HudlerRULES 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 According to Milve we are back in talks with him and we got another shot http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...ance_at_si.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HudlerRULES 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 IMO we need to sign this guy and put him on either the 1st or 2nd line. We can break up Datsyuk and Zetterberg and pair one of them with Brunnstron and the other with Filpula. I think this means that Samuelson should be gone. Either that or Downey wont be back and we will resign McCarty for Cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 I really don't like the idea of this kid coming and getting NHL minutes without even going through AHL. he might have the tools to get it done but I just don't see Holland letting him play without a stint with Griffs where he gets used to American way of playing hockey. if the talent is worth that I'd love Wings to sign him. but I'm really, really in favor of putting him to play with Griffs at least for first 3-4 months of the regular season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Datsyuk and Zetterberg weren't in the AHL. Keep that in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 If he can step right in then I wouldn't have a problem with him not playing for the Griffs. Why not take a chance on this guy, it's not like Detroit has boatloads of forward talent playing in the minors or in Europe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 If he can step right in then I wouldn't have a problem with him not playing for the Griffs. Why not take a chance on this guy, it's not like Detroit has boatloads of forward talent playing in the minors or in Europe... And that's exactly it. Look at our top prospects and you will see we don't have anyone close to this guy in terms of scoring potential. Yes, we have some skilled guys in Emmerton, Dick Axelsson and Jan Mursak, but they aren't nearly ready for the NHL. Brunnstrom may not be the sniper that someone of this much hype should be at this point in his career, but in the salary cap world, this can really have a huge impact on our future if he pans out. and And the best part -- he's over 6' and 200 lbs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Datsyuk and Zetterberg weren't in the AHL. Keep that in mind. Franzen, Lidstrom and Rafalski also came straight from Europe to the NHL. If he's NHL-ready putting him in the AHL is counterproductive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 everyone is being too cautious...if this guy is good, which all the hype is leading me to believe so, lets take a shot on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 Last weekend the boneheads on satellite hot toaster said he was headed to Vancouver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 Last weekend the boneheads on satellite hot toaster said he was headed to Vancouver. it seemed he was, until nonis got fired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 Last weekend the boneheads on satellite hot toaster said he was headed to Vancouver. He was, until their GM got fired. Brunnstrom was going there because he waas promised a line with the Sedins. Now, with that promise gone the Wings are in it... along with the Nucks, Leafs, and Ducks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 38 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 Franzen, Lidstrom and Rafalski also came straight from Europe to the NHL. If he's NHL-ready putting him in the AHL is counterproductive. Rafalski was born in Dearborn, sir. I agree, though. What's the point of sending him to the AHL if he's already better than certain players on our current roster? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 Rafalski was born in Dearborn, sir. I agree, though. What's the point of sending him to the AHL if he's already better than certain players on our current roster? He was born there, but he was playing abroad when he was found. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 Rafalski was born in Dearborn, sir. I agree, though. What's the point of sending him to the AHL if he's already better than certain players on our current roster? I never said anything about where he was born. Have a clue before you correct someone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
