mackel

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  1. Wow, we're in for a 2-4+ seasons of this unless we can get that D-Core and Goaltending addressed.
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    Official 2018 NHL Amateur Entry Draft Discussion Thread

    Cholowski isn't that small and was in the middle of a major growth spurt... 1:20 onward
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    Official 2018 NHL Amateur Entry Draft Discussion Thread

    I'm physically ill at thought of drafting an undersized "Michigan kid" in such an important draft.
  4. Now the badasses sit at keyboards and meddle in elections.
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    Howard = Average

    Coreau isn't NHL starter material. He's got career backup written all over him.
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    Official 2018 NHL Amateur Entry Draft Discussion Thread

    Rasmus Dahlin or Andrei Svechnikov... outside of those two its a crapshoot.
  7. Years from now, we wil need to remember that atleast this trade wasn't as bad as Chicago trading Dominic Hasek for the eventual return of Christian Ruttu. That said it could be in the ballpark.
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    Rumors Thread

    He'd need to be in the loop, but barring him throwing a hissy fit and not wanting another shot at a cup, I'd think he'd consider it.
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    Rumors Thread

    A trade along these lines would be well worth considering. Emotion aside, if a trade was out there to get a quality prospect or 2 and a 1st rounder for Zetterberg... you MUST make that deal. He'd still be a Wings alum, he'd still be fondly remembered, he'd still be a Detroit legend... none of that would change.
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    2/18 GDT - Maple Leafs @ Red Wings - 7:00 PM EST

    Fandom doesn't factor in for me, it's just common sense. IF you can trade the older, more expensive and materially no better goalie and keep the younger, cheaper, no worse goalie.... who still has potential to be elite. You take the chance.
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    2/18 GDT - Maple Leafs @ Red Wings - 7:00 PM EST

    I'd rather Edmonton get it than Chicago. Imagine if they god a stud #1d on an ELC, after missing the playoffs once in 10 years with 3 cups in that span, not to mention all of the leagues help in burying contracts.
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    2/18 GDT - Maple Leafs @ Red Wings - 7:00 PM EST

    I have a bad feeling that somehow or another the Hawks will win the draft lottery.
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    2/18 GDT - Maple Leafs @ Red Wings - 7:00 PM EST

    Mrazek was exactly where he was supposed to be. Unless of course you think he should have known exactly how his teammates were about to give the puck away?
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    2/18 GDT - Maple Leafs @ Red Wings - 7:00 PM EST

    We'll have to agree to disagree. He'd be the 1st guy I'd trade for a #1 D.
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    2/18 GDT - Maple Leafs @ Red Wings - 7:00 PM EST

    Since the wings stink the last few years I don't see as many games as I once did, in my region... but this game is revealing, Kronwall looks out of place, Larkin looks as over rated as I've thought, and we are short an NHL caliber coach. Oh and why are we trading the goalie with upside again?
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    Ken Holland contract extension watch

    https://www.thescore.com/news/1337009 This is a good if not depressing read.
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    Looks like we are right!!

    https://www.thescore.com/news/1337009 This is a good if not depressing read.
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    Tatar, Athanasiou, and XO's new deals

    I re-read this article from TSN... http://www.tsn.ca/off-season-game-plan-detroit-red-wings-1.754664 it's no wonder Tats wants 7 years... looking at the dollars and term we're shelling out for average and mediocre players I'm stunned he isn't looking for 7x7.
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    Off-season moves

    I wonder if Kenny has talked to Jagr yet? 4 years 16 million?
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    Off-season moves

    Bottom line Daley is now arguably our best defenceman. I think that speaks to just how aweful our defence is. Compare our 6 to Calgary, Nashville, Minnesota, or Anaheim and try not to have a mental breakdown.
  21. Wow a Michigan guy... great... Cause that's worked really well already.
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    Off-season moves

    My guess 3yrs @ 4mil per.
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    Ken Holland contract extension watch

    I was in the process of posting something like this yesterday when my tablet died. If we don't I worry we'll turn into the Oilers of the late 90 through the early 2010's... a collection of glory days guys running the show with few results. (Othe than that one improbable run to the finals)
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    Breaking News

    Their are a few folks on this board who need to send a resume to Little Caesars Arena... Because they're apparently draft experts.