for the Islanders when they were last in the playoffs Will he get in on the first ballot? No.....

Good Points. I think Ian White will be a good fit for this team. I really do.

Not a bad pick up especially for the price we got him for. Welcome back!

A Solid B. I really think they are only one or two pieces of away. One of them is a top 4 D-man like Rafalski and another top 6 forward.

Happy Birthday!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Yes that is correct about Alfredsson.

Thanks for the memories Chris! One of the best Red Wings of all time. I know not talent wise but as a team player he was something else and I am saying that as a good thing.

Thanks for the memories Ozzie! Great memories of watching him when I was younger.

I don't think it is all doom and gloom but I do think that Ken Holland and Company will have some tough decisions on the horizon with future prospects. We have to strike gold somewhere. I trust the Wings scouting Department here.

No. After Wayne getting in early I can't see it happening again.

Scratch Hudler out and I'd agree with you. Also we met the unofficial quota of having one Hudler mention per thread.

I am a Finance Major. But in all seriousness I am not too crazy about the idea of Government's paying 100% for a new hockey stadium. If they do they should keep at the very most 25-35%.