Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 17, 2007 http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/nhl/rumors/post...d?urn=nhl,45307 I find it interesting they list Detroit as the main team. I definately want Rolston on the wings if we can get him/sign him next off season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted September 17, 2007 Yes please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan93 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 f***in right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryguy 103 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Perfect fit IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Isn't he a little bit too young for the Wings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curban915 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 No grit to young he is not a euro player. Plus he is a pretty good player wont happen. Most of this post is a joke really hope it does happen but dont hold your breath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest snowman89 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 No grit to young he is not a euro player. Plus he is a pretty good player wont happen. Most of this post is a joke really hope it does happen but dont hold your breath. Why couldnt it happen? The wings have space to get someone at the trade deadline, he is from michigan, he could end up liking being in his home area and take a bit of discount to stay around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curban915 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Why does everyone think we can get players at a discount the time when player took discount is over. thoes where players who valued playing on a great team and for a chance to win the cup. This is the new generation that wants the big pay check and the nice BMW and big house. Get over the fact that you think we can sign players at discount cuz it just doesn't happen anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Why does everyone think we can get players at a discount the time when player took discount is over. thoes where players who valued playing on a great team and for a chance to win the cup. This is the new generation that wants the big pay check and the nice BMW and big house. Get over the fact that you think we can sign players at discount cuz it just doesn't happen anymore. Interesting, because the Rafalski signing proves otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Why couldnt it happen? The wings have space to get someone at the trade deadline, he is from michigan, he could end up liking being in his home area and take a bit of discount to stay around. The space isnt the issue. You can have 10mill in cap space, but unless you are willing to outbid other teams you will not get that player at the deadline. When other teams are offering top prospects and 1st rd picks, we'll be offering middle of the road prospects and conditional picks. I dont know why people keep overlooking this. It is no longer the Wings style to overpay, which im not saying is necessarily a bad thing, just that you wont be getting these guys like Rolston. (unless he's injured) Now free agency in the offseason? Thats a totally different story. At that point its up to the player, who can take a discount, and not up to another team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 If we sign him, then what do we do with Fillpulla? We'll have 3 all star centers and Kris Draper, which once again means that we'll have a bunch of natural born centers playing wing. I'd rather have us go after a top winger than a top center, of which we already have 2. Homer is the only thing we have close to a top winger at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted September 18, 2007 I would be so pumped if we could get a guy like Brian Rolston. Rolston is the kind of player that you take without thinking twice. Will that keep one of our youngsters down in GR? Absolutely. But I dont care who they send down(even Fillpulla) to get a player like Rolston in the Winged Wheel. Plus he's a Flint-boy(my hometown). And he was a huge Red Wings fan growing up. This would be an amazing fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lidstromfan5 3 Report post Posted September 19, 2007 I called this a month ago during the heat of the sign forsberg, trade for fedorov moment. I don't like to brag, but I knew a rumor like this would come up sooner or later. Just call me son of Eklund Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 19, 2007 Rolston can play RW and is used to it. I disagree Lou, if it comes to a guy like Rolston, Kenny will offer a 1st+ for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted September 19, 2007 The space isnt the issue. You can have 10mill in cap space, but unless you are willing to outbid other teams you will not get that player at the deadline. When other teams are offering top prospects and 1st rd picks, we'll be offering middle of the road prospects and conditional picks. I dont know why people keep overlooking this. It is no longer the Wings style to overpay, which im not saying is necessarily a bad thing, just that you wont be getting these guys like Rolston. (unless he's injured) Now free agency in the offseason? Thats a totally different story. At that point its up to the player, who can take a discount, and not up to another team. I agree Lou. If we end up getting Rolston(hopefully we can) it will be an offseason move. I highly doubt Kenny makes the trade for him, when he knows Rolston becomes an UFA right after this season. And most likely, Rolston will give us a hometown discount. Kenny is too smart to give up picks when he doesnt have to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted September 19, 2007 I agree Lou. If we end up getting Rolston(hopefully we can) it will be an offseason move. I highly doubt Kenny makes the trade for him, when he knows Rolston becomes an UFA right after this season. And most likely, Rolston will give us a hometown discount. Kenny is too smart to give up picks when he doesnt have to. Yep, exactly. Management has made it a key point not to overspend and give away prospects and draft picks anymore. So the idea of them parting with what it would take to get Rolston through trade goes completely against that. ESPECIALLY when theres a decent chance he might sign here as a FA anyway. I mean, just because the overpayment moves teams like Nashville and Atl made last year didnt work out, wont stop other teams from doing exactly the same thing this deadline. Teams have short memories! Say a team like Philly for example came back and was looking strong, there is zero doubt if Rolston was the best guy out there that they would throw a boatload at Minny to get him. Somebody will always be willing to overpay these days. Now someone like Fedorov (who i do not want!), is more what people should be looking at. Guys that there wont be a big market for and Holland can float in with a mediocre offer and get. Detroit Fan - Thats going to have to be a big + though, cause the first alone wont be nearly enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted September 19, 2007 I'd absolutley love to see Rolston here. He'd be such a great fit. Now someone like Fedorov (who i do not want!), is more what people should be looking at. Guys that there wont be a big market for and Holland can float in with a mediocre offer and get. You're definitly right on that. Holland isn't very willing to part with high end draft picks/prospects anymore, which really lives him on the outside looking in when the trade deadline comes around. He'll probably get somebody... but I certainly hope it isn't Fedorov. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curban915 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2007 Interesting, because the Rafalski signing proves otherwise. I didn't know we got him on the chep side what is he making some where in the 6mil range? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) I'd take him on the Wings for sure! Edited September 19, 2007 by jaytan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted September 19, 2007 I didn't know we got him on the chep side what is he making some where in the 6mil range? He's not necessarily "cheap" but he did accept the Wings offer over a larger one, because Detroit is his hometown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted September 20, 2007 Yes please! Off the topic question - is that Litmanen on you avatar??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 I don't understand why they singled out Detroit in that article, there are 28 other teams that he COULD go to. Did he express intrest in playing in Detroit or something? Obviously Detroit would have interst in him, if his price was reasonable but, again, so would everyone else. I think that the Red Wings haven't had much news to talk about latley and Yahoo just wanted to fill out their "Rumors" section a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 yes plz for rolston, id take him anyday, i also feel he would be an awesome fit here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted September 21, 2007 I don't understand why they singled out Detroit in that article, there are 28 other teams that he COULD go to. Did he express intrest in playing in Detroit or something? Obviously Detroit would have interst in him, if his price was reasonable but, again, so would everyone else. I think that the Red Wings haven't had much news to talk about latley and Yahoo just wanted to fill out their "Rumors" section a little. Umm gee, I wonder, maybe it has something to do with Rolston being from Michigan? Being a huge Red Wings fan as a kid growing up in Flint, means it would make perfect sense that he would wanna come back home(where his whole family lives). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 He should request a trade to the Red Wings straight up for Hudler or Sammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
