Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 I just noticed that the title of the thread has lost its CAPS!!! Perhaps it won't be closed afterall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 Make america skinny again, ONE SLAP AT A TIME! Lets do the slap chop right there, lets do the slap chop right there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) That was hilarious! BTW: This thread is made of 100% prime grade A WIN! Edited July 9, 2009 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Atkins 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 I can't believe I read every single reply in this post... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) I don't think the Wings necessarily go after anyone. There isn't really much left on the market that I think is a Wings caliber player that we could get for the money (1.5 million). That being said I think this could be like the first year after the lockout. I think spot #11 goes to Abdelkader now for sure. And I think that on top of that you will see guys invited to training camp to fight with prospects (like Oulahen) for the 12th forward. Who knows maybe we find another guy like Cleary by doing that. Then you take the 1.5 million in cap space that is saved by not signing somebody and use it at the trade deadline where you can acquire a 4-5 million dollar player instead of a 1.5 million dollar player (for the whole year), making the Wings a stronger team for the playoffs, which is where it matters most. Edited July 9, 2009 by russianswede919293 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I don't think the Wings necessarily go after anyone. There isn't really much left on the market that I think is a Wings caliber player that we could get for the money (1.5 million). That being said I think this could be like the first year after the lockout. I think spot #11 goes to Abdelkader now for sure. And I think that on top of that you will see guys invited to training camp to fight with prospects (like Oulahen) for the 12th forward. Who knows maybe we find another guy like Cleary by doing that. Then you take the 1.5 million in cap space that is saved by not signing somebody and use it at the trade deadline where you can acquire a 4-5 million dollar player instead of a 1.5 million dollar player (for the whole year), making the Wings a stronger team for the playoffs, which is where it matters most. Is this some sort of joke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I don't think the Wings necessarily go after anyone. There isn't really much left on the market that I think is a Wings caliber player that we could get for the money (1.5 million). That being said I think this could be like the first year after the lockout. I think spot #11 goes to Abdelkader now for sure. And I think that on top of that you will see guys invited to training camp to fight with prospects (like Oulahen) for the 12th forward. Who knows maybe we find another guy like Cleary by doing that. Then you take the 1.5 million in cap space that is saved by not signing somebody and use it at the trade deadline where you can acquire a 4-5 million dollar player instead of a 1.5 million dollar player (for the whole year), making the Wings a stronger team for the playoffs, which is where it matters most. Why wait til the deadline to make the trade. Prices are high at the deadline and holland has said he's going to make a deal for a defenceman after camp. Trade for a decent scoring forward then if you really want it but i dont think the wings need more goalscorers anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 Make america skinny again, ONE SLAP AT A TIME! Lets do the slap chop right there, lets do the slap chop right there... Lets get this dude on skates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I don't think the Wings necessarily go after anyone. There isn't really much left on the market that I think is a Wings caliber player that we could get for the money (1.5 million). That being said I think this could be like the first year after the lockout. I think spot #11 goes to Abdelkader now for sure. And I think that on top of that you will see guys invited to training camp to fight with prospects (like Oulahen) for the 12th forward. Who knows maybe we find another guy like Cleary by doing that. Then you take the 1.5 million in cap space that is saved by not signing somebody and use it at the trade deadline where you can acquire a 4-5 million dollar player instead of a 1.5 million dollar player (for the whole year), making the Wings a stronger team for the playoffs, which is where it matters most. If we resigned Hudler, I may have agreed with you. I think we would have had a pretty solid roster at least to start the season. However, Hudler threw a bit of a changeup at Kenny's plans. We now have another roster spot we need to fill, and he may not feel comfortable throwing someone like Oulahan in the mix right away. We have a little extra cap room to work with now, and we may be in a better position to go out and bring in a cheap depth scorer or a grinding style 3rd liner. As far as the whole Cleary/camp-tryout thing: People aren't realizing how rare someone like Cleary was to come out of a situation like that. Every team brings in about 5-6 guys on a tryout basis. It's not common for any of those guys to even MAKE an NHL roster, none the less having the sort of impact that Cleary has had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 Make america skinny again, ONE SLAP AT A TIME! Lets do the slap chop right there, lets do the slap chop right there... hahahah thats ******* hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingZNut13 99 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I'm thinking we go after Chuck Norris for a season. Put him on some skates and let him send a roundhouse everyone. Just the thought of that makes me laugh really hard. :rotflmao: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingseroo 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 Tanguay Sykora and Williams... For offensive help the only names I can come up with... And Sykora is the only one who I could see signing for what the Wings have to offer... Sykora likes to play for playoff teams... Boy there are some retreads out there that were big scorers at on time like Parrish and Bonk, but most of that group have done nothing in like 3 years+... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 Is this some sort of joke No it isnt. The Wings aren't going to replace Hudler with the money they have available and anybody left on the market. They could afford to use the rest of their cap on a Moen-Pyatt type, but they don't score many goals. If they go in to camp as is they have 1.5 million in cap space to trade for a player that is worth 4-5 million dollars (annual salary) around the deadline, who will contribute much more come playoff time. The team as is is good enough to be top 4 in the Western Conference, what good does #1 in the West get you, home ice throughout the playoffs, thats it. But #4 seed and a strong scoring Winger acquired at the deadline can get you further in the playoffs then a 1.5 million dollar player for the whole year. Filppula-Datsyuk-Franzen Cleary-Zetterberg-Leino Abdelkader-Helm-Homer Malts-Draper-Meech/Oulahen/other internal option That is not a bad team, and its much better then most other teams have in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 Tanguay Sykora and Williams... For offensive help the only names I can come up with... And Sykora is the only one who I could see signing for what the Wings have to offer... Sykora likes to play for playoff teams... Boy there are some retreads out there that were big scorers at on time like Parrish and Bonk, but most of that group have done nothing in like 3 years+... Tanguay-Too Pricy Sykora-May be too Pricy/might not want to play here after being a pen Williams-I'd rather die then have him back, there is a reason they traded him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 Lets get this dude on skates! Hell yeh. Holmstrom-Datsyuk-Zetterberg Franzen-Filppula-Leino Abdelkader-Helm-Cleary Malts-Draper-VINCE f*** yeh. That would win Stanley Cup right there. Vince is a real grinder. You saw how he grinded those vegies. Lets do the slap chop right there...lets do the slap chop right there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 If he can beat hookers, he can be our enforcer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I really dislike the idea of saving up for a big trade deadline deal -- maybe a plugger, but not a big name. Draft picks are at a premium nowadays and I hate to see them go out the door. Sign someone instead, at the beginning of the season, and let them mesh with the team and figure the correct line configurations throughout the course of the year. No assets traded away on a rental that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I am disappoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I am Spartacus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 No U!!...Wait, dang it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 No it isnt. The Wings aren't going to replace Hudler with the money they have available and anybody left on the market. They could afford to use the rest of their cap on a Moen-Pyatt type, but they don't score many goals. If they go in to camp as is they have 1.5 million in cap space to trade for a player that is worth 4-5 million dollars (annual salary) around the deadline, who will contribute much more come playoff time. The team as is is good enough to be top 4 in the Western Conference, what good does #1 in the West get you, home ice throughout the playoffs, thats it. But #4 seed and a strong scoring Winger acquired at the deadline can get you further in the playoffs then a 1.5 million dollar player for the whole year. Filppula-Datsyuk-Franzen Cleary-Zetterberg-Leino Abdelkader-Helm-Homer Malts-Draper-Meech/Oulahen/other internal option That is not a bad team, and its much better then most other teams have in the league. Trade Lebda either for draft picks or for a winger. done. That said, I like Mike Greer. Though he isn't a big scorer, he's one of the few San Jose guys that actually shows up in the playoffs. He'd be a good replacement for Kopy because he is a gritty 4th line guy. Last year he had 10 goals in 62 games. Kopy had 6 goals in 79 games. Plus he's from Detroit so I'm thinking that he might be motivated. And he's 6-1, 225 so the LGW posters will like him. 1.8Mil last year. The best analysis of whats left was on M-Live this morning MLive And PLEASE DO NOT SUGGEST Shanny Bert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 And PLEASE DO NOT SUGGEST Shanny Bert WE SHOULD SIGN BRENDEN SHANAHAN AND TODD BERTUZZI TO MEGA 6 YEAR DEALS And Vince. Vince can SLAP all our troubles away with a slap chop...or slap shot...lets do the slap chop right there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 And Vince. Vince can SLAP all our troubles away with a slap chop...or slap shot...lets do the slap chop right there... What about slap a hooker? Is that move in his arsenal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 WE SHOULD SIGN BRENDEN SHANAHAN AND TODD BERTUZZI TO MEGA 6 YEAR DEALS And Vince. Vince can SLAP all our troubles away with a slap chop...or slap shot...lets do the slap chop right there... Gotta have Vince, can you imagine the amount of s*** talking he'd do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hckypete96 3 Report post Posted July 12, 2009 why don't we send an offer sheet to phil kessell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
