zata40 3 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 at least thats what the pollers say i dont know what there thinking, he's not a bad player but not good enough to make a BIG impact sry dont know what when wrong with the last post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 at least thats what the pollers say i dont know what there thinking, he's not a bad player but not good enough to make a BIG impact sry dont know what when wrong with the last post Out of the guys listed, Markov WOULD make the biggest impact on your average hockey team. I know most people on this board have it for Andy Sutton, but hes overrated because of his physical flash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 Out of that list? Heck yeah he'd make the biggest impact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 They said the biggest impact of the players listed, not in general. But nevertheless, I still don't think hes going to find what he wants financially with any of the teams interested out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 I think he would be a close tie with Sopel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 Now, if the greedy bastard would just lower his salary demands. This whole thing about Markov really pisses me off. The man is not a 4 million a year player. He's an ok defenseman, but he's not that good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 At this point, I'm really starting to warm up to the idea of bringing Markov back. With the lack of quality UFA's remaining, bringing Markov back and leaving $1-$1.75 for a deadline acquisition wouldn't be the worst idea. The problem with leaving that much salary for the deadline is the catch-22 that would result at the deadline. Sure, we could probably afford 2 major stars and even possibly a role guy at the deadline, but it would cost the farm in picks and prospects, and it would completely jeopardize our future. So, if Markov wants to come back for a contract around the $3 mil mark, I don't have a problem with that. If Kenny wants to ink Foresberg, I'm starting to warm up to that as well. Personally, I'd rather pass on Markov, sign someone like Foresberg (ack, so hard to say), and sign one major star at the deadline. I just think at this point, our D is strong enough to handle things without Markov. Sidenote: Sorry this response should almost be in a "Forward" or "Defense" thread, rather than what impact Markov would have to a team. However, I did touch on that in my response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 at least thats what the pollers say i dont know what there thinking, he's not a bad player but not good enough to make a BIG impact sry dont know what when wrong with the last post I'd go one further and say that not only would he make the biggest impact of the available free-agents, to say he would make the biggest impact on our defense... I know what you're thinking, how can a top 4 make the most impact - well, adding him free's up the game of guys like Lidstrom and makes the signing of Rafalski a GRAND SLAM - I have been iffy about the signing of Rafalski over some of the other free agents, however, if you add a Markov, then the physical need is addressed and then Rafalski is an AMAZING signing, because you don't need that physicality out of your number 2 guy Also, he's already been in the system for 2 years - cuts out the learning curve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevie 4 president 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 I'd go one further and say that not only would he make the biggest impact of the available free-agents, to say he would make the biggest impact on our defense... I know what you're thinking, how can a top 4 make the most impact - well, adding him free's up the game of guys like Lidstrom and makes the signing of Rafalski a GRAND SLAM - I have been iffy about the signing of Rafalski over some of the other free agents, however, if you add a Markov, then the physical need is addressed and then Rafalski is an AMAZING signing, because you don't need that physicality out of your number 2 guy Also, he's already been in the system for 2 years - cuts out the learning curve Totally agree with what you said. It would free up guys like Rafalski, Lidstrom, and Lebda because Markov can play back and let the more offensive defensmen join the rush. Ecspecially on the power play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted July 20, 2007 I can't believe Niinimaa is ranked 3rd on that list. I consider Sutton and Berard better than him, even though Berard is almost blind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
