Red Crazy 201 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 I have to admit I was never really a fan of Hossa till this year. But all I can say is WOW! He is alot faster and much better in our zone then I ever thought that he would be. He seems to be becoming a fan favorite pretty quickly is there a chance of re-signing him long term? Is he happy so far in Detroit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 I was a huge fan long before he came to Detroit, when he was a Senator. The rich got richer in this case, and I hope he stays around for more than just this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 I thought I read an article somewhere that quoted ken holland as saying that he has done the numbers and it wasn't possible to keep Hossa, Zetterberg and Franzen. So take your I guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 It pains me to think he may not be a Red Wing next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#18 the _Hoss_ 2 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) I am happy to see that he finally gets the deserved recognition playing for the best team. Edited November 14, 2008 by #18 the _Hoss_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Law 15 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 I thought I read an article somewhere that quoted ken holland as saying that he has done the numbers and it wasn't possible to keep Hossa, Zetterberg and Franzen. So take your I guess... Here's what I'm thinking, Hossa can sign a league minimum deal with the understanding that all members of Red Wing nation must pass the hat and donate the proceeds to the Keep Hossa in Detroit Foundation. There has to be at least 10 million of us, if we all throw a buck or two in we'll have a decent chunk of change. Said foundation then donates the money to Hossa's dog or cat, then none of us have to live in a world in which Hossa plays for another team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 I thought I read an article somewhere that quoted ken holland as saying that he has done the numbers and it wasn't possible to keep Hossa, Zetterberg and Franzen. So take your I guess... He said it wasn't possible unless they all took discounts. But that's splitting hairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Here's what I'm thinking, Hossa can sign a league minimum deal with the understanding that all members of Red Wing nation must pass the hat and donate the proceeds to the Keep Hossa in Detroit Foundation. There has to be at least 10 million of us, if we all throw a buck or two in we'll have a decent chunk of change. Said foundation then donates the money to Hossa's dog or cat, then none of us have to live in a world in which Hossa plays for another team. That's just crazy enough to work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 The question is, would you rather see Hossa, Franzen, or Zetterberg walk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedArmy 4 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 The question is, would you rather see Hossa, Franzen, or Zetterberg walk? sadly I guess the mule? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 The question is, would you rather see Hossa, Franzen, or Zetterberg walk? If its *only* between those three, the obvious choice in my mind is Franzen. It would truly hurt to lose him but Hossa is incredible. Z will never be let to walk, nor should he. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 The question is, would you rather see Hossa, Franzen, or Zetterberg walk? franzen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Crazy 201 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Does he hve a NTC in his contract? Could mean a s***load at the deadline if we keep Mule and Hank????? I would hate to see him go though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Does he hve a NTC in his contract? Could mean a s***load at the deadline if we keep Mule and Hank????? I would hate to see him go though Hossa has a NTC. Besides, Kenny wouldn't trade him anyway under the circumstances of his signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 The question is, would you rather see Hossa, Franzen, or Zetterberg walk? I'd like for all of them to be able to walk. Why would we want any of them crippled. But seriously, out of the three, Franzen, and it pains me to say that. It'd be nice if they could all take the discount, that way we can keep the three of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrik40 76 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 As much as I love having Hossa, I would rather see him go. Guys like franzen are hard to come by and we have two of the best in Franzen and Homer. Maybe Hossa will be so hungry to win that he'll take a lesser amount of $$ to be with the wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 He said it wasn't possible unless they all took discounts. But that's splitting hairs. I dunno. Ive crunched the numbers and even if we sign hossa and zetterberg for 7 mil each and franzen for 3 mil and iced a bare bones roster, we'd still need the cap to go up at least 4 mil. I think the only way to keep all three is to let all the other free agents walk and trade lebda, lilja and either filppula or cleary. Thats alot of personnel change in one year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saran 1 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 The question is, would you rather see Hossa, Franzen, or Zetterberg walk? whoever says franzen should jump off a building. zets and hossa are clearly far more skilled than franzenstein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Maybe the government will bail us out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 I wasnt very high on Hossa before this season, but now I'm Hossa stoned! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datzooky 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Viva La Franzen! *jumps off bridge* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 As much as I love having Hossa, I would rather see him go. Guys like franzen are hard to come by and we have two of the best in Franzen and Homer. Maybe Hossa will be so hungry to win that he'll take a lesser amount of $$ to be with the wings. Thank you. Finaly somebody pointed that out. Franzen is a big guy that crashes the net and has great hands. A lot like Homer. Hossa plays a similar game as Pav and Z. Homer is 36. Franzen has to be his replacement. We have 3 similar guys in Hoss, Z and Pav. So logically, Hoss goes. And NO I don't think Mule is more talented than Hoss, but he brings something that we only have in Homer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,131 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 ...Always been a Hossa fan, but now that he is a Wing, even more. Sadly, unless he takes a very minimal payday, he will not be around. And sadly for Franzen, if Hossa does take that minimal salary, HE won't be around. You have the SO-CALLED cap to thank for that! Here you have marginal players singing around the league for 5 million dollars, so if he sniffs 30 goals, he could easily get more than that elsewhere. Would ALL three sign on for a discount? I could see Zetterberg and Franzen doing so, but unless they win the Cup, Hossa is the tricky one. Here's to hoping we re-sign all three, but reality says... ...all depends on what Franzen and Hossa are looking for. Franzen for Filpulla money and Hossa for less than Zetterberg... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 ...Always been a Hossa fan, but now that he is a Wing, even more. Sadly, unless he takes a very minimal payday, he will not be around. And sadly for Franzen, if Hossa does take that minimal salary, HE won't be around. You have the SO-CALLED cap to thank for that! Here you have marginal players singing around the league for 5 million dollars, so if he sniffs 30 goals, he could easily get more than that elsewhere. Would ALL three sign on for a discount? I could see Zetterberg and Franzen doing so, but unless they win the Cup, Hossa is the tricky one. Here's to hoping we re-sign all three, but reality says... ...all depends on what Franzen and Hossa are looking for. Franzen for Filpulla money and Hossa for less than Zetterberg... Maybe. Cheechoo re-signed for 3 million the year after he scored 56 goals and won the Richard Trophy, so who knows. I think it has more to do with how the player feels about the situation he is in. I doubt all three will be back next year though, there's no way Holland will let all of the players go that would be necessary to make it work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockey23 79 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 here is a crazy idea that will never happen... assuming Lidstrom retires after next season, Hossa, Zetterberg, and Franzen each sign 1 yr, $5 mill deals. This fits under the cap (hopefully), and then they can get the raises they deserve after Lidstrom's salary is off the books. Just my way to hope that we can keep all 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
