LeftWinger

I did the tankathon 6 different times, each time resetting the order. Results: 1 #7, 2 #2's and 3 #1's!

It's silly to believe that Yzerman is going but Detroit. But this is Chris Ilitch, he's follied the front office around since he's taken over. He's not even as shadow of his parents.

I like MLB better, but more importantly, seriously, who is this team? What have I been watching the last 10 games?

Ok. So I've done a 180 on this. Looking at it calmly, obviously wanting the #1 or best odds to get it, but honestly finishing 6th and winning it, rather than last and losing it, sounds good. Since the odds are so stacked against teams anyhow. There are a lot of great players in the top 10, we will get an impact player for sure. Plus I am so happy to see this team winning on the backs of our kids. It'd almost be better to draft in a slot where we can pick a player based on need rather than having to pick a player because he is projected top 2. Don't get me wrong, I'd still love to win Hughes or Kakko though, and hope we can, but we'll get better next year no matter what.

Fell for it....drat!

Honestly, with the way the top kids have improved this year, if Holland can make a splash on July 1 for a top D and a top 6 forward, this team just may find themselves in the playoffs next season. Not sure how far Howard Can carry us, but let's say they add Karlsson and Skinner, they could make some noise.

I am all for being positive, but I have to say that these wins are slapping fans in the face who have accepted the last 3 season of s*** with the hope of that #1 pick. They are doing anything by winning now other than hurting the fans who put up with the loss after loss after loss. I am hoping for a #1 (#2 at least) as a reward for this season, and the last few. If they "climb" to #6 or #7 and end up picking 10th, then this whole season was for nothing. I am not ok with watching another season of this garbage in hopes (again) for a 1st overall. If they don't get a top 2 this June, they damn well better be a playoff team next season. I am tired of mediocrity, tired of watching garbage hoping for a franchise player. Time is up. Stop the winning this season, it's not needed, it isn't fun, it's not encouraging, it's giving the fans a huge middle finger. The majority don't want to see useless wins, they want the best chance at #1. Period.

Yes. Never liked him never will. Do not want him on The Wings. Nothing will change. It is my opinion Holland won't be drafting for us, based on the fact his contract is up. But they could do something stupid and re-sign him. Just like Howard and just as stupid as the talk of signing Blashill. With Howard you won't see the playoffs, with Blashill you'll be stuck with Helm, Abby and Glendening in the top 6. ALL of that is the fault of Holland. Again, yes, I feel it's a waste of money because I don't like him and think he is horrible. Rather roll with a kid making league minimum.

There's nothing. Just a man with an opinion. Howard not worth re-signing. But if we aren't getting Hughes guess we can hope for Lafreniere. At least Holland won't be drafting for us in 2020.

Looks like Holland wasting money again. Well, this means another lottery pick in 2020.

Not many of us, but happy to one of the few that have ALWAYS been in the AA court. Liked this guy from his first game, and have ALWAYS said he is quite possible the best goal scorer we have. You NEVER trade this guy!

This team, with the lottery, is gonna end up picking 6 or 7. Serves them right.

Huh? Not sure I understand, but ok. Where the pessimism is, I not sure. Also, I'm not even sure where the hopeless optimism is. I guess it's wrong to be optimistic in the off season. Nevermind, guess it's not time to return yet.

I'm not thinking that they want to trade him, but it is good to know that is one less NTC that may handcuff Yzerman. (or if Holland is still doing things after 6-15-19. But you never know what may transpire come draft. Maybe some team would want him. He isn't bad, but IMO, just not enough room on our roster anymore. Cheaper, just as talented players we could bring up.

Good news on the Darren Helm NTC. It states that NTC can be VOIDED between 6-15-2019 and the 2019-2020 TDL IF player is not in the top 9 TOI for forwards OR Team fails to make the playoffs. Well, June is approaching and obviously we did not qualify for the playoffs, so his NTC can be voided if they want to trade him at the draft or beyond! Plus he's ranked 11th in TOI for forwards to boot!

Holland will not do this, but I will. Here is my 2019 off season (with us winning Jack Hughes.) First, I buyout BOTH Ericsson and Daley at a cap hit of $2.1M for the season, and even less the next. Of course Franzen and Z are moved to LTIR, opening up TONS of cap space. So here is my hopeful 2019-2020 Red Wings:

story of my life

Sorry i asked...

Twas not a suggestion to replace Hronek or Cholowski. If we win the Hughes lottery, I just figure it would be great to have both on our team. Especially since Hughes was 100% going to be our pick until Zadina fell to us. Plus it was just a question of opinion.

Well, Trade Centre just said it looks like Detroit is done for the day.

Here's my quick conspiracy take on this trade: Detroit has every intention of giving Nyquist his money come July. His mission in SJ, which by waiving his NTC, he chose to accept, is to bring Karlsson back with him. His reward will be the 5 yr $5.5M contract. That's it. Lol, the guy on trade centre just said Detroit is listening to offers on vet D, Stefan Kronwall....

Ya, I'd rather see if Vancouver would take Rasmussen for Hughes.

Cholowski for Trouba.

Official Dang....oh well.