StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) You have to wonder if the Wings are upset they didn't wait longer... It cost a first round pick and two guys who were 1st rounders. The wings wouldn't have done that. not even for him unless they could make sure he was signed but I think they want to make sure Dats is signed before they give 5.5M to someone else. Edited February 27, 2007 by StevieY9802 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 they gave up a lot they HAVE to re-sign him now... I think they probably scooched a Blake trade in there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I feel sorry for Smyth. I mean, he goes from such a great hockey city where everyone loves him, to... Long Island? Same with Marc-Andre Bergeron, but at least Smyth has someone he knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sting 11 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 You have to wonder if the Wings are upset they didn't wait longer... Too big of a gamble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Craig MacWhiner is gonna complain to the league about these bad Wings who did this. mark my words! I can't resist to laugh at Oilers. bunch of crybabies who'll dwell at league bottom now :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Smyth re-signs (e5)! Way to go Eklund! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DetroitNativePride 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I bought tickets to see an Oilers game next week in Anaheim with the soul purpose of seeing Ryan Smyth play. I'm not too thrilled about this to say the least. People in Edmonton have to be pissed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Cub 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Anyone other than Kevin Lowe might be hung from a traffic light for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unkempt 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Wow...what a steal if he resigns ... I wonder what would WIngs have to give up to get Smythy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 TREASON! TREASON! TREASON! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ontario Wingsfan 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 That should take the focus away from Messier night. I wonder what sort of reaction Lowe will get if he's introduced down at ice level during the ceremony?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I feel sorry for Smyth. I mean, he goes from such a great hockey city where everyone loves him, to... Long Island? Same with Marc-Andre Bergeron, but at least Smyth has someone he knows. Indeed... From Edmonton to Long Island is a tough move. He won't be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Oilers can pretty much kiss the playoffs goodbye now. For a few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I bought tickets to see an Oilers game next week in Anaheim with the soul purpose of seeing Ryan Smyth play. I'm not too thrilled about this to say the least. People in Edmonton have to be pissed. Has any fan base ever been as tourtured as Edmonton's? Every great player they've ever had has been traded before there prime was up (Gretzky, Messier, Kurri, Pronger, Weight, Guerin, and now Smyth). I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unkempt 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 a sample title from an Oilers forum "Gather your Pitchforks and Torches!!!!! It's Armegeddon!!!!!!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog19 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 As much as I can't stomach the Oilers, I have to feel really sorry for their fans right now. Knowing what a huge loss it would be to the Wings to have to lose a captain, that's some B.S. out of management over there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heretic69 10 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I wish I had something of substance to post here, yet all I can do is giggle maniacally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sting 11 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 TSN just said several GMs are telling them they had no idea Smyth was available... We now have to wonder if Holland was one of those GMs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryguy 103 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 TSN just said several GMs are telling them they had no idea Smyth was available... I just heard it also, i beleive it to. They couldve gotten more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuloGulo 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 yah the Oiler fans don't deserve this, as obnoxious as they may be. Isles looking like total bandits again... and people were scoffing at the Snow-thinktank before the season. Even if they miss playoffs and Smyth doesn't resign, this is a HUGE accomplishment just making this deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 LOL @ Edmonton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Hehe. Edmonton will probably be sour by the time that Messier's jersey gets retired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 27, 2007 NHL.com still has not confirmed the trade. There might be deals not yet disclosed, also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 i'm shocked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Has any fan base ever been as tourtured as Edmonton's? Every great player they've ever had has been traded before there prime was up (Gretzky, Messier, Kurri, Pronger, Weight, Guerin, and now Smyth). I I love it! Edmonton fans are as spoiled as we are. I mean, look at that list of names! Plus, I like how management didn't sell the farm for one player (albeit a good one) just because he's a fan favorite. I wonder what his contract demands were? esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
