Would you trade

[daniel1 32]

I do agree that the Wings organization does everything it can to add pieces to improve each and every year. And looking at our roster there are plenty of players that could be making substantially more elsewhere. I think the players stay for less due to the team philosophy/strategy, the organizations commitment to ice a competitive team every year and equally important that they are treated incredibly well by the organization as well. We have seen plenty of players leave an annual competitor in the Wings to chase more money elsewhere only to find out after that is was a big big mistake... Fedorov, Schneider, Bertuzzi. I've been living in Montreal for almost 2 years now and get to hear how they are the greatest NHL organization in the league yet I don't see players wanting to stay for less nor have they been a great team for the past 15 years. In my opinion there is no better organization in the NHL and possibly in profesional sports. I hope they find a suitable replacement when Mr. Illtich decides to "hang up his skates"... I attribute our teams success to Mr. Illitch and his dedication to the team. Success starts from top down and we are the best because we have the best!

As for Crosby getting the C too soon. You have a legitimate point, he definately could have used some time to mature and learn how to be a Captain of an NHL team but I don't think it as a knock on him, unless he never improves and that has yet to be seen.

If I were to offer you a trade of all your current tools for a fully loaded top line Snap-On tool box filled with top line tools but the draw back was that there was a squeak when you opened the lid and a few of the tools, despite being top notch, needed to be sharpened... would you take it? Or would you pass because of the squeak and because you have to a sharpen few of the tools?

I'm not very good with tools so I would probably ask if you could throw in some Canadian Tire money so I could get them to fix stuff for me lol. I see what you're saying though and the comparison is valid providing Crosby would gel with the Wings and agree to tone down all the hype and publicity. Some of it may come from the league but I'm sure he's responsible for some of the marketing campaigns and Crosby-videos too. Most of our Wings are fairly low key and don't really seek out the spotlight the way players like Avery or Crosby do. In my opinion this can really upset the dressing room climate. I would be more inclined to take him on our team if he becomes more of a complete player too and leads by example defensively and on the PK.

[Opie 308]

C'mon Op, you're not humble!

You are correct sir, I meant the H to be honest, but not sure that fits either, well lets just leave it at IMO!!!

[The Secret 304]

I'm not very good with tools so I would probably ask if you could throw in some Canadian Tire money so I could get them to fix stuff for me lol. I see what you're saying though and the comparison is valid providing Crosby would gel with the Wings and agree to tone down all the hype and publicity. Some of it may come from the league but I'm sure he's responsible for some of the marketing campaigns and Crosby-videos too. Most of our Wings are fairly low key and don't really seek out the spotlight the way players like Avery or Crosby do. In my opinion this can really upset the dressing room climate. I would be more inclined to take him on our team if he becomes more of a complete player too and leads by example defensively and on the PK.

Take off eh! No way I'm throwing in my Canadian Tire money too. I do agree that the publicity surrounding him might be a big distraction... especially in a low key dressing room like ours. Good point!