1270 Sports: Babcock says "players will be dealt"

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

yay! now we can buy a bag of pucks so the 2nd line can start practicing their shooting again!

Clever, and what will you say if a trade goes down this afternoon?

[Rice 42]

Babcock said after practice today that the players discussed in trade talks will be dealt - inside info? Maybe a new wing for the weekend?

I dont understand. What context did he say that in? Did he mean our players will be dealt or rumored names around the league will be dealt? Did he say this after practice or did he mean the players will be dealt after practice?

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

Mac doesn't make much, but I believe it has to be somewhere around .5 million, so having said that, the move makes sense on both levels, and it COULD be related. For one, why send Mac down now, Dom and Ozzie are healthy yes, but in order to get Mac back, he'd have to clear waivers again, right? So could we be clearing his half million salary off of the cap in order to make room for a move or two? It's very likely I would think. Cause if Holland wants to add two players, you gotta think he'd be looking at Guerin, Tkachuk, and as a secondary player now - Laraque - who I hope we can get cause he would be an excellent addition to our fourth line and be the goon type of guy we are looking for. We could get him for a mid round pick I would think as well.

Oh and it creates an open roster spot to add the new player... PLEASE TKACHUK or GUERIN!!!!!

Two is what I'm thinking. The Wings have plenty of room for one player, its a second that that small amount of cap space might require.

As was stated in the other thread, Mac was sent down cuz now, with a total of 4 healthy goalies ( Dom, Ozzie, Howard, Mac), one has to go down.

It isn't even related.

Then why carry three to begin the season with in the first place? And don't say in case Dom or Ozzie go down, because no team likes to carry three goalies until this point.

[HenrikRules40 14]

OH MY LAWD.

OKAY NOW I AM MAJORLY EXCITED.

I'll be happy as long as my LILLY WILLY IS NOT TRADED!

That's my girl! Keep it up hun.

[rivieraillusions 0]

Ansar Kahn weighs in:

MacDonald put on waivers; precursor to a trade?

The Wings announced that goaltender Joey MacDonald has been placed on waivers Friday afternoon. He has until Saturday afternoon to clear, which he likely will, and then he can be assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).

It appears the Wings are clearing up some salary cap space, or perhaps a roster spot, for a move or two before Tuesday's trading deadline. Even though MacDonald doesn't make much, the Wings would be right up against the cap if they acquired a $5 million-plus player like Keith Tkachuk or Todd Bertuzzi without clearing a little space.

The timing is odd because you'd figure they'd want MacDonald to back-up Chris Osgood Saturday in Nashville instead of bringing Dominik Hasek along on the trip. MacDonald might still be around. If he clears waivers, the team doesn't have to send him down right away, or even at all.

Bill Guerin or Tkachuk of the Blues still appears to be at the top of their wish list. Florida's Bertuzzi, who had back surgery in November, might not play before Tuesday, which might kill any potential trade possibilty.

[Majsheppard 203]

Okay I just heard from a TSN podcast, that the Blues are staying the course.

Meaning that they are not making any moves unless the high price of a first and a prospect is met.

This will change if they slip more.

So anyone thinking that a trade between the Wings and Blues is going to happen, I wouldn't count on it until after Sunday's Game between them and the Hawks.

IF they lose the price might fall. If not, then someone is going to prob pay the price for Guerin and Tkachuck.

[Kp-Wings 3]

I smell movement afoot!

Anyways, here's hoping to seeing Bill Guerin in a Wings jersey, without having to give up Filppula or Kindl in the process.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Okay I just heard from a TSN podcast, that the Blues are staying the course.

Meaning that they are not making any moves unless the high price of a first and a prospect is met.

This will change if they slip more.

So anyone thinking that a trade between the Wings and Blues is going to happen, I wouldn't count on it until after Sunday's Game between them and the Hawks.

IF they lose the price might fall. If not, then someone is going to prob pay the price for Guerin and Tkachuck.

That all could be cheap talk. Who knows. Gm's are known to say stuff like that.

[bringback91 2]

I dont understand. What context did he say that in? Did he mean our players will be dealt or rumored names around the league will be dealt? Did he say this after practice or did he mean the players will be dealt after practice?

I didn't get it either. I'm taking it as he's just saying that the rumored players around the leauge will be moved, with the Wings in the mix or not. Although, I wish it were Holland making these statements instead of the coach...

[Calgary Wings Fan 0]

The Blues are not gonna say "well everyone wants them so we are gonna lower the price so a deal gets done"...

Think about it

[Guest LivingtheDream]

Patience grasshopper(s)...

[Henkka 0]

The Blues are screwed with their demandings. Red Wings is the only team which has enough free cap space. Only one buyer --> low price. Their just bluffing.

[Mighty Wings 0]

I dont understand. What context did he say that in? Did he mean our players will be dealt or rumored names around the league will be dealt? Did he say this after practice or did he mean the players will be dealt after practice?

They just played the audio, Babcock said "players on selling teams will be moved." So he wasn't referring to any Red Wing players being moved .

Edited February 23, 2007 by Mighty Wings

[Rice 42]

The Blues are screwed with their demandings. Red Wings is the only team which has enough free cap space. Only one buyer --> low price. Their just bluffing.

Plenty of teams have enough cap space. Off the top of my head I know that Atlanta and Anaheim do.

[JeeSpot82 10]

Babcock said "players on selling teams will be moved"

In other news, Friday will now follow Thursday, and the Sun will rise in the East.

[Rice 42]

In other news, Friday will now follow Thursday, and the Sun will rise in the East.

Thanks Babcock!

[MIN8TV 0]

Bill Guerin to Islanders (e4)Today @ 3:55 PM ET | Comments (85)

Following up on a report that came from Barry Melrose on WFAN in NY here. Barry stated the Islanders were close to a deal for Guerin....I talked to a source that confirmed the Isles as one of the final two teams....The other ????????

Stay tuned...

Also the Seabrook battle is raging....

I'll be here in the office....

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

In other news, Friday will now follow Thursday, and the Sun will rise in the East.

Ahahaha

[kylee 727]

Bill Guerin to Islanders (e4)Today @ 3:55 PM ET | Comments (85)

Following up on a report that came from Barry Melrose on WFAN in NY here. Barry stated the Islanders were close to a deal for Guerin....I talked to a source that confirmed the Isles as one of the final two teams....The other ????????

Stay tuned...

Also the Seabrook battle is raging....

I'll be here in the office....

[58Miles2Joe 12]

Bill Guerin to Islanders (e4)Today @ 3:55 PM ET | Comments (85)

Following up on a report that came from Barry Melrose on WFAN in NY here. Barry stated the Islanders were close to a deal for Guerin....I talked to a source that confirmed the Isles as one of the final two teams....The other ????????

Barry Melrose hates the Wings. He's probably saying that just to make me mad.

I could see Guerin staying with the Wings for a couple years. I don't know why, it just seems like something that would happen.

[Donaldjr2448 43]

Bill Guerin to Islanders (e4)Today @ 3:55 PM ET | Comments (85)

Following up on a report that came from Barry Melrose on WFAN in NY here. Barry stated the Islanders were close to a deal for Guerin....I talked to a source that confirmed the Isles as one of the final two teams....The other ????????

Stay tuned...

Also the Seabrook battle is raging....

I'll be here in the office....

I wonder why in the bluef*** he would go to the Islanders, a team that may not even make the dance????? That just seems foolish, I'll be pist if he goes there!!!!!!

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Guerin doesn't have a NTC does he? Because if he does then I think this Isles rumor is total BS.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

You mean Lang, Willimas, Hudler, Draper, Maltby, Datsyuk, Lilja, and Schneider are all going to be traded?

Because these have been the players we've discussed.

Man, I bet it's tiring for Babs to wade through these pages of rumours on the forum. It seems like he'd have been better off just to read what the major hockey news speculators were saying and refer to that. *sigh* Too bad he didn't have me to tell him that

Bill Guerin to Islanders (e4)Today @ 3:55 PM ET | Comments (85)

Following up on a report that came from Barry Melrose on WFAN in NY here. Barry stated the Islanders were close to a deal for Guerin....I talked to a source that confirmed the Isles as one of the final two teams....The other ????????

Now that's a lateral career move.

[SouthernWingsFan 854]

In other news, Friday will now follow Thursday, and the Sun will rise in the East.

Add to the news...Britney Spears will eventually check into rehab a 4th time.