hckypete96 3 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 will he be on the squad next season? i think he will cuz its a 1 year deal and he didnt sign that w/ intentions to play in GR...peace out maltby hello leino. what do u guys think??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swede40 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Maltby isn't going anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwinger4747 6 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 I have no idea how Leino can make this team. I wonder what will happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Yeah, Leino is not going to just waltz into town and jump into the big team roster. That's not how things work around here. If he impresses enough and we have a spot for him to fill, he'll probably log 4th line minutes and earn more time through doing that. But I would bet on him playing most of the season in GR and signing something more prominent next season when we have more room for him. You must earn your keep here, doesn't matter what you did in Europe, you need to prove it at the North American level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 His contract is basically a 1 year tryout. If he impresses at the AHL level, then I would say he gets a shot for the 2009/2010 season. We won't see him here this season. The team is too deep. I don't even think there is room for Helm either, unless we got rid of either Sammy or Hudler. No way we lose Kopecky or Maltby because we need grit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaCkaveli20 275 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 This is kind of off topic, but what's the story on Grigorenko? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 i wish grigs would come over and play for GR, but it wont happen......Ville Leino will make the squad mark my words, i dont know how but he will. He is too GOOD to not be playin but w/e I wouldnt mind if he plays for GR too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saran 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 This is kind of off topic, but what's the story on Grigorenko? i personally don't think we'll ever be seeing him in a wings jersey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 i personally don't think we'll ever be seeing him in a wings jersey I believe he is an UFA, because the Wings had signed him to a one year deal. He will probably play in Russia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 With the suprise aquisition of Hossa, and the break out by Helm, Leino in a wings jersey doesn't appear to be very likely, at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Trade bait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLWINGSFAN4013 5 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 he would have to majorly impress and dominate in GR to make it up to the big team.....igor doesn't seem like he wants to play over here in the US, we wont see him in a red wings jersey besides last yr during the pre-season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) He wont play in G.R. this year - if he doesn't make the team he'll go back to Finland. If he impresses the coaching staff they will probably try to hold on to his rights for another 2 years. Edited July 3, 2008 by Glubki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 I have seen Leino play couple of games..he is totally awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 His contract is basically a 1 year tryout. If he impresses at the AHL level, then I would say he gets a shot for the 2009/2010 season. We won't see him here this season. The team is too deep. I don't even think there is room for Helm either, unless we got rid of either Sammy or Hudler. No way we lose Kopecky or Maltby because we need grit. ^ This man knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Trade bait. I don't think so, what would that say about the organization? Leino could have signed with any team he wanted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaVel DaTsYuK fan13 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 he'll get his fair shot, bit unless they trade Sammy, he'll spend the year in GR unless injuries open up significant space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitaljohn88 4 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 His contract is basically a 1 year tryout. If he impresses at the AHL level, then I would say he gets a shot for the 2009/2010 season. We won't see him here this season. The team is too deep. I don't even think there is room for Helm either, unless we got rid of either Sammy or Hudler. No way we lose Kopecky or Maltby because we need grit. I read on another forum that his contract is specifically NHL or back to Finland for the year. He's an MVP there and doesn't want to spend any time playing in a second-tier league here. If that's true, he'll either make the Wings or go back to Finland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitey 4 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 I don't think so, what would that say about the organization? Leino could have signed with any team he wanted. I think we will see some preseason trades for prospects and/or picks. We will likely move a forward and a D-man in order to provide playing time for some of the younger players/prospects. This makes imminent sense from a cap viewpoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Trade Sammy and you will have place for Leino... What about Ryno, any news on him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 His contract is basically a 1 year tryout. If he impresses at the AHL level, then I would say he gets a shot for the 2009/2010 season. We won't see him here this season. The team is too deep. I don't even think there is room for Helm either, unless we got rid of either Sammy or Hudler. No way we lose Kopecky or Maltby because we need grit. I actually like Helm over both those guys (Maltby and Kopecky). Maltby is great because of his leadership and experience, but Helm has wheels and some nice hands for a checking centre. And with Hossa signing I wonder where McCarty fits in. He was already bumped from the SC finals by Helm so I don't see him cracking this lineup either. If he signs, it'll have to be a two-way contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Like others have already said Ville Leino will have ONLY 2 scenarios play out. 1) He will play for the Red Wings and NOT play for GR as KH had promised him or 2) He will be back in Finland if he doesn't make the Red Wing's squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites