Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) Mine: Chris Drury Niklas Backstrom I confess mostly utter disinterest in everyone else. Besides, we're losing next to nobody. EDIT: to reiterate: I said WISH list. It need not be realistic, but don't pick anyone who isn't a UFA. Edited May 8, 2007 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Mine: Chris Drury Niklas Backstrom I confess mostly utter disinterest in everyone else. Besides, we're losing next to nobody. If money were no object, I could see tha happening, but if you want to actually have a legit chance at beating anyone other than Chicago and Columbus, we can't afford Drury. And Backstrom, why? He is largely unproven. He played well for what, less than a half season, and didn't win a playoff series. What is so special about him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) My summer 2007 wishlist? To bask in the glory of Lord Stanley's return to Hockeytown.... Edited May 8, 2007 by Bannedforlife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timsummers 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 My summer 2007 wishlist? To bask in the glory of Lord Stanley's return to Hockeytown.... i second that. a healthy tim connolly would be nice as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 a new 2nd line center... god know who though, we can't afford Briere, Drury or Gomez... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest REDWINGS4LYFE Report post Posted May 8, 2007 sindey crosby, roberto luongo, Temmu salanne, Chirs Pronger, Evgani Malkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Iylla Kovolchuck, Marian Hossa, Jason Spezza, danny heatly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 We probably won't be able to afford Drury, but he sure as hell is sitting atop my wishlist right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Actually, we might have a slim chance with Drury, if only because he might be one of those players that wants to play on a winning club over a non-contending one. Some players don't take those 7-million dollar contracts with columbus type clubs simply because they'd rather make 5-million and play for a cup with other talented players. That being said- he's going to get 7-million dollar type offers from like 24 teams, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreamsofHope 2 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Any free agent lists out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 My Wish: A Stanley Cup Championship Parade through the streets of Detroit in the middle of June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Bertuzzi , Smyth, Drury/Connoly A whole new seocnd line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I'd like Holland to make just ONE really big signing this year (re-signing Bertuzzi doesn't count), don't really care who or which position, just someone that EVERYONE can agree will instantly make the team. I mean really, when was the last time the wings signed a free agent that you were really excited about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) The top 5 stat leaders of the 2006-2007 season, both skaters and goalies. Anything less would be unfortuante and demostrate to me that the upper management has no desire to win stanley cups. (ninja's) Edited May 8, 2007 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BerkeleyWingsFan19 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I'm not too keen on resigning Bertuzzi, his play this postseason hasn't been that great and we'd have to fork over another 1st rounder if we resign him. I'm a big fan of Smyth though. It seems the trend of surrounding skill players with hard-nosed guys is really working for Detroit and it fits in with Babcock's style. Look at the impact of Holmstrom on Datsyuk and Zetterberg and Cleary with whoever he's playing with. I think the front-of-the-net guys are pretty golden. We should be able to create a fair amount of cap room considering we lose Lang (thank god), Calder, Bertuzzi, and possibly Schneider (I think he'll be a Ranger come fall). Drury would be nice, but I think he'll cost too much, especially with Zetterberg due a raise in a couple years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I'd like to see Bertuzzi signed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I'm not too keen on resigning Bertuzzi, his play this postseason hasn't been that great and we'd have to fork over another 1st rounder if we resign him. I'm a big fan of Smyth though. It seems the trend of surrounding skill players with hard-nosed guys is really working for Detroit and it fits in with Babcock's style. Look at the impact of Holmstrom on Datsyuk and Zetterberg and Cleary with whoever he's playing with. I think the front-of-the-net guys are pretty golden. We should be able to create a fair amount of cap room considering we lose Lang (thank god), Calder, Bertuzzi, and possibly Schneider (I think he'll be a Ranger come fall). Drury would be nice, but I think he'll cost too much, especially with Zetterberg due a raise in a couple years. Drury won't get too much more than Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) I will give you my list as soon as THIS season is over.. I really don't want to have to deal with the Karma police!!! Edited May 8, 2007 by puckbags Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) Smyth or Drury would be great but they're too expensive. I like Bertuzzi a lot but is it worth it to give up another first round pick for an unknown commodity? Let Lang go. I'd re-sign Calder for the right price. You can never have too many guys like him. Handzus would be great for the second line but I believe he's commanding a lot. Zubrus has been great for Buffalo in the post-season. Holland should take a look at Taylor Pyatt, maybe Fedotenko too. On defense, I'd let Schneider go and re-sign Markov and Chelios. Sign Scott Hannan. Vishnevski and Sarich are options too. Re-sign Hasek if he wants to come back. Other than that, Filppula and Hudler are going to have bigger roles next season. You've also got to think Quincey will get some time after what he's done in the Playoffs so far. Grigorenko will likely be playing for the Griffins but if he may end up getting some time with the Wings. This is what I'd like to see realistically: Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Franzen-Handzus-Calder Maltby-Draper-Cleary Hudler-Filppula-Samuelsson Lidstrom-Markov Kronwall-Hannan Chelios-Lebda Hasek Osgood If Calder prices himself out, I'd sign Pyatt or Zubrus. Same with Hannan and Vishnevski/Sarich. Edited May 8, 2007 by ARice89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRum #1 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I wonder why so many want Drury. We already have a player that brings those Drury-like intangibles and is a younger, overall better player....Zetterberg. When Datsyuk signed, both Babcock and Holland said it gives Detroit one of the best 1-2 punches in the league. That leads me to believe if Babcock has his druthers, Datsyuk and Zetterberg will center their own lines next season (provided they sign a top 6 winger to play with Datsyuk, which is likely). IMO Detroit is set at center...... 1. Datsyuk 1b. Hank 3. Draper 4. Flip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsnut19 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Gomez+Nagy + Comrie + Jean-Sebastien Giguere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColdWarrior 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Jessica Alba, Salma Hayek, Ziyi Zhang, and a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Zagato. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 gomez or nagy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntsVegas Baby 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) Why doesn't Brian Gionta get any love on this site, that guy would be great pick up if he available. Why doesn't Brian Gionta get any love on this site, that guy would be great pick up if he available. Never mind the guys is locked up for the next few years. Any way good site is nhlnumbers.com to find upcoming free agents. Edited May 8, 2007 by HuntsVegas Baby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 A Cup, a discounted Bertuzzi, and a signed Grigorenko! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
