NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Kenny is saying that it doesn't look like he's going to make any trades, but if he was going to look for someone, he would look for grit and depth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Jokinen to Calgary for Lombardi and a 1st, possibly Aucoin. That's the rumor going right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Jokinen for Lombardi appears to be about done according to TSN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Phoenix and Calgary may have reached a deal for Jokinen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Ken says the Wings don't have anything going on right now....so he says, atleast. Yeah, he can't very well say "we definitely need X" and then not make a move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Neil is out of the picture. Holland already said so. The Avs won't ask for a 2nd for Lappy, and if they do then no deal - its as simple as that. But I would honestly take Lappy over any one of those guys - even Helm. Hes more physical than all of them, and is as good a PKer as Draper is (if not better this year). And then theres the experience factor. If somehow he comes at the price of a 4th rounder or a weak prospect, then I would hope Holland would snap him up. I've been thinking about that aspect some as well and wondering if since we have so much experience on the team already if it wouldn't be better thinking forward to get some of those guys who don't have much experience but that the Wings will be bringing up in the next few year (and relying on more and more) would benefit from gaining some of that experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Depth we have; grit we need. I really hope not replacing Drake doesn't come back to bite us in the ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Jokinen to Calgary for Lombardi and a 1st, possibly Aucoin. That's the rumor going right now Maybe someone can correct me but Lombardi is not enough to clear space for Jokinen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Good line by Kenny: "Back before July 1st, when we made the decision to re-sign Brad Stuart, and then when we signed Marian Hossa on July 2nd, we knew we were going to be very close up against the cap and not have much flexibility, but we'd do it all over again---it meant we got to have Marian Hossa." In other words, if we don't pick up anyone at the deadline, that was the price to pay for having Marian Hossa the entire season---and I don't think it could be reasonably argued that this wasn't worth it. @ Kenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 1997 doesn't "count." He was the backup. What is it with people these days? Thats such a bullcrap statement. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?i...e=nhl-red_wings In 96-97 he played half the games. He made a major contribution. Yet, I haven't heard any reason why it shouldn't count other than the fact he didn't play playoffs which is such a copout. Point is that it counts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Maybe someone can correct me but Lombardi is not enough to clear space for Jokinen. Lombardi's hit is like 1.5 and Aucoins is 3.5 or something, together they'd be enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Burnside (12:25 p.m. ET): Interesting waiver wire moves Wednesday, including the Stars picking up good guy Brendan Morrison, whose career has hit a significant bump the last couple of years. With injuries in Vancouver, and then not really fitting in with Anaheim this season, look for Morrison to get a chance to showcase some decent offensive skills with the injury-plagued Stars. Morrison was a great player but hasn't been playing well as of late. Still, I think he has great skills and should be able to fit in well with Dallas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 What is it with people these days? Thats such a bullcrap statement. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?i...e=nhl-red_wings In 96-97 he played half the games. He made a major contribution. Yet, I haven't heard any reason why it shouldn't count other than the fact he didn't play playoffs which is such a copout. Point is that it counts. Okay. Let it go. I just think one goalie wins the Cup every year. In 1997 I'm inclined to give it to the Smythe winner. That's just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I've been thinking about that aspect some as well and wondering if since we have so much experience on the team already if it wouldn't be better thinking forward to get some of those guys who don't have much experience but that the Wings will be bringing up in the next few year (and relying on more and more) would benefit from gaining some of that experience. In my eyes, the experience is merely a bonus. What most intrigues me about Laperriere is actually this combination of PKing/energy/physicality. Hes like Drake, except in his prime. I wouldn't be advocating so much for Lappy if he was merely a gritty vet - but hes been putting on a show on the PK this year. Hes kind of a package of exactly what we need - even more so than Neil, and I personally like Neil better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) TRADE: P.Nokelainen from Boston to Ducks for S. Montador. M. Lombardi, B.Prust and a 1st from Calgary to Phoenix for O. Jokinen. Edited March 4, 2009 by Elshupacabra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I like this move if I am a Flame's fan. And why the hell would the Leafs claim Martin Gerber ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Steve Montador to Boston Jokinen to Calgary for Lombardi, Prust and 1st TSN speculating that Calgary has another move in place to shed cap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Lombardi's hit is like 1.5 and Aucoins is 3.5 or something, together they'd be enough. Indeed. If they trade Aucoin, the Leopold trade makes sense. Edit: Well forget that lol. Edited March 4, 2009 by Doggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) The Ducks traded Montador? Isn't that the wrong defenseman? Edited March 4, 2009 by Third Man In Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Wow, Calgary just put themselves with the Sharks and Red Wings in the West. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Okay. Let it go. I just think one goalie wins the Cup every year. In 1997 I'm inclined to give it to the Smythe winner. That's just me. I think that anyone who makes a significant contribution in the regular season or at least some in the playoffs deserved to be rewarded. Should we just start nixing players like McCarty who played only one finals game from the cup because they weren't in every game? Chelios too? Meh. You are right, just a difference of opinion. I choose to go off of the NHL Record books not the "what I believe to be true but isn't" book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Still shocked that Chief's probably going to Alberta. Nokelainen for Montador,no need for him now that they've found this Bitz guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 The Ducks traded Montador? Isn't that the wrong defenseman? What a let down for Bs fans. The rumors say they're getting Pronger, and instead they get Montador. Haha. The Flames got better, but Jokinen is overrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Did the flames get Jokinen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Poor Phoenix. They were in a playoff hunt for quite long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
