cmac19 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Any thoughts on potential lines for next year? Here's what I see: Franzen/Zetterburg/Samuellson Datzyuk/Fillpula/Holmstrom Maltby/Draper/Kopecky Bertuzzi/Hudler/Cleary Lidstrom/Kronwall Schneider/Markov Lilja/Lebda/Chelios Dom Ozzie Howard This assumes of course that they keep Dom and resign the UFA's. This would probably leave them quite a bit under the cap but with that lineup I'm not sure where you would add or subtract. Kopecky would be the odd man out I guess if they signed Drury,Smith or Gomez. I personally don't trust Dom in the net at age 43 and would prefer them to trade someone like Lilja for a goalie. Perhaps Theodore who I know Colorado would love to get rid of and would probably play much better on a team with this much talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
detroitdan 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Grigorenko is coming over too...I hope he's on the big club instead of stuck in GR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Smyth-Lang-Bertuzzi Cleary-Franzen-Calder Maltby-Draper-McCarty Lidstrom-Sarich Schnieder-Chelios Lebda-Kronwall Dom Ozzie Meh , I can dream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Grigorenko is coming over too...I hope he's on the big club instead of stuck in GR I think he has a clause that allows him to return to Russia if he plays X amount of games in the A. My lines (if all the signings I like come to fruition): Calder-Zetterberg-Sammuelson Homer-Datsyuk-Bertuzzi Franzen-Filpulla-Hudler Cleary-Draper-Maltby Lidstrom-Kronwall Lebda-Markov Quincy-Chelios xtras - Kopecky, Grigs, Meech, Ericsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Smyth-Lang-Bertuzzi Cleary-Franzen-Calder Maltby-Draper-McCarty Lidstrom-Sarich Schnieder-Chelios Lebda-Kronwall Dom Ozzie Meh , I can dream Where's Filppula? He deserves to be in the top two lines next season IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Where's Filppula? He deserves to be in the top two lines next season IMO. If Lang doesnt come back , Flip will be 2nd line Center Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntsVegas Baby 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Got to be Franz/Zetterberg/Sammy Datsyuk/Filp/Holmstrom Maltby/Draper/Kopecky Bert/Hudler/Cleary Lids/Kronwall Lilja/Markov Cheli/Lebda OZ and The number free agent goalie J.S. Jiggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsownNHL 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Holmstrom 2.25 - Datsyuk 6.7- Filpulla .71 Grigorenko .85 - Zetterberg 2.65 - Bertuzzi 4 Cleary .662- Draper 2.128 - Franzen .941 Maltby .835- Kopecky .45 - Samuelsson 1.2 Hudler .5 Lidstrom 7.6 - Lilja 1 Kronwall 3 - Chelios .85 Schneider 3 - Lebda .65 Kindl .8 Hasek 1.2 Osgood .75 42.726 You can always trade for a physical defensemen at the deadline. it would save cap if we waited Holmstrom 2.25 - Datsyuk 6.7- Filpulla .71 Grigorenko .85 - Zetterberg 2.65 - Bertuzzi 4 Cleary .662- Draper 2.128 - Franzen .941 Maltby .835- Kopecky .45 - Samuelsson 1.2 Hudler .5 Lidstrom 7.6 - Lilja 1 Kronwall 3 - Chelios .85 Schneider 3 - Lebda .65 Kindl .8 Hasek 1.2 Osgood .75 42.726 You can always trade for a physical defensemen at the deadline. it would save cap if we waited OR, not likely, but my dream Holmstrom 2.25 - Datsyuk 6.7- Filpulla .71 Grigorenko .85 - Zetterberg 2.65 - Bertuzzi 4 Cleary .662- Draper 2.128 - Franzen .941 Maltby .835- Kopecky .45 - Samuelsson 1.2 Hudler .5 Lidstrom 7.6 - Lilja 1 Kronwall 3 - Chelios .85 Kindl .8- Lebda .65 Quincey .8 Giguere 5.5 Osgood .75 44.826 OR, not likely, but my dream Holmstrom 2.25 - Datsyuk 6.7- Filpulla .71 Grigorenko .85 - Zetterberg 2.65 - Bertuzzi 4 Cleary .662- Draper 2.128 - Franzen .941 Maltby .835- Kopecky .45 - Samuelsson 1.2 Hudler .5 Lidstrom 7.6 - Lilja 1 Kronwall 3 - Chelios .85 Kindl .8- Lebda .65 Quincey .8 Giguere 5.5 Osgood .75 44.826 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ttbrunke 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Holmstrom Franzen - Filpulla - FA? Cleary - Draper - Maltby Kopecky - Hudler - Sammuelson or Grigs Lidstrom - Markov Kronwall - Schneider Chelios - Lilja Howard Ozzie FA- with this line-up we may have enough to sign one of the big names (Smyth, Briere or Drury, etc) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 isn't Kindl and Grigorenko going to be on the team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Homer Hartnel - Filpulla - Bertuzzi Samuelson - Cleary - Grigorenko Maltby - Draper - Franzen (Kopecky, Hudler) Lidstrom-Kronwall Sarich - Lilja Chelios - Lebda (Quicey, Kindl) Hasek Osgood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartek 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) Zetterberg - Dacjuk - Holmstrom Calder - Lang - Bertuzzi Maltby - Draper - Cleary Franzen - Filppula - Samuelsson +Grigorenko in GR, Hudler, Kopecky Lidstrom - Markov Kronvall - Chelios Lebda - Lilja +Quincey and Kindl in GR Aebischer Osgood ..and dream on Edited May 23, 2007 by Bartek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevie Y Datsyuk 2 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 It seems that people have Zetterberg playing on the wing on Datsyuk's line but also playing center on a different line... I'm just curious, but do you think the wings are better if Dats and Z are on the same line or are on different lines? I'd like to see Filipula-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Grigorenko-Zetterberg-Bertuzzi Cleary-Draper-Franzen Maltby-Kopecky-Samuelsson Lidstrom-Kronwall Lebda-Schneider Lilja-Chelios Hasek Osgood if we get rid of Lang, Calder, and Markov and re-sign Hasek, Bertuzzi, Chelios, and Schneider for the right price...then I like our chances next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Zetterberg/Datsuyk/Homer Sammy/Filp/Bert Franzen/Cleary/Griorenko Maltby/Draper/Kopecky Lidstrom/Sarich Kronwall/Cheli Lilja/quincey Kindl Ozzie/Howard/Liv/Possibly Dom may be back but never know with him.. I don't think Markov and Schnides will be back. same for lang and Calder. I believe Hudler is just trade bait at this point. I guess yopu can say this is my dream line up for next year. Proboaly won't happen but theres no reason why it cant. Its actually very realistic if you think about it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahall89nhl 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Holmstrom Kozlov - Drury - Grigorenko Maltby - Draper - Cleary Franzen - Filppula - Samuelsson Kopecky Lidstrom - Markov Kronwall - Chelios Lebda - Stuart or Sarich Quincey Kindl Hasek Osgood I can dream can't I? and just to add something, I doubt that Grigorenko is going to play in GR, he would be back in Russia in 3 weeks time IIRC, he's going to be at least the 13th forward next year Edited May 23, 2007 by ahall89nhl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfuturemvp 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) my unrealistic line up lol is ........ zetterberg 2.65 datsyuk 6.7 holmstrom 2.25 bertuzzi 2.75 handzus 2.5 hartnell 3.25 franzen 940k filppula 710k grigorenko 850k cleary 660 draper 2.1 maltby 865k kopecky 450k lidstrom 7.6 sarich 2.5 kronwall 3 kindl 850k lebda 650k chelios 850k quincey 510k hasek 1.2 ozzie 850k 44.925 Edited May 23, 2007 by zetterbergfuturemvp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfuturemvp 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 (edited) what do you guys think about this one........ bertuzzi 3 datsyuk 6.7 holmstrom 2.250 hudler 1.25 zetterberg 2.65 hartnell 3.25 ( hudler can get 25+ in the 2nd line,+hartnell adds a physical dimension) franzen 940 k filppula 710 k grigorenko 850 k cleary 660 k draper 2.1 maltby 888k kopecky 450k samuelson 1.2 ( we'll most likely have to find a team to take sammy or we keep him incase grigorenko tanks) i really love those 4 lines lidstrom 7.6 sarich 2.5 kronwall 3 babchuck 900k lebda 650k chelios 900k quincey 510 k lilja 1 adding sarich and babchuk adds a physical aspect in the back end we been missing and we still keep our puck moving offensive defensemen abilities in tact with lidstrom kronwall and lebda hasek 1.2( + incentives)( assuming hes coming back of course) ozzie 850k total = 46.047 sign bertuzzi for 1 or 2 yrs at 3 mill per sign hartnell 3 yrs for 9.75 sign hudler 3 yrs for 3.75 sign sarich 4 yrs for 10 million trade meech and maybe a 4th to a team in a 3 way deal for babchuck( meech is nhl ready , just not on our team) our cap is only 46 so we got cap space to make moves at the deadline and we can free up more space by a) trading lilja ( my option) b) sending quincey down and keeping lilja c) trading samuelson and lilja for picks ( even better) samuelsson wont likely get traded but its an option ........i think keeping maltby takes up a spot any thoughts ? Edited May 25, 2007 by zetterbergfuturemvp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 what do you guys think about this one........ bertuzzi 3 datsyuk 6.7 holmstrom 2.250 hudler 1.25 zetterberg 2.65 hartnell 3.25 ( hudler can get 25+ in the 2nd line,+hartnell adds a physical dimension) franzen 940 k filppula 710 k grigorenko 850 k cleary 660 k draper 2.1 maltby 888k kopecky 450k samuelson 1.2 ( we'll most likely have to find a team to take sammy or we keep him incase grigorenko tanks) i really love those 4 lines lidstrom 7.6 sarich 2.5 kronwall 3 babchuck 900k lebda 650k chelios 900k quincey 510 k lilja 1 adding sarich and babchuk adds a physical aspect in the back end we been missing and we still keep our puck moving offensive defensemen abilities in tact with lidstrom kronwall and lebda hasek 1.2( + incentives)( assuming hes coming back of course) ozzie 850k total = 46.047 sign bertuzzi for 1 or 2 yrs at 3 mill per sign hartnell 3 yrs for 9.75 sign hudler 3 yrs for 3.75 sign sarich 4 yrs for 10 million trade meech and maybe a 4th to a team in a 3 way deal for babchuck( meech is nhl ready , just not on our team) our cap is only 46 so we got cap space to make moves at the deadline and we can free up more space by a) trading lilja ( my option) b) sending quincey down and keeping lilja c) trading samuelson and lilja for picks ( even better) samuelsson wont likely get traded but its an option ........i think keeping maltby takes up a spot any thoughts ? Kronwall moves the puck worse then Lilja. Lebda and Chelios move it better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Holmstrom Bertuzzi - Filppula - Cleary Franzen - Hudler - Grigorenko Calder - Draper - Maltby Samuelsson Kopecky Lidstrom - Kronwall Kindl - Markov Lebda - Chelios Quincey Lilja Hasek Osgood I picked my lines with what will probably be available too the Wings. No prediction's on who will sign via UFA and trade's. Also leaving out Lang and Schnieder because I'm not sure that they can afford them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfuturemvp 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 Kronwall moves the puck worse then Lilja. Lebda and Chelios move it better i understand why some of you might be frustrated cause kronwall gets injured but i cant understand how some you constantly trash him , the guys got loads of talent , hes just been unfortunate but thats due to change , if the wings werent confident in his abilities they wouldnt of given him a 5 yr deal , and yes he got 1 goal i think it was ?? but if most of you watched the games youd know it was just due to badluck , he had loads of chances to score the puck just wouldnt go in for him ......kronwall will be a big player for us in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arin 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 I'm willing to bet that Grigs will be in Detroit all season, unless he is EXTREMELY bad. If they put him in the A he can go to Russia after like a week, which they probably wont risk. S1.5: Flip - Hank - Homer S1.5: Franzen - Dats - FA G1: Cleary - Drapes - Kopecky S3: Grigs - Hudler - Sammy Ex: Malts D1: Lidstrom - Sarich($3.3) D2: Kronner - Kindl D3: Lebs - Lilja/Cheli Ex: Cheli($1.1)/Lilja Hasek($1.1) Osgood = $38.108 FA = - Drury($5) - Selanne($6.5) - Hartnell($4) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted May 26, 2007 my unrealistic line up lol is ........ zetterberg 2.65 datsyuk 6.7 holmstrom 2.25 bertuzzi 2.75 handzus 2.5 hartnell 3.25 franzen 940k filppula 710k grigorenko 850k cleary 660 draper 2.1 maltby 865k kopecky 450k lidstrom 7.6 sarich 2.5 kronwall 3 kindl 850k lebda 650k chelios 850k quincey 510k hasek 1.2 ozzie 850k 44.925 what do you guys think about this one........ bertuzzi 3 datsyuk 6.7 holmstrom 2.250 hudler 1.25 zetterberg 2.65 hartnell 3.25 ( hudler can get 25+ in the 2nd line,+hartnell adds a physical dimension) franzen 940 k filppula 710 k grigorenko 850 k cleary 660 k draper 2.1 maltby 888k kopecky 450k samuelson 1.2 ( we'll most likely have to find a team to take sammy or we keep him incase grigorenko tanks) i really love those 4 lines lidstrom 7.6 sarich 2.5 kronwall 3 babchuck 900k lebda 650k chelios 900k quincey 510 k lilja 1 adding sarich and babchuk adds a physical aspect in the back end we been missing and we still keep our puck moving offensive defensemen abilities in tact with lidstrom kronwall and lebda hasek 1.2( + incentives)( assuming hes coming back of course) ozzie 850k total = 46.047 sign bertuzzi for 1 or 2 yrs at 3 mill per sign hartnell 3 yrs for 9.75 sign hudler 3 yrs for 3.75 sign sarich 4 yrs for 10 million trade meech and maybe a 4th to a team in a 3 way deal for babchuck( meech is nhl ready , just not on our team) our cap is only 46 so we got cap space to make moves at the deadline and we can free up more space by a) trading lilja ( my option) b) sending quincey down and keeping lilja c) trading samuelson and lilja for picks ( even better) samuelsson wont likely get traded but its an option ........i think keeping maltby takes up a spot any thoughts ? I never lied Lilja but he was great (except one HUGE giveaway...) I would keep Lilja and trade Lebda... sure Lebda is faster but if you want someone as Babchuk you have to give something... IMO Babchuk is going to be better than Lebda... Sending Quincey down - YES Trading Sameulsson - YES Sign Bert - MUST Hartnell... I would rather go after Pyatt or Zubrus... I hate Hartnell but would like to have him Sign Sarich - YES Hudler - we must to trade him, he is not going to play under Bab's so go after BIGGER guys ARTYUKIN foe exemple... could be new Dustin Penner... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZDH Report post Posted May 26, 2007 Zetterberg/Datsyuk/Holmstrom Hartnell/Filppula/Cleary Maltby/Draper/Franzen Samuelsson/Hudler/Grigorenko Kopecky Lidstrom/Markov Schneider/Kronwall Lebda/Chelios Lilja Hasek/Osgood If Bert signs for $3 mil per, then give him another shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted May 26, 2007 I like Kyle Calder, and hope he stays, but Kenny basically came out and said he won't be resigned (see topic: Holland talks about the playoffs). I think we can also expect Hudler to be gone. If not, then he'll be benched for someone, Kopecky probably, because Hudler and Babcock seemingly don't see eye-to-eye. Just my opinion anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfuturemvp 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2007 I would keep Lilja and trade Lebda... sure Lebda is faster but if you want someone as Babchuk you have to give something... IMO Babchuk is going to be better than Lebda... Hartnell... I would rather go after Pyatt or Zubrus... I hate Hartnell but would like to have him Hudler - we must to trade him, he is not going to play under Bab's so go after BIGGER guys ARTYUKIN foe exemple... could be new Dustin Penner... i dont agree with trading lebda , hes been a good asset, got loads of speed , will only get better and more importantly is locked up for a real bargain at 650 k for 3 more seasons , trading him is a no no .....babchuk has been traded a few times now im sure he can be had for derek meech whos ready but wont play here and maybe a 3rd-4th rounder dont agree with zubrus , he sucks and his stats were high cause he played with ovechkin, my friend said he would curse buffalo and play like crap there and he was right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites