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That 3rd rounder from the Hawks will likely be at the back end of the 3rd round... it's lore like a 3.7th round pick. It'll be nice to see if Jurco can be the player he was projected to be.

I don't post a lot here, but I've been on the board for years and years... reading topics. The term hater is an over used tripe. I'm not saying by you, but by posters in general. Typically people who saw the decline of this team coming over the last number of years were labeled as irrational, not "real" fans, haters, etc. I think that's in part why so many people seem to have disappeared from this board, they were tired of being criticized for seeing a team in decline, instead of unicorns and lollypops.

The guy was right though... so he wasn't a hater, he was ahead of the curve. By the away being critical doesn't make someone a hater.

We need to start winning bigly on deals.

Absolutely, back before the season I advocated for this exact scenario. I'm not entirely sold on Larkin, I see Mantha being far more important to us over the coming years.

Thinking highly of Trouba is one thing.... but it should be said that by keeping the pick and developing that player, we won't have Trouba in the line up... we will likely get a high pickin in 18, which is defenceman heavy.

I went and looked up the 2018 draft rankings and it looks like the majority of the top 10 are D. With that in mind and the fact we're rebuilding... I'd use the pick on the best available player this year and pre-tank for next year, by not adding an upgrade over a current roster player.

I absolutely agree with this... I hope they go outside for a new GM and coach, we don't want to turn into the 90's/00's Oilers with a rotation of glory day retreads in those positions.

Did Kenny write this column for him? It's almost word for word a Holland quote.

You can certainly have a player making that kind of money in the press box. It just takes some guts to make the call.

Is it just me or does Blashill look like a deer in headlights every time he's on camera. He looks like someone who is in over his head and he knows it. I think you have to dismiss him and let Torchetti take over to close the season.... I think that may be why they mentioned Torchetti taking over the wild bench last season.

And some folks were worried Vegas might waste a pick on Coreau... guess we're safe on that one.

When all hope is lost you call the A-Team... not Kenny's-Team. This squad is low on talent and devoid of direction. It's over.

DD is brutal... but I think he is slotted higher that he should be. We should trade anything that needs to be traded for a young top end defenceman. Pay the premium and get that conerstone piece.

I would disagree, I think that Kronwall looked better than he was because he was sheltered behind Lids.

DD on a good team is a solid #3, occasional, passable #2. The Wings have been expecting too much from our defenders the last few years. Kronwall is the poster boy for this, he peaked as a protected #2 behind arguably the best defenceman of all time. Since Lids retired Kronwall has been elevated to #1, a position beyond his ability in his prime, let alone now.

Why no waive Sheehan and pray like hell someone takes him?????

Grim but accurate... the time is now to clear the decks. Trade any players we can other than AA and Mantha.... I'd trade Larkin well before either of those guys.

Under no circumstances should a protected spot be used on either of Zetterberg or Kronwall... they both are great players with a legacy here. BUT that was then this is now, at this point in their careers we should be looking to get either one of them off the books. This team needs some creative, forward looking management to clear the decks and start a rebuild. We have exactly 0 star caliber players and I do include Larkin and Mantha in that statement, one or both may get there but I feel both will be really good players but not stars.

I don't this Towes is over rated at all. He is THE player that makes that Chicago roster go. He's a complete player and consumate leader. He's exactly the type of player the wings need a talented Canadian with an abundance heart and leadership. Something we've not had since Stevie.

I think Blash is a dead man walking but will finish out the season... I think we may see a new GM thanks to a Holland promotion and the new GM will have the latitude to hire "his guy" as coach. This is the only logical scenario I can envision.... other than that we see basically the same management, coaching and player personnel next season that are an abysmal failure this year.

Anyone on this roster other than Larkin, Mantha and AA that can be traded by the deadline should be traded. But with so much money and term commited to marginal NHLERS it likely can't happen.

Watching this team is painful. How about a forward or lateral pass on a PP breakout? Back passes have their place but not on every breakout.

I did read your post and your condescending attitude aside you didn't, make those points until this post. Sorry bro I can't read your mind.

So are we just not replacing those players or do their replacements intend to play for free... their contracts come off the booKS but someone's gotta fill those skates.