55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I didn't like Hossa before he came to Detroit. I had nothing against him, although I knew he was talented. I just didn't go OOOOH Hossa. I have now become a fan and I wish him well. May he have good health and happiness. Peace, Hossa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 also about Hossa, it's not a total shocker. I didn't expect him to stay when he signed here a year ago. But I don't want to give up too much to keep him. I can't blame him for turning down 4mil a year, if he actually has since sportsnet is the only place so far, when he knows he can get more than that. I wish him well...in the East please.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therock48880 14 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Everyone assumes Hudler is going to get an offer sheet. If he does get one and its around 2.5mil I think the Wings try to make it work at that, anything over that you start getting into some pretty big compensation coming back the Wings way and I don't see teams giving up that much for Jiri Hudler. If it's 2.6 to 3.9 the Wings get a 1st and a 3rd back. I don't see a team doing that. If they want to go ahead I'll take it. This will offend some Hudler lovers, but I'm entitled to my opinion. 2.5 million for a guy that can only play 13 minutes a game due to his defensive deficincies is too much. Add in the fact that he does not have much speed, is very small, and is a power play specialist and it becomes clear that he should not get a huge raise. Especially when you add in the fact that Leino will be playing on the Wings anyways. If he stays, fine, as long as it's not at a huge raise, and if he goes, fine, Holland could use the cap space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyuk1340 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 so can we sign hudler and sammuelsson and leino and plus hossa never produce in the playoffs and how much cap room do we have? holland will make the team right for next year he alwyas does a good job! Go wings Go bye hossa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I think the chances of Abdelkader being a Wing next season increase with each day. We really need a cheap 4th liner/13th forward. A veteran signing would be cheaper. Abs is an 800k cap hit. They could sign somebody for less then that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyn66 89 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 you could put cheaper player (why Franzen was signed) on Datsyuk's wing and they would probably score more than 30, if not 40 goals, so yeah, Hossa was good, but he also had very good playmakers with him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scotty 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Well, it was a fun season and it's to bad we couldn't get him to come back but, in reality in the new salary cap world; if Hossa is the price of keeping Zetterberg and Franzen- then so be it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 What a TRAITOR!!!!! Let's go burn his jersey now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Good... now we are free to win the cup again! Trojan Hossa is gone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Good... now we are free to win the cup again! Trojan Hossa is gone seem to remember you loving Hossa all year long.... funny how quick people can turn haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 "Broadway" Marian? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 "Broadway" Marian? Depends on Heater, but yes, this is where I think he's going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Hossa or Havlat to Montreal in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevie12 5 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 After reading Holland's interview on Mlive it just seems bizzarre that he hasn't spoken with Ritch Winter about a deal. I know we don't have much money to throw at him but we can move some guys to scrounge up a little change. I'm thinking that we need to get a Camalleri type player to add a threat to fill the hole that Hossa and Samuellson will leave. This team will be in such a good position in 3-4 years time. Lidstrom retiring will be a kick to the sack, but with his and Rafalski's salary gone we will be well under the cap to bring in a replacement. Perhaps this will be the time when we invest more than $1.15 in a goalie and can play a more aggressive style. Who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I had the weirdest nightmare last night. The Flames significantly improved their defensemen by signing Jay Bouwmeester and the Wings lost their leading goal scorer to free agency.... wait.... oh crap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Wonder if he'd have taken the deal if we'd have won the Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellarina 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Oh well, good luck to you Hoss! I know he can be amazing at times but I think the wings are a better team without him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 After reading Holland's interview on Mlive it just seems bizzarre that he hasn't spoken with Ritch Winter about a deal. I know we don't have much money to throw at him but we can move some guys to scrounge up a little change. With 3-4 roster spots in need of filling it wouldn't be wise to move even more players to make room for only one. I'm thinking that we need to get a Camalleri type player to add a threat to fill the hole that Hossa and Samuellson will leave. The Wings don't have any kind of cap space for that. They won't be making any significant additions this off-season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaWing 37 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 maybe it's just me but this doesn't bother me. best of luck to hossa though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Wonder if he'd have taken the deal if we'd have won the Cup. Nope. He'd have his prize and then chase a big paycheck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 After reading Holland's interview on Mlive it just seems bizzarre that he hasn't spoken with Ritch Winter about a deal. I know we don't have much money to throw at him but we can move some guys to scrounge up a little change. I'm thinking that we need to get a Camalleri type player to add a threat to fill the hole that Hossa and Samuellson will leave. This team will be in such a good position in 3-4 years time. Lidstrom retiring will be a kick to the sack, but with his and Rafalski's salary gone we will be well under the cap to bring in a replacement. Perhaps this will be the time when we invest more than $1.15 in a goalie and can play a more aggressive style. Who knows. Ummm where is this money coming from? If we could afford to sign a Camalleri type player, we could afford to re-sign Hossa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 maybe it's just me but this doesn't bother me. best of luck to hossa though It doesn't bother me that much either. But like I said before I never expected him to stay because of the cap so maybe that is why I'm not bothered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Wouldn't it be interesting if Hossa is ignoring other teams' offers and still considering Detroit's, and ends up staying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I'm kind of surprised he's leaving. I mean, he came here wanting to win a Cup, comes within one game of doing that and then gives up. If you want to win the Cup, why give up when you're so close? He hasn't signed with another team yet, but I'm guessing the team that does sign him, won't have as good a chance of winning it as the Wings. If he takes a big contract with a team like the Kings, then good for him, but I never figured him to be a quitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Wouldn't it be interesting if Hossa is ignoring other teams' offers and still considering Detroit's, and ends up staying? i've wondered this too, i mean he'd be looking at some crappy teams for sure, and depending on how he feels (whether he still wants a chance or a check).. but i put this very, very remote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
