Wildwings44 5 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Meech is close to signing a new deal. Linky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Meech never played much when he was called up - maybe 5 minutes a game at most on his luckiest day - but from what I saw of him he seems a pretty steady Dman who can hold his own. Hell be good for a #7, although I like Quincey better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreamsofHope 2 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 I very much hope Markov comes to terms.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoCryWolfe 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 I very much hope Markov comes to terms.... He'd be a nice presence, but we already have a logjam on defense... adding him would likely send Lebda back down. Lids-Kronner Lilja-Rafalski Chelios-Lebda Quincey We already have seven and itll be hard to send Quincey down. Markov offers some intangibles, but not enough to merit the money he is looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfessorLidstrom5 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 He'd be a nice presence, but we already have a logjam on defense... adding him would likely send Lebda back down. Lids-Kronner Lilja-Rafalski Chelios-Lebda Quincey We already have seven and itll be hard to send Quincey down. Markov offers some intangibles, but not enough to merit the money he is looking for. Exactly what I was going to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreamsofHope 2 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 He'd be a nice presence, but we already have a logjam on defense... adding him would likely send Lebda back down. Lids-Kronner Lilja-Rafalski Chelios-Lebda Quincey We already have seven and itll be hard to send Quincey down. Markov offers some intangibles, but not enough to merit the money he is looking for. It wont be hard to send Quincey down at all... he can clear waivers, and they plan on playing him in GR this year anyways. Direct quote from Holland saying there's no point in having him play seventh d, they want him to have playing time. If you are referring to Meech, who cannot be sent down, then I see your point. But consider what happened last playoffs: We lost Kronner and Schneids. I would rather have a logjam and have to carry an extra d man or something, than have a few d go down and not have stellar replacements. Lids-Markov Rafalski-Kronner Chelios-Lebda/Lilja Meech As Bab's has said, "You can never have too many D." P.S. And yes agreed with statement about him not being worth what he wants. Hence saying, I hope HE comes to terms. Not us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip-check 6 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 He'd be a nice presence, but we already have a logjam on defense... adding him would likely send Lebda back down. Just wait until Kronwall gets injured again then tell me what you think. I'm not sure if Lilja tops Lebda though... Lils was the one fighting for a sixth spot all season long, while Babcock kept Lebda in the line-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Meech is ok and all. But im not too excited here. I would be if we were close to signing Markov. I just cant believe he would stand so firm for .5 mill. I mean I know he wants a longer term deal. But hell, I think 2.5 mill is VERY reasonable for Markov. I'll be pretty disappointed if he doesnt re-sign. Although, I must say, I wouldnt mind at all if Kenny upped the years on the offer. Maybe if Kenny offers a 3-4 year deal, 2.5 mill per. Then maybe Danny will finally re-sign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Markov and another forward and we're set. I think someone on this forum said it best with, "we are one defenseman and forward away from getting to the final four. We're also one injury away from missing the playoffs". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeothe Kaear 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Markov is worth $3 million a year in the current market, give it to him and let's be done with it. I doubt Meech ever gets much of a shot here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 (edited) If Markov is gone, then give Meech the 6th spot. It would be better suited for him than Lilja. Ideally, I'd like it to go to Kyle Quincey, but he'll be going to the minors, because he still can without clearing waivers. Edited August 3, 2007 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 I hope they both stay. I really want Danny back though. I like what he brought to the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 lol no reason in signing meech in my opinion, i would rather sign markov...but i dont really seeing it happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharomyga 6 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Bring Markov back!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 I would love to have Markov back, but not at the price that he's asking for. Lets not forget that he does have a history of injuries, so bringing him in at his asking price is a big gamble for any team. I think that in the end he'll sign with a Russian team as opposed to returning to the NHL, but hopefully I'm wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeothe Kaear 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 I would love to have Markov back, but not at the price that he's asking for. Lets not forget that he does have a history of injuries, so bringing him in at his asking price is a big gamble for any team. I think that in the end he'll sign with a Russian team as opposed to returning to the NHL, but hopefully I'm wrong. He has a history of having minor injuries during the year, missing a quarter of the regular season, and then being a warrior in the playoffs. I'll take that any day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Markov thinks hes worth 4-5M. No thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Markov thinks hes worth 4-5M. No thanks. Yeah your right. Im hoping he will settle for less though. Id take him for 3-3.5, short term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sergei_is_still_a_wing 1 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 as much as lilja proved to me this post season, i still think lebda gets the nod. plus his give away against the ducks in game 3/4? was a bummer if theres ever been one. not blaming him, just saying i may always think of that when thinking of lilja. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Production Line 1 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 I still don't think its the money so much as the length of the contract... :deal: Sign for $2.8-3 million a year and throw in a carton of pall mall's, no filters... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 pall malls or lucky strikes, i mean we gotta give em options Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted August 4, 2007 He'd be a nice presence, but we already have a logjam on defense... adding him would likely send Lebda back down. Lids-Kronner Lilja-Rafalski Chelios-Lebda Quincey We already have seven and itll be hard to send Quincey down. Markov offers some intangibles, but not enough to merit the money he is looking for. Not a chance in hell exists that Lebda--barring a slump of incomprehensible proportions--will be sent down before Lilja or replaced by Quincey. He has a history of having minor injuries during the year, missing a quarter of the regular season, and then being a warrior in the playoffs. I'll take that any day. Markov did not play especially well in these last playoffs. IMO, Lilja was the better overall defenseman during that time. If anything, it seemed to me that Markov was shying away from physical play throughout most of the postseason. When it comes down to it, Markov is just NOT THAT SPECIAL. He's got zero offense, he's injury prone, he occasionally has a bad attitude, his physicality is spotty, and he has really got nothing that truly distinguishes him. On top of that, we're chock-full of defense prospects, and we could really use the money for deadline deal later in the season. No thanks. I don't get the obsession some people here have with Markov. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 And he smokes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 (edited) He'd be a nice presence, but we already have a logjam on defense... adding him would likely send Lebda back down. Lids-Kronner Lilja-Rafalski Chelios-Lebda Quincey We already have seven and itll be hard to send Quincey down. Markov offers some intangibles, but not enough to merit the money he is looking for. Lebda would have to clear waivers I'm assuming as well, probably not a wise idea for the Wings to do b/c he could be snatched up by another team then with the Wings getting anything in return. Not that I am hinting that it is going to happen/suggesting that Lebda get sent down... Quincey wouldn't have to clear waivers I think. Either Quincey is going to get full PT up with the Wings as a #5/#6 defenseman or down in Grand Rapids as a #1/#2. It's silly to scratch him as a #7/#8 d-man right now when he's got to develop and get more experience. Not sure if Meech has that "luxury" of not having to clear waivers to go to the minors or not. Edited August 4, 2007 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 I dont know if Im the first to ask , but what has Markov done to warrant getting 4-5 million a year? Playing with Lidstrom? because if so , Chelios deserves that kinda money too. Good about Meech , I hope he gets a 2-way deal though , it'd be better for him to get some time in the minors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
