redwinger4747 6 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Who do you think the Wings should target this summer as a free agent? With making a run at Hossa pretty unrealistic, I like Vrbata or Huselius for some secondary scoring. I think either of them would be a good signing and could probably come around 3.5mil which we can afford. I wouldn't mind Kalinin on defense if we lose Lilja and Stuart. Other possibilities? Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Jaromir Jagr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Jaromir Jagr. He already stated he would play only for Rags. I would be happy with Roloston Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 He already stated he would play only for Rags. I would be happy with Roloston You mean Rolston or Roloson ? (I guess the first one...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Yeah, I mean the forward - Rolston. Prospal would be good too though. Edited February 29, 2008 by Reds4Life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 6 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I know I'm dreaming here but, someone like Malkin would be cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silkyjohnson13 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Huselius No thanks on Huselius. He shows some good talent and flashes great offensive instincts, but he's not good defensively and he disappears too often. For me: Cleary and Filppula come to mind. I'd have to take a look at a list of UFA's to get a better idea of who'd be available. But the first goal is to sign Cleary and Filppula, along with Zetteberg, then see where we stand financially. Then we can decide who to bring in and how much room to leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 ooooooo...thats an easy one..... Pronger Forsberg Cheechoo Delmore Avery Cujo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Fedorov.... I would like at least one more cup... and his curse to be broken. and to keep him from retiring... Roenick.... yeah boi! Edited February 29, 2008 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 i'd like to see federov,....but as was reported at the deadline,..some people in the wings orginsation were hesitant to trade for him. Will see. i'd also love to see hossa if we can afford him. Stillman would be great to if he doesn't re-sign in carolina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I have one and only one addition to our team this summer... stanley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Who do you think the Wings should target this summer as a free agent? With making a run at Hossa pretty unrealistic, I like Vrbata or Huselius for some secondary scoring. I think either of them would be a good signing and could probably come around 3.5mil which we can afford. I wouldn't mind Kalinin on defense if we lose Lilja and Stuart. Other possibilities? Thoughts? I don't see us going after anyone that's over $3M. Holland would rather give that money to Cleary and sign our own RFA's. And he'll more than likely want to store some cash for next years deadline and to resign Zetts the year after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marck13 3 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I would love to have Mark Streit as a Red Wing !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 i would like to see feds back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marck13 3 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I don't see us going after anyone that's over $3M. Holland would rather give that money to Cleary and sign our own RFA's. And he'll more than likely want to store some cash for next years deadline and to resign Zetts the year after. Yeah and I agree to that. Sounds quite reasonable.. and I want to keep Cleary too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I don't see us going after anyone that's over $3M. Holland would rather give that money to Cleary and sign our own RFA's. And he'll more than likely want to store some cash for next years deadline and to resign Zetts the year after. I say screw next year's deadline. Re-sign Filpulla, Cleary, Chelios, Hudler, and Downey. Let Lilja go. Hasek to retire. Sign Brian Rolston and a UFA Defenceman, Ron Hainsey: Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Holmstrom Cleary - Filpulla - Rolston Sammuelson - Franzen - Hudler Maltby - Draper - Kopecky Downey Lidstrom - Rafalski Kronwall - Hainsey Chelios - Ericsson Lebda Osgood Howard ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Rolston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I say screw next year's deadline. Re-sign Filpulla, Cleary, Chelios, Hudler, and Downey. Let Lilja go. Hasek to retire. Sign Brian Rolston and a UFA Defenceman, Ron Hainsey: Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Holmstrom Cleary - Filpulla - Rolston Sammuelson - Franzen - Hudler Maltby - Draper - Kopecky Downey Lidstrom - Rafalski Kronwall - Hainsey Chelios - Ericsson Lebda Osgood Howard ? I'd LOVE to have Rolston on this club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Is this thread some kind of a joke? We just got done with the deadline where we realized that all our wishful thinking was for nothing since Holland didn't do s*** to improve our scoring. I'm not even going to fantasize anymore about players that we might have our should have, since it'll probably never happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silkyjohnson13 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Is this thread some kind of a joke? We just got done with the deadline where we realized that all our wishful thinking was for nothing since Holland didn't do s*** to improve our scoring. I'm not even going to fantasize anymore about players that we might have our should have, since it'll probably never happen. Oh, totally. With Holland at GM, we really don't have anything to look forward to as Wing's fans. He'll never do anything exciting in attempt to improve the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Oh, totally. With Holland at GM, we really don't have anything to look forward to as Wing's fans. He'll never do anything exciting in attempt to improve the team. Oh he will, but I'm afraid it'll only come after an early playoff exit. I was hoping he'd do something about our forwards at the deadline, but he chose to stick it out with Hudler, Sammy, Franzen, and Flip, none of which are consistent 2nd line scorers. I'm just laughing at the timing of this thread. Edited February 29, 2008 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Like I think was already mentioned, I'm most concerned with locking up our assets first - extending Zetterberg and re-signing Cleary and Lilja top priority because they are UFA after that next priority is locking up both Filpulla and Ericsson with long-term deals, as they are both RFA After that is done - depending on how he does here: I wouldn't mind seeing Stuart re-signed long term, as long as it comes in at 3 a season or less Next, re-sign Downey, Quincey, Oulahen and Koopmans Once this is all done, I would like to see them gauge what they can spend cap wise and then go after these guys in this order (if they're not re-signed by then): *Keep in mind - I'm omitting guys that we obviously can't afford and if these guys actually wanted to come here for a reasonable price, they're no brainers (i.e. Marian Hossa, Markus Naslund) LIST 1: Brian Rolston - UFA Jarrett Stoll - RFA Vaclav Prospal - UFA Marek Svatos - RFA Michael Ryder - UFA Daymond Langkow Miroslav Satan - UFA Also, depending on what we've got in the 4th lines roles, I would LOVE to see these guys offered a deal, if the price is right: LIST 2: Georges Laraque - UFA Todd Fedoruk - UFA Matt Bradley - UFA Finally, if we don't lock up Stuart and/or Lilja - I would like to see us go after one physical defensemen from these guys: LIST 3: Brooks Orpik - UFA Andrej Meszaros - RFA James Wisniewski - RFA Shea Weber - RFA Wade Redden - UFA Christian Ehrhoff - RFA All said and done (considering retirements as well) - if they go out and get at least these signings down (plus maybe trading away Samuelsson - a guy can hope...) our roster for 08-09 would look like this: Filpulla - Datsyuk - Holmstrom Cleary - Zetterberg - (List 1) Franzen - Draper - Maltby Hudler - Kopecky - Downey/Samuelsson/McCarty?/(List 2) Lidstrom - Rafalski Kronwall - Stuart/(List 3) Ericsson/Meech/Lebda - Chelios/Lilja Osgood Howard that looks pretty damn good to me... personally, I would like to see an off-season trade as well shipping out Lebda and Samuelsson - I like Lebda a lot, but I just think there are too many guys that deserve the shot more than him and Sammy has worn out his welcome... Edited February 29, 2008 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Finally, if we don't lock up Stuart and/or Lilja - I would like to see us go after one physical defensemen from these guys: LIST 3: Brooks Orpik - UFA Andrej Meszaros - RFA James Wisniewski - RFA Shea Weber - RFA Wade Redden - UFA Christian Ehrhoff - RFA I am all for James on our team... good ol' local boy and a semi-close friend of my sisters... that would be pretty sweet having him back playing puck for a michigan team! Edited February 29, 2008 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim3033 1 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 What about a Fabian Brunnstrom and Mikael Johansson duo. They both play for Farjestad in Sweden right now and are on one of the best teams. Try to pick up Hossa over the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sentonial Debut 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 i don't understand the constant thought of a need for anymore defensemen. all i've seen is great quality play from guys like Meech, Quincey & Ericsson. also we have Kindl who is supposedly better than all of the guys i just mentioned. if we go after anyone in the off-season it has to be some kind of scoring ability on our second line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites