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Then why did you start this thread?

NASCAR is for "Red Necks" not "Red Wings"... Silly...

Sounds like the truth hurt you a bit...

I think having a cup at such an early point in his career made chasing the money much, MUCH more attractive. He doesnt need to take a pay cut to try and win a cup, he's been there done that. So let the big cheques roll on in.

He's a busy/rich hockey player, I doubt he'd have the time to see that post or feel the need to reply to it...

What about: Mike Sillinger Travis Moen

AMEN BROTHER!! and its soon time for Homer to go aswell...

I think we should nix Hossa and go after Mike Cammalleri. I think he might take a long term deal with a good average cap hit more so than Hossa would... He's a touch younger and has much of the offensive production and his "D" isn't all that bad... He could be a nice option.

Nice to see another Islander on here!!

370M Kronner = Roughly 44.5M USD / 11Years = 4.05M USD Cap Hit Yikes

I''m drunk, but we all know that this yje goalies are letting in softies... and making the D look bad... facts are facts wether u like it or not dumbass!!!

I''m drunk, but we all know that this yje goalies are letting in softies... and making the D look bad... facts are facts wether u like it or not dumbass!!!

I'm a fan no doubt but reality is not lost on me, the team is great this year the goaltrending is terrible... the D is fine... above the NHL average so stop hiding your Osgood love behind that excuse ok I'm f***in sick of that after 70 some odd games. Fact is Osgood is playing like a washed up tender, which he is...

Conklin has suffered while Babs was trying to get Osgood ready... something that just hasn't happened.

Thats the more retarded thing I've ever read... Osgood is playing like a blind retard... he's not going to suddenly play awesome because some invisible line was crossed on the claendar.

We'll be out in no more than 6 games in the 1st round I'll put $ on it. Signing Hossa was a huge mistake left no room for a competant goalie.

Well considering this useless excuse of a goalie/human being hasnt been able to lead the team in the regular season what makes him or anyone else think he can lead the team in the playoffs? Truth is he'll be a burden on this team for a couple of more seasons.

More to the point he lost the starters role to Chris Osgood, thats why Hockey isn't his sport. I think the wings get bounced in the 1st round in no more that 6 games... that's not panic that's opinion. We've been less than good all season against the Preds and Jackets 2 of the 3 teams we'll likely face. -M

We're more likely to go after a capable back-up for Conklin, not a starting goalie to replace him.

The best option would be to send him to GR for a some conditioning and if we're lucky some bottom feeder team will pluck this bottom feeder goalie off waivers, maybe they'll be blinded by his inflated career stats like many of the fans on the boards. Atleast that way we'll save half of his salary for the next couple of seasons... so we can put it to use on a player that may contribute now and in the future as opposed to last spring, which, by the way is in the past.

Its not hate its reality... Osgood has 3 cups, 2 of which he was the starter on the team... in both cases he was on a loaded team. He's at best an average goalie.

Hi Folks, Since Kenny has said we're likely just going to try and shore up the D, I've gone off and compiled a list of defencemen from around the league who may fit the bill. My list was made without looking at the cap implications or no trade clauses, its simply a list of players of the variety we're likely to pick up that I'd not mind seeing in a Wings uni. Feel free to add names, discuss reasons as to why any of the players on my list wouldn't be a good fit etc. In No Particular Order: Sean O'Donnell -- LA Denis Gauthier -- LA Mike Commodore -- CBJ Mike Van Ryn -- TOR Jay McKee -- STL Lukas Krajicek -- TB Keith Ballard -- FLA Mathieu Schneider -- ATL

I'd love to see Commodore on our team wearing #64

....and luckily for us he's very well practiced at pretending it never happend... he gets to practice this talent on average over 3 times a game. My god we're fortunate!!!

I'd love to try... how about this: When Conks is in the defence has confidence he'll make a few saves, therefore they can play loose. When Ozzie is in the defence feels (and rightly so) they need to be near spot on perfect or the red lamp will be burnin bright, therefore they play tight and are prone to error.