Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted March 5, 2007 http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...0354/1128/rss16 Interesting article. I can't believe Chicago's want for Williams really goes back this far. It looks like over the summer, Dale Tallon only wanted Williams from Detroit. Heh, they got him now. Calder has been really good for the Wings. He has 4 points in 3 games so far, and does a lot of things that Williams didn't do. In the game yesterday, Calder did a good job distracting Budaj which took him out of position for Drapers second goal. I think he was a great pickup, and if he keeps his good play up I think the Wings should re-sign him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeeSpot82 10 Report post Posted March 5, 2007 Williams is playing well for the Hawks, too. A change of scenery will do you good sometimes. I just love that Holland admitted he didn't want to part with Williams and then couldn't catapult him out of here fast enough this season hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted March 5, 2007 Both sides got what they wanted in the end and both players are doing better than before. Overall, it is a great story for all parties involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 5, 2007 good trade in my opinion, the only game ive been able to watch was the avs red wings game this past sunday (03/04/07) and all i know is calder took on two guys to allow the puck to be passed, and eventually turn into a goal for the tying goal, even though we lost. At that point i realized this guy was legit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Pays to wait... We got Calder for just Williams and that is an upgrade itself. I have a good feeling that if we re-sign Calder, he'll return to his Chicago form of scoring 20+ goals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 He's fantastic. I love him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 I wanted him all last summer , Happy we got him now Good canadian boy Plus can be a 20 goal scorer on the wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 He's fantastic. I love him. No, he's fabulous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Just the fact that williams is gone is insumuprable. LOVE IT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 This is a humerous and interesting side story to the trade. I tell you what, I think both of them going through hard times then being traded is better for them. Now they both get to move on having hopefully hit rock bottom. Up for both of them, is the only way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Better that the trade happened now rather than back in the summer. Even though Calder would've been much better on this club the first half of the season than in Philly, it still would've been incredibly difficult to justify trading for Calder after his arbitration award. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest paveldatsukthenextsavard Report post Posted March 6, 2007 either way, he's gonna be a real asset in april Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inultus 12 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 He will definitely be a bigger asset than Williams would, and as Babcock said he adds some much-needed grit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Calder won me over right away. It's funny, but while we all debate top 6 super star kind of guys (who are out of reach with the cap issue), guys like Calder are the best possible find. I mean, he HUSTLES. I'd take 2 or 3 Calders over some top 6 guy any day. They give us depth and threats from all our lines. In no other sport does a guy who comes to play 100% stand out more. Just a great trade. Can't say enough. Lang should be caryying Calder's bags for him - since Calder is now carrying the workload on Lang's line! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest paveldatsukthenextsavard Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Calder won me over right away. It's funny, but while we all debate top 6 super star kind of guys (who are out of reach with the cap issue), guys like Calder are the best possible find. I mean, he HUSTLES. I'd take 2 or 3 Calders over some top 6 guy any day. They give us depth and threats from all our lines. In no other sport does a guy who comes to play 100% stand out more. Just a great trade. Can't say enough. Lang should be caryying Calder's bags for him - since Calder is now carrying the workload on Lang's line! i agree, he's the solution to langs laziness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cap20066 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 In no other sport does a guy who comes to play 100% stand out more. I would argue that there isn't a single sport (with the possible exception of baseball) where maximum effort doesn't show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
