Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 What's the chance of our 2nd round pick in this years draft at making the team in the future? I wouldn't mind seeing this guy in a Wings jersey; just think - he might be 1 of the few guys on our team that could make that space between Pronger's front teeth a little bit wider :hockeysmile: Well, since 2002: Hudler, Fleischmann, Howard, Abdelkader, Matthias have all seen NHL time and 3 of those have played in the post-season. The Red Wings have been doing very well in drafting second rounders. Not too mention: Hattrick Dick and Emmerton are well on their way to being impact players. I'll keep that second rounder and produce a top six player in the next few years instead of waste it on a fourth line goon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 He's not a "one-dimensional" fighter though, which is why the OP started this thread. He can actually play hockey. FYI, fighters are usually the first to get picked up at the trade deadline. esteef I was completely unaware that Jussi Jokenin, Mattheiu Schneider, Mike Comrie, Kunitz were fighters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 I was completely unaware that Jussi Jokenin, Mattheiu Schneider, Mike Comrie, Kunitz were fighters? That's a George Laraque quote so you'll have to argue with him. And Kunitz and Comrie do fight, just sayin'... esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 That's a George Laraque quote so you'll have to argue with him. And Kunitz and Comrie do fight, just sayin'... esteef Ah fair enough! Lilja has more regular season fights than both Kunitz and Comrie combined though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Ah fair enough! Lilja has more regular season fights than both Kunitz and Comrie combined though Your list of players is very select though, you forgot Nathan McIver, Sheldon Brookbank, and Eric Reitz, all gone before the players you mentioned (none of these technically on deadline day though, including yours ). esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 He's not a "one-dimensional" fighter though, which is why the OP started this thread. He can actually play hockey. FYI, fighters are usually the first to get picked up at the trade deadline. esteef That would also make them the first to be given away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 I didn't think you were allowed to fight with a visor on. That's lame. You're not allowed to instigate a fight with a visor on. The Wings aren't trading a 2nd rounder for a 3rd/4th rounder. That's not how they roll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 That would also make them the first to be given away. Traded for, and by teams going to the "real" season. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Your list of players is very select though, you forgot Nathan McIver, Sheldon Brookbank, and Eric Reitz, all gone before the players you mentioned (none of these technically on deadline day though, including yours ). esteef I think I went with the five trades closest to the trade dealine since there really weren't any deadline deals and I only mentioned the players that went the contending teams at that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Traded for, and by teams going to the "real" season. esteef Why didn't McIver and Reitz play in the "real" season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Why didn't McIver and Reitz play in the "real" season? How come Brookbank did? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Why didn't McIver and Reitz play in the "real" season? What about Thornton and Bitz? Hordichuk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelloggfan 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) the wings don't need fighters...that's not the type of team they are! They need skill, speed, hands and smarts! If he could step in and play like eriksson...then hell yes! Edited May 22, 2009 by kelloggfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 How come Brookbank did? Because he's a right-handed shot that can play the PP (former Eddie Shore winner in the AHL). They needed one when they traded away Montador. You have to remember that this is Sheldon and not Wade. He's a tough guy, but he can actually play unlike his brother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 What about Thornton and Bitz? Hordichuk? All golfing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 i always liked Evgeny Artyukin he can fly and if you work with him i bet you could make him a goal scorer too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) All golfing. So I guess Luongo, the Sedins, Mats Sundin, Chara, etc all suck too then right? Bunch of f***in' golfers? esteef Edited May 22, 2009 by esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 So I guess Luongo, the Sedins, Mats Sundin, Chara, etc all suck too then right? Bunch of f***in' golfers? esteef Honestly? It's not as if these guys have a winning pedigree. They didn't help their cause very much, or at least enough to delay their tee times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Eh. This guy may have a lot of upside but he's not going to get to show it in Detroit. I'd rather get someone who is a proven performer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 All golfing. Eager, Burrish, Walker... Thornton, Bitz, Clarkson were effectif in playoff - I really don't see your point... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Eager, Burrish, Walker... Golfing very soon... Thornton, Bitz, Clarkson were effectif in playoff - I really don't see your point... That's fine. The funny part is I've lobbied for Artyukhin several times. I'd be hesitant to part with a 2nd without an extention, but I'd absolutely love to have him on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) Golfing very soon... That's fine. The funny part is I've lobbied for Artyukhin several times. I'd be hesitant to part with a 2nd without an extention, but I'd absolutely love to have him on the team. I hope that you are right... BTW Eager is having pretty nice playoff. My 1st choice would be Shawn Thornton Edited May 22, 2009 by Dominator2005 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites