LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Our defense and goaltending is going to be so solid next season. First re-signing Stuart, now signing a solid backup goalie like Conklin. Great day for Kenny Holland and the Wings overall. Hopefully this day isn't over yet!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wow. That's a really great signing. The Avs paid more for Andrew Raycroft and his GAA last year was almost FOUR! I'm shocked that Conklin didn't a) Get more money than that; b) Go to a team like Tampa (I know they got Kolzig), or Colorado where he could compete for a starting job. Why the hell would a team like Colorado not offer Conklin $1.5 or something, rather than sign Raycroft for 800k? That's really weird. Great, great signing, even though I really want to see Howard play at some point. I'm mixed on the money/term we gave Stuart, but this Conklin signing is AMAZING. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Hopefully this day isn't over yet!! A Tucker signing is supposed to be reported soon with an unknown team... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 A Tucker signing is supposed to be reported soon with an unknown team... where did you hear this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 24 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 No way does Conkin sign a two-way deal with Detroit. At this point, with the signing, and the drafting of McCollum, I don't even care about Howard anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 So this makes 10 offensemen, 7 Dmen and two solid goalies for $45.27 million, with only Flip being the major player yet to re-sign, and at this point giving the Wings $11.43 million left to spend. ******* MARRY ME KENNY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wow how many goalies do we have? Osgood? Conklin? Howard? And don't we have a Swede and we drafted another young one? who else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wow. That's a really great signing. The Avs paid more for Andrew Raycroft and his GAA last year was almost FOUR! I'm shocked that Conklin didn't a) Get more money than that; b) Go to a team like Tampa (I know they got Kolzig), or Colorado where he could compete for a starting job. Why the hell would a team like Colorado not offer Conklin $1.5 or something, rather than sign Raycroft for 800k? That's really weird. Great, great signing, even though I really want to see Howard play at some point. I'm mixed on the money/term we gave Stuart, but this Conklin signing is AMAZING. I'm guessing its no skin off his nose. A 1 year contract behind an incredible team. He has a chance to win a cup, and if that doesn't happen, he'll likely again post impressive numbers for a 2nd year in a row which could land him an overpaying contract on the longer term after next season. Id actually say its a really good career move. He'll come out smelling like a rose regardless.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Great signing i didn't even know Conklin was available tbh... 750k.. thats a friggin steal for Conklin. And the best part is, its a slight kick in the nuts to Therrien and the Pens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deker 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Remember all, that Ty played in Edmonton during the Finals in 2006 and played well when Rollie went down, and almost pulled the series out down 3 games to 1. Edmonton had a decent defense as well as Pittsburgh did last year, just imagine what he will do with our GREAT D!!! This is a great deal!! Not at all suprised, in fact I pretty much expected someone like Conklin being signed! I actually forgot about that! As for Howard, keep in mind that he's only 3 years removed from Maine. We've been hearing about him so often that it feels like he's been around longer. He is not even close to being a bust. The reason we have such a successful team is because we let our talent develop. Howard has had the luxury of time to hone his game to be ready for the NHL, unlike others who get thrown into the fire learn on the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 So this makes 10 offensemen, 7 Dmen and two solid goalies for $45.27 million, with only Flip being the major player yet to re-sign, and at this point giving the Wings $11.43 million left to spend. ******* MARRY ME KENNY! Took the words right out of my mouth! Someone email that sonuvabitch from SI that named Burke GM of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) I'm guessing its no skin off his nose. A 1 year contract behind an incredible team. He has a chance to win a cup, and if that doesn't happen, he'll likely again post impressive numbers for a 2nd year in a row which could land him an overpaying contract on the longer term after next season. Id actually say its a really good career move. He'll come out smelling like a rose regardless.. To build on this.... Who is to say 1/2 way through the season if he is playing very well the Wings do not sign him to an additional year - all speculation as Howard may be coming up after this season... Edited July 1, 2008 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wow how many goalies do we have? Osgood? Conklin? Howard? And don't we have a Swede and we drafted another young one? who else? I think you're talking about Stefan Liv. He went back to Sweden didn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Remember all, that Ty played in Edmonton during the Finals in 2006 and played well when Rollie went down, and almost pulled the series out down 3 games to 1. Edmonton had a decent defense as well as Pittsburgh did last year, just imagine what he will do with our GREAT D!!! This is a great deal!! Not at all suprised, in fact I pretty much expected someone like Conklin being signed! Uh, that was Markannen, not Conklin. Conklin basically threw away game 1 after Roloson was injured, then Mark took over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 24 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I think you're talking about Stefan Liv. He went back to Sweden didn't he? Larsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I still would rather see Howard get called up, he needs to start learning the real game. Let's face it, any goaltender would work for us in backup. Our defense is abusrd. I have nothing against Ty, I just rather see us learn the most we can about Howard before we are forced to make choices. What better time to do it then when there are not major goaltenders on the market, and you just secured the best team in all of hockey for another season???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 42 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I think you're talking about Stefan Liv. He went back to Sweden didn't he? We signed daniel larsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 We signed daniel larsson Ack! I can't keep all my Swedes straight. Clearly he wasn't good looking enough to remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 The only thing I don't like about this signing is that it pretty much spells the end of J-Ho in Detroit, either skill wise or personnel wise he just couldn't break the roster (as it appears) and as a native Mainer I was rooting for the former U-Maine goalie. I was really hoping he would be a success and lead the Wings to a couple of cups. But as I have said in other threads I root for the Winged Wheel not the name on the back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Took the words right out of my mouth! Someone email that sonuvabitch from SI that named Burke GM of the year. Ain't that the truth. I say we keep making killer moves to further embarrace Burke. How about we sign Bertuzzi, who he love for a million. Then offer Burke Lilja, Lebda, and Bertuzzi in exchange for Schneider who he is desperate to dump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Uh, that was Markannen, not Conklin. Conklin basically threw away game 1 after Roloson was injured, then Mark took over. I think you are right, I appologize everyone!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Very good deal. Conklin is solid goalie, Kenny you are God Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Let's face it, any goaltender would work for us in backup. Our defense is abusrd. See Hasek to disprove this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wow how many goalies do we have? Osgood? Conklin? Howard? And don't we have a Swede and we drafted another young one? who else? I love the fact we have alot of option as back up for Ozzie and that in McCollum we have a real good prospect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 See Hasek to disprove this I know what you mean but let's be honest, Hasek was just fine working backup this post season, wasn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
