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I'd give it to DK before Abby. Much as I like Abby he's considered a dirty player by a few around the league (not saying I consider him one) and he's not that good of a player. Imo A's and C's in this era should go to your best players and role models. DK is their top D man and Larkin is the future main center. Those two are likely leading candidates for it.

Personally I feel like bringing in "bad" people/players - our org CAN change them for the better. For whatever reason the management here breeds good responsible/people (see McCarty's change after drug issue in 08). With that said I can see why some people prefer not to have guys like Lucic and Kane here.

Yeah and if I remember correctly there were people making a HUGE deal out of him possibly not making it to the Winter Classic. The criticism was getting out of hand. For a Winter classic game... lol. So no thanks, don't want Stevie here for GM. I'd bring someone else (after Hollands contract is up that is).

Getting an A is not the same thing as getting a C. And A would actually make sense on someone young who is being "groomed up"

They should give it to Larkin. Larkin is a difference maker and already a role model in every aspect of the game (except physicality)

See my original post in this thread lol

The friend's theory wouldn't even be a good enough reason to screw the team in terms of cap. The daughter reason sounds understandable. If wife divorce reason is what it is Holland would tell him to take a hike. I think it's more to do with what Datsyuk's said a million times already. Home, daughter, dreams to play for his country and family

Yeah not everyone has to play defense. Especially if a guy can spend his time scoring 50+ goals.

They could prove my meme wrong..?

Penguins vs Caps. I think Penguins can beat Caps the way they've been playing.

Imagine what coulda been if these two came while Z and D were still top league players.

Backes only if it's a short term deal. He's turning 32.

Nobody handled the reporters better than Datsyuk

I'd say accomplishment wise it was the exact same. Rookie coach Blashill gets the team to playoffs and gets eliminated 1st round The best coach in all of hockey Mike Babcock gets the team to playoffs and gets eliminated in 1st round in 2012, 2014, 2015 ^ I'm wondering if it's the coaching that's the issue or if it's that our players are no longer good enough? The coaching this year was definitely weaker than Babcock's coaching but not that much weaker. There's some inconsistencies and issues that need to be figured out (PP, usage of players, etc). We need better players plain and simple. I'm really hoping Holland goes big this year. And I'm sure he will try. The issue might be that players no longer see us as an attractive destination.

Well yea, but the point is it's all resurfacing as folks are looking to point fingers. Just another offseason.

I feel bad for Lundqvist. Rangers fans are tearing him up right now.

King no more. Penguins 11 shots on goal and "King" let in 2 goals. Game tied 2-2

I don't see Yzerman coming here. Pipe dream. Why leave sunny Tampa for... Michigan Not to mention the way fans are disrespectful to GMs and players here. We are the second coming of Toronto. For Yzerman's sake I hope he doesn't come here and tarnish is legacy.

http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2016/4/23/11493464/report-ken-holland-declined-making-steve-yzerman-red-wings-general-manager More theories! When Steve Yzerman left the front office to manage the Lightning, Mike Ilitch said he had approached Holland about moving up in the front office to make room for Yzerman as general manager. Ilitch said Holland declined.

Good post until I read Glendening on top 6... Care to explain the logic here lol.. And please don't say because he wins faceoffs.

And that's that.

I think if Minnesota loses today we'll be getting the 16th pick this year.

Datsyuk is a silent hero. I don't think there's any other way to describe him.

Lmao don't tell me Caps are going to choke... AGAIN.