Sopel and another veteran d-man coming to camp

[Yzerfan1999 81]

Sopel 's not a bad pickup for the right amount of money. I just hope he wouldnt be taking a spot away from my guy Quincey.

As for the other veteran D... i heard Eric Weinrich's name floating around tsn as a possible comeback player. Not saying i'd want him, or that the Wings even have a USE for the guy - just saying I have heard his name mentioned.

Interesting to see who it is.

[Aeothe Kaear 0]

Sopel sucks. Can't play defense. Markov is a much better player.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Great news! Brent Sopel in our defence will be fantastic. Gives Kronner a good partner and makes our top 4 pretty damn good.

I'd be interested to now who the other veteran defenceman is.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

I thought that Vancouver re-signed him. Or am I thinking of someone else?

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

I'm all for Sopel.

[Lou_Siffer 1]

I thought that Vancouver re-signed him. Or am I thinking of someone else?

Apparently Vancouver has washed their hands of Sopel... its a clean break for the two sides.

[Kp-Wings 3]

^^^ Oh lou.

Interesting news... and finally, something at least. I'm curious to see who this "other defenseman" is, and whether he's a good enough player to replace Lilja full-time. Hopefully it is so.

As for Sopel... meh, we can do better. I wouldn't be mad at Holland if we signed him though. We could use another defenseman to play top 4 minutes to save Chelios for the playoffs.

[Mickeyisms Rule! 0]

Sopel sucks. Can't play defense. Markov is a much better player.

Except for one thing. Markov, as of this time, is not a Red Wing and will not be at camp. Sopel will be.

[eva unit zero 271]

Sopel would not be bad he has to be better then Markov and cost alot less.

You are definitely wrong on the first part, and it's yet to be determined about the second part.

[redwingfan19 293]

I hope that other defensman is Vaananen

[CenterIce 83]

Paul Coffee is comeing back to make Cheli feel better.

Paul Coffey

http://www.redwingscentral.com/camps/2007-...etroitMain.html

I don't see Sopel listed here.

[Lou_Siffer 1]

Paul Coffee is comeing back to make Cheli feel better.

Coffee? On what grounds are you basing this on? He'd get creamed out there.

[Lou_Siffer 1]

From what I've read a fresh Coffee will provide some jump on our D - provided he's a regular so he won't get stale sitting on the bench.

How much are you gonna pay this guy though? With the cap and all, we cant afford to be giving him star bucks.

[WingsFan19 5]

The other defenceman that might be invited is Tanabee.

It is from Eklund so who knows.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=9288

[LeftWinger 4,959]

...not to suggest that this is the other d-man, I know he is from here and I am not sure if he has already signed with some other team, but I ran into Darrien Hatcher at Metro today, he was down in luggage claim waiting for someone to pick him up. that being said, I am just throwing his name out there because I ran into him and now there are rumors of these two d-men trying out.

...like I said, I know he is from here and still has family so I am 99% sure that he was just coming home for a visit or so...

...but then again...

[MacK_Attack 108]

...not to suggest that this is the other d-man, I know he is from here and I am not sure if he has already signed with some other team, but I ran into Darrien Hatcher at Metro today, he was down in luggage claim waiting for someone to pick him up. that being said, I am just throwing his name out there because I ran into him and now there are rumors of these two d-men trying out.

...like I said, I know he is from here and still has family so I am 99% sure that he was just coming home for a visit or so...

...but then again...

Hatcher is still under contract with the Flyers.

[Mikester71 0]

I liked Sopel when he was with the Nucks and think that he at least deserves a look in training camp. Worse case scenario is he doesn't make the team and life goes on for both parties.

[Yzerfan1999 81]

Looking at that Camp list...its kind of sad that our only new forward coming from a different NHL team is Drake...would have liked to see a couple fresh faces. Oh well, we've been through that one a couple times here on the board in the last 2 months

[Rivalred 630]

If the Wings can pick up Sopel for a good price, he would add to our depth and add a different dimension to the PP.

[sputman 1,268]

Coffee? On what grounds are you basing this on? He'd get creamed out there.

so...many...puns

head...spinning....

(would he be the latest addition to the grind line...??)

Edited September 9, 2007 by drumshanbo

[eva unit zero 271]

How much are you gonna pay this guy though? With the cap and all, we cant afford to be giving him star bucks.

Hey, the guy could probably still hold down a job over some rookie fresh from junior. I would wager that Coffey is better than Seattle's best.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Yep. I'm hearing it's Tanabe. Not bad.

Coffee? On what grounds are you basing this on? He'd get creamed out there.

funny man.

[Andy Pred 48 337]

Just a few D vets who are looking for jobs;

In no order of preference,

Sopel

Berard

Cairns

Tanabe

Pratt

Muir

TJARNQVIST* possable, he is Swedish...

Vaananen

Melichar

Jackman Richard

Not sure what the Wings are actually after, Vet to look after the kids, then maybe Cairns has a chance. But any one is going to have to fit

in with the puck moving side we have. How old is Todd Simpson? He

went and played in Germany last year, maybe wants one last shot?

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Just a few D vets who are looking for jobs;

In no order of preference,

Sopel

Berard

Cairns

Tanabe

Pratt

Muir

TJARNQVIST* possable, he is Swedish...

Vaananen

Melichar

Jackman Richard

Not sure what the Wings are actually after, Vet to look after the kids, then maybe Cairns has a chance. But any one is going to have to fit

in with the puck moving side we have. How old is Todd Simpson? He

went and played in Germany last year, maybe wants one last shot?

Todd Simpson or Eric Cairns? YES PLEASE!

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Todd Simpson or Eric Cairns? YES PLEASE!

CAIRNSY!! I love him. The man is a BEAST and will kick anyone's ass. Unfortunately that's all he's got going for him..but hey i'll take it. lol

Edited September 9, 2007 by HockeyCrazy3033