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Call him up everytime they play Toronto and have him punch Kadri in the face repeatedly while staring directly at Babcock.

Enough with this positive, optimistic, flower power talk.

a.k.a protect their asses in the AHL.

I say AA, Mantha, and Larkin all play their first NHL games this season. Wings were lucky to avoid injuries last season. This year could be much worse.

Well said and very true. But I remember Datsyuk getting railed for sub-par playoffs early in his career. Even after he had won a cup in 2002. The criticism was justified. He and Zetterberg were both too easy to handle vs Anaheim in 03, Calgary in 04, and Edmonton in 06. They never really figured out how to score on the road until 08. I have no problem with Goose making 4-5M. I expect him to start showing sings adjusting to the playoffs during one of his next two appearances in the post season. It took Zetterberg and Datsyuk three and four tries, respectively, to really figure out the playoffs.

I agree about Ottawa. I also think the Habs rode a hot goalie ALL season. Price is going to have a mortal year and the Habs don't have the line-up to be any better than the 6-8th spot. Pittsburgh will miss, Boston will miss. Florida's not quite there yet. Neither are the Sabres. Columbus will make it in. Hopefully Detroit has home ice in the first round, but I'll settle for making it in. Going to be tight

I agree. I certainly don't think this deal is a "steal". At least not yet.

Cheaper than 18M? I bet Franson gets at least 20M. He may end up having a slightly lower AAV, but he'll probably get more term.

Surprised that Franson and Ward are still floating around out there.

Brendan's brother was traded to Florida for Kevin's brother http://www.tsn.ca/bruins-send-smith-savard-to-panthers-for-hayes-1.323278

Exactly. Helm is only disposable if/when AA or Larkin are on this club. Even then, you can't have too much speed.

In typical LGWs fashion, the thread about the Richards signing has more pages than the Mike Green one.

Like left-winger said, let's hope it's not 90. That number should be retired, and not in a good way.

Exactly. TSN had Green listed as THE top UFA. Maybe that will shut the media up for a bit about no one wanting to come to Detroit.

Not even when Babcock was coach. Certainly not with Blashill. He's probably got big plans for Pulkinnen and Jurco.

*makes whistling sound as if hot girl just walked by*

Meh. He'd be a depth signing. Still good on the PP. And waaaaay better than Cleary.

Why do people keep forgetting about Helm? Also, Franzen could be in the line-up opening night.

That's what I thought last year when he signed with the Hawks.

If Richards signs plus Green, there will have to be a trade.

Maybe we don't get him because he wouldn't want to come here and play as a 3rd pairing shut-down D man while having his balls busted on a daily basis.

Short term gives him incentive to play well. He could very well have a career year or two with the Wings. Also: LOL suck it Babcock!!!!!!!!!!! You leave, and finally a RHed D wants to come play for the Wings.

Good deal. Not concerned about the money. Great term.

Maybe some pending trades, or at least lots of trade talk is log-jamming any UFA signings at this point?

It appears there are a bunch of guys not getting the offers they expected.