OsGOD 3 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 If i was holland I would sit back, sip on some sangria and laugh at how the fans are freakin' out and we still have one of the best records in the NHL. on a more serious note... I would drop everyone and start anew with a buch of scrubs better than the scrubs we currently have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 1. Samuelsson is having a very good season this year, and I think it is safe to say he will play out his contract and be gone at the end of the year, but I think he has earned his spot on this team, and although he is my whipping boy has done nothing to merit a trade at this point. 2. I also really like Kopecky, but he plays well on an every 2-3 game basis so far, and is not using his size to fill the Dallas Drake void, thus he could easily find himself the 13th forward. 3. Everyone does, but I think he is better suited playing 20 minutes a night then 5 minutes a night, and then joining the 3rd line next season 4. Yes, but that is through 8 games....and I think it was 3 last year in Detroit...He needs a whole season, consistantly performing in the AHL, then I think he will be ready (possibly as soon as next season) When the team is winning why have a huge roster turnaround? Because it is panic time, ahhhhh hit the button, can you imagine this place if the team were 5-5-2, let alone have a losing record through 12 games!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 We're not panicking...we're pretending Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 We're not panicking...we're pretending YES!!!!!!!!! I think some people are losing the point on this one. facts are we're not Ken Holland and its not our decision to make. we're only stating what we would do if we were Kenny. it's pretend .... fantasy.... not real ...... people should just chill out and not get their panties in a twist about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donfishmaster 62 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Bring back Kuznetsov & Cross!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Trade Hossa Dats and Z to the Bruins for 2 draft picks and a meatball sandwich, then I would quit, leave for Maui and enjoy the rest of my life hockey free and rich with 3 bisexual women with varying size of breast, sometimes I like little ones other times not. Then I would start up my own Cigar company, with the money I made under the table from the Bruins trade!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 No matter how good Sammy does people still feel to bash him. Personally I like the guy, and with 10 points in 12 games I will continue to like him. Sammy isn't the player to be expandable right now, highly considering his salary and performance rate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 No matter how good Sammy does people still feel to bash him. Personally I like the guy, and with 10 points in 12 games I will continue to like him. Sammy isn't the player to be expandable right now, highly considering his salary and performance rate. I used to bash him pretty hard, but he's a solid player. His role is just misunderstood. He shouldn't be expected to score goals because he will almost always hit the chest pad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMatt89 63 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Sign Mats Sundin. ha, no. If I had to do something...even though there really is no need to do anything...in my fantasy world...i wanna see Huds, Maltby, McCarty and, Lebda gone. Bring up Downey, Leino, Helm..Leave Meech in there. If we want to go further into the youth movement then replace Sammy for Abdelkader...but really theres no need even in my fantasy world for that haha. Hossa-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Leino-Zetterberg-Franzen Cleary-Fillpula-Sammy Helm-Draper-Downey Energy, Balls, Skill, Scoring, Speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 8-2-2?!?!? 8-2-2?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! OMGZWTFBBQSAUCEZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!oneone!!!!!!eleventy-one!!!!! Trade Dats and Z, Sign Sundin and trade lids for Rostislav Klesa dammit!! NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 I used to bash him pretty hard, but he's a solid player. His role is just misunderstood. He shouldn't be expected to score goals because he will almost always hit the chest pad. No but Sammy is the perfect guy for people like Homer and Mule to get their re-directs off of..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Think of genius marketing ideas like Jackie Moon... For the no Kopecky crowd: Kopecky is really the only semblance of constant physical play from the Wings... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Think of genius marketing ideas like Jackie Moon... For the no Kopecky crowd: Kopecky is really the only semblance of constant physical play from the Wings... I haven't seen Kopecky get the puck once off a forecheck. So what if he is physical? He can't force a turnover or keep the puck in the other team's zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 I haven't seen Kopecky get the puck once off a forecheck. So what if he is physical? He can't force a turnover or keep the puck in the other team's zone. I was more or less commenting on how everyone feels the Wings need that physical, gritty forward. Kopecky is the closest thing to it, as sad as that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwing19 11 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 send down McCARTY! bring up HELM! let meech play like 3-4 more games if it doesnt workout bring up the much need ERICCSON! helm and ericcson would add soo much to our team ive been sayin that since the summer and im gonna stick to my thoughts, also i would really get ZETTERBERG! signed now start talking big with his agent, thats real imp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 I just got back from school and was wondering what the latest news was. Has Kopecky been traded for Neil yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim3033 1 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Acquire Shanahan. What?! Why would you say that? Hmmm. Maybe this is a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therock48880 14 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 First of all, some people need to realize this is HYPOTHETICAL. Geez, relax a little bit. How dare someone suggest the Wings make some changes. My theory on changes is that it'd be nice to see some of the young guys up. However, loyalty to players is one thing that attracts players to Detroit and makes them willingly sing contracts for less than they could get elsewhere. Having said that, if I were Holland there is no way in hell that Helm is in GR. If it means losing a player via waivers, so be it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogeygolfer 4 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 The fact that you believe the Senators would accept this trade demonstrates an utter divorce from hockey reality on your part. well said if where holland, I would do nothing, it's too early Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Trade Brett Lebda for whatever any team offers. Other than that, nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 The Wings got Draper for a dollar. What does everyone expect to get out of Lebda? When people say "trade him for a jock strap" they are usually joking. But with Lebda I'm not so sure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 I just got back from school and was wondering what the latest news was. Has Kopecky been traded for Neil yet? No, Lucic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 The Wings got Draper for a dollar. What does everyone expect to get out of Lebda? When people say "trade him for a jock strap" they are usually joking. But with Lebda I'm not so sure... I don't expect much, or really care if the Red Wings get much in return. Lebda just needs to be off the team. A sixth defenseman with a minus nine rating is laughable. I would be happy with the dollar for Lebda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Id get a cloning programme going...clone myself a younger Probert, Kocur and Grimson and whack them on the 4th line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Dakota wings fan 7 Report post Posted November 5, 2008 I would do nothing other than leave Meech in for a few more games to see how he plays. We're 8-2-2 and playing no where near our potential yet... But I wouldn't go changing the make-up of this team just 12 games into the season... geesh... If I were Holland, I wouldn't do anything beig or crazy. I would give Mac a few more games while Mule is resting up his knee to see how he does. If his play does not improve drastically, I would send him to GR (as he already has cleared waivers in October) and bring up Downey. If you are going to have your 12th forward playing 5 minutes per night, he might as well be able to win a fight should the need arise. The other option is if you send down Mac right now, you could bring up Leino to see how he does playing some top line minutes. If Leino plays well, maybe he looks to trade someone like Hudler for a draft pick. This would allow them to gain some cap space. Hudler seems to find his way into Babcock's doghouse all the time anyway, plus he is an RFA at year end too. Unfortunately, I think we are stuck with Maltby. I love what he has done in the past, and he can play 4th line minutes at a cheap price, but his skills are rapidly diminishing. No one will take him, and we can't waive him due to hometown discount/loyalty reasons. Lastly, continue to let Meech play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
