haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 can we merge the "Holland's not going to do anything!" with the "Holland better not pay too much!" threads? I'm hoping the two will cancel each other out and implode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epps 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 (edited) Yes, I think he is a superb GM, but I hope he makes the perfect move. All the talk with trading Hudler and Lang, Williams etc. I hope we don't have to give up an arm and leg to gain a player such as Guerin. Like the Preds had to do to get Forseberg. I guess all we can do is wait Well if Hollland was such a great GM he would have signed Guerin this off-season for $2 million and lost nothing rather than having to give up prospects and picks to get him now. Edited February 18, 2007 by epps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 Well if Hollland was such a great GM he would have signed Guerin this off-season for $2 million and lost nothing rather than having to give up prospects and picks to get him now. How do you know he didn't try? How do you know Guerin didn't say no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epps 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 How do you know he didn't try? How do you know Guerin didn't say no? You are right, I don't know just like you don't know that Guerin wouldn't rather play for one of the best teams in the league and potentially more $ than play with the Blues. I'm guessing my scenario is more plausable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chooch 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 Any actual conformation that Allison has retired? Accidently Retired is more like it. He said he wouldn't sign with anybody until he got what he was worth. He's still unsigned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 Well if Hollland was such a great GM he would have signed Guerin this off-season for $2 million and lost nothing rather than having to give up prospects and picks to get him now. I know man, why can't he activate his FUTURE POWERS and just find out who's gonna be a steal, get a contract on that s***, and roll on through to a Cup? Instead we get stuck with losers like Dan Cleary and Markov. Anyways, it's always pins and needles this time a year. You aren't seeing anything new if I tell you that I hope Holland doesn't "spend too much" while at the same time "acquiring someone significant." I am officially engaging Wait And See mode... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 I know man, why can't he activate his FUTURE POWERS and just find out who's gonna be a steal, get a contract on that s***, and roll on through to a Cup? Instead we get stuck with losers like Dan Cleary and Markov. Anyways, it's always pins and needles this time a year. You aren't seeing anything new if I tell you that I hope Holland doesn't "spend too much" while at the same time "acquiring someone significant." I am officially engaging Wait And See mode... Wait, Holland has future powers?! Call him up and tell him to cancel hurricane season down here forever! You are right, I don't know just like you don't know that Guerin wouldn't rather play for one of the best teams in the league and potentially more $ than play with the Blues. I'm guessing my scenario is more plausable. Life and hockey isn't all about the Red Wings, there are other teams that Guerin probably wanted to play for as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 You are right, I don't know just like you don't know that Guerin wouldn't rather play for one of the best teams in the league and potentially more $ than play with the Blues. I'm guessing my scenario is more plausable. Translation: I have no idea what, if anything, happened with Guerin and the Wings, but I just want to blame Holland. Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 I'd really love to get Anson Carter, I think he'd be rejuvinated in Detroit! yeah like the other 29 teams in the NHL helped rejuvenate his career. This guy has been bounced around 7 teams for a reason. Hes the last guy the Wings need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 I'd really love to get Anson Carter, I think he'd be rejuvinated in Detroit! That guy SUCKS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 That guy SUCKS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 19, 2007 "Pay the price" concerns what will be worth it for the organization, both immediately and long-term. Giving up some mid-range prospects and a couple expendable players for a good winger would be worth it. Selling the farm for a possible shot at the cup? No. can we merge the "Holland's not going to do anything!" with the "Holland better not pay too much!" threads? I'm hoping the two will cancel each other out and implode. You have the right of it. NOTE TO ALL: The GMs will ALL be at a conference in Florida in the upcoming days. 30 GMs in one hotel spells deals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 Well if Hollland was such a great GM he would have signed Guerin this off-season for $2 million and lost nothing rather than having to give up prospects and picks to get him now. Basic economics eludes your grasp if you think signing a guy for $2 million equates to losing nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epps 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 Basic economics eludes your grasp if you think signing a guy for $2 million equates to losing nothing. Apparently common sense and an understanding of the english language eludes your grasp. Spending $2 million on a player who actually plays for you does not count as losing anything. You are getting the services of the player. Not signing the player when you had the chance, and then sending a player and pick for that same player 4 months later means you are giving up assets you would not have had to lose had you just signed the player in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
