MadMan Mark 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 We could keep 3 goalies can we?? i mean, have ozzie and conks and give howard a chance in some games to prove if he can.. if he can't then we stay with ozzie/conks and if he proves he is a goalie for the red wings, then we trade conklin (i hope this DOESN'T happen) STAY WITH US CONKLIN!! I can't imagine the Wings wasting a roster spot for a 3rd goalie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Teams that may be looking for a #1 goaltender: Colorado, Edmonton Teams that may be looking for a #1a/1b type goaltender: Columbus, Dallas, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Washington UFAs/likely trades that may fit the #1 category: Khabibulin, Giguere, Theodore UFAs/likely trades that may fit the #1a/1b category: Fernandez, Roloson, Hedberg, Biron, Clemmensen, Gerber, Niitymaki, Garon, Conklin, Anderson Many of these goalies will end up as backups somewhere. That won't be Detroit as the Wings won't be able to pay them the kind of money they'll command. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soonboomer 31 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Is there a bigger bargain in the league than Ozzie at $1.45 million? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings-fan for life 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Is there a bigger bargain in the league than Ozzie at $1.45 million? That would be a no, and keeping Conklin, even if they have to go up to say $1 mil for him from what he made (it was $750,000 I think...) should certainly keep him, at least for the year. Howard was eaten alive in the game he played against the Wild, and I just don't think he has it. I'm not trying to bash him, but I think they need to cut their losses with Howard, and focus on Larsson and/or Mccullom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) I don't get it.... Conklin is definitely a better netminder then Howard. Conklin has expressed interest to stay and its likely he'll sign at the same salary Conklin - 750k Howard - 716k I realize Howards cap hit is slightly lower than Conklins, but even being so close to the ceiling its trivial. I believe Kenny used his #1 last year to draft a goalie for a reason....we shall see. Edited June 24, 2009 by FunkedUp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 I don't get it.... Conklin is definitely a better netminder then Howard. Conklin has expressed interest to stay and its likely he'll sign at the same salary Conklin - 750k Howard - 716k I realize Howards cap hit is slightly lower than Conklins, but even being so close to the ceiling its trivial. I believe Kenny used his #1 last year to draft a goalie for a reason....we shall see. Conklin is not likely to sign for .75M. He has proven that he is capable of bearing a greater load, and I wouldn't be surprised to see a team offer him a number 1 position next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
