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Philly lost in OT, so we can gain ground on them with 2 points tonight. We'd be 5 points out of the wildcard. I guess they aren't out of it yet. They are going to go balls out to try to extend this streak. If they get another #14, they will probably get a player they like (Foote, Hague maybe.) Heck, they may be able to get one in the 1st and one in the 2nd.

Hmmmmmm, all this sounds mighty familiar... Not that he's worth it, but I honestly see Holland giving up his 1st in the top 5 for Fowler. I want Fowler here, but it should cost less, but I am just going by Holland's history. 1st for Quincey.

Well he's off to a start, he cleared $1.4M today with Marchenko. I have a feeling if they win tonight, and get within 5 points of a spot, they will stand pat. Lost in all this fuss about us, WTF is happening in TB? We've been falling for years, so we kind of expected this, but TB? Holy crap! Do you think they are tanking it?

I'm thinking he can afford a ticket, but we could start the gofundme to raise money to bribe a team to take him off our hands!

You're right, he's gone and E is here. He wasn't waiving E, because if nobody claimed him, we'd only see minimal cap relief. Its a business...I only hope E has value enough to get a new home this month...along with a few others.

I agree, I am sure Holland would've rather traded him, I am sure there wasn't many teams asking about him though. I just think he was hoping he would clear. I certainly hope E has trade value, because we need to trim fat. I would like to think someone would take a gamble on him for a playoff run. Sadly, since he has two more season's left on that contract it makes him nearly impossible to trade outright. Now if he were a UFA come july? He'd be gone soon! Nah, who am I kidding, he would be extended a new 4 year deal by now...

I think Lois Lane's boyfriend's appendages may have a similar opinion.... Someone had to go, he wasn't getting playing time, obviously Holland/Blashill thinks more of Smith than Marchenko. Which doesn't bode well for those of us hoping to see an end to Ericsson or Nyquist/Tatar...

I honestly think Green will be kept. I can't see anyone offering more than a 3rd for him, and unless Ken is crazy, he probably won't jump on that....BUT, I do see him opting to keep Erection over Green, for reason way beyond my realm of understanding. I still maintain, the best thing to do is if E is not drafted by Vegas is to buy him out. The hit is minimal and the open roster spot is monumental! BTW, Kenny, we said SELL not give away for free! Anyhow, I didn't think Marchy had a spot here, and I'm a Jensen, Sproul and XO fan first, so I am not surprised, but am glad he found a place to play. I wish I was a fly on the wall of the Leaf room listening to Marchy talk about Blashill... You all do realize that with Marchy's departure, we no longer have a Russian on this team...which is ironic because when Fedorov first played here, it was the start of The Streak. Plus the fact that the Red Wings pretty much put Russian NHL players on the map and opened the floodgates that caused all other teams to look to Russia at the draft...end of an era. I know Svech is in the minors, and should make the club soon, but at the moment, no Russian's on the Detroit squad...

If it were only that easy...I am with you 100%!!! But we know Sproul and Jensen will be scratched for Kringwall and Erection...

Holland gambled and lost. He said he wouldn't get rid of a young player unless something he needed was coming back. I understand he probably couldn't get much for Marchenko, but put him in a package with Ericsson or Nyquist, maybe a deal gets done. But, no, another player gone for free. I can think of three players on D that could've and should've been gone before Marchy.

Blashill should be shot.....with a water pistol right in the nostril! What the hell did AA do, finger blast Mrs. Blashill?

Sell, Sell, sell!

Lose and sell! Come Holland stop stalling and start selling!

...and yet Suter still wanted to come here (per Bob McKenzie) but his wife didn't want to live here (also per McKenzie.) Dude, I wanted Suter more than anyone, I was pissed off more than anyone, even if couldn't blame Holland. He offered him enough to get him to want to come here, in the end, the wife ruled. I do belive Holland also offered him $7.5 per season, it was just a year shorter. I could be wrong, but I am nearly positive he did not offer him $5.4M, that would've been an insult and there's no way we'd even be in consideration let alone in the final two.

We didn't have a chance to land Suter, we all but landed him. He WANTED to come here, his wife did not want to come here. We didn't lose him due to lack of trying, we lost him to his wife and her family. If Suter wore the pants in the family, he'd of been here...happy wife though.

I believe the two D most likely to be moved are Green and Smith. But I sure do wish we could get a taker for Ericsson. Unless we're getting an offer we can't refuse, I honestly think green is staying. I'd listen to offers on everyone, but I'd be shopping Ericsson, Marchenko and Smith the hardest. I'm not too sure DD is available unless it brings youth back I'd be shopping all forwards not named Z, Larkin, AA, mantha. I want Vanek longer term, but if we can turn him into a nice pick/prospect and then sign him again, that would be a perfect scenario.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2017/02/02/ken-holland-were-not-going-to-be-a-buyer/ Sell, Sell, Sell!

He can just right the ship for Chelios to take it over in a couple of seasons...

My only guess is because I'm just a fan. But ya, you would think that any coach could pull this out of his butt...

This is all I can find about playoffs...a lot of ifs , ands and buts... http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/01/30/red-wings-playoff-push-starts-now/97270956/

Is it in a free fall because of the players or how they're used? We say it every GDT, where's Mantha, AA why is Ericsson out there, why not XO or Sproul? Why is DD out there to start OT, why isn't AA or Mantha on the PP? Why is disney.com in the top 6, why isn't Sheahan or Nyquist or Tatar sitting to "get the message." While I'll agree that we don't have superstars, but great coaches bring out the best in what they have. It sounds simple, but, going with our current lineup, our lines should be: Larkin-Z-Mantha AA-NIELSEN-VANEK Nyquist-Helm-Tatar Jurco-GLenny-ABby. No way in hell should AA, Mantha or Larkin see bottom 6 ever again! And they all need to be on the PP units!

On page 1, dreger tweeted that hitch wants to be part of a team and does not want to go out like this. Detroit fits that bill. What's more intriguing than coming here and bringing the team back to glory? If Holland isn't on a conference call with ilitch and Hitchcock today, then the franchise is doomed to Edmonton status of the last 10-15 yrs...

So, here's the perfect scenario...Hire Hitch now...make the playoffs, draft Foote (Hague.) Hitch hires Chelios as D coach and grooms him to take over after he retires! Holland and Hitchcock bring this franchise back to legit playoff team next season, 2018, Holland steps aside (or up) and Stevie Y steps in!

Honestly, if they hired Hitch, got into the last wildcard and was able to still draft Foote or Hague, I would not be upset at all. I don't trust Holland with a top 5, I would only want it to trade it for a legit #1 defenseman. But, like I said, if we had Hitch, maybe Shatt will give us a real close look. Unless he doesn't like Hitch for some reason, but not sure about that. Sign Hitch, make the playoff, extend streak, Ilitch happy, now trade for Fowler, draft Hague (or Foote) then Sign Shatt. Re-Sign Vanek. Buy out Ericsson, Kronwall retires, Clean house before the season starts, buy out Howard as well. Top 6: Larkin - Z -Mantha AA - Nielsen - Vanek Bottom 6: Whoever is let from the sale! Helm, Abby, Glenny? Etc.... Bottom line, sign this guy at this moment, DO NOT let him get away! ...AND the 2009 Penguins...that didn't work.

If Holland let's this guy go to another team...this is a no brainer. He has the pedigree, he has the experience. If anyone can turn this team around, it's him. He will turn DD into a great defender...and guess what, in case you forgot, Shattenkirk is a ufa this July. Having hitch could play a role in landing him. Not my first choice, but easier to attain than Trouba or Hamilton. We could trade for Fowler, then sign shatt. Follow that up with xo, Jensen, Sproul and DD. We're in. Maybe we'll still have green, but Marchy can be dealt and Kronwall can retire. Ericsson bought out I'd not claimed or dealt. The rebuild starts with Hitchcock. He says he wants to be part of a team, then how about rebuilding the greatest franchise in the nhl? Plus a brand new building! Again, this is a no brainer Kenny. If this isn't done, something stinks in Hockeytown. I liken this to Bryan Murray and Scotty Bowman. Scotty became available, no brainer. Hitch isn't Scotty, but he's right up there with Babcock. Two ***** of a feather. This must get done. MUST.