LeftWinger

no questions who's next. Tyler on his way to Boston...

After watching the NBA draft last night and this so far tonight,I am convinced that *** Bettman and David Stern were twins separated at birth....

at this point, I prefer McIlrath still, but please Kenny just someone with some size and weight behind them, I am tired of getting bounced around. If we get a big defensman ala Pronger or a big forward ala Getzlaf, I will be happy. Not that making me Happy is on Holland list of priorities, but it would be nice!

Lets Do It!

Please excuse me if I don't jump out of my skin because of this signing. Now when Holland drafts Hok Ptew tonight he'll say he didn't see the need for McIlrath on this team becuase of the recent defensive signings. I am so sick of all these stupid ass signings....

I hear ya man! I hear ya! But my hatred for Hudler runs too deep, I'd trade him for Ernie Harwell just to get him off my team...

Yes, but, we've got Hudler! Plus, Savard has had a concussion, he is mashed potatoes inside, don't worry though, Zetterberg and Franzen will NEVER re-injure their back and shoulder again, ever! They are Red Wings! They are worth $6M and $4M, but Savard is not, because it may cost us, GOD FORBID, HUDLER! Oh God, what a world, what a world! If Hudler is traded the Earth will surely open up and swallow Hockeytown!

Nah, we've got Hudler, who needs someone who is better than Hudler? Hudler is the way to the light! Stanley Cup baby!

Euro-Hater Holland will draft a Russian who isnt even sure he'll leave Russia...

Nah, we'll just bring back Jiri clucking Hudler, he'll bring us back to Stanley! How many back injuries has Zetterberg had? How many injuries has Franzen and Kronwall had? It's ok to throw all of our cash at them, but its not cool to trade for 80-100 point producer with LESS injured seasons than Hank and Mule, becuase Hudler can get 50 points? I may have very limited medical knowledge, but lets give $6M to a man with a bad back, yes Zetterberg, that makes lots of sense. Holland rolled the dice on Zetterberg staying healthy (which failed last season) so why not roll the dice on a 100 point player? Here's the Slappies Lines Hudler - Hudler - Hudler Hudler - Hudler - Hudler Hudler - Hudler - Hudler Hudler - Hudler - Hudler Hudler

Funny,you laugh at a 32 year old who had a concussion for $4M, yet $3.9M for a 30 year old with a HISTORY of injuries is fine. Johan Franzen's cap hit is almost the same, he is only 2 years younger, but has had a plethora of injuries, yet its ok for him to be here? He;s never even come close to 100 points, he has never been healthy enough to! Everyone here holds the Mule on a high horse, yet bring Savard in here would be dumb? Too, Too Funny! Johan Franzen Stats: Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2005-06 Detroit Red Wings NHL 80 12 4 16 36 6 1 2 3 4 2006-07 Detroit Red Wings NHL 69 10 20 30 37 18 3 4 7 10 2007-08 Detroit Red Wings NHL 72 27 11 38 51 16 13 5 18 14 2008-09 Detroit Red Wings NHL 71 34 25 59 44 23 12 11 23 12 2009-10 Detroit Red Wings NHL 27 10 11 21 22 12 6 12 18 16 Marc Savard: 2005-06 Atlanta NHL 82 28 69 97 100 -- -- -- -- -- 2006-07 Boston Bruins NHL 82 22 74 96 96 -- -- -- -- -- 2007-08 Boston Bruins NHL 74 15 63 78 66 7 1 5 6 6 2008-09 Boston Bruins NHL 82 25 63 88 70 11 6 7 13 4 2009-10 Boston Bruins NHL 41 10 23 33 14 7 1 2 3 12 ...using the Johan Franzen logic, losing Hudler for Savard is a No-Brainer. EDIT: Oh Boo Hoo, negged because Hudler sucks, cry me a river!

Hudler will never get 88 points... Savard WILL playing for the Wings, I don't get all the love for a guy who told you fans to bark off and ran to the KHL. Hudler is NOT a top 6 forward in the NHL, Savard is. There is no comparison. Hudler is afraid of contact, corners and the front of the net, he avoids any kind of physical aspect of the game. He will not help us into the finals, Savard can. But NOOOOOO! Lets just keep the same team and add a clucking loser who cannot even make his own national team and who turned his back on ALL the Wings fans that supported him. Stanley Cup Finals, not with this roster.... Yo slappies just keep thinking Hudler is the answer. You guys are TOO funny! AUTO-GENERATED CAPGEEK.COM LINES FORWARDS Pavel Datsyuk ($6.700m) / Henrik Zetterberg ($6.083m) / * Marc Savard ($4.008m) Johan Franzen ($3.955m) / Valtteri Filppula ($3.000m) / Daniel Cleary ($2.800m) Todd Bertuzzi ($1.938m) / Tomas Holmstrom ($1.875m) / Kris Draper ($1.583m) * Justin Abdelkader ($0.975m) / * Darren Helm ($0.750m) / * Drew Miller ($0.600m) Mattias Ritola ($0.517m) DEFENSEMEN Nicklas Lidstrom ($6.200m) / Brian Rafalski ($6.000m) Brad Stuart ($3.750m) / Niklas Kronwall ($3.000m) Jonathan Ericsson ($0.900m) / Jakub Kindl ($0.883m) GOALTENDERS Chris Osgood ($1.417m) / Jimmy Howard ($0.717m) CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (these totals are compiled using the bonus cushion) ROSTER: 21; CAP: $59.4m; PAYROLL: $57.650m; CAP ROOM: $1.750m BONUSES: $0.000m $1.750M to sign a 6th defensman.... This lineup is Golden!

I did say Hudler/Emmerton and 2nd rounder. according to most user on this site, Hudler hasnt even tapped his potential, so since Hudler obvouisly is the second coming, him plus Emmerton plus a 2nd round pick should be MORE than enough....

You guys wouldn't trade Hudler? Gimme a break! Hudler/Emmerton & 2nd rounder... Done deal. Savard will outscore Hudler on this team, Emmerton is never going to get his chance here and The Wings draft pretty well, so losing the 2nd wouldnt hurt us too much. If Detroit trades up in the first and gets McIlrath or Tinordi, then also adds Savard, this future looks bright. Sure Hudler will probably score 25-30 goals and get his 50 points, but Savard?!?!? Really? This shouldn't even be a question, do it Holland! DO IT NOW! Hudler showed no loyalty, he bolted for the KHL befdore his arbitration was even complete, I dont get why you guys are even welcoming him back! You guys were all pissed when Fedorov left and you f'ing boo him, you said he turned his back and left, bump Hudler! He's a buster! Let him get his first line minutes in Boston and give us a guy who could EASILY get 100 points in the Winged Wheel! Franzen Savard Bertuzzi -- Thats scary! That would also fill everyones want for a top 6 forward! Then we can forget all this talk about the 4th line grinder. Re-sign Helm, Abby, one of Miller or Eaves and give Ritola the 13th spot. Get your 6th defensman for the $1M or so and bring on the Cup! Savard > Hudler in any way, shape or form, on any given sunday-saturday and 24 hours a day! at the Hudler slappies!

Did I miss something? I thought Boston had the #15 pick, did the make a trade? EDIT: Ahhhhhh! Thanks Carman! I missed that!

Hmmmm, was it Ben Eager that made those comments about Pronger? I could be wrong, but if it was, should be interesting matchups this season....

If McIlrath or Tinoridi are there at #21 (and we dont trade down) and if Holland decides to pick more of the same, I will puke... In that case, I hope neither of them are there when he drafts just so I don't throw my remote thru the LCD!

Dunno, he may end up on the 3rd line, but almost guaransheed he'd be on the second power play unit at the point. He still has a helluva blast from there, much better than J Willy...

He could always sign with the aves for a season, retire, and have his number retired in two cities....

Ya ya, we'll hear the chant, let em chant. Too bad half of their Cup winning players will be playing elsewhere that night! Hell, there might even be one on the opposing team that night! Wonder why, since they blew their cap load, people aren't saying that the Hawks "BOUGHT" the Cup? In a Cap world that has to be the closest thing to BUYING the Cup than anything, right?

Well, this would be interesting, eh? I would love it personally, does he have anything else to give? He can still fly like an eagle thats for sure, he still finishes his checks, and he aint too bad on the point on the powerplay (a lot better than Jason Williams) Although, tongue in cheek, I do agree with trading Hudler for the higher pick, but if we end up having $1m - $1.2M available, why not see what he brings? I am sure he would end his career hoisting the Cup with the team he grew up loving! ...and they lived happily ever after.

Hey! Hey! Hey! Easy guys! We all know that I am the most foolish poster!

Uh, if the RFA's all re-sign, there will be NO more additions to the lineup. With Helm, Abby, Eaves & Miller all being qualified then add Ritola to the mix, we already have 14 forwards, so ya, it'll be the same team plus Hudler. Now if one or both of Miller & Eaves don't re-sign, then we're talking another addition form outside the organization, at least I think we are.... On defense, they will probably just re-sign Lilja so you are looking at the same top six that and same top 12 forwards that lost in the 2nd round, plus Hudler.... Yee Haw! That's what I said!

Ya and Kirk Maltby once scored 50 goals in juniors too! at Hudler being labeled a sniper! Yep, just like we all fear, same team plus Hudler, Stanley Cup here we come!

I hear what your saying, wouldn't it be nice to coax Fetisov and Larionov back to become the assistants? No offense to Paul MacLean. Didn't I hear that he was being allowed to interview for a head coaching job somewhere?