Carman 387 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I'm content. At least we didn't make a bad move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Yep super happy.... I like our roster and know they can come together when it counts... there is no way this team is going to lose 4 games out of 7 to an one team!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Well, there wasn't much on the market that would have been worth it. The biggest thing the Wings needed to address was the Defense, and they did....by simply calling up Ericsson. I am a little confused though....I thought Ericsson was playing hurt? Is this really supposed to stir up the D as much as Holland might think? Maybe someone should have been aquirred. Oh well, we'll see how it works out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Completely content with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I'm content. I would have liked a depth defenseman (Havelid), but if Ericsson/Lebda play well and fill that role then it works out fine. We have watched what this team is capable of doing when they show up for the big games. You have to expect that intensity and effort to come around for the playoffs. As long as the defense and goaltending tightens up in the next month, the Red Wings have a great chance of repeating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomer 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Well I'm glad for you all that are so pleased with the outcome , a real mark of confidence it this formation. Sorry but I'll have to pass on your optimism for this years Cup run. I think what really pissed me even more is when I noticed the Sharks pulled the last minute swing deal with the Ducks and got Travis Moen and Kent Huskins ; that did it. I totally think that Holland's stategy is flawed with his penchant for signing too many players to longterm deals. It tied our hand when this was a year we could have really went to the wall for a second Cup. Anyways Ken holland if I could put you on waivers you would be gone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blikst 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Well I'm glad for you all that are so pleased with the outcome , a real mark of confidence it this formation. Sorry but I'll have to pass on your optimism for this years Cup run. I think what really pissed me even more is when I noticed the Sharks pulled the last minute swing deal with the Ducks and got Travis Moen and Kent Huskins ; that did it. I totally think that Holland's stategy is flawed with his penchant for signing too many players to longterm deals. It tied our hand when this was a year we could have really went to the wall for a second Cup. Anyways Ken holland if I could put you on waivers you would be gone! Seriously? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I agree, Ken Holland is such a bad GM. We are never going to win anything with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Exactly what I thought would happen and I'm okay with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomer 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I agree, Ken Holland is such a bad GM. We are never going to win anything with him. I know its easy to rest on your laurels, maybe being bounced from the first round will change that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I agree, Ken Holland is such a bad GM. We are never going to win anything with him. Other than 4 silver things, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLightGoesOn 81 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 My happiness with how things turned out isnt really the question, its how did Ken do on his 18 holes today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I really wanted Chris Neil and I'm not sure why we didn't get him after Murray's comments on TSN, considering he won't be back with Ottawa unless he decides to take less money as they haven't been able to come to terms. Plus Ottawa isn't going to be in the playoffs? "On TSN, Bryan Murray says there was no market for Chris Neil, who will be a U.F.A. in July." Why couldn't we offer a 3rd or 4th rounder for him? Because, I don't think our cap would have worked with just a draft pick, and I don't think Ottawa wanted a 3rd or a 4th. I read one spot wanted a prospect and a second, at least. San Jose and Detroit competing against each other might have driven up the price, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) A lack of movement on deadline day is the price we paid for having Marian Hossa and for the 'loyalty-first' style of management espoused by this organization. I'd say both are very much worth it, and so I am satisfied with the day's turnout. I really wanted Chris Neil and I'm not sure why we didn't get him after Murray's comments on TSN, considering he won't be back with Ottawa unless he decides to take less money as they haven't been able to come to terms. Plus Ottawa isn't going to be in the playoffs? "On TSN, Bryan Murray says there was no market for Chris Neil, who will be a U.F.A. in July." Why couldn't we offer a 3rd or 4th rounder for him? If the opportunity to acquire him existed and Holland did not take it, then I'm sure there was a very good reason. In this case, I suspect the reason was that Ottawa wanted something Holland was not willing to give up. Edited March 4, 2009 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Flood control caused double post. Edited March 4, 2009 by CenterIce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Well I'm glad for you all that are so pleased with the outcome , a real mark of confidence it this formation. Sorry but I'll have to pass on your optimism for this years Cup run. I think what really pissed me even more is when I noticed the Sharks pulled the last minute swing deal with the Ducks and got Travis Moen and Kent Huskins ; that did it. I totally think that Holland's stategy is flawed with his penchant for signing too many players to longterm deals. It tied our hand when this was a year we could have really went to the wall for a second Cup. Anyways Ken holland if I could put you on waivers you would be gone! Hah, yeah, and then you would have been pissing and moaning to the core about how he "put everything into this year's Cup run." You're yet another "I want to have my cake and eat it too" whiner; it's a shame how many of you last year's Cup win brought to these forums. Matt must have the patience of a saint to put up with it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I know its easy to rest on your laurels, maybe being bounced from the first round will change that. I can guarantee you that if we picked up Bouwmeester or Jokinen or Neil. That those guys wouldn't even come CLOSE to ensuring that we get through the first round as much as Hossa does. Not to say that just because we have Hossa guarantees that we get past the first round. But the chances are much, much higher if we didn't have him and singed one of the "big names" that moved today. Hossa was our trade deadline deal. I'll take Hossa, Zetterberg and Datsyuk over Bouwmeester, Jokinen and Neil 340 times out of 100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Wooo! The Wings added Hossa to their Cup winning team and got to have him for the entire season. That's a great addition in my books. I don't really care if the addition happened back in July At least all my hockey cards are accurate (even if 90% have Hossa wearing a Pens uniform ). Edit: I'm disappointed Holland couldn't add Neil or Laperriere)... San Jose added PK skill and grit, it's actually pretty disappointing we couldn't add some of the same. But I can definitely understand why Holland didn't end up making a deal, even ignoring the cap issues. The Wings already have too many NHL players on their rosters, adding more isn't going to help with the log jam on the fourth line or third pairing. Edited March 4, 2009 by Drake_Marcus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomer 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Hah, yeah, and then you would have been pissing and moaning to the core about how he "put everything into this year's Cup run." You're yet another "I want to have my cake and eat it too" whiner; it's a shame how many of you last year's Cup win brought to these forums. Matt must have the patience of a saint to put up with it all. Your so off the mark its funny. But your so smug that gives me laughter thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Well I'm glad for you all that are so pleased with the outcome , a real mark of confidence it this formation. Sorry but I'll have to pass on your optimism for this years Cup run. I think what really pissed me even more is when I noticed the Sharks pulled the last minute swing deal with the Ducks and got Travis Moen and Kent Huskins ; that did it. I totally think that Holland's stategy is flawed with his penchant for signing too many players to longterm deals. It tied our hand when this was a year we could have really went to the wall for a second Cup. Anyways Ken holland if I could put you on waivers you would be gone! That is a giant joke. First of all, all the players with long term deals are top tier players, Zetterberg, Datsyuk, soon to be Hossa. We have the same guys from last years Cup run plus Hossa. The pieces are definitely in place. Also, Moen has 4 goals, 7 assists, and is a -17. The Sharks got him as an extreme depth player. Moen is no threat. Huskins has 2 goals, 4 assists and is a +6 plus he isn't even healthy. The Sharks made extreme depth moves that will make little to no difference for them. The Wings are set and Kenny is the man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Hah, yeah, and then you would have been pissing and moaning to the core about how he "put everything into this year's Cup run." You're yet another "I want to have my cake and eat it too" whiner; it's a shame how many of you last year's Cup win brought to these forums. Matt must have the patience of a saint to put up with it all. He is one of those guys that gets angry at Kenny for not making a trade just for the hell of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blikst 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I know its easy to rest on your laurels, maybe being bounced from the first round will change that. Like it did after '06? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) You're yet another "I want to have my cake and eat it too" whiner And you're nauseatingly haughty. Give it a rest. As for the thread topic, can't say I'm unhappy. A little disappointed maybe, but that's more the selfish fan in me who wants to see a trade on deadline day, even if it's just for the sake of having a trade to talk about. Edited March 4, 2009 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomer 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I can guarantee you that if we picked up Bouwmeester or Jokinen or Neil. That those guys wouldn't even come CLOSE to ensuring that we get through the first round as much as Hossa does. Not to say that just because we have Hossa guarantees that we get past the first round. But the chances are much, much higher if we didn't have him and singed one of the "big names" that moved today. Hossa was our trade deadline deal. I'll take Hossa, Zetterberg and Datsyuk over Bouwmeester, Jokinen and Neil 340 times out of 100. I agree with you that's not my issue, I think highly of Hossa and I would like him here for a good spell. But what astounds me as we sit with a penalty killing unit that's ranked 21st in the league along with goaltending percentage ranked 26 in the league ; making moves is sacreligious to shore up a team, and that's not even touching the lack of toughness; as Lilja has gone down. I have no choice but to play Devils advocate here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I agree with you that's not my issue, I think highly of Hossa and I would like him here for a good spell. But what astounds me as we sit with a penalty killing unit that's ranked 21st in the league along with goaltending percentage ranked 26 in the league ; making moves is sacreligious to shore up a team, and that's not even touching the lack of toughness; as Lilja has gone down. I have no choice but to play Devils advocate here! It's not so much a matter of personnel other then coaching. Brad Mcrimmon is not doing well this year. New players aren't going to make a dramatic difference. Neil would have been nice, but it's not season breaking. We have proved throughout the year that we don't rely on anything to win games.(Other then not playing back-to-backs). I feel we are in good shape and with the leadership and experience on this team I'm confident they can get it done. And even if they don't. Then there is surely be moves in the off-season and rinse-repeat. It's not the end of the world. I'm happy enough being a fan of the Red Wings a team that year in year-year out is a Stanley Cup contender, and that's all I can ask for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
