Holland talks to WDFN

[elriqo28 2]

"Holland mentioned that the Red Wings -- outside of contracts for Filppula and fellow restricted free agent Kyle Quincey -- won't be making any one-way contract offers to players. Holland stressed that he wants to be sure the club has the "flexibility to put the best team on the ice."

It is almost certain that if McCarty and/or Downey are unwilling to take a two-way contract they will not be re-signed."

So, what is up with Chelios? Are we letting him go? Just haven't heard anything about it.

[Heaton 1]

"Holland mentioned that the Red Wings -- outside of contracts for Filppula and fellow restricted free agent Kyle Quincey -- won't be making any one-way contract offers to players. Holland stressed that he wants to be sure the club has the "flexibility to put the best team on the ice."

It is almost certain that if McCarty and/or Downey are unwilling to take a two-way contract they will not be re-signed."

So, what is up with Chelios? Are we letting him go? Just haven't heard anything about it.

Holland said he's waiting until Filppula is signed to see how much money they have for Chelios. Money isn't an issue but they still have to make sure everything fits.

As far as the Downey/McCarty contracts are concerned, Holland mentioned that Downey was on a two-way deal all last year and never was actually reassigned to Grand Rapids. I'd say it's only a matter of time before one of those guys gets re-signed, probably in a week or so after Filppula get's straightened out.

[Heaton 1]

http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/A2Y/...ority_number_1/

For people that'd like to listen.

[elriqo28 2]

Holland said he's waiting until Filppula is signed to see how much money they have for Chelios. Money isn't an issue but they still have to make sure everything fits.

As far as the Downey/McCarty contracts are concerned, Holland mentioned that Downey was on a two-way deal all last year and never was actually reassigned to Grand Rapids. I'd say it's only a matter of time before one of those guys gets re-signed, probably in a week or so after Filppula get's straightened out.

I believe you, but do you have where Holland talked about waiting for Filppula to sign? Just wondering, I must have missed it.

[Heaton 1]

I believe you, but do you have where Holland talked about waiting for Filppula to sign? Just wondering, I must have missed it.

Waiting for him to sign in terms of other guys signing as well? No where but that's usually how it works, sign the most important guy first then the others will follow:

Holland: Not really. I would say to you, I mean, what really needs to be done, and then we're ready for camp, I gotta get Filppula signed, he's obviously arbitration a week from Friday, a week from tomorrow, August 1st, I've had lots of conversations with his agent, Bill Zito, on two-year deals and longer-term deals, and, obviously, it's going to come to a conclusion over the next few days. Kyle Quincey's got to be signed, and then we've got our offers out to McCarty and Downey, um, we're really not in any position to do anything with any player other than a two-way now. We've got, because of the cap, because of the, Darren Helm, Ville Leino's a Finnish kid we that signed, we want to see what he can do; we want the options to be to put the best team on the ice, and last year Downey was on a two-way the entire year, and spent the entire year with us, so...I'm trying to convince, we're trying to put the best team we can on the ice, but at the same time, we need to have some flexibility in the cap world.

[Guest Dump-N-Thump]

Cant say im surprised. It looks as if Downey and Mac will have a tough time breaking the line up.. Or even being signed in the first place.

[Guest Crymson]

Cant say im surprised. It looks as if Downey and Mac will have a tough time breaking the line up.. Or even being signed in the first place.

If we've got a roster that's that deep, it's a good thing---not a bad thing.

[Guest Dump-N-Thump]

Yah im not complaining it looks great on paper.

[swiss_fan 3]

Waiting for him to sign in terms of other guys signing as well? No where but that's usually how it works, sign the most important guy first then the others will follow:

Holland: Not really. I would say to you, I mean, what really needs to be done, and then we're ready for camp, I gotta get Filppula signed, he's obviously arbitration a week from Friday, a week from tomorrow, August 1st, I've had lots of conversations with his agent, Bill Zito, on two-year deals and longer-term deals, and, obviously, it's going to come to a conclusion over the next few days. Kyle Quincey's got to be signed, and then we've got our offers out to McCarty and Downey, um, we're really not in any position to do anything with any player other than a two-way now. We've got, because of the cap, because of the, Darren Helm, Ville Leino's a Finnish kid we that signed, we want to see what he can do; we want the options to be to put the best team on the ice, and last year Downey was on a two-way the entire year, and spent the entire year with us, so...I'm trying to convince, we're trying to put the best team we can on the ice, but at the same time, we need to have some flexibility in the cap world.

Look like Cheli is out of the question!

[Cicada 4]

Look like Cheli is out of the question!

i doubt it...

i'd bet Kenny's got a deal worked out with him, but he needs to wait to see the arbitration award. Chelios is a good team player. I;m sure he gets it.

[PROBIE4PREZ 58]

Everything looks to be in order. Good to hear Quincy is a priority and hopefully Downey signs the 2-way contract and spend 3/4 the season in the press box. NOt that i wouldnt love to see him on the ice for 82 games its just not realistic at this point. Damn the griffs should be pushing for a title this year with all the options they got