Pucker 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 I'd like to see Raffi Torres be considered for the Wings roster. He is a RFA, earning $975k. Might be a good addition @ $1.5-2.0m, The man has grit, speed, and doesn't need Geritol. What ya think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 27, 2007 I'd like to see Raffi Torres be considered for the Wings roster. He is a RFA, earning $975k. Might be a good addition @ $1.5-2.0m, The man has grit, speed, and doesn't need Geritol. What ya think? We've been through this. A fellow on this board frequents Oilers games. He says that Torres has a less than stellar reputation amongst Oilers fans, as he is lazy and his play is uninspired. We neither need nor want another Lang here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 Well, it's either trade for him or give up compensation picks. To sign Torres to a deal Edmonton wouldn't match, that would mean 3m or 3.5m. Not only is he not worth that kind of coin, The Wings would be out three first rounders. So we offer a trade for him. Any idea what he would cost in a trade? Probably more than the Wings would or should be willing to part with to get him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kindlwillbegreat 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 hes not that good ...........only oilers players id take are jason smith and lupul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curban915 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/edm070627.html Oilers are looking to trade him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 (edited) I'd like to see Raffi Torres be considered for the Wings roster. He is a RFA, earning $975k. Might be a good addition @ $1.5-2.0m, The man has grit, speed, and doesn't need Geritol. What ya think? Love the guy. He's basically a younger Cleary who fights more and has better hands. Could be a 25 goal scorer if playing on top 2 lines. The Oilers are looking for a puck-moving dman though. We might be able to get away with Lebda and a top prospect or high pick. I doubt it though. They'd probably want Kronwall, which is too steep. If we're going to deal Kronwall I'd want a Horton-type player in return. Edited June 27, 2007 by Hank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 I love Torres. I would take him for one mil in a flash. There are other concerns about him that do raise some pertinent questions though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 Take him on the wings anyday. I was thinking the other day what a line of Torres-Franzen-Neil would be able to do on the wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilandwingsfan 3 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 Torres has the grit and he is an impact player but he is fairly lazy on the ice. Sometimes when I watch him I want to go up and tell him to move his ass. The other problem is his consistency... when he's good, he's on fire.. but when he's bad, he will suck majorly. There's really no in-between. If he actually motivated himself he can be good consistently. On a sidenote, the Oilers offered a contract to Torres yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark the red 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 Torres is a CHEAP SHOT artist!!!!! He goes out of his way to try and injure other players. No thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcwingsfan19 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 No thanks. I have said this before, I never want to see Torres in a red wings jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 I'd take him in a heartbeat. I never noticed his lazyness but then again I don't watch the Oilers. From what I've seen against the Wings it seemed like he was a hard working guy with lots of grit and feistyness that can score a bunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted June 27, 2007 I've had my say on Torres in another thread. He is lazy and not worth 3 first rounders. As for a trade - I don't think the Wings are willing to give up anything that the Oilers WANT in return for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyuk9K0 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 Out of all the people out there that are UFAS I would never consider Torress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 (edited) I hate raffi...I would throw up if i ever saw him in the winged wheel :puke: Edited June 28, 2007 by wingsfan40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntsVegas Baby 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 I hate raffi...I would throw up if i ever saw him in the winged wheel :puke: Exactley! Not no, but hell No!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadienhater 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 Exactley! Not no, but hell No!!! we need a top six forward torres does not fit the bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucker 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 Seems to be that you either love or hate this guy. Yea, it would be nice to get a bunch of big name players to come in. But face it, it AIN'T gonna happen. But I think he is worth a try, if we can get him for 2x his current salary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 I'd take him in a heartbeat. I never noticed his lazyness but then again I don't watch the Oilers. From what I've seen against the Wings it seemed like he was a hard working guy with lots of grit and feistyness that can score a bunch. I've got to agree with you Reem . I don't get to see Torres much but from what i've saw of him he looks like he would add a physical presence and could be an impact player who could chip in with a goal or two. If he's available .....I would like to see Kenny taking a chance on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
