Scotty 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 I was wondering what you guys think about next years goalie situation in Detroit. Keep in mind that Howard can't go to Grand Rapids without clearing waivers next season. Obviously the kind of Free Agent Detroit could afford is going to depend on if they re-sign certain players up front (Hossa, etc.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 I'm firmly of the opinion that Hossa should not be re-signed, and that Conklin should be extended. Start rotating in Larsson or McCollum. I still don't trust Howard at the NHL level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted June 15, 2009 Hopefully, Ozzie will be on board from day one this season, and have a better year statistically. Not that it mattered, he showed up when he was needed and nothing about the playoff results were his fault -- quite the contrary, he was the reason they stayed in a couple of games they had no business winning. Conklin did an admirable job this season, I love the guy. Why mess with success? He's a good fit here, and I have never been sold on Howard (sorry). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2009 Osgood retires, we sign Luongo, and have a Howard or Larsson as backup. Bam. Dynasty continues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted June 15, 2009 Where are you getting the cash for Luongo? His current salary is 7.5M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Where are you getting the cash for Luongo? His current salary is 7.5M. Nick Lidstrom's salary is 7.45;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Conklin would love to stay here. That's fine and dandy...but when some other team offers him $2.5m, do you think he stays in Detroit for no raise? Colorado could use a goaltender. Edmonton doesn't have anyone who has shown they can play at the NHL level. Other teams looking for a strong backup or 1B goaltender might even offer him $1.5m or $2m to come there. St. Louis, Toronto, Anaheim (if they trade Giguere), Calgary, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Tampa Bay all might come calling on Conklin as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
