Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=196137&hubname=nhl I want him on our team very badly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 As I've been saying for at least a month now.....it will soon be officially time to appoint the new Official LGW Objet de Drool. Doan's not leaving Phoenix. Nominations are now being taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 If TSN is saying it's close, then it is a done deal for all intensive purposes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yzerman&thewings=CUP 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 come on people, lets get past this, we need to make a pitch for Guerin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 As I've been saying for at least a month now.....it will soon be officially time to appoint the new Official LGW Objet de Drool. Doan's not leaving Phoenix. Nominations are now being taken. Oh, I'm sure Ryan Smyth will be the next "realistically unattainable" asset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 Oh, I'm sure Ryan Smyth will be the next "realistically unattainable" asset. OMG, we're going to get Smyth!!!111 If Holland doesn't get it done, he should be fired!!111 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yzerman&thewings=CUP 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 No offense to Cory Cross, but we need to make a bigger move than that this year! If Holland pulls another move like that, I will be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 No offense to Cory Cross, but we need to make a bigger move than that this year! If Holland pulls another move like that, I will be In all fairness, Cory Cross was the emergency backup plan. From what I have heard, Holland had lined up Witt well enough that he traded Rivers to make room for him, but then was trumped by Nashville's RIDICULOUS offer. Witt over Lebda wouldn't have changed our fortunes last year in the playoffs. Would you have rather coughed up a first, lost in the first round, and then lost Witt in the offseason? Cross was a good compromise when Witt's price increased dramatically beyond his value? Holland was able to pick up a physical depth defenseman to upgrade over Rivers without giving up anything of significant value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeeSpot82 10 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 Witt over Lebda wouldn't have changed our fortunes last year in the playoffs. Would you have rather coughed up a first, lost in the first round, and then lost Witt in the offseason? Cross was a good compromise when Witt's price increased dramatically beyond his value? Holland was able to pick up a physical depth defenseman to upgrade over Rivers without giving up anything of significant value. BOOYAH! Cory Cross was the opposite of a noteworthy trade - and I'll even admit not playing him against the team he had just come from was a bit odd - but last year's team won the President's Trophy and was one of the hottest team's in the second half of the season (ring any bells?). Yes, I know, I know... the playoffs are a different game than the regular season and the President's Trophy means nothing if you can't muster up some wins against the 8th seeded Oilers... but you can't expect Ken Holland (or any other intelligent general manager) to fuss with team chemistry when the team is wins a hell of a lot more than it loses. Would I like to see some changes on the roster? Sure. But acquiring better pieces doesn't always make the puzzle fit together better - you need the RIGHT pieces to swap in and swap out. Far be it from me to know what the right pieces are, and I'm the first to admit that I'm no GM. Everyone who screams for "GRIT!" and "Shane Doan for a third rounder and Lilja!" needs to admit the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 Far be it from me to know what the right pieces are, and I'm the first to admit that I'm no GM. Everyone who screams for "GRIT!" and "Shane Doan for a third rounder and Lilja!" needs to admit the same. Good luck getting people to admit that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted February 14, 2007 In all fairness, Cory Cross was the emergency backup plan. From what I have heard, Holland had lined up Witt well enough that he traded Rivers to make room for him, but then was trumped by Nashville's RIDICULOUS offer. Witt over Lebda wouldn't have changed our fortunes last year in the playoffs. Would you have rather coughed up a first, lost in the first round, and then lost Witt in the offseason? Cross was a good compromise when Witt's price increased dramatically beyond his value? Holland was able to pick up a physical depth defenseman to upgrade over Rivers without giving up anything of significant value. Cross got a bad rap because he wasn't Brendan Witt or Bobby Orr. People who railed on him like he sucked never bothered to actually pay attention when he was in. I had done some digging way back when trying to defend Cross coming up to the playoffs that year and although I can't remember the exact numbers, the Wings record was something like 17-2 with Cross in the lineup and like 1-2-2 with him out of the lineup. I think he was also a + or E player in all but one of those games. He was brought in as insurance in a 6-7 role. He had experience and size and he did what was expected of him. People could rag on Holland if they wanted because he didn't make a splashier move but ragging on Cross was a bit misplaced IMO because he performed admirably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) OMG, we're going to get Smyth!!!111 If Holland doesn't get it done, he should be fired!!111 Smyth has everything we need, and if we don't get him then we will have another early playoff exit!!!!! OMG!!!! [/sarcasm] Cross got a bad rap because he wasn't Brendan Witt or Bobby Orr. People who railed on him like he sucked never bothered to actually pay attention when he was in. I had done some digging way back when trying to defend Cross coming up to the playoffs that year and although I can't remember the exact numbers, the Wings record was something like 17-2 with Cross in the lineup and like 1-2-2 with him out of the lineup. I think he was also a + or E player in all but one of those games. He was brought in as insurance in a 6-7 role. He had experience and size and he did what was expected of him. People could rag on Holland if they wanted because he didn't make a splashier move but ragging on Cross was a bit misplaced IMO because he performed admirably. I don't know why he didn't play in Lilja's place. BOOYAH! Cory Cross was the opposite of a noteworthy trade - and I'll even admit not playing him against the team he had just come from was a bit odd - but last year's team won the President's Trophy and was one of the hottest team's in the second half of the season (ring any bells?). Yes, I know, I know... the playoffs are a different game than the regular season and the President's Trophy means nothing if you can't muster up some wins against the 8th seeded Oilers... but you can't expect Ken Holland (or any other intelligent general manager) to fuss with team chemistry when the team is wins a hell of a lot more than it loses. Would I like to see some changes on the roster? Sure. But acquiring better pieces doesn't always make the puzzle fit together better - you need the RIGHT pieces to swap in and swap out. Far be it from me to know what the right pieces are, and I'm the first to admit that I'm no GM. Everyone who screams for "GRIT!" and "Shane Doan for a third rounder and Lilja!" needs to admit the same. Great post! Edited February 14, 2007 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 If TSN is saying it's close, then it is a done deal for all intensive purposes. Intents and purposes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) Intents and purposes. Hehe. I also hate "Would of." It rattles me. Edited February 14, 2007 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) Boo to capitalism. Wings ought to strap some guns onto the Red Bird One, buzz on over there and take Doan by force. This is how things were done in the old days. And it is how we shall one day return. Edited February 14, 2007 by Heroes of Hockeytown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 Hehe. I also hate "Would of." It rattles me. I could care less if it rattles you. /speaking of peeves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) I could care less if it rattles you. /speaking of peeves lol. Edited February 14, 2007 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 Well im sure we all saw this coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 TSN now reports its official. He has re-signed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calgary Wings Fan 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=196137&hubname= Done deal Edited February 14, 2007 by Calgary Wings Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
