russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 I honestly think he may be the best option for the Wings at a 1-2 year deal worth 4 a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 He's worth a shot if Sundin and Rolston don't work out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho613 74 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 He's worth a shot if Sundin and Rolston don't work out. I agree, i'd definately put him as an option. But who knows, I'm really hoping for Rolston , that would kick ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Id way rather take Sundin, even if we had to pay him more. Naslund looks dead, and heartless out there. I just don't see much benifit coming from him with Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Sundin or Rolston > Naslund. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 I would consider him as an option as well, although I'm not totally excited for the same reasons already posted. I would think that the Red Wing Swedes are familiar enough with Naslund to give valuable input in the decision making process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Id rather have Naslund over both Rolly or Sundin.. Nazzy is more of a pure sniper then the other two and i think thats what Flipper needs to really flourish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Sundin or Rolston > Naslund. ...agree, but if Rolston wants 4.5 million for 3 years, forget it. Sundin canbe had at any amount for 1 year, so we could throw 8 million at him if needed to get him here. But if he wants a 2 year deal, then forget it. Hossa wants more than 7 for multiple years, forget it... ...what do you have left? Naslund, Fedorov, Tucker, Bertuzzi? Maybe you sign noone and cross your fingers for so repeat magic! But, Drake will need to be replaced and Kopecky won't be ready for the season to start. What do you do? Naslund, Fedorov or Bertuzzi? ...in reality you could probably get Fedorov or Bertuzzi ALONG with Sundin, if Sundin would accept a 1 year deal. I think both Fedorov or Bertuzzi may cost less than 1.5... ...Don't know where they are gonna play, but Helm has minor league options left and wouldn't have to clear waivers, so maybe Fedorov and Sundin or Bertuzzi and Sundin or Naslund for that matter!!! ARGH!!!! MAKE IT STOP!!!!! ...if you cannot get Sundin, then go for Fedorov/Bertuzzi or Naslund/Bertuzzi... ...I dunno! With so much money available for this season, the possibilities are endless, all depends if they would accept a one year deal... ...whatever happens, you HAVE to re-sign Filpulla and then save as much money as possible for Z and Franz... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 No need. Naslund isnt the player he once was, brings no physical presence and has lost his offensive flair. Sundin, Rolston, Fedorov, Tucker or even Bertuzzi for cheap are better options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryMalredo 2 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Naslund would be nice, but not at 4 million. Rolston or Sundin are not happening unless they both take discounts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 If we manage to swing a guy like Sundin to Detroit, I don't see any point trying to also attain another forward guy like Federov, or Naslund. We could easily find a replacement for Drake (Nolan would be the best bet) and the forwards would be set. Im more concerned about finding a replacement for Stuart then anything. I guess we will just have to wait and see... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 I'd love to have Naslund!!!! Who said he couldn't revive his career here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 i think if we got naslund, we would see great improvement in Flip's game just like we saw when Brett took Pavel under his wing a few years ago...at least i hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 ...agree, but if Rolston wants 4.5 million for 3 years, forget it. Sundin canbe had at any amount for 1 year, so we could throw 8 million at him if needed to get him here. But if he wants a 2 year deal, then forget it. Hossa wants more than 7 for multiple years, forget it... ...what do you have left? Naslund, Fedorov, Tucker, Bertuzzi? Maybe you sign noone and cross your fingers for so repeat magic! But, Drake will need to be replaced and Kopecky won't be ready for the season to start. What do you do? Naslund, Fedorov or Bertuzzi? ...in reality you could probably get Fedorov or Bertuzzi ALONG with Sundin, if Sundin would accept a 1 year deal. I think both Fedorov or Bertuzzi may cost less than 1.5... ...Don't know where they are gonna play, but Helm has minor league options left and wouldn't have to clear waivers, so maybe Fedorov and Sundin or Bertuzzi and Sundin or Naslund for that matter!!! ARGH!!!! MAKE IT STOP!!!!! ...if you cannot get Sundin, then go for Fedorov/Bertuzzi or Naslund/Bertuzzi... ...I dunno! With so much money available for this season, the possibilities are endless, all depends if they would accept a one year deal... ...whatever happens, you HAVE to re-sign Filpulla and then save as much money as possible for Z and Franz... No thanks on Feds or Bert -both are washed up Naslund - maybe. He has been up and down his entire career and is now 34. Obvously Rolston would be a better fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 No thanks on Feds or Bert -both are washed up Naslund - maybe. He has been up and down his entire career and is now 34. Obvously Rolston would be a better fit. Feds hasn't scored 20 goals OR had a positive +/- since 2003. I think that that is pretty much the definition of washed up. 4 straight non-productive seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Will someone please tell me if the Rolston deal is done yet. I thought the deal was done already, or can in not be completed til the first of July? I just keep hearing about possibilities of signing him in Detroit still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeeSpot82 10 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Rolston is not signed yet, and he has re-stated his intention to test free agency on July 1st because "this may be the last time" he's a free agent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Feds hasn't scored 20 goals OR had a positive +/- since 2003. I think that that is pretty much the definition of washed up. 4 straight non-productive seasons. ...he did score 31 in 2004, but yeah, he has had some low years since. Washed up, dunno about that, but he would be a suitable replacement for Drake. Similar production, loads more pontential, but yeah, for me if not Rolston or Sundin, then may as well be noone, unless Feds or Bert will take less than 1.5... ...hey, Holland gave Petr Klima a shot in 1999 so why not give Feds a shot in 2009? ...bottom line, if you cannot get Rolston, throw 8 million at Sundin for the season and see if he bites... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Id rather have Naslund over both Rolly or Sundin.. No, you wouldn't. At least those first two still have their heads screwed on straight and are playing great hockey. Naslund has completely lost his edge, and unless he's coming dirt cheap, I don't think the Wings want any part of that experiment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingMachine91 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 ok, not that i want Feds here or anything, but this whole feds is washed up and crap thing is just annoying. its obvious that it was the blue jackets that brought him down. did anybody watch the Caps series against the Flyers? if i remember correctly, he played on the first line and was very productive, was skating all over the ice, even had a short handed goal. He looked revived and fantastic, and in the wold championships this year he was also great. so im pretty sure that right now an injury free Sergei is a pretty damn good player and is above the likes of bertuzzi or naslund Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 From a production standpoint, a healthy, motivated, reasonably priced Fedorov is not a bad thing at all. As I've said before, though, the problem with him and the Wings is emotional baggage more than anything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 No, you wouldn't. At least those first two still have their heads screwed on straight and are playing great hockey. Naslund has completely lost his edge, and unless he's coming dirt cheap, I don't think the Wings want any part of that experiment. ...definately do not want to overpay him, but he scored 25 goals and had 30 assists on a dismal vancouver team last season. Even if he came in and equaled that total, he would be worth a shot if he was all that was left... ...Sundin is a point a game man. Either one of them would relish playing with all our Swede's and if either one got to play with Z and/or D, you'd have to imagine their point total would go up, especially Naslund. Sundin and Naslund are both snipers, give them the setup skills of Datsyuk or Zetterberg and they just may be worth it. Shoot, sign them both! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Well, my big mantra this offseason is "Top-tier or nothing," so I'd rather see Kenny go after a bona fide goal-scoring machine (i.e. Sundin or Hossa) than a guy who would be destined for our second line. We have a lot of secondary scoring and depth as it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 im all about Naslund. ive warmed up to Sundin, but if we cant/dont get Sundin i say the Wings should go after Naslund hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryMalredo 2 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Well, my big mantra this offseason is "Top-tier or nothing," so I'd rather see Kenny go after a bona fide goal-scoring machine (i.e. Sundin or Hossa) than a guy who would be destined for our second line. We have a lot of secondary scoring and depth as it is. No, secondary scoring is more necessary than getting a top-liner. The Wings have a 1st line, it would not be very smart to pay Hossa or Sundin over $6 mill to play on the second line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
