WingsDC2B

For the first time in MANY years, I believe the Red Wings would be better off as sellers at this years trade deadline rather than buyers. Here's why: 1. This years draft is one of the deepest in many years. A lot of talent out there. The lower we finish in the standings the better the pick. 2. Because of the shortened season, most teams (even the Wings) are still in the playoff hunt and feel they should do whatever it takes to make the playoff. Thus, the price tag on players is going to be much more than what they are truly worth. We could get more bang for our buck. Could be prospects, draft picks, etc. 3. Let's face it, this years team doesn't have the make up for a long post season run. Not to mention, the fact we can't stay injury free.

And that is exactly the problem with my argument For the next 10+ years we are going to have to hear about the Cinderella Kings, and possibly lose out at a prime window of opportunity to add some solid pieces in a rich draft and a shortened season. I'm just playing the odds here... we have better odds at improving the team in the next 4 months (trades & draft) than we do at winning a cup, but both are possible. It's just about which is more likely and a better sports business/future gamble. We of all teams should know what it truly takes to both make a solid cup run and win it. I don't think this is our year, just trying to be honest as much as it pains me to do so.

Anybody but Pav, Hank, Jimmy, Kronner and Helm. I'd say Fil would catch top dollar. Some teams may want a veteran d-man like White or Huskins. Or other vets like Cleary, Miller, or Eaves. These players are not valued that high on our team, but teams (like the Wings) have over paid for depth in the past at the deadline. I don't see any of these player being on the Wings much past a year more. We have our base, and need to build off of that. And sometimes that means parting with an important part, like Fil or Mule. Tigers did it with Granderson, and look now, I'd say the Tigers made the right, but tough move.

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Looks like a MCL sprain. My guess is he will be out 3-4 weeks. We'll see in the morning... you heard it here first! Now lets see if I am right!

Did anyone watch the post game interview with Mule today? It looked like he had on a hat that had that had both the old english D of the Tigers and the winged wheel of the Red Wings. Now granted, I only have a 27 in TV so it was hard to tell if that was really it, but if so... have you seen one in the stores and where can I get one? Thanks!!! I believe it was red.

You described it perfectly!!! It was a sweet hat... I'd love to get my hands on one!

Like I have always said... Sharks fans are like Raider fans, but with more money!

My vote is for Pronger for April!!!

I attended a very special game. I kind of even realized it at the time! I remember telling a San Jose Sharks fan to watch that rookie playing in his very first NHL game. That rookie... #40 Hank! I was lucky enough to see his NHL debut (he got his first career point by assisting on a Fedorov goal) on October 10, 2002 live in San Jose! Check out the game recap below: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=221010018 Now if I can only find that ticket stub... that would be cool to frame with an auto'd picture of him.

my answer: nobody! First round bye sounds great to me. I will NEVER pick my poison.

D Mac - Drake - Downey = CRASH LINE

Any chance of a first round bye??? Oh sorry, that's only in my fantasy league.

They will make one or two "small" moves, but nothing major because the "price was too high"

Mac is back! People are talkin about bring Fedorov back in a trade.... I'm just waiting for the "Let's trade for Shanny" thread! And then the circle will be complete... I'm just trying to add a little humor to the tension (that can be cut with a butter knife) around this trade deadline.

Didn't Kenny mention something about adding a "depth & experienced" D-man... How about.... Jaime Macoun Bob Rouse Freddy Olassaun (sp) ... maybe we can trade FSN for Larry Murphy at the deadline again... how would Sammy sound boadcasting between the benches!!!

The young D looked alright... don't get me wrong... I don't expect them to be "All-Stars" in their first couple games.... but we need a propect D-man that can put the puck in the back of the net... that has been what has made Detroit so good for so long... the ability to score from ALL five positions. Our you guys are not a scoring threat.

If this is the "future" Red Wings... wow, the next decade is not lookin so hot. We will be nothing more than average. This has been a hard game to watch.

I'll be there!!! Let's Go Red Wings!!!

I'll be at the game in SJ too. Lower bowl. Gotta ask my friend what section. Who all is going to be at Brittania Arms and what time?

I have the same problem with Sharks fans... I call them "Raiders fans, but with money"... a bunch of uneducated jerks. Plus ticket prices are getting too damn high now... it is like $500 for 4 of us to go, without food and beer!

Let's go Red Wings!!! Let's go Red Wings!!! Let's go Red Wings!!! and Tigers Too!!!

I wonder if I can text it to you? ... email me wingsdc2b@aol.com

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