OsGOD 3 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...BLOG09/80508071 hahaha a quote from the messages below... i love this especially the bolded part: His loss. Detroit as an organization has such a stunning track record at getting the absolute most from players' tools (see, Dan Cleary, Tomas Holmstrom, Johan Franzen, Pavel Datsyuk, Brett Lebda, Henrik Zetterberg, etc.). If he's too afraid he's not good enough to beat out Mikael Samuelsson for playing time, screw him. Edited May 8, 2008 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevotron 3 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Hey Brunnstrom: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Hey Brunnstrom: That is a wicked photo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwinger4747 6 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Its too bad he didn't pick Detroit, but this is a good choice for him. I would have been furious had he picked Toronto, a horribly run organization in shambles. Dallas is a good organization and a winning team. He made a smart choice, he picked team success, just not with us. I can live with this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsAndRedwingsAndPistonsOhMy 3 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Doesn't bother me a bit....he would not have been content here because there was no way in hell we were gauranteeing him playing time. When your team has 2 of the top forwards in the league who were drafted very late in the draft, you don't need to go out on a limb for a player that may or may not be any good, you just continue to develop your own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 I had a feeling we would not be getting him. Especially after his comments about the city of Detroit -- let's face it, Novi (Little Sweden) is not exactly a hot draw for a young man making lots of money (as opposed to Dallas)... now if he were married with three kids, he's ours! If he is more worried about nightlife than winning hockey games (Detroit would be the clear, obvious choice) then I am glad he didn't choose Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazzer82 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Yeah, it was Lundqvist. I doubt Kronwall will be head-hunting as well. Im sure he's more disciplined than that. Especially this time of year. I don't remember where now, but earlier today I did read that Kronner is not out for revenge at all. He said that if he hits Lundqvist, that it's just part of the game tonight, and that he holds no grudge for the hit that took him out last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miksteri 55 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 I had a feeling we would not be getting him. Especially after his comments about the city of Detroit -- let's face it, Novi (Little Sweden) is not exactly a hot draw for a young man making lots of money (as opposed to Dallas)... now if he were married with three kids, he's ours! This Finn we have a chance with intrigues me though. Wings plan to sign Ville Leino? he's a really shifty player Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miksteri 55 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Tired of these fancy players who can skate like the wind but cant finish.. IE Flipper and this new Leino and the talks of Brunnstrom.. give me a guy who skates with intent to draw blood.. and grinds his shots into the net.. Leino can and will score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nero 20 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Brunnstrom owes Ken Holland dinner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) From a purely economic perspective, I would drive as far away from Michigan as possible! Looks like he did the same. Edited May 8, 2008 by Earthhuman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Wings plan to sign Ville Leino? he's a really shifty player No joke, this guy is one of the next great Finns. Only 24 years of age, too. Didn't he lead SM-Liga in scoring, or got an MVP trophy, or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 From a purely lifestyle perspective, I would drive as far away from Michigan as possible! Looks like he did the same. You must have never been to the west coast of Michigan and Fresh water > Salt water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Well, at least he picked a good organization. Lots of young Swedes in the organization, even a coach. He prolly figures he'll get more playing time there, well, who knows, he might... I hope this is the last time we see this kinda crap from an agent... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Pierre Miguire was talking about him on the radio and made an interesting point. No one knows what he will be like how he will handle an 82 game season the travel and the smaller ice surface, we know he can skate and shoot but dont know much else. He also pointed out that the guy has never played for Team Sweeden in International hockey and wasnt chosen for this years team dispite having 25 sweedish players decline the offer. There must be some sort of tag on him maybe hes not a team guy I dont know will be interesting to see what happens next year with him though. I myself had a bit of a problem with this "new unheard of guy" just grabbing a roster spot, I think there is a line of young guys looking to make the team next year who have spent time in Grand rapids paying their dues learning the game and the system the wings play. On the plus side I also heard on the radio someone say "If the wings want him so should your team especially if he is european" and then explained how good our european scouting staff is at identifying these players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 No joke, this guy is one of the next great Finns. Only 24 years of age, too. Didn't he lead SM-Liga in scoring, or got an MVP trophy, or something? Second in scoring this season with 77 points in 55 games and regular season MVP. He was great in the playoffs as well, 19 points in 14 games. I started a thread about Leino yesterday after hearing the rumors on Finnish TV Leino in Rumor Mill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miksteri 55 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 No joke, this guy is one of the next great Finns. Only 24 years of age, too. Didn't he lead SM-Liga in scoring, or got an MVP trophy, or something? Best player of the regular series, players choise for mvp of the league and an all star player of 2008 season. his 77pt season in 55 games (28+49) is the new record in the finnish league, in 14 playoff games he got 19pts (8+11) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) Good, dont need anymore Swedes, we have enough. Edit: I find it funny he goes to the team that's not gonna make it to the finals this year... Edited May 8, 2008 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swede40 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 I would rather just draft more Swedes.....mainly some defense help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruiser008 37 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Well Dallas offered him $2 million a year and playing time so they can take him. Granted he may well develop into a big scoring line winger, but it would have rubbed our youngins the wrong way if some guy who has never proved anything came in and got the contract, playing time and star treatment he desired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KocursRightHand 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 More cap room for Stuart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedwingFan29 1 Report post Posted May 8, 2008 Sweeds are takin over the NHL... That's ok soon they might have changed the wing wheel to yellow and blue anyhow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Well Dallas offered him $2 million a year and playing time so they can take him. Money wasn't the issue as he could only be offered the max entry level contract ($850,000 per year IIRC), and every team was offering the same. Good luck to the kid, no ill feeling to him for choosing another team - he's under no obligation to us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 I hope he's not watching this game for his own sake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Ah well. Now half of the Wings team can smack talk him when the Stars get dominated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
