Hatcher#2 13 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 (edited) Scroll to the bottom paragraph of the article: http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islan...ports-headlines Im actually hoping that the Wings were there to scout Asham instead, Niinimaa has a pretty big contract. Edited November 13, 2005 by Hatcher#2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimeBinder 28 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 He got thrown out of practice of few days ago. The coach said he was tired of "his b**ching and moaning". I don't think him or his contract would fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 He got thrown out of practice of few days ago. The coach said he was tired of "his b**ching and moaning". I don't think him or his contract would fit. His best game of the season came right after that, but he's been awful this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MUDSHARK 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 This is probably just general scouting for depth at the deadline rather than specifically scouting one player like Niinimaa (butchered that, I'm sure) with an eye to getting him in the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 Oh god no.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CupCrazy22 6 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 Just because someone was there scouting doesn't mean they want him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barnes52 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 They may not want Niinimaa, but they were looking at someone there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 They may not want Niinimaa, but they were looking at someone there.... I agree with Hatcher#2, I hope they scouted Asham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fingercots 6 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 maybe they want niinimaa to join the practice squad so the wings can practice a toe drag, between his legs, deke and score on the goalie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted November 15, 2005 They may not want Niinimaa, but they were looking at someone there.... true....just because the scouts were out, and Niinimaa is mentioned in the article, it doesn't necessarily add up to Wings interest in Niinimaa. Not a bad 3rd or 4th d-man, actually, Niinimaa, but he makes 1st or 2nd d-man money.....a no-no in the Brave New NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatcher#2 13 Report post Posted November 15, 2005 I agree with Hatcher#2, I hope they scouted Asham. If the Wings were there to scout a player, then Asham is the type of player that the Wings are lacking. He can hit, score and did i mention that he can scrap real good aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted November 15, 2005 (edited) He got thrown out of practice of few days ago. The coach said he was tired of "his b**ching and moaning". I don't think him or his contract would fit. Yeah, he also quit playing in our world cup-team(in the middle of the tournament)!!! Edited November 15, 2005 by FinRedWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted November 15, 2005 If the Wings were there to scout a player, then Asham is the type of player that the Wings are lacking. He can hit, score and did i mention that he can scrap real good aswell. Unfortunately, the Islanders isn't deep in that category either. I doubt they'd be willing to give him up for cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2005 ya I say a strong no thank you to this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fightfan24 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2005 Scroll to the bottom paragraph of the article: http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islan...ports-headlines Im actually hoping that the Wings were there to scout Asham instead, Niinimaa has a pretty big contract. Asham would be a nice pickup. Figures they are after "Yanni"... Holland loves piano music... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatcat6 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2005 I don't see the point in why Holland whoud even want Niinimaa. The guy hasn't been the greatest since he can into the league, and a huge dissapointment, because we was thought highly of before breaking into the league with the Flyers. He was okay in Philadelphia, but was never what he was supposed to be. I think that's one of the reasons he was traded to Edmonton after only being in Philadelphia for only a year, but again, he wasn't really to impressive in Edmonton either. I think he got more credit than he deserved, and yeah, when a guy quits on his team in the olympics or whatever it was, he's not a guy worth having on your team at all. If we need a defenseman, Holland will be looking somewhere easy. There is no reason that he would want Niinimaa. I also don't see Niinimaa fitting in with our style of play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2005 I agree with Hatcher#2, I hope they scouted Asham. now that would be pretty cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatcat6 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2005 I like your idea of trying to get Salei so much better though. I would rather take Salei than Asham. My opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
