LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 ...that is the question. So far, there has been a very good amount of movement. But, is it me, or did anyone really put themselves in position to knock off the Wings? Maybe Chicago got better, but did they really get good enough to make it to the Cup finals? The Lightning made some good moves, but are they gonna beat the Wings in the finals? Colorado got worse in goal (if that is possible.) San Jose got worse. Pittsburgh got worse. I just don't see anything that makes me say Uh-Oh! Even wherever Hossa or Sundin end up, if not Detroit, are they gonna be the one who takes Detroit out of the playoffs? If Sundin goes to Vancouver, will that be enough to knock Detroit out? Maybe, if he stays in Montreal they could challenge Detroit, but really, I think the only team that got better what they needed to get back is Detroit. They needed Stuart, they got him... ...thoughts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Usually teams don't perform exactly to their projections on paper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 You can make the case for Chicago. They were the only team in the West to have a winning record on the Wings, and they added the best Goaltender and Defensemen (depending on who you ask) in FA. Plus their core is young and improving. I don't think they are better then the Wings, but you can make the arguement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 1, 2008 If hossa ends up the sharks they would scare me, as they no longer have ron wilson to lead them to dissapointment. other than that no, i still think the wings have to be the favorites, and i know itss a longshot but im still hoping hossa signs a pavel like deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wings strength lies in chemistry, team work and dedication to team success, not in bold names in the roster. I see a number of teams being better than Wings purely talent-wise. most of them are no match to Wings playing their game. see e.g.: Penguins 2008, Sharks 2007. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wings strength lies in chemistry, team work and dedication to team success, not in bold names in the roster. I see a number of teams being better than Wings purely talent-wise. most of them are no match to Wings playing their game. see e.g.: Penguins 2008, Sharks 2007. :clap: :clap: Excellent point. I love that the management has done such a great job with chemistry and team success (and that is one of the reasons that I love my Red Wings card ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Wings strength lies in chemistry, team work and dedication to team success, not in bold names in the roster. I see a number of teams being better than Wings purely talent-wise. most of them are no match to Wings playing their game. see e.g.: Penguins 2008, Sharks 2007. lies everyone knows cups are won on paper where it really counts.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 1, 2008 lies everyone knows cups are won on paper where it really counts.. hahah just ask the wings 2003-2004 team or 02-03 team. I still will never forgive your team for that sweep hahah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 You can make the case for Chicago. Of course you can make a case for Chicago; they're $5 million over the cap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) Of course you can make a case for Chicago; they're $5 million over the cap. Seriously, 6 hours into Day 1 of of Free Agent Day and they're already 5M over the cap. C'mon now. Edited July 1, 2008 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
