Hank 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Just heard on Team 1270 that a 'reliable' source has said that there is a deal in the works that would send Datsyuk for Ryan Smyth and a high draft pick. I'd do this deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Boss Report post Posted August 26, 2005 me too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest youssp9 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 With all the rumors going around, I doubt that this one is even close to being true.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 I'd do it in a hearbeat, Smyth would be perfect for this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saran 1 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 ive heard enough rumours, im gonna just wait to see what happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan75 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Hate to say it (being a Pavel fan) but I'd go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Oh Snap. GO FOR IT!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fingercots 6 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 as long as this ensures that zetterberg stays, id do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zzz 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Hate to say it (being a Pavel fan) but I'd go for it. I (another Pavel fan) wouldn't go for it just for the fact that Datsuyk is a few years younger and plays the game in a way that isn't as destructive to his body. Even when Datsyuk gets older, he'll be a great player because his strengths are his vision and puckhandling. In a few years, Smyth will be well into his 30s, and his body will be too battered for him to be anything more than an excellent role player. Look at Shanahan's development since he became a Wing, that's what I see happening to Smyth (and in his prime, by the way, Shanny was way better than Smyth). Pavel, however, will last. Not that it matters, with unrestricted free agency coming down toward 27, but still... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruiser008 37 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 I'd do this deal in a HEARTBEAT!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Wasnt this rumor floating around yesterday but it was Hank instead of Datsyuk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Wasnt this rumor floating around yesterday but it was Hank instead of Datsyuk? Yep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barnes52 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 (edited) This deal would be too good to be true. No way it will happen! It makes NO sense, Edmonton can't sign Smyth to a long term deal, so they'll trade for Datsyuk? And give up a draft pick? No way! I'd build Holland a statue in front of JLA if he pulled this off...... Edited August 26, 2005 by Barnes52 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik19 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 This would be an awesome Deal for us. Henk could play center and we would get a scoring winger. But I think also that this trade would not make any sense for Edmonton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRedWingsWay 8 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 you know this could actually happen, cuz i also have been hearing this that ryan smyth and a 1st round pick would be traded for dats, and its not impossible, it could happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Ryan Smyth looks like the stereotypical hockey player, with his hoser looks and mullet. I can't see him in a Wings jersey. His game is fine thought but I don't know... I'm ambivalent about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Edmonton loves small fast players like Datsyuk, and Dats would be PERFECT with Dvorak and the other guys they have. If we have to trade Datsyuk, this is a deal I definitely would not mind, because Smyth is asking for 3m, which is about what he's worth. Looking at the Wings' cap number and Shanahan's contract, he'd probably take 2.5-2.75 so the team could keep Zetterberg as well. Especially since it would give him a MUCH better shot at a Cup. All that said...I don't see the deal happening. Imagine if you would though.... Smyth/Zetterberg/Shanahan Holmstrom/Lang/Yzerman Maltby/Draper/Manlow MacLean/Franzen/Mowers Fischer/Lidstrom Schneider/Kronwall Lilja/Chelios That's a pretty strong lineup. Especially with a versatile, all-around guy like Rivers to plug any hole in the roster when you want to rest someone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacAttack25 44 Report post Posted August 27, 2005 Edmonton loves small fast players like Datsyuk, and Dats would be PERFECT with Dvorak and the other guys they have. If we have to trade Datsyuk, this is a deal I definitely would not mind, because Smyth is asking for 3m, which is about what he's worth. Looking at the Wings' cap number and Shanahan's contract, he'd probably take 2.5-2.75 so the team could keep Zetterberg as well. Especially since it would give him a MUCH better shot at a Cup. All that said...I don't see the deal happening. Imagine if you would though.... Smyth/Zetterberg/Shanahan Holmstrom/Lang/Yzerman Maltby/Draper/Manlow MacLean/Franzen/Mowers Fischer/Lidstrom Schneider/Kronwall Lilja/Chelios That's a pretty strong lineup. Especially with a versatile, all-around guy like Rivers to plug any hole in the roster when you want to rest someone. I like it,but where's Williams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted August 27, 2005 Edmonton loves small fast players like Datsyuk, and Dats would be PERFECT with Dvorak and the other guys they have. If we have to trade Datsyuk, this is a deal I definitely would not mind, because Smyth is asking for 3m, which is about what he's worth. Looking at the Wings' cap number and Shanahan's contract, he'd probably take 2.5-2.75 so the team could keep Zetterberg as well. Especially since it would give him a MUCH better shot at a Cup. All that said...I don't see the deal happening. Imagine if you would though.... Smyth/Zetterberg/Shanahan Holmstrom/Lang/Yzerman Maltby/Draper/Manlow MacLean/Franzen/Mowers Fischer/Lidstrom Schneider/Kronwall Lilja/Chelios That's a pretty strong lineup. Especially with a versatile, all-around guy like Rivers to plug any hole in the roster when you want to rest someone. I like it,but where's Williams? getting first-line ice time in Grand Rapids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 27, 2005 (edited) I posted this yesterday in the thread: http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.ph...showtopic=29365 I hope to god we get Pavel off our plate and to someone else then this would be over and done with. Edited August 27, 2005 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted August 27, 2005 I'd do this deal. The one thing that concerns me about Fischer, Kronwall, Datsyuk, and Zetterberg being the future, is that they are all European. You need that mix of European and North American Players. All of our North American players are getting up there in age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildwings44 5 Report post Posted August 27, 2005 Sounds good to me. Might clear up a little cap space as well to get those "tough" guys Holland is looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman#19 17 Report post Posted August 27, 2005 I really like this deal the more I think about it. (Most likely just building myself up for a let down.) And it's not just because I want Anything to happen at this point. I mean Dats is only 2 years younger and Smyth has 7 more years experience in the NHL. It's O.K. Kenny...go ahead...you can Still do it Buddy...show 'em...make that deal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barnes52 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2005 Edmonton loves small fast players like Datsyuk, and Dats would be PERFECT with Dvorak and the other guys they have. If we have to trade Datsyuk, this is a deal I definitely would not mind, because Smyth is asking for 3m, which is about what he's worth. Looking at the Wings' cap number and Shanahan's contract, he'd probably take 2.5-2.75 so the team could keep Zetterberg as well. Especially since it would give him a MUCH better shot at a Cup. All that said...I don't see the deal happening. Imagine if you would though.... Smyth/Zetterberg/Shanahan Holmstrom/Lang/Yzerman Maltby/Draper/Manlow MacLean/Franzen/Mowers Fischer/Lidstrom Schneider/Kronwall Lilja/Chelios That's a pretty strong lineup. Especially with a versatile, all-around guy like Rivers to plug any hole in the roster when you want to rest someone. Why do you have Maclean and Manlow? They're GR bound...I'm not even sure that Manlow is signed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERSTUD 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2005 (edited) Russian players may become an anomoly? Looking at the problems with Malkin and Korolyuk (both opting to play in Russia,) Fedorov and Datsyuk (pains in the ass, despite their great talent), Ilya Kovalchuk is unsure whether he'll play in the us, et al, no wonder holland did not draft any Russians this year! Edited August 28, 2005 by SUPERSTUD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites