fightfan24 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Isn't Buffalo a close city to Toronto? Maybe he'll go to the Sabres... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 I doubt it. Stumpy will want to go to a team who has at least a shot at the Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Oh, but the Wings are nothing this year.. :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 I doubt it. Stumpy will want to go to a team who has at least a shot at the Cup. Then why would he come to the Wings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-Swift 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Who? Chelios, Shanahan, Thomas? Well, although Shanny and Chelios are not the same players as they used to be, they at least contribute. Steve Thomas had 22 points in 44 games last season and is a solid forechecker, but honestly, how many 40-year olds does this team need? I would, however, not be upset if Stumpy was merely a tryout in training camp. You can kinda' forget about a two-way contract, though, veterans like him do not get demoted to the AHL, they retire before that happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Then why would he come to the Wings? He also stated a preference to stay in the Toronto area (meaning Toronto, Detroit or Ottawa). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvin 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 That would suggest that Thomas si not coming back...and the fact that anyone would think so is silly. I'm not sure if it would be that silly of us to think, or very disrespectful on Kenny Hollands part to lead Stumpy to believe he has a chance to make the team. I just confirmed that Stumpy did receive the invite. Why would Holland invite him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 If Stumpy said this morning on the FAN that he had a contract offer from another team, not a training camp invite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest youssp9 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 I"ll be kinda happy if Steve Thomas signs with the wings. He would obviously take the league minimum and I dont care if he is 42 years old, it will be only for 1 year. And he is a RW and we need RWs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 I liked Thomas when he last played with the Wings, but he's older this time around. 2+ years really make a different for someone his age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToddDaGod 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Kenny was doing so well too! I doubt he's gonna be signed due to his age, but I could be wrong. Hell, Chelios was signed. We'll see how well that goes in about 4 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvin 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 If Stumpy said this morning on the FAN that he had a contract offer from another team, not a training camp invite. Maybe he does, but it's not Detroit. My guess is he was puting pressure on Toronto to invite him to camp. It worked!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymister 71 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 If he's cheap, I say yes, he would be a good depth player to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 What's up with all the negativity around Stumpy. He's a good player. I think it's pretty obvious management wasn't going to go for a youth movement this year. Having a guy who could score around 15 goals for about minimum salary is better than putting in some kid who isn't ready and can't contribute. I agree. When stumpy isn't injured he's pretty damn decent. For his age he still has lots of grit/meaness in him..he'll even drop the gloves if need be. He'd be good for our 4th line. I'd welcome him back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Then why would he come to the Wings? riight because the Wings don't have any shot what so ever at the cup this year? no one knows who or what is going to happen in this new nhl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rory_Gilmore Report post Posted September 9, 2005 riight because the Wings don't have any shot what so ever at the cup this year? no one knows who or what is going to happen in this new nhl. Oh you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 lol. As long as he signs for the league mininum, Im fine with it. He can make a good depth player and brings leadership (like we need more anyway). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Interesting..... If this were any other 42-year old, maybe excluding Igor Larionov, I'd have a fit. I hope Thomas isn't a first option right now but I'd take him over a whole lot of other seasoned performers and playoff veterans. Just use him in a limited role on a 3rd or 4th line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 So do we have a link of this BS yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sepster 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 I always liked Thomas, but I just can't see a place for him now, even at the league minimum. If he's invited to camp, great, see what he has left. then go into the season, see what the "new" NHL is all about and if we still have a need and he's a known quantity than give it a shot. But before camp even starts, concerning him, all bets are off. Take a wait and see approach before offering a contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Campbell 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Haha gotta love the Toronto media. They said we were going to trade Zetterberg for Ed Belfour as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeothe Kaear 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 I always liked Thomas, but I just can't see a place for him now, even at the league minimum. Exactly. If only he was 10 years younger... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meldric 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 I like this signing. If it is true that is. Here are the facts. Stumpy is a solid two way player and has been his whole career. He has loads of experience and plays the wing which we need in a bad kind of way. And he is willing to play for minimum wage which we also need badly. A good choice all around as long as he can stay healthy. And for all of you who say we'd rather have Grigorenko or some other young player I'd say this. Who do you think is going to replace Stumpy if he gets injured? Not Grigorenko for certain but definately some one from the Griff's where we have some very solid prospects in the making, where their salaries dont count against our cap. A better find for a 4th line wing at 450,000 would be hard to find. Expecially come playoff time where experience really matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Campbell 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 Expecially come playoff time where experience really matters. Thomas didn't exactly help us in the 2003-04 finals...1 assist in 6 games... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbyrocks18 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 Thomas didn't exactly help us in the 2003-04 finals...1 assist in 6 games... look at how many minutes he got, and who was on his line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites