Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...5/80216053/1053 REPORT: Red Wing scouts were in St. Louis watching L.A. Kings defensemen February 17, 2008 FREE PRESS STAFF AND NEWS SERVICES NHL.com's Larry Wigge wrote a portion of his notebook on the Wings. A clip: Three Red Wings scouts were in St. Louis to watch the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 12, leading rumor-mongers to heat up the speculation that Detroit GM Ken Holland is really, really interested in L.A. defenseman Brad Stuart. But this part of scouting is just due diligence on the part of the Wings' GM and his staff in case he can find a bargain to make his team stronger going into the playoffs (To me, LA d-man Jaroslav Modry would fit in Detroit's lineup better and would be much less expensive.). Also, coach Mike Babcock told me earlier this season that he can't wait to get defense prospect J[onathan] Ericsson in his lineup, so I don't think there will be any expensive rental trades for Detroit unless it's up front -- someone like Sergei Fedorov perhaps, since it doesn't appear like Columbus will bring him back after his contract is finished this season. Remember, even while his team is in a skid, top-six forward Dan Cleary is out with a fractured cheekbone, goaltender Dominik Hasek with a hip flexor and defenseman Niklas Kronwall with a shoulder injury -- and all are expected back before the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 We do need to trade for a big, strong, mean defenseman and I don't care what team he comes from, just that we get him soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 YESS! That is great news. PULL THE TRIGGER, KENNY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 Pull the trigger already damnit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 Many have been saying Kenny is seriously pushing for Stuart Which is Awesome! He is a big tough guy and we could defiantly use him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 We do need to trade for a big, strong, mean defenseman and I don't care what team he comes from, just that we get him soon. I agree with you 100% = but Modry and Stuart are not big, strong and mean... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 He is a big tough guy and we could defiantly use him! Riiiiiight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 If they are not big, strong, and mean, then never mind. We need to move on to the next team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 You gotta love how having scouts at a game during the first month of the season means nothing. But in the month of February, it means you must be scouting a player for a deadline deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 If they are not big, strong, and mean, then never mind. We need to move on to the next team. Beggars cant be choosers. We get Foote or we get Stuart. Or we go home in late April. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 I'd rather have Blake, but Stuart would be good too. It better not be Modry, talk about useless. That guy makes normal Lilja look like Pain Train Lilja. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 Maybe we can send lilja back to LA in the process and in so doing, cure our achilles heel on D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Blake, and Foote are both big and have a mean streak so I would not mind either of them. But if we are going to get someone who is small and not physical, what is the point. We already have players like that. Who is our most physical defenseman? Lilja? he is only physical some of the time. I think that this is the one big problem our team has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Maybe we can send lilja back to LA in the process and in so doing, cure our achilles heel on D. I'd hate to see Lilja leave, but LA would be a good place for him with his recent popularity surge. I can totally see him dating several good looking celebrities here and there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryguy 103 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 I think Lilja will be one of our stronger Dmen in the playoffs, like last year. Lebda is the problem we have to fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 I would rather get rid of Lebda than Lilja for the sole reason that Lilja can be physical when he wants to. I just wish that he was physical all of the time and make the other team pay for coming into our end of the ice. Then it would be easier to over look all of the mistakes that he makes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nkuehnl 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah, clearly Lebda is the problem - not Lilja. Oh wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah, clearly Lebda is the problem - not Lilja. Oh wait. I don't remember that highlight. Where did you get that from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Brad Stuart = Make it happen Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 I think Lilja will be one of our stronger Dmen in the playoffs With all due respect, What are you smoking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 he should pick up ben_usmc at the deadline, that guys a beast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Meh, I'd rather see us pick up another guy to play up front but whatever. As long as kenny does something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinbin 3 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 I like Rob Blake in the day..........now........damaged goods......Stuart.....ok! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 he should pick up ben_usmc at the deadline, that guys a beast I hear he chokes in the playoffs though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 I would love to get Stuart. He's the big, physical stay-at-home guy we need. We would probably get him without giving up a major prospect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
