10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Stuart finally belongs to a team, and a team he won a cup with...is the West coast that important to him? I mean moving is apart of the lifestyle. When his family lives on the West coast, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest redwingsfan04 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 His wife was in Sanjose the whole time common its san jose vs detroit i would live in warm san jose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 His wife was in Sanjose the whole time common its san jose vs detroit i would live in warm san jose To be fair, his wife was pregnant and pregnant woman arent allowed to fly so that probably played a big part as to why she stayed home. But yeah hes a california boy with a Cali family and lifestyle, he may want to head back west as much as it sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNutNorCal 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 His wife was in Sanjose the whole time common its san jose vs detroit i would live in warm san jose The weather here does have Detroit beat. But I would rather he stay in Detroit and commute....of course for selfish reasons. But I can't say thats a way to raise a kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 The weather here does have Detroit beat. But I would rather he stay in Detroit and commute....of course for selfish reasons. But I can't say thats a way to raise a kid. Honestly, if I were him, I'd probably pick NorCal. He'd get more money, he'd get more years, it would provide for a better family/living arrangement, he'd have an bigger role on the blue line, etc. The only real downside is the rainy season, which can be a *****. Small price to pay, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest redwingsfan04 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 San Jose is a good city to live in! I think he really loved detroit though he might be back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) Erhm? wtf is her problem, is it that hard to move to detroit? *** **** JESUS ******* CHRIST...I'll just laugh at stuart if he doesnt wanna sign with wings, what a failure of a hockey player imo... Edited June 11, 2008 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EasyMark 8 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Actually, it is. Stuart's wife has to stay in California to keep custody of her child from a previous marriage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Erhm? wtf is her problem, is it that hard to move to detroit? *** **** JESUS ******* CHRIST...I'll just laugh at stuart if he doesnt wanna sign with wings, what a failure of a hockey player imo... Ban. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Actually, it is. Stuart's wife has to stay in California to keep custody of her child from a previous marriage. Oh really, is it that bad :/ Weird laws in the U.S, what can I say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Just so we can clear the air, Stuart's wife has children from a previous marriage. If she moves from California, she loses custody of her children. When you consider that, and the fact that we're asking him to take a paycut thats probably 1M less than market value, then its not likely that hes coming back. That said, its still possible that he does come back. Robitaille lived in MI while his wife stayed in LA for two years. But then again, Luc didnt have a newborn then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stud_defenseman 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 I would pay him no more than Kronner is making ... I know that isn't really fair because Kronwall's contract was signed when he wasn't as good of a player, but Stuart I don't think is very spectacular. I would start the negotiations at 3 mill and move up to 3.25. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TigerDan 20 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Honestly, if I were him, I'd probably pick NorCal. He'd get more money, he'd get more years, it would provide for a better family/living arrangement, he'd have an bigger role on the blue line, etc. The only real downside is the rainy season, which can be a *****. Small price to pay, though. I think the one thing that's been missed here is the benefit of cost of living here in Detroit. I konow it doesn't affect millionaires as much, but when you consider the AVERAGE home in SJ costs 700K+ then I like to think he'd realize he can live in a lot nicer place in metro D. Even $4M per year won't buy him the nicest neighborhoods in Cali. It certainly will in Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 He's gone. The Wings dont have 3 million or more to throw at a number 4 defenceman right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 I like the way Holland has been such a tightass after the intro of the cap. Stuart is replacable if he doesn't want to stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 He's gone. The Wings dont have 3 million or more to throw at a number 4 defenceman right now. Actually, they do -- or they wouldn't be intested in bringing him back, period. I think the lowest the negotations would even start would be $3-million per season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 I liked Stewie, he played well when he was healthy. I think that the broken finger hindered him throughout the post, he wasn't on the point on the 2nd PP unit that often. I think a 100% healthy Stuart would be worth $3 million a year, but 4 is pushing it in the cap era on a Cup winning team. In LA $5 mil would fly though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaCkaveli20 275 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Get rid of him and save that money for Hank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 i hope he resigns here. but not for too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 To be fair, his wife was pregnant and pregnant woman arent allowed to fly so that probably played a big part as to why she stayed home. But yeah hes a california boy with a Cali family and lifestyle, he may want to head back west as much as it sucks. Stuart isn't a California boy, he was born and raised in Canada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 He's gone. The Wings dont have 3 million or more to throw at a number 4 defenceman right now. A $3M+ #4 helped us win the Cup. We most certainly have the money for it. What else are we going to spend the money on? You holding out hope for Hossa or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluedevils_13 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 I'd actually be more excited about a solid defensive signing than a flashy forward for once. Yea, Hossa would be TOTALLY AWESOME, I guess, but look at what having this defensive depth did for our team. Honestly, I don't even expect Holland to go after a Rolston type player this off-season, and start looking in the direction of a defenseman. I mean look at our roster, we don't really have any spots to put any extra players, and we all know some one like Sammy or Maltby, isn't just going to be traded away. We only have two holes #4 D-man, and possibly Drake's spot. That said seondary scoring still seems like a weakness to me, but it's just moot at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Honestly, if I were him, I'd probably pick NorCal. He'd get more money, he'd get more years, it would provide for a better family/living arrangement, he'd have an bigger role on the blue line, etc. The only real downside is the rainy season, which can be a *****. Small price to pay, though. TBH, I'm not so sure thats good for him. IMO, Stuart isn't a top-2 Dman, but he fits perfectly in the Wings system especially as a top-4 guy. He doesn't need to play against the oppositions' top lines here, and thats part of the reason he flourished and also part of the reason why people questioned his value when the Wings picked him up. He was getting top line responsibility on a weak LA team, and he was merely ok against other top lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Get rid of him and save that money for Hank. The money is there for Zetterberg regardless of what happens with Stuart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) For 08/09 Our estimated cap hit is 39.523 million That gives us ~16 million free space We need to sign these players: Filppula - 2.5 million? Howard - 1 million? Ericsson - 1 million? Chelios - 750k? *Lilja - 1.5 million? *Stuart - 3 millon? * not sure if they stay That is excellent situation! For 09/10 Mule will get more money - 3 million? Zata will get more money - 7 million? Hudler and Samuelsson will get roughly the same We really need to sign #4 defenseman for about 3 million, Brad Stuart or someone else, longterm and we are good for years to come! Edited June 12, 2008 by Reds4Life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
