Motor City Mullets

Interesting take...I'm under the assumption Vancouver would retain some salary?

The availability and scrutiny surrounding Pettersson in itself sorta telltale sign of 'run away'...His on ice performance has been erratic these past few seasons and it's been rumored that the Canucks screwed up and traded away the wrong guy (JT Miller) and it should have been Pettersson getting shipped out (locker room drama). Sending Larkin to Vancouver for Pettersson would be a big mistake.

Larkin for Pettersson??!! Serious note - I'm glad DBoss expressed his opinion on the matter...Ever have that boss that's an idiot, f***s people over in order to make themselves look good, micromanages? That's probably what DBoss is feeling in Detroit...The best player on the team, the Captain, shouldering the responsibility of keeping that sinking ship afloat with the mixed crew that Admiral Yzerman has given him...Some good, some so so, and some bad. Both Larkin and Yzerman need to share the accountability here.

As much as I'd like to add Marner to the roster - our luck would be his old mentor Patrick Marleau convinces him to sign with San Jose.

Define 'big $$$' and 'goal scorer'...I guess neither...Last legit guy that comes to mind was Shanahan, but he was a legit trade. EDIT - Hossa (1 season) and DeBrincat.

Sure is! I think the asking price for the Marner camp could possibly vary depending upon his upcoming performance in these playoffs.

I'll be shocked if both Marner and Yzerman would entertain the idea of Marner joining the Red Wings. But no - I don't believe he'd wear Vladdy's number.

I wouldn't mind the offense that Marner brings, but I have my doubts he'll want to be in Detroit.

Yup...Team has been doggy-do-do since the return of the 4 Nations Tournament. Just fast forward to the Draft Lottery.

1st Walman - now Veleno for what is arguably a worse return...What's going on with Yzerman? What's the big picture?

Wish KRSmith was still around...Would've loved to seen his response about Veleno.

Blashill and Lalonde (especially Lalonde) set this club back a few years...Not claiming Yzerman's free agent signings have been real gud (average at best overall) and the trades with the Blues have been more or less unfulfilling. McLellan has seemed to be getting solid performance outta this team thus far...Barring any significant injures, or brain fart losing streaks I think the outlook is solid for a wildcard spot. April in the D is back!

I wouldn't mind seeing Lyon sticking around for another 2, or 3 more seasons unless Yzerman feels Cossa is ready to step in next year. Lyon is sure to get a few offers this summer from rivals if Detroit doesn't make a sales pitch by the end of this season.

Anyone interest you? I've seen some suggest Ryan O'Reilly...2 years left under contract...Getting a little old, but might be useful.

I'll have to be honest and claim ignorance on why he was sent packing... Mantha - work ethic, injury prone, inconsistent Bertuzzi - malcontent, refused vaccination, wouldn't settle on what Yzerman was offering Hronek - other than being a lil'butthurt when Seider came onboard and was then relegated to #2 D overall - I got nuthin? Hronek was solid for us.