Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Dont worry, you're not the first to say it. As for the Smyth thing, I agree with Lou. I think it's necessary to have strong NA players to win the Cup. Smyth is the type of guy this team needs. Well in that case I agree and back up anyone who has mentioned this before me. If we can't sign him, he will head to Washington, which in 3-4 years give or take will be a premier franchise in the NHL, call me crazy but its my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Jason Blake would be great, along with some size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Here's a list of the '07 UFA's from HFBoards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 theres also THIS one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) Thanks, ARice & Jeff. I would love to see Drury in a Wings uniform, but I don't ever see that happening. He'd be my #1 choice right now. Edited March 13, 2007 by hockeycrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StaticWithABeat 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 There's no way Montreal will not re-sign him, but Andrei Markov would be awesome...pair him with our current Markov and let the good times roll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) NHL NUMBERS here is a great link for all your FA need's as well as the Cap situation for the teams going into next year and beyond There's no way Montreal will not re-sign him, but Andrei Markov would be awesome...pair him with our current Markov and let the good times roll. they are brothers right? if they are they show no similarities whatsoever Edited March 13, 2007 by redwingfan19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 As for the Smyth thing, I agree with Lou. I think it's necessary to have strong NA players to win the Cup. Smyth is the type of guy this team needs. Dump Datsyuk and Lang. Keep Holmstrom and Zetterberg together, and pair up Filpulla with Smyth. The 3rd guys on those lines is to be determined. At least one of those would be another FA acquisition (or Bertuzzi depending on how he works out) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 they are brothers right? if they are they show no similarities whatsoever No, they're not brothers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimeBinder 28 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 OH MANNN!! Andy Delmore is out] there!! C'mon Kenny do it again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Dump Datsyuk and Lang. Keep Holmstrom and Zetterberg together, and pair up Filpulla with Smyth. The 3rd guys on those lines is to be determined. At least one of those would be another FA acquisition (or Bertuzzi depending on how he works out) I like the dump Datsyuk idea the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Slava Kozlov anybody ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 I would take Kozzie back...he is money in the playoffs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 I also wouldnt mind Darrly Sydor , tough guy , good defenceman , and a pretty good leader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mighty Wings 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 And if Pavel tanks it this post season we have a damn good reason to go after Briere for X million dollars versus Datsyuk. Yeah IF he does. Its just an assumption at this point, so we'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Yeah IF he does. Its just an assumption at this point, so we'll see. It's not an assumption, it's a condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 14, 2007 (edited) UFAs that could really help the Wings (IMO) for various reasons. Top 6ers: Bert Smyth Drury Handzus (borderline) Walker Tkachuk Guerin Kozlov Blake Zubrus Dmen: Phillips Hamrlik Witt Vishnevski Souray Stuart Hannan Sarich Grinders: Laaksonen Thornton Mayers Asham Fedoruk Naturally, if Bert pans out, he should be Detroit's #1 target. If I had to choose one from each group, it would probably be Drury - fast, gritty, leadership, clutch, has an extra gear, solid top 2 center to replace Lang and/or Datsyuk; Witt - I know he takes a lot of penalties, but he fights, hits, and would likely be one of the cheapest options of all those guys available. Guys like Hannan, Souray, and Stuart are better but will be out of the wings price range; Asham - drops the gloves, good on the PK, tons of energy. Edited March 14, 2007 by YoungGuns1340 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2007 Just a question geared towards a comment made earlier. What has Lang done to piss of enough fans and managment? Is it the whole Lazy and Sucking thing? Or is there some internal thing I am not aware of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted March 14, 2007 Pahlsson?Samuel? You'd have to trade for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted March 14, 2007 Just a question geared towards a comment made earlier. What has Lang done to piss of enough fans and managment? Is it the whole Lazy and Sucking thing? Or is there some internal thing I am not aware of. He is a lazy player. While he has shown some minor flashes here and there, he is not worth the money that he will probably ask for. He is lazy, and never wants to work. And that my friend, is not worth almost 4 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted March 14, 2007 I would trade Briere for Datsyuk in heartbeat !! Yet you wouldn't trade Osgood for Miller. Unless Datsyuk burns it up this year in the playoffs, DRW should let him walk. He's going to command plenty of overpayment from various teams, and if he's not going to perform in the playoffs (can anyone say Marty Turco?) the same way he does in the regular season, his time is up. One more chance, it's getting a little ridiculous. Let him go and use the money to get someone who delivers in the crunch. BTW Buffalo already had their Stevie, his name was Pat LaFontaine. I'm afraid I don't understand you here; Patty played only six season for Buffalo, of which three saw him play less than 25 games and one other less than 60, and led the Sabres to absolutely no success. Meanwhile, Hasek had the spotlight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2007 He is a lazy player. While he has shown some minor flashes here and there, he is not worth the money that he will probably ask for. He is lazy, and never wants to work. And that my friend, is not worth almost 4 million. True, he probably he isn't worth 4 mill. Perhaps when he was with the Caps and was there only player and temporarily leading the league in points but not now. But is he under the impression he is still worth that much? I would think he would be aware that he isn't the future of the time, nor is he the player he was 5 years ago, etc. so is going to ask for a similar contract at the end of this year? Or will he resign for less? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted March 14, 2007 If the Redwings can't resign Datsyuk let me be the first to say he will sign with the Washington Capitals. Sorry to say but you aren't the first one to say that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted March 14, 2007 Well in that case I agree and back up anyone who has mentioned this before me. .....'twas the great Pierre McGuire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted March 14, 2007 For the defense, I'd let Schneider go. Sign Hannan, re-sign Markov and Chelios. Sarich is an option if the Wings can't get Hannan. Lidstrom-Markov Kronwall-Hannan Lebda-Chelios I like that a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites