KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Det News Here's the link guys its official and i also saw it on tsn this morning ... The Wings put forward Aaron Downey on waivers Friday, but general manager Ken Holland said the Wings will keep Downey on the roster if he isn't claimed by another team by Saturday afternoon. He'll likely be sent to Grand Rapids later in the month when forward Igor Grigorenko is brought up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 I do not like this news. Hopefully he doesn't get claimed, then he'll be sent to GR and sometime during the season be brought up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermaniac192005 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Wow..I'm surprised Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyoski 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 From a selfish point of view I hope he doesn't get claimed so we can keep him, but at the same time even though he likes it here I'm sure he'd rather be playing more often if it meant going to another team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Totally saw this coming....I can't wait for grigs to adjust to detroits pace Plus clearly Drake doesnt mind dropping the gloves so why do we need Downey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 I guess I should have seen this coming...what was I thinking, that the Red Wings might actually go a season without getting punked every game by "foolish" teams that actually keep someone on the roster than can stand up for his teammates...my mistake. Sure glad we got f***in samuelsson out there scuffing the backboards every night though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 I seriously doubt he'll be claimed, but this is f'n bulls***. It seems the plan all along was just to have him at GR. So they had him make the team just so he'd sign. If i was Downey, I'd beg for someone to claim me to get the hell out of here. Totally saw this coming....I can't wait for grigs to adjust to detroits pace Plus clearly Drake doesnt mind dropping the gloves so why do we need Downey? You cant be serious! Keep things in perspective please, Drake fought COREY PERRY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 I seriously doubt he'll be claimed, but this is f'n bulls***. It seems the plan all along was just to have him at GR. So they had him make the team just so he'd sign. If i was Downey, I'd beg for someone to claim me to get the hell out of here. You make it sound like he'd be a fixture on a lineup elsewhere. There's a reason his average number of games is hovering around 30gm/yr. He's simply not good enough. As an enforcer or otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 You make it sound like he'd be a fixture on a lineup elsewhere. There's a reason his average number of games is hovering around 30gm/yr. He's simply not good enough. As an enforcer or otherwise. My point is he's not going to be back up once sent down...i think thats obvious. His chances are much greater on any other team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 The over riding factor in all this is Grigs. Once he gets up to pace he was coming back to Detroit. His skill level's are just too good not to be involved with the team and lets be honest, Ellis or Downey were only going to keep a roster space whilst Grigs gets his game legs in order. Downey knew the score when he got offered a 2 way deal so its no shock to him I would guess. So my only concern is how Babs is going to use the roster once this all settles down. I would say that who trains the hardest will get the more starts. Will be very interesting come Nov time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Plus clearly Drake doesnt mind dropping the gloves so why do we need Downey? Hahahahahah <breath> Hahahahahahaha. Yeah, Dalas F'n Drake is our tough guy..hahahahahaha. Too bad for Downey, you would think an organisation like the wings would have more class than to put a guy on the roster for 1 day so he'll sign then send him down. I hope this wasn't premeditated, but I have a feeling it was. Sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 I don't think any of us actually understands waivers, it's not like he's going to be playing in Grand Rapids, he'll be on the Red Wings as long as no one claims him which they won't. Downey knew the situation before he signed, so don't throw the "class" card around, he knew this would happen and he accepted it since he signed his name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 (edited) Nvm, after reading what Heaton said, I dont have a problem with it as long as he STAYS. Edited October 6, 2007 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 He's not going to stay though. This all but assures he will be sent down for Grigorenko in another week or two and not Matt Ellis. If its like other sports, im guessing Downey is a guy that has to clear waivers before they are able to send him down. So this is being done now to get the wheels in motion for his demotion? So whether he's claimed or not, he wont be up here. Its just a matter of whether or not he'll get a game or two in before he leaves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Classic Holland, Keeping Ellis instead, and Grigerenko who hasent done a damn thing. Ugh, same stupid s*** every year. Cant have one enforcer that doesnt even take up a roster spot. Gotta have Grigs (who wont have a spot) or Ellis (who will never play) instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Man am I pissed, why are we the only team that insists on not having an enforcer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Downey knew the situation before he signed, so don't throw the "class" card around, he knew this would happen and he accepted it since he signed his name. You think Downey knew he would be on waivers 1 game after he signed his contract? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 The Ellis factor is what has me pissed off, its not so much Grigorenko. Its just like having Langfeld last season...friggin pointless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 The Ellis factor is what has me pissed off, its not so much Grigorenko. Its just like having Langfeld last season...friggin pointless. Exactly. Langfeld took a job that Booter wouldve served MUCH better. And now Ellis is doing the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Classic Holland, Keeping Ellis instead, and Grigerenko who hasent done a damn thing. Ugh, same stupid s*** every year. Cant have one enforcer that doesnt even take up a roster spot. Gotta have Grigs (who wont have a spot) or Ellis (who will never play) instead. What, exactly, is Downey going to "enforce" from the press box? ...or the instigator rule for that matter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 What, exactly, is Downey going to "enforce" from the press box? ...or the instigator rule for that matter? The Wings wouldnt be the first team to spot play enforcers when they think theyre needed against certain opponents. You dont have to play 82 games to have a purpose on the team. I could say the same thing...is Grigorenko going to score from the press box? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 I could say the same thing...is Grigorenko going to score from the press box? No, but that's part of the learning process. Grigorenko has a shot at becoming a top-six threat that the Wings need. Aaron Downey is what he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 we should trade Kopecky for Boogaard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 we should trade Kopecky for Boogaard Or Koci, or Fedoruk, or Mcgrattan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 i like the news, i just hope grigs steps up and we dont lose downey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
