gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 If they actually tried to sign him for under $4 million cap hit, than I don't blame the guy at all. That's kinda shocking that it went on this long if they were really talking a $3.75 million cap hit for a guy like Hossa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 He was one of my favorite players on the Wings, too bad he's no resigning. I'm not going to hate his guts though, he has to do what he has to do and having a chance of winning the Stanley Cup every year evidently doesn't matter to him anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 It was nice having Hoss around, but I won't be terribly upset to see him go elsewhere. It's just not worth sacrificing depth to keep him around. With that said, I'm excited to see where he lands, and what Holland does with any available dollars, assuming we lose Hudler. Weave your magic, Kenny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 We'll win the cup this year now!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Thanks for the work during the season. Piss off for wasting $7m of our cap space and a roster spot with your ridiculous disappearing act in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Red Machine 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) Yes, because offer-sheets are thrown about willy nilly. And I'm SURE teams are going to be gunning for Hudler at 3M, when they know Boston can't match an offer for Kessel at $5M. I wouldn't be surprised if Hudler got an offer sheet for around $2.5 million. Not every team has the cap situation that Boston has. Lots of teams have extra money and would be willing to spend it on Hudler. That comparison is flat out stupid. There are 30 teams in the NHL and I'm sure more than the Wings are interested in having him. Edited July 1, 2009 by The Big Red Machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa4Life 4 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 We'll win the cup this year now!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! If you really think Hossa was the problem this year then you are a dumbass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Yes, because offer-sheets are thrown about willy nilly. And I'm SURE teams are going to be gunning for Hudler at 3M, when they know Boston can't match an offer for Kessel at $5M. No joke. I don't understand why people think that Hudler will be getting huge offer sheets. He's a completely one-dimensional player, and he's certainly not a well-known one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I wouldn't be surprised if Hudler got an offer sheet for around $2.5 million. Not every team has the cap situation that Boston has. Lots of teams have extra money and would be willing to spend it on Hudler. That comparison is flat out stupid. There are 30 teams in the NHL and I'm sure more than the Wings are interested in having him. He is saying that teams would more likely go after Kessel then Hudler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted July 1, 2009 It's not worth it to trade though, b/c they couldn't use this years draft pick, it's next years.....if Hossa is going why would you NOT keep the #6 forward??? They're still negotiating.....I'm not giving up yet I like Hudler. I really do. He has earned everything he has gotten in Detroit. He deserves credit for that. However this team needs some more size and grit to go with the all world skill. We have Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Filppula and Cleary up front. Leino is another skilled guy who can likely score alot of points. And he will be much cheaper than Hudler is. As much a I like Hudler, the Red Wings do not NEED him. If we end up re-signing him then I will not be sad. For $1.5 mil Hudler is a good salary to have. Hudler at $3 mil on THIS team is redundant. Kind of like when we had Robert Lang at 3 mil to centre the 3rd line. In a Cap world, a GM has to manage his team shrewdly which Kenny does an excellent job of doing. When I read Kenny say I GAVE HUDLER'S AGENT AN OFFER AND HE WAS LESS THAN THRILLED it makes me think they lowballed him. They have to lowball him because they simply cannot afford to pay Hudler 2.5-3 mil a season which given Jiri's production is what he deserves in the current market. In the end I believe Hudler will be traded for draft picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Thanks for the work during the season. Piss off for wasting $7m of our cap space and a roster spot with your ridiculous disappearing act in the playoffs. Yes, and who are you suggesting would have been better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjd06e 10 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the work during the season. Piss off for wasting $7m of our cap space and a roster spot with your ridiculous disappearing act in the playoffs. you sir are an idiot. Edited July 1, 2009 by jjd06e Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Thanks for the work during the season. Piss off for wasting $7m of our cap space and a roster spot with your ridiculous disappearing act in the playoffs. lol ******. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I'm not seeing this report any where else yet, so I'm not going to lose hope but gut feeling is he's not re-signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Good luck Marian! it was a great year I'll always be a fan of yours (most likely, pending a signing and success vs the Wings ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I wouldn't be surprised if Hudler got an offer sheet for around $2.5 million. Not every team has the cap situation that Boston has. Lots of teams have extra money and would be willing to spend it on Hudler. That comparison is flat out stupid. There are 30 teams in the NHL and I'm sure more than the Wings are interested in having him. Good to hear that. Because Holland would easily match an offer for $2.5. You obviously have no clue what 57 point 25 year olds are worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa4Life 4 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Im hoping this is a faulse report. It is hard to believe they only offering 3.75-4.00. I was expecting more like4- 4.5 million at least Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 For once I agree with Crymson on something. Hossa greatly underachieved in the playoffs, and made himself look like a fool for leaving the Pens last year. Yeah, he had a great regular season, but in Hockeytown that doesn't matter. He played like an average joe in the playoffs, and that's not why we signed him in the offseason. People need to stop acting like this guy was here for 10 years and gave us great memories. He did nothing of the sort, and we have every reason to be happy that he's gone, because now we can clear up cap space and hopefully sign someone who'll actually play up to their expectations in the playoffs where it counts most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Keep it civil towards other board members, please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redline 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Whew, good karma restored, out with the bad juju, in with the Cup! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 No joke. I don't understand why people think that Hudler will be getting huge offer sheets. He's a completely one-dimensional player, and he's certainly not a well-known one. so why would we give a raise to a one-dimensional player? I'll keep hudler, but for his same salary. He hasn't shown he deserves a raise, so if wants more than $1.1, good on ya huds! Enjoy your career! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Im hoping this is a faulse report. It is hard to believe they only offering 3.75-4.00. I was expecting more like4- 4.5 million at least That throws me a bit. I have a real hard time believe they'd go under $4 million at him. That just sounds a little absurd. I still haven't seen it pop up anywhere else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 For once I agree with Crymson on something. Hossa greatly underachieved in the playoffs, and made himself look like a fool for leaving the Pens last year. Yeah, he had a great regular season, but in Hockeytown that doesn't matter. He played like an average joe in the playoffs, and that's not why we signed him in the offseason. People need to stop acting like this guy was here for 10 years and gave us great memories. He did nothing of the sort, and we have every reason to be happy that he's gone, because now we can clear up cap space and hopefully sign someone who'll actually play up to their expectations in the playoffs where it counts most. You took the words right out of my, er, post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Red Machine 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Good to hear that. Because Holland would easily match an offer for $2.5. You obviously have no clue what 57 point 25 year olds are worth. Kenny would match a $2.5 million dollar offer sheet and leave $800,000 to sign 2 more forwards and walk away from draft picks? I think not. It's all about the cap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I can't seem to find the article on the website main page or free agency page, let's hope this is false. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
