Wings sign (G) Adam Berkhoel, (D) Brad Ference

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Too bad Kronwall will be out for half of the season...

Okay, that was pretty funny actually.

BUT This is going to be his season. I'm calling it now. 10 goals, 30 assists, 2 fights, and A LOT of hits . Yeah that's right I said Nik will fight twice. lol

[Aussie_Wing 354]

Sounds good.

Now for reality!

We've heard about his potential and offensive abilities for so long now, surely it'll come to fruition this season.

[Cicada 4]

as much as li love signings, i can't get too excited about these two.

the goalies obviously GR bound as Howards backup, adn ference i imagine will be either the 7th D man, or GR bound.

i want some forwards now

[Kp-Wings 3]

Okay, that was pretty funny actually.

BUT This is going to be his season. I'm calling it now. 10 goals, 30 assists, 2 fights, and A LOT of hits . Yeah that's right I said Nik will fight twice. lol

2 fights? Come on now Reem.

I don't Kronwall has the personality to fight people. In fact, he smiles so much in interviews that it starts to sicken me after a while.

[Cicada 4]

I said Nik will fight twice. lol

please no. Nik breaks bones just walking down the hall, Can you imagine if he actually had to hit something?

[MannyK 16]

according to today's (Wednesday July 4th) Detroit Free Press:

" The Wings made two minor signings, according to NHL.com, bringing in defenseman Brad Ference and goaltender Adam Berkhoel. The moves are likely for depth, and the players could end up at minor-league affiliate Grand Rapids. Ference, 28, played five games for the Calgary Flames last season. Berkhoel, 26, played nine games with Atlanta two seasons ago and spent last year in the Sabres' minors system. "

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article.../707040352/1053

Apparently, other people sometimes look at NHL.com, too.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

So basically, you're saying Berkhoel is full of hoels? I dont like to make a "dig" at the guy already, but thats what it sounds like.

So puns are kind of like a sickness for you, eh? Once you think you're punny you just can't stop.

[Lou_Siffer 1]

So puns are kind of like a sickness for you, eh? Once you think you're punny you just can't stop.

Yes, it is a sickness Drake! Even when im not trying to think of any, they just pop in my head! Like right now, the nickname Punnochio for myself just came to me as im typing. Who nose when it'll stop!

[OsGOD 3]

Thar we go... holland be wrappin' up th' defensive angle o' th' league... Now all we needs t' address th' issues that 'ave actually caused us t' lose in th' playoffs.... FREAKING scorin' past April 8th!!!!!

Kenny, keep on Gettin' those defensman, I look fore t' season o' 0-0 games now!

I be so happy we got th' slug turd cast off Berkhoel... I be mighty excited about this signin'!

Edited July 4, 2007 by OsGOD

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

2 fights? Come on now Reem.

I don't Kronwall has the personality to fight people. In fact, he smiles so much in interviews that it starts to sicken me after a while.

Hahaha

It'll happen! Just wait. And then you guys will look back and say wow that Reem is a genius!

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Hahaha

It'll happen! Just wait. And then you guys will look back and say wow that Reem is a genius!

I can see him fighting ..... I just cant see him winning

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

I can see him fighting ..... I just cant see him winning

The first fight will be a draw. The second is where Kronner completely PUMMELS the opposing player.

You heard it here first.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

The first fight will be a draw. The second is where Kronner completely PUMMELS the opposing player.

You heard it here first.

I'll hold you to it!

Edited July 4, 2007 by Detroit # 1 Fan

[motorcitykid 42]

Uh, Brad Ference? To take Markov's place? Haha. That's a joke. Err, wasn't it?

*waiting for a couple of wingers, Dom's signing and maybe a true reserve defenseman*

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Uh, Brad Ference? To take Markov's place? Haha. That's a joke. Err, wasn't it?

*waiting for a couple of wingers, Dom's signing and maybe a true reserve defenseman*

It's not to replace Markov, it's a depth move.

[motorcitykid 42]

It's not to replace Markov, it's a depth move.

I was commenting on at least 2 posts in this thread.

[Kp-Wings 3]

Uh, Brad Ference? To take Markov's place? Haha. That's a joke. Err, wasn't it?

*waiting for a couple of wingers, Dom's signing and maybe a true reserve defenseman*

I'm a sucker for anyone who drops the gloves. Despite his other inefficiences.

[motorcitykid 42]

I'm a sucker for anyone who drops the gloves. Despite his other inefficiences.

Count me in as glad Holland doesn't think that way.

[Kp-Wings 3]

Count me in as glad Holland doesn't think that way.

He probably won't make the team anyways, so don't worry.

I should reiterate that I don't want the Wings to be a team full of cavemen on skates. But for the love God: One fighter would be nice.

[Flip-check 6]

He probably won't make the team anyways, so don't worry.

I should reiterate that I don't want the Wings to be a team full of cavemen on skates. But for the love God: One fighter would be nice.

It'd almost punctuate further how barren we are on that front.... but that's a yes from me too. I'm sorry Pain Train, you won't cut it. Keep it up though, 'cos you're all we got!

[motorcitykid 42]

He probably won't make the team anyways, so don't worry.

I should reiterate that I don't want the Wings to be a team full of cavemen on skates. But for the love God: One fighter would be nice.

Maybe. But i'd like to think our priority should be a damn winger who can play on one of the top 2 lines. Maybe 2. Some grit. Bangers. And can put some pucks in the net.

[Kp-Wings 3]

Maybe. But i'd like to think our priority should be a damn winger who can play on one of the top 2 lines. Maybe 2. Some grit. Bangers. And can put some pucks in the net.

The only problem is that not many of those guys exist in free agency anymore.

Everyone keeps saying Alexei Yashin, like they seem to know something about him that I don't. What I know about him is that he is the prototypical lazy, greedy Russian. He has a lot of talent, but is so damn lazy and unmotivated that he never shows it.

But yet, everyone thinks that if he comes to the Wings he will resurect his career. People always act like the Wings are some team built off of magic: That any useless scrub can here and put up 30 goals and 80 points every season.

Sorry to say it, but even if Yashin came here, he would not do that. He plays hockey solely for the money. He has never showed an ounce of desire or will to win in his life. So why is it that people think that's who the Wings need to sign? (not saying you motorcitykid, I'm talking about everyone else).

Edited July 5, 2007 by Kp-Wings

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Lets Get Gritty!

Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom

Guerin/Gelinas-Filpula-Cleary

Maltby-Draper-Asham

Grigorenko-Franzen-Fedoruk/Hudler

Lidstrom-Chelios

Rafalski-Kronwall

Ference-Lilja/Quincey/Lebda

Oh man , Get it done Kenny!!

Ference is only the start ladies and gentleman ...

[OsGOD 3]

Holland is doing it right... signing one defseman at a time.. Brain Rafalski and now brad Ferrence... Spot on! this rocks...

Not to mention Adam Berkhoel... I can't say enough about how excited this signing makes me!

[Kp-Wings 3]

Holland is doing it right... signing one defseman at a time.. Brain Rafalski and now brad Ferrence... Spot on! this rocks...

Not to mention Adam Berkhoel... I can't say enough about how excited this signing makes me!

I was starting to believe that until the Berkhoel mention.

Lets Get Gritty!

Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom

Guerin/Gelinas-Filpula-Cleary

Maltby-Draper-Asham

Grigorenko-Franzen-Fedoruk/Hudler

Lidstrom-Chelios

Rafalski-Kronwall

Ference-Lilja/Quincey/Lebda

Oh man , Get it done Kenny!!

Ference is only the start ladies and gentleman ...

Those are some nice looking lines. You should be GM.

Fire Holland!!!!!!!!1