Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 We all know the big names on the market which are available this year - but seeing as the Wings just won the cup and probably wont want to shake things up much, what guys do you think could benefit the team for cheap? TSN UFA LIST I have always been a fan of Martin Gelinas for some reason, and same goes for Micheal Peca - but I am not sure how much good they would be for the Red Wings. I watched Curtis Glencross here in Edmonton for the last half of the season and he really impressed me. Big, tough, and I think he could be a decent power forward - maybe a Dan Cleary like project for the Wings and he would be cheap. What guys do you like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted June 21, 2008 We all know the big names on the market which are available this year - but seeing as the Wings just won the cup and probably wont want to shake things up much, what guys do you think could benefit the team for cheap? TSN UFA LIST I have always been a fan of Martin Gelinas for some reason, and same goes for Micheal Peca - but I am not sure how much good they would be for the Red Wings. I watched Curtis Glencross here in Edmonton for the last half of the season and he really impressed me. Big, tough, and I think he could be a decent power forward - maybe a Dan Cleary like project for the Wings and he would be cheap. What guys do you like? Gelinas and Peca are both playoff warriors, but i dont really see a place for them on our roster.. idk ill get back and edit this post with a couple ufas sometime in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Peca could be a nice Dallas Drake type addition for Detroit this season. But probably too expensive. Gelinas would be cheaper, but he hasn't had much luck health-wise lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Owen Nolan and Alex Auld. You know whats scary? I could see them offering peanuts for Cloutier whos recently been bought out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Brad Stuart, that would be good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RainingBlood 8 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 guys I wouldnt lose sleep over if the redwings signed Forwards Andrew Brunette Pavol Demitra Brendan Shanahan (I know its a streach but if the price was right and he still had some left in the tank go for it) Markus Naslund Sergei Fedorov (once again if the price was right, and still had somehting left in the tank) Defense if they cant sign Stuart Bret Hedican John-Michael Liles Michal Rozsival Sandis Ozolinsh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Owen Nolan and Alex Auld. You know whats scary? I could see them offering peanuts for Cloutier whos recently been bought out. Cloutier as a backup is not such a bad thing. Cloutier as a starter = :puke: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Owen Nolan or Mike Peca. But I said that last year and it didnt happen. Just have to wait and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 I doubt we're intently "looking" at anyone in this pool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 I think you have bad taste. Just saying. Though I liked Peca maybe 10 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Sean Avery and Scott Parker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 24 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Fedorov to replace Samuelsson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 I think you have bad taste. Just saying. Though I liked Peca maybe 10 years ago. Right... Well, care to make a suggestion? Owen Nolan was '10 years ago' too, but did really well for the Flames this season. I am not looking for guys to come in and be top minute men - I am talking about depth. Kind of like the Drake signing last year. And while I am sure most of their attention goes to the big players they want to sign, I DO think the Wings intently look at many UFAs - the low and the high end of the pool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KDDRWINGS1 9 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Fedorov to replace Samuelsson. Amen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Brent Krahn or Alex Auld, but not both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Fedorov to replace Samuelsson. I want the return of 91 ! ! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel1 32 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Well I don't think he's a sleeper by any means but I wouldn't mind if the Wings gave Ryan Malone a 3yr deal for about 3.5/yr. He can score, fight, seems to have lots of heart and would look great alongside a talented centerman like Filppula. He looks to be about the closest thing to a Shanny type player to come along in a while. Actually Ryan Clowe kinda reminds me of a young Shanny too but that's kinda irrelevant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastian 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 I would love Owen Nolan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 And while I am sure most of their attention goes to the big players they want to sign, I DO think the Wings intently look at many UFAs - the low and the high end of the pool. I'm sure management's keeping tabs on a few players. Overall, though, I can't see Holland going after anyone remotely interesting this summer -- unless it's a defenseman meant to replace Stuart. With the emergence of Franzen, our secondary scoring is set -- at least in Kenny's mind. We're probably going to lose Drake, but his spot will likely be given to Kopecky in that case. Helm may even make the lineup out of training camp. Point being, there won't be a perceived need for a guy like Nolan (again, at least in Kenny's mind). On the blue line, I think we either pick up a solid #3/#4 guy or no one at all. Certainly not a rugged journeyman-type depth guy. And that's not even considering the various re-signing efforts Kenny needs to manage. I don't mean to be a downer, but realistically, Leino is probably going to be the Wings' "big" offseason pickup -- and he probably won't even make the team.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Also, about Nolan -- the guy's had about 8,000 chances to come here over the last five seasons. That he hasn't means he doesn't want to come here and/or Holland doesn't want him. For what it's worth, I've heard he's an ******* from several people who would know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryMalredo 2 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Well I don't think he's a sleeper by any means but I wouldn't mind if the Wings gave Ryan Malone a 3yr deal for about 3.5/yr. He can score, fight, seems to have lots of heart and would look great alongside a talented centerman like Filppula. He looks to be about the closest thing to a Shanny type player to come along in a while. Actually Ryan Clowe kinda reminds me of a young Shanny too but that's kinda irrelevant. Not gonna happen. Malone is gonna get paid big by some team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel1 32 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Not gonna happen. Malone is gonna get paid big by some team. How much do you think he'll get and how long? Any thoughts on where he winds up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryMalredo 2 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 How much do you think he'll get and how long? Any thoughts on where he winds up? I wouldn't be suprised if he gets paid up to $5 million per year on a 3 to 4 year contract. Every team is looking for a power forward in free agency (I don't know why, they never hit free agency). Ryan Malone is not a power forward, but he's physical support player that can score around 20 - 30 goals, so he'll get paid like one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaVel DaTsYuK fan13 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Craig Conroy!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 I wouldn't mind Kristian Huselius on the LW but he is hardly a sleeper.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
