MasterPavel

I have never understood why people go to other teams message boards to gloat. Talk about low self esteem.

So if they want Smith and picks I wouldn't do it. We would be robbing Peter to pay Paul. Especially with Q being out I don't think it's even possible to trade one of our top 7.

I don't have the cap numbers but I would imagine flip would not be offered and use the buyouts.

Other than the fact that Perry waited till the post game press conference to make the hit. Was Kronners a penalty? Sure but it isn't worthy of a suspension just sayin...

Franzen sighting!!!

Oh you wanted him to set up a play with 7 seconds left? Lol

Uh yeah he is. 7 years over 30 goals and 3 over 40. The issue is what else would be needed other than the 1st pick.

You are absolutely correct, but it doesn't mean it is gonna happen. There must still be some hurt feelings within the organization, but hopefully they can mend those bridges and do the right thing.

We aren't having defensive issues, and have a lot of potential in the system. This is a draft to address the forwards. That being said if Pulock was available at 18 or so where we pick then I wouldn't complain. He is a stud, I just prefer Mantha or Rychel in the 1st...

Rut roh

Does #13 get hung in the rafters as well?

What a shift! Why would this have anything to do with Holland???

This is why, if we were to trade up I would hope it is for Drouin or Barkov at 4. However I don't see the point in this draft to trade up. We will pick anywhere from 7-18 most likely, and Nishkinan, Domi, and Mantha will most likely still be available.

Happy, happy, happy

We can complain about fair weather fans all we want, and yes they will go away if the wings aren't competitive anymore. Band wagon fans are like herpes, yes they go away for awhile but eventually they come back. There is never any true purging of a fan base, the true fans are those that endure the suffering of the down years.

I still think we have as good a shot as anyone, if Helm and Flip can come back and finish the year healthy...

"When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing!" Yes we looked bad today, and our offense has been stagnant as of late. However we are still in the playoff picture.

Babcock...

Dekeyser is not ready for the NHL. Good prospect but to expect him to step in and solve all our defensive issues is a pipe dream.

Last night I went to the Western Michigan/MSU hockey game. MSU won 1-0 but Dekeyser did not fail to impress. He must have played 25+ minutes including a ridiculous 3 minute shift to start the third period. He skates well, has a good shot, uses his size well, and his outlet passes were excellent. Even Spartan fans were singing his praises. He reminded me of Big E on the PK, and looks like he will be a nice stay at home defenseman with a little offensive touch. Hopefully Kenny and the gang can work a little magic and talk him into playing in GR next year.

I agree that there are plenty of teams that will tell him he is NHL ready. However I think it would be detrimental to his development and his career will be better served to play a season in the AHL. I do know from talking to the WMU family at the game his favorite team is the Red Wings. Does that mean anything, who knows but it can't hurt.

Tatar tots!!!!

Q and big rig have been excellent today!

Oh how I miss #5

Jimmy had his best period of the season so far. Kronner looks inept as usual.