Hossa Sweepstakes down to four teams?

[JayUp88 1]

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/2008/02...ula-on-ice.html

so can we put it to bed now until we see an official announcement.

[VM1138 1,921]

Damn. Well, I think this has sparked something in other teams, like Anaheim hunting for Sundin. That means we HAVE to get Hossa now. And damn, I just can't get over how great of a hoax that was. Insanely detailed.

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

so can we put it to bed now until we see an official announcement.

well like my buddy just said, it still might be true.. they said, Waddell is giving 48 hours to sign hossa

[VM1138 1,921]

Here we go. San Jose just offered Marleau for Hossa.

http://winnipegsun.com/Sports/Hockey/2008/...861115-sun.html

I wonder if Detroit missed the boat on a big trade....again.

EDIT: Misunderstood Boston in the lead comment. "Abuzz" was the wrong term.

Edited February 20, 2008 by VM1138

[rage 24]

Link?

[Dominator2005 558]

Link?

OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports the following:

- The Canadiens, Sharks, Bruins and Senators are interested in Marian Hossa. Garrioch claims the Sharks could offer up either Patrick Marleau or Jonathan Cheechoo along with a prospect or pick and there's talk of the Bruins offering Glen Murray in a package deal.

SPECTOR'S NOTE: No rumors yet as to what the Habs and Sens might offer. Considering the drop-off in production of Marleau, Cheechoo and Murray plus their expensive contracts they might not be enough to entice Don Waddell to part with Hossa.

[VM1138 1,921]

Don't see any indication anywhere in new news today that Detroit is in the running.

[rage 24]

Don't see any indication anywhere in new news today that Detroit is in the running.

That could be a good thing, alot of the time big trades come outta the blue.

[Dabura 12,232]

If Hossa really wants to go to a contender, I can't see him being happy with Boston or Montreal. It's the Sharks and Sens that worry me -- they have assets, and they're legitimate contenders.

To say I'll be pissed if we lose him to either of those clubs would be a drastic understatement.

[Salviaman 104]

We need HIM!!!! Seriously, he would be perfect for Pasha! And I think that he would make Sammy suck less.

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

Couldn't we just give them Yuri and keep flip.

No, because that wouldn't be a fair deal. Atlanta would laugh and hang up the phone if we offered that up.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

I don't want Flip to be traded.

[Dominator2005 558]

If Hossa really wants to go to a contender, I can't see him being happy with Boston or Montreal. It's the Sharks and Sens that worry me -- they have assets, and they're legitimate contenders.

To say I'll be pissed if we lose him to either of those clubs would be a drastic understatement.

Montreal is one of the hottest team in the NHL right now...

Higgins + Grabovsky + pick = Hossa (with 4 years extension)

[redwingschick33 0]

Bruce MacLeod, a beat reporter for Macomb Daily and a blogger himself, read my facebook Filppula post at Behind the Jersey and posted this response on his blog:

Valtteri Filppula is on the ice at Joe Louis Arena right now, practicing with the rest of the Red Wings. That means that the intriguing facebook find posted on Behind The Jersey -- a Filppula facebook page saying that he had been traded to Atlanta -- isn't valid.

It was fun while it lasted...

[Dominator2005 558]

I don't want Flip to be traded.

Agree

[Salviaman 104]

Bruce MacLeod, a beat reporter for Macomb Daily and a blogger himself, read my facebook Filppula post at Behind the Jersey and posted this response on his blog:

It was fun while it lasted...

I TOLD YOU GUYS!!! I said to stop acting like fools.

[Dabura 12,232]

Montreal is one of the hottest team in the NHL right now...

Higgins + Grabovsky + pick = Hossa (with 4 years extension)

But you know it'll be at least another ten years before they even crack the ECF.

I don't have an inside scoop or anything, but I've got to think that when Hossa says, "contender," he's not talking "hot."

[Bryguy 103]

Id give up filpulla if needed for a sized winger. We have enough small playmaking centers. I like filpulla a lot, but its whats best for the team.

[datsyukismyfriend 4]

Id give up filpulla if needed for a sized winger. We have enough small playmaking centers. I like filpulla a lot, but its whats best for the team.

agreed. i'm not too impressed with flip anyway. but clearly he doesn't really have a niche on this team. why do we need him when we have zetterberg and datsyuk? we need somebody big who can score.

[Dominator2005 558]

But you know it'll be at least another ten years before they even crack the ECF.

I don't have an inside scoop or anything, but I've got to think that when Hossa says, "contender," he's not talking "hot."

Waddel is going to trade him, not sure that he'S going to ask Hossa where he want's to go?

I think that Montreal have a lot of young quality prospects to offer and they are going to have a lot of money to sign him...

[e_mcgrath88 0]

Waddel is going to trade him, not sure that he'S going to ask Hossa where he want's to go?

I think that Montreal have a lot of young quality prospects to offer and they are going to have a lot of money to sign him...

Yes but if Hossa comes out and says he wont sign with that club then they wont want to trade for him...

[Hank 0]

Waddel is going to trade him, not sure that he'S going to ask Hossa where he want's to go?

I think that Montreal have a lot of young quality prospects to offer and they are going to have a lot of money to sign him...

Rumor has it that Atlanta wants Chris Higgins (among other prospects) for Hossa. That's not going to happen.

If we can snag Hossa for Filpulla it's a no brainer. Especially if we can sign Hossa longterm. Filpulla is going to be a 'good' NHLer but Hossa is great. And it's not like Hossa is 35 years old. He's only 5 years older than Filp, can play all 3 forward positions and is a proven NHL allstar.

[superstarsingh 23]

If some sort of a sign and trade deal could be put in place that would be ideal.

I thought Waddel was looking for a player and a prospect or pick too though. Hossa for Flip straight up could never happen.

Edited February 20, 2008 by superstarsingh

[e_mcgrath88 0]

Bruce MacLeod, a beat reporter for Macomb Daily and a blogger himself, read my facebook Filppula post at Behind the Jersey and posted this response on his blog:

It was fun while it lasted...

A deal could still have been made but has not yet been made official.. Fil would still be skating with the team in such a case I don't think it's over just yet..

[YoungGuns1340 1]

I seem to remember a rumor saying that Waddell would give whichever team wanted to trade for Hossa 48 hours to discuss a contract with him or something like that. I wonder if Flip was informed that there was a possibility he was going to be traded, and as we speak, Holland is discussing with Hossa and his agent whether or not the Wings can accomodate Hossa's salary demands for next year.

Oh well, wishful thinking at least!