Bliz 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2005 If E.J. Hradek's information is correct, the Wings (along with all other clubs) must sign their 2003 draft picks or let their re-enter this year's draft. It goes without saying that the Wings aren't about to let Jimmy Howard walk out the door. Let's assume Howard is signed. What then? I think returning to Maine would be out of the question after signing a pro contract, but I'm not sure what the NCAA's rules are. He's probably not NHL-ready, so that leaves somwhere in the minor leagues. Also, which of the other 2003 draft picks should the Wings sign? Quincey's the other obvious keeper but who, if any, among the later picks are worth keeping? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted July 18, 2005 Oulahen and Quincey. If Howard stays at Maine he's exempt from having to be signed. If he leaves college we have to sign him. Provided the rules stay the same in the new CBA. peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted July 18, 2005 Oulahen and Quincey. If Howard stays at Maine he's exempt from having to be signed. If he leaves college we have to sign him. Provided the rules stay the same in the new CBA. peace That's an interesting point... I wonder if the "Comrie Loophole" would change under the new CBA. Regardless... the Grand Rapids Press has stated that the Wings are planning on signing him during the window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted July 18, 2005 Kollar isn't too bad, but he's a longshot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2005 Oulahen and Quincey. If Howard stays at Maine he's exempt from having to be signed. If he leaves college we have to sign him. Provided the rules stay the same in the new CBA. peace That's an interesting point... I wonder if the "Comrie Loophole" would change under the new CBA. Regardless... the Grand Rapids Press has stated that the Wings are planning on signing him during the window. That's strange. I thought I heard Howard was going to stay in Maine one more year. Wouldn't signing with the Wings preclude that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hailyes 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2005 Oulahen and Quincey. If Howard stays at Maine he's exempt from having to be signed. If he leaves college we have to sign him. Provided the rules stay the same in the new CBA. peace That's an interesting point... I wonder if the "Comrie Loophole" would change under the new CBA. Regardless... the Grand Rapids Press has stated that the Wings are planning on signing him during the window. That's strange. I thought I heard Howard was going to stay in Maine one more year. Wouldn't signing with the Wings preclude that? Yep, signing a pro contract would make him ineligible for the NCAA. From what I've read he's planning on going back to Maine but is interested in what Detroit offers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
