MFox 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Both are RFAs and both are probably going to get $2-$3 million a season. Johnson is a hometown kid and is apparently a head case, depending on who you ask. The Kings are deep on D and just signed Scuderi, so they can afford to move JJ. Any interest? We lose a forward but gain a young defenseman with TONS of potential, finally playing for the team he has always wanted to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 I'd do it. Don't think it's realistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 There's a reason why he's being shopped. Most overrated player in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 There's a reason why he's being shopped. Most overrated player in the league. He's what? 22? I'd do it in a heartbeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Hudler for Johnson? In a second. It'd take considerably more than Hudler though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Doubtful. If we could land him and sign him for a decent price, we could move Kronwall/Rafalski/Stuart to free up room for other things as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAredwingsfan91 28 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 helllllllllllllllllllllllllllll yeah son Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFox 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Hudler for Johnson? In a second. It'd take considerably more than Hudler though. Stuart and Hudler for Johnson? I think a defenseman would need to be moved either way. We're way too close to the cap for comfort and we have $9 million dollars spent on our second D pairing alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 I'd trade Hudler plus Stuart if Hudler had to be involved, assuming Stuart would waive the NTC. They'd probably as for Ericsson or Kronwall as part of any deal though. Lidstrom/Raffi Kronner/Johnson Ericsson/Lilja Meech Now that's a nice D corps! Especially with Kindl, Pyett, Kolosov, and more waiting in the wings to move up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFox 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 The Kings and the Wings seem like natural trading partners. I think a trade similar to this benefits both teams in the long run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstrom for Norris 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Both are RFAs and both are probably going to get $2-$3 million a season. Johnson is a hometown kid and is apparently a head case, depending on who you ask. The Kings are deep on D and just signed Scuderi, so they can afford to move JJ. Any interest? We lose a forward but gain a young defenseman with TONS of potential, finally playing for the team he has always wanted to. Im pretty sure that Jack is from Indianapolis. Although he did play for the U.S. development team and U of M, which are both in Ann Arbor, I dont know that i would consider him a "hometown kid". I have a feeling that Ken Holland is comfortable with our current D situation, and will give players like Ericcson and Jakub Kindl larger rolls this season instead of trying to sign another young defensman. I also dont see us not resigning Juri Hudler considering Hossa turned down a 10 year deal to go to Chicago of all places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstrom for Norris 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Doubtful. If we could land him and sign him for a decent price, we could move Kronwall/Rafalski/Stuart to free up room for other things as well. Kronwall or Rafalski would never happen. Possibly Stuart though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFox 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Im pretty sure that Jack is from Indianapolis. Although he did play for the U.S. development team and U of M, which are both in Ann Arbor, I dont know that i would consider him a "hometown kid". I have a feeling that Ken Holland is comfortable with our current D situation, and will give players like Ericcson and Jakub Kindl larger rolls this season instead of trying to sign another young defensman. I also dont see us not resigning Juri Hudler considering Hossa turned down a 10 year deal to go to Chicago of all places. The trade is essentially trading Stuart for a younger, better, version of himself. In the process you gain much needed cap space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Im pretty sure that Jack is from Indianapolis. Although he did play for the U.S. development team and U of M, which are both in Ann Arbor, I dont know that i would consider him a "hometown kid". I have a feeling that Ken Holland is comfortable with our current D situation, and will give players like Ericcson and Jakub Kindl larger rolls this season instead of trying to sign another young defensman. I also dont see us not resigning Juri Hudler considering Hossa turned down a 10 year deal to go to Chicago of all places. He's not even close to being ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Are you guys nuts? You must not have watched him play during the season. He's absolutely DREADFUL. Plus, we need more offense than defense at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Are you guys nuts? You must not have watched him play during the season. He's absolutely DREADFUL. Plus, we need more offense than defense at this point. Yeah, I get the 'we need offense now' argument, but this is a 22 yr old D-man w/ TONS of potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel1 32 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Yeah, I get the 'we need offense now' argument, but this is a 22 yr old D-man w/ TONS of potential. So were Max Kuznetsov and Jesse Wallin... I'll pass on Johnson thanx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFox 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 So were Max Kuznetsov and Jesse Wallin... I'll pass on Johnson thanx. Most King's fans think that Johnson was their best defenseman down the stretch last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Most King's fans think that Johnson was their best defenseman down the stretch last season. Just to point out....better than Kuznetsov and Wallin....???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 the possibility of this trade would work for both sides, but as someone said before Johnson is somewhat of a head case and is prone to taking a bad penalty that costs a team a game...e.g. 2005 World Juniors in vancouver, he took a penalty late in the 3rd that cost the US a valuable point and would have allowed them to get a day off before the semis, but they tied Norway in that game and had to then play a tough quarter final game before losing to Russia in the semis I played with him on a couple of teams at prep school and the same thing happened all the time, but if the Wings were to think that Lidstrom could help set him straight then I would maybe go for it, but only time will tell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 i wouldnt do it. we just lost 40 goals we cant afford to lose another 20 if sammy decides to go too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Are you guys nuts? You must not have watched him play during the season. He's absolutely DREADFUL. Plus, we need more offense than defense at this point. Ya,but you cannot pass up on the potential of this kid. 22, played in LA, do you expect him to have Norris numbers? Put him on a team with Lidstrom and whamo! PLUS, it dumps Stuarts salary (if he would waive) and sets a VERY good, yound D corps for years to come! Trade Hudler/Meech/Stuart for Johnson and a pick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 We're already on record for dropping a defenseman, adding another one dosen't really make a whole lot of sense. Besides, all the holes in our roster now are forwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 We're already on record for dropping a defenseman, adding another one dosen't really make a whole lot of sense. Besides, all the holes in our roster now are forwards. Agreed. If Sammy signs somewhere else, a 20 goal scorer would be our top priority. We can't rely TOO much on GR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 Ya,but you cannot pass up on the potential of this kid. 22, played in LA, do you expect him to have Norris numbers? Put him on a team with Lidstrom and whamo! PLUS, it dumps Stuarts salary (if he would waive) and sets a VERY good, yound D corps for years to come! Trade Hudler/Meech/Stuart for Johnson and a pick... They will be looking for some draft picks... but he will be GREAT player... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
