Wings acquire Kyle Calder in 3-way deal

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Although I realize this, I feel that's the kinda move you'd make at season's end as opposed to the trading deadline when you're gearing up for a Stanley Cup run.

I think you just gotta make the move when the opportunity presents itself.

I don't look at this as a move by Holland to prep the Wings for the playoffs. But it is a move that should improve their team next year by dropping some dead weight and freeing up some cash.

[MannyK 16]

yes, it's official.

official bulls***

don't YOU feel like a jackass now..... now that it really IS official. tsk tsk

[Rice 42]

Guys, this trade was purely a contract dump.

Williams wasn't getting it done here. We got his roster spot and salary off the books for next year and we've rid ourselves of his awful play this year. Calder won't be worse.

This won't be the last move Holland makes. Bank on it.

Edited February 27, 2007 by ARice89

[johnnyoski 0]

Another positive about this trade...

We don't have to see Williams half-speed shootout attempts any more.

Watch tomorrow's game go to one and he actually gets a shootout goal on us!!!

[GuloGulo 0]

Just as long as they still bring in some physical players....then theres nothing wrong with this trade. Im not complaining about Williams being traded...im just complaining about the type of player coming back. I wouldve hoped it'd be a banger, guess ill have to keep hope alive for tomorrow..

St Louis said they want a 2nd rounder and a prospect for Mayers...

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Well, before you start BITCHING at everyone for BITCHING, just remember that Holland promised a top 6 forward for the cup run.....and i'm sorry but Calder isn't even close...And this f*cking trade, as you call it, didn't make us any better for the cup run...

I don't think this was a trade that had anything to do with the Cup run really (unless there's more in the works).

It's about cutting Williams loose and getting rid of his contract for next year.

And can you show me exactly where Holland promised a top 6 forward for the Cup run?

[akustyk 84]

BTW, the Wings aren't done dealing. You can pretty much bank on that.

disagree. we having nothing more to trade. Holland knows to spare as much youth as possible

to avoid rebuilding the team from the scratch soon. we can't allow to trade our youth now,

and there's only players like injured Sammy whom we could possibly trade. and he doesn't

have that significant trade value

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Get Guerin/Bert/Nolan now Kenny

[johnnyoski 0]

What a s***ty trade. Holland needs to go.

[Mors 201]

I never have to suffer through another terrible Williams-on-the-point shift again!

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Another positive about this trade...

We don't have to see Williams half-speed shootout attempts any more.

Watch tomorrow's game go to one and he actually gets a shootout goal on us!!!

actually I think shootouts were one of the things he actually did pretty well. Which would've done nothing for the Wings in the playoffs.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

disagree. we having nothing more to trade. Holland knows to spare as much youth as possible

to avoid rebuilding the team from the scratch soon. we can't allow to trade our youth now,

and there's only players like injured Sammy whom we could possibly trade. and he doesn't

have that significant trade value

You think THIS was the move the Wings have been waiting for? I highly doubt it. I'd be shocked if Holland didn't do something else.

[alienanxiety 23]

don't YOU feel like a jackass now..... now that it really IS official. tsk tsk

no i don't feel like a jackass at all. i am shocked that holland would acquire such a piece of junk. holland should feel like the jackass.

[ShanahanMan 473]

Get Guerin/Bert/Nolan now Kenny

thank you!

[J-Swift 0]

How could we trade for Calder at the end of the season, seeing as how Calder would be a free agent at the end of the season?

That's not what I meant.

If the Red Wings don't want to pay Jason Williams his 1.6 million next season, then they could just dump him for a pick at the season's end. I just don't understand why you'd ship him out now for a player who brings no more to the table, when Williams is a tradeable asset for someone who could actually help this team for a playoff run.

[russianswede919293 95]

I am not necessarilly upset by this, but im definatly not excited either...

Calder and Williams are kind of the same player

[johnnyoski 0]

actually I think shootouts were one of the things he actually did pretty well. Which would've done nothing for the Wings in the playoffs.

Yeah, I agree he looked pretty good on the shootouts last season. But I would have rather seen Hudler take Friday night's attempt than Willy. The guy was just too cold to put in a spot like that.

EDIT: spelling

Edited February 27, 2007 by johnnyoski

[Wings_Rule_1010 4]

I never have to suffer through another terrible Williams-on-the-point shift again!

That makes me happy!

[GuloGulo 0]

Technically Calder was a top-3 forward for the Hawks...

[Chase 0]

Wow. We free'd Willy and people are still complaining.

STFU

[wingslogo19 281]

Well, before you start BITCHING at everyone for BITCHING, just remember that Holland promised a top 6 forward for the cup run.....and i'm sorry but Calder isn't even close...And this f*cking trade, as you call it, didn't make us any better for the cup run...

This was a smart move by Kenny and im sure most of the people here will agree

[Hockeytown Red Wings 245]

Ugh...some of you people are the reason I need a beer right now.

[HenrikRules40 14]

What a s***ty trade. Holland needs to go.

If by Holland you mean Stormtiger, then yes Holland needs to go. Don't be so negative. I think this was a fine move by Kenny.

[Barrie 900]

Guys, this trade was purely a contract dump.

Right. I'm sure he's making room so we can re-sign Datsyuk or have more money available for a free agent in the off season.

Holland thinks ahead.

[russianswede919293 95]

I guess its at least a new face....