Rice 42 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Irish Blues is a global mod at Hockey's Future and he has a source within the league apparently. He generally has contract details before they are released. Grigorenko has been signed to a one year deal paying him $858,800 for the 07/08 season. This should come out soon. If this isn't credible enough to be in GD it can go to the rumor mill. I'm excited to see what this guy can do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) sweet Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Homer Bertuzzi - Filpulla - Franzen Draper - Maltby - Cleary Sammuelson - Hudler - Grigorenko ? Edited May 8, 2007 by rick zombo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saran 1 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Finally! That's awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNutt 12 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 If this is true awesome news, I've been waiting for Igor to come to Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 And a good starting price. Sounds great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mighty Wings 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 he's finally coming.....anyone wanna speculate whether its a 2-way deal or 1-way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 he's finally coming.....anyone wanna speculate whether its a 2-way deal or 1-way? Most likely it's a two-way deal. I think the Wings want to start him off in the AHL with the Griffins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel1 32 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 sweet Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Homer Bertuzzi - Filpulla - Franzen Draper - Maltby - Cleary Sammuelson - Hudler - Grigorenko ? I like your thinkin but... I think we'll get a 2nd line center to play with Bert (if he stays around), as much as I like Flip I don't know if he'll be ready for full time 2nd center duty and it wouldn't hurt to bring in one more pivot as that fourth line with Huds as center would look a lot better with Flip in the middle and Hudler/Grigs pushing each other for ice time. I don't see Kopecky in your line up either, where would you fit him in? I can see actually see Grigs spending all or most of next year in GR and Kopecky taking his spot unless Grigs lights it up and proves he's NHL ready rather than AHL ready. Michael Handzus is a UFA center (Chicago) with size coming off a couple sub-par years that may be had for around 2.5m over 2yrs, he would be a good insurance policy. Petr Sykora (Oilers UFA) might fit here as well, he's coming off a 20 goal campaign, has good speed and has some experience too. His -20 rating scares me a little... but he was an Oiler last year. Again I think he may trade a bit of cash for a legit shot at winning - under 3mil/yr I would hope. Josef Vasicek (Preds UFA) could be another option. Has good size and put up decent #'s with Carolina before injury problems limited his production for the past couple seasons. From all reports he's got great skills and at 27 may just be ready for a breakout year if healthy. I don't know what kind of dough he would be asking for but after the last couple seasons I have to believe that a short term deal for around 2.5mil/yr could lure him to Detroit. We can dream all we want about Briere or Drury coming over but there's no way Buffalo doesn't hold on to one of these guys and the other one's gonna command anywhere from 5 - 6.5 a year for sure so we probably can't afford it. Lost in the UFA problems for the Sabres might be Adam Mair though. He's plenty tough, with decent size and a good checker and would fit nicely with Draper and Maltby allowing Cleary to move up and play center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 This seems cool though I doubt Grigorenko will come over to play with the GRG. With the kind of contract he can get in Russia it would very much surprise me if he accepted any long stay in the AHL... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I like your thinkin but... I think we'll get a 2nd line center to play with Bert (if he stays around), as much as I like Flip I don't know if he'll be ready for full time 2nd center duty and it wouldn't hurt to bring in one more pivot as that fourth line with Huds as center would look a lot better with Flip in the middle and Hudler/Grigs pushing each other for ice time. I don't see Kopecky in your line up either, where would you fit him in? I can see actually see Grigs spending all or most of next year in GR and Kopecky taking his spot unless Grigs lights it up and proves he's NHL ready rather than AHL ready. Michael Handzus is a UFA center (Chicago) with size coming off a couple sub-par years that may be had for around 2.5m over 2yrs, he would be a good insurance policy. Petr Sykora (Oilers UFA) might fit here as well, he's coming off a 20 goal campaign, has good speed and has some experience too. His -20 rating scares me a little... but he was an Oiler last year. Again I think he may trade a bit of cash for a legit shot at winning - under 3mil/yr I would hope. Josef Vasicek (Preds UFA) could be another option. Has good size and put up decent #'s with Carolina before injury problems limited his production for the past couple seasons. From all reports he's got great skills and at 27 may just be ready for a breakout year if healthy. I don't know what kind of dough he would be asking for but after the last couple seasons I have to believe that a short term deal for around 2.5mil/yr could lure him to Detroit. We can dream all we want about Briere or Drury coming over but there's no way Buffalo doesn't hold on to one of these guys and the other one's gonna command anywhere from 5 - 6.5 a year for sure so we probably can't afford it. Lost in the UFA problems for the Sabres might be Adam Mair though. He's plenty tough, with decent size and a good checker and would fit nicely with Draper and Maltby allowing Cleary to move up and play center. I think Zetterbergs tenure at LW is over once these playoffs conclude. He will be our 2nd line centre next year. I also hope that the Wings resign Calder and Bertuzzi (or at least 1 of them) and if Grig's makes the team I can see him playing on the top 2 lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Irish Blues is a global mod at Hockey's Future and he has a source within the league apparently. He generally has contract details before they are released. Grigorenko has been signed to a one year deal paying him $858,800 for the 07/08 season. This should come out soon. If this isn't credible enough to be in GD it can go to the rumor mill. I'm excited to see what this guy can do! Very cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrSandMan Report post Posted May 9, 2007 How is Grigorenko after that horrible injury he endured 3-4 yrs ago? Does it effect his game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GodofHockeyStevieY19 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I just don't know what to say about Grigs till I see him in a Red Wings uniform. Hopefully he will be another bad ass Russian for our squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Its about time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Great!!!!! I can't wait to see Grigs playing for the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsWingsWings 3 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Great news!! Can't wait to see him play for the Wings!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 i can see him on a line with Datsyuk next year... i don't expect Dats or Z to be on the same line apart from the PP next year... if i had to guess Homer - Zetterberg - Franzen Grigs - Datsyuk - Sammy Cleary - Draper - Maltby Hudler - Filppula - Kopecky and thats with no signings... i'd expect at least 1 UFA winger in TBH, but can't see Calder or Bert staying unless they seriously ramp it up the rest of the way to glory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 How is Grigorenko after that horrible injury he endured 3-4 yrs ago? Does it effect his game? Well he was a great prospect before the injury...Check these pages: This one... And this one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel1 32 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I think Zetterbergs tenure at LW is over once these playoffs conclude. He will be our 2nd line centre next year. I also hope that the Wings resign Calder and Bertuzzi (or at least 1 of them) and if Grig's makes the team I can see him playing on the top 2 lines. Boy that would be sweet to have those two (Dats + Z) centering our top two lines. Just put them together for the PP and late game situations. If one or both struggle out of the gate though I don't think it will take too long before they're paired up again though (see Sept 06). I would love one of them to have Homer and the other to have Bert on their wings though... Take the Lang money and the cap increase and bring in another 2-3mil/yr scoring winger and resign Bert. Bert - Z - UFA/Scoring Winger Homer - Dats - Mule Malts - Drapes - Cleary Sammy - Flip - Kopecky/Huds From the UFA list there's; Slava Kozlov, Scott Walker, Scott Hartnell, Freddy Modin, and Jason Blake that would all fit the bill and provide scoring. I hate Hartnell so he must be good. We took Markov from the Preds and that worked out pretty well. *Jeff Cowan really impressed me during the playoffs with the Nucks. I wonder if we have any room for him? He can fight, plays hard and seems like he's finding his offensive game too. Best part of all... he would be dirt cheap. Waiver pickup who proved he can still play the game. Could even be a guy for GR and serve as a verteran call up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 How is Grigorenko after that horrible injury he endured 3-4 yrs ago? Does it effect his game? Grigorenko was an elite prospect before the accident. Now they say he is 85% of what he was. He could still end up being a very good top six guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreamsofHope 2 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Confirmed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Confirmed? Well nothing on Spector or Kukla yet but that doesn't necessarily mean anything... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I bet he breaks Griffins records next year for goals assists , poweplay goals and points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Cub 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Well hopefully its true and he gets some time with the big club next year. I'm looking forward to he, Liv & Kindl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sepster 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 What's the rookie cap? I thought it was less than $850K, but I looked up Malkin (figuring he would be at the max) and see that he makes over $960K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
