Seth 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2005 from: http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/ott051013.html Had Holland not jumped the gun on Woolley we could have gotten a promising, decent YOUNG D man to send down to GR instead of Leba. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barnes52 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2005 This is my beef with Holland, he can't think "out of the box". Before signing Woolley, maybe he could've worked the phones and saw if there was anything available, even if there wasn't, why Woolley? And what was the hurry? Heaven forbid Holland makes a trade that's not a deadline deal for draftpicks...and speaking of those, how many of those have panned out besides Chelios? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColdWarrior 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 Do you know he didn't work the phones? I didn't realize you were part of the management team... wow, in that case have I got a list of suggestions for you! *sniff*sniff* Do you smell the sarcasm??? As for Woolley, he's done pretty good in Red. Sure, I would've loved to see us sign a 6'9" 300 pound physical defenseman with a penchant for the net who would also be willing to sign for 450K. But guess what, there aint any. As for draftpick deals... seems to me that Schneider fellow's done OK... Norris finalist & all that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-Swift 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 As for draftpick deals... seems to me that Schneider fellow's done OK... Norris finalist & all that... Technically, he wasn't a finalist, but he did indeed have a very good season. He was, IMO, easily the Wings second best d-man in '03-'04, and I've seen a couple analysts/sports writers even suggest that he was in fact the Wings best defenceman last season. Don't forget about Lang either, he was acquired in a draftpick deal, and managed to lead the Wings in playoff scoring and has certainly looked like Detroit's best centre so far this season. Although, I am on the side of Barnes and Seth when they say we should've waited before signing Woolley. Defence depth was not a problem when Holland inked Jason, and even if it had been, I really don't think this defence corps needs any more d-men capable of puck movement. What we obviously need is a big, bruising defenceman, and Kenny passed up on everyone he could've sunk his claws into since the lockout ended. Instead he decided on taking Andreas Lilja, who although soft, was supposed to be a great defensive defenceman. Yeah, he's looked spectacular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimeBinder 28 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 Oh yes great low post positioning on that sedin goal, yes very nice, stay at home. Lebda looked good, but how could kenny pass up on and edler d-man that nobody else offered a contract to, i mean c'mon, c'mon shelly, c'mon!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barnes52 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) Do you know he didn't work the phones? I didn't realize you were part of the management team... wow, in that case have I got a list of suggestions for you! *sniff*sniff* Do you smell the sarcasm??? As for Woolley, he's done pretty good in Red. Sure, I would've loved to see us sign a 6'9" 300 pound physical defenseman with a penchant for the net who would also be willing to sign for 450K. But guess what, there aint any. As for draftpick deals... seems to me that Schneider fellow's done OK... Norris finalist & all that... Because we could've done alot better than Woolley, Holland Homer....besides, Woolley looked great last night -2 and getting out worked in front of the net and in the corners...great pickup. As for Schneider, playing with Lidstrom makes alot of people look good, Schneider is good but do you really think if LA wasn't desperate to shed payroll that Holland would've acquired him? The days of playing vulture and picking up players off of dead teams payrolls are done....let's see if he can replicate a Schneider move on an even playing field...doubt he can, but he'll always have his apologists like yourself to explain away his Krupp, Whitney, Cujo signings, right? Edited October 14, 2005 by Barnes52 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 You're really gonna have to start not making as much sense as you are Barnes, I sortof liked being in my shell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barnes52 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 You're really gonna have to start not making as much sense as you are Barnes, I sortof liked being in my shell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 You're really gonna have to start not making as much sense as you are Barnes, I sortof liked being in my shell. Heaton why do you choose to be a snob? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) Heaton why do you choose to be a snob? Man, that flew right over your head didn't it? At least Barnes got it, nice try Seth. Notice the " " in response to what I said? I was giving Barnes a compliment, in a round about way. Seriously dude, you need to stop looking for things to "get" me with. Edited October 14, 2005 by Heaton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 Heaven forbid Holland makes a trade that's not a deadline deal for draftpicks...and speaking of those, how many of those have panned out besides Chelios? Lang's looked good so far I'd say. Probably the reason why we made it past Nashville last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fightfan24 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2005 Ottawa is 5-0 and, er, Dominating right now. I don't think they are looking to deal anybody away, but you always improve you team if the right deal comes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimeBinder 28 Report post Posted October 19, 2005 Especially if Kenny can get Delmore back into the fold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
