amsoil33 13 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/det090730.html "Meanwhile, the Red Wings are also interested in Sykora. According to the Booth News, the Wings have contacted Sykora's agent, but have yet to offer a formal contract. " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 no ^that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Thats alright, depends how much we offer him. He can score, but has a lot of holes in his game. He is kind of comparable to Sammy, but would prob come a lot cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 For the right price, I wouldn't mind Williams or Sykora here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 I view Sykora and Williams as two pretty awful options at anything over $1m or possibly $1.5m -- with Williams as actually a more well-rounded player than Sykora. Please surprise us with Prospal, Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Better him than Williams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 If either one of those guys is signed for more than $1.25 I will be pissed. I really dont think either is worth more than that. In all hoensty I wouldnt even like to see it being more than $1M but I doubt either would even consider that offer so it must be a little higher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 horrible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslionstigers 12 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 I wouldn't mind Sykora. We desperately need a top 6 player and i think he could be a good guy for that role. As long as he stays healthy i think he will score anywhere from 25-30 goals in a Wings uniform. I really can't think of a better candidate right now for the job. We need a top 6 guy and there aren't many left that could fill that role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRedWingsWay 8 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 I'm ok with anyone Kenny signs, I trust him enough to make the right choice. If Kenny thinks someone is good enough to play in Detroit then I will stand behind them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Words can't describe how happy I am right now. The Pens benched this old man during the Finals and now we go after him? Holland is barking up the wrong trees right now. The top free agents we should have signed are already off the table. Holland is now going after the leftovers (crap). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 For the right price, I wouldn't mind Williams or Sykora here. Fixed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Please surprise us with Prospal, Kenny! This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peleshob 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Detroit is apparently going after every free agent on the market. As long as we get a grinder (Grier) I could care less who else we pick up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Sykora is the biggest wuss in the league, i remember 2 years ago where he was so preoccupied with not getting hit by kronwall, well i guess kane might be slightly weaker Edited July 30, 2009 by jollymania Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman#19 17 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Pass. No thank you. No sykora or williams please. Sign Grier or Prospal. Please. Thanks You. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/det090730.html "Meanwhile, the Red Wings are also interested in Sykora. According to the Booth News, the Wings have contacted Sykora's agent, but have yet to offer a formal contract. " I read that somewhere in a linked story on the Snapshots blog earlier this week. It wasn't related to "Booth News" as far as I remember, but it did say they'd talked to his agent but hadn't offered a contract. If we're talking about the regular season 25 goal Sykora I'd be happy to have him here. If we're talking about the guy who was scratched for almost the entire Penguins playoff run I'd rather not. The big question is who would show up at camp... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 I'm not against Sykora per se, or Williams for that matter. However, if we're close to signing Williams, we shouldn't sign Sykora. I think that we need a guy who is good for around 20 goals or so, as well as a solid defensive forward. Ideally, I would like to get Prospal and Betts, but that probably won't happen. Signing two offensively slightly above average, defensively sub-par, not particularly gritty players is not what we need. However, I'm sure Kenny knows that, and if this rumour has substance to it, the Wings may just be making sure they get someone in case Williams falls through. Like I said earlier, I'd be happy with either Sykora or Williams - as long as they come for around 1.25-1.5 million - but not both. Spend another million on a solid defensive forward (Help us Blairi wan Bettsobi. You're our only hope.), and leave us with wiggle room, and also ensuring that we're not forced to move another defenseman without knowing what Lilja's condition is going to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Tell me i just woke up from a bad dream. Wasn't around for a couple days and i see a contract sent to Williams, and interest in this suck. I think i'm going to be sick @_@ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,961 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 NO NO NO Mike Peca and Manny Malhortra. Of what is left, they'll do the best for us... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 NO NO NO Blair Betts and Manny Malhotra. Of what is left, they'll do the best for us... I fixed the spelling mistakes for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted July 30, 2009 NOOOO. Why would the Wings go for a scorer?! They only lost a bunch of goals when they lost Hossa, Sammy, and likely Hudler. I know the best way to make up for it! Trade for Boogaard! Or better yet, another "gritty" forward, as if there's not enough of those! They'll score up and down on those motherf***ers. Hell yeah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings91 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 I live in NY, I get to see Blair Betts play all the time. He is a guy the wings need to go after. He's a great penalty killer and a hard worker. Given how bad our PK was last year, I say make an offer to Betts. The guy can skate and always makes the right play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
