superstarsingh

Hmm, maybe they could take Leino.

I think they are close to the ceiling. They seem to enjoy the Finnish. Perhaps that's why I thought of them.

I have no reasoning for saying this but I think Minnesota. Just what I feel.

When Franzen returns and if Lilja gets back to himself, one will have to go. Who will it be? Neither of them are overly impressive. With Lebda's experience in Detroit he will likely be the one to stay. They do not have much trade value. Lebda's selling point would have to be his playoff experience and speed. Meech however, has played much better this season and I feel he has at least made a case for Holland to consider. So simply put, Lebda or Meech?

I thought that Quincey and Holland had some deal that Holland would get him to another team where he could be a top 4 guy because that was not going to happen (then) in Detroit.

I think keeping Meech is the most feasible option due to his salary. He and Lebda are almost interchangeable at times and with the cap, the cheaper option will have to remain.

Seems like he would fit right in.

Cleary is far too valuable to the team during the playoffs to trade away for a player with limited playoff experience such as Ponikarvosky.

Wait and cheer for Canada. But mostly, I will wait for the NHL season to resume.

Some fans, such as this idiot, should be traded. Trade Draper. How ignorant are you? Drapes has been much better this season than he was last season. Helm, Eaves and Draper have played very well together. Oh, yeah, the dude is also a veteran leader on the team and one of the longest serving Wings. He nor Maltby will ever be traded or waived.

Nice pic.

James Howard III.

Pierre Mcguire Drinking Game

This guy is so ridiculous. He is going to love saying "Dion Phaneuf is a monster" with him now being a Leaf.

Pierre Mcguire said his usual. "Kronwall is labouring." He said he would be out for the season but what does he know? After the game Kronwall said he was fine. Check mlive out.

He who has no trade value cannot be traded.

I like the way that line looks and I am with you on wanting to see Abby on the wing. I think Helm is the better centre out of the two.

I hope Williams' shot can benefit the second pp unit. I can see Abdelkader returning in the playoffs.

Well this was inevitable. Sucks that Abby has to go down to make way for Williams.

Kwame would be proud.

While I agree that they are not the same team that they were last year. I would not say that "they're just not that good a team this season." They have had a lot of injuries to key guys to battle through. Franzen's absence has an impact on Zetterberg and Cleary. Kronwall's absence impacted the defense a lot and even the special teams. Kronwall was also playing some of the best hockey of his career before his injury. The same can be said for Filppula, he was playing really well prior to breaking his wrist. Filppula, Leino and Williams played well together but that fell apart when Flip went down. Looking at say, the top ten guys, the Wings were missing six of them (Z, Franzen, Flip, Kronwall, Cleary and now Homer) for at least a handful of games. The two games against the Blackhawks wherein the Wings were shutout 3-0 back to back would have looked different had they have had a full lineup. The same goes for most of the season. Injuries are a part of the game, but this is excessive and it is a tribute to the team that they have done this well with the missing pieces. I personally think they will be fine but I do realize that there is the potential that they could miss the playoffs. Kronwall will need more time to get back to his normal self and Franzen will need that as well once he is back. Say this all happens by early March, they will be fine. If the Wings can stay where they are or anywhere from 6th-9th in the West, once everyone is back they will be fine. Let's not forget, this is a veteran team and that should not be under estimated. I may have red and white blinders on but I am not ready to give up just yet like some of you seem to have done.

This guy sucks. He is a waste of space in Toronto and he would be a waste of space here. I hate Lebda with a passion but I would not trade him for Mayers. Mayers brings physicality to the table but otherwise, he is useless. Dallas Drake right now, is probably better than Mayers.

How accurate. Well said.

Lebda was not "drafted" by the Red Wings or anyone else. He was signed as an undrafted free agent. Regardless, I understand what you mean, its a weak argument because all you are doing is pointing out the obvious. Generally speaking, Lebda is a waste of a roster space. He does not have one strong point in his game. I suppose you can say he skates well but he does not use his skating to his advantage as he should.

I have one on my arm. Just the logo done in black ink. I will post a pic when I can!