pitchfork 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Link? http://www.beyondtheblueshirts.com/2009/07...ion-date-looms/ IMO, Zherdev would be a great addition to our roster, especially on the powerplay. He could score a lot playing with either Datsyuk or Zetterberg. Babcock could turn his mind onto teamplay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 I'd be all over trading Filppula+ for Kessel. Sign whichever scorer will take $2.5m or less Prospal/Bertuzzi/Tanguay/Sundin/Zherdev + whatever grinder you can get for $1m or less Malhotra/Grier/Peca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AD2044 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Zhredev is 6 2 200lbs. he is a big man. problem is he doesn't play big or in his own zone. he is worth taking a chance on for a 1 year deal just to see how it works out. I would be really scared to sign him long term just incase Babs couldn't get rid of his bad habits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 I'd be really happy with Prospal and Grier. No to Bertuzzi, never liked him, he's more injury-prone than it's worth, and it didn't work the first time he played for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 No to Zherdev. A lot of people have already said it and that's his bad habits. He could be such a great player. Sykora, Prospal, Grier, Sundin and Tanguay are on my list. Pyatt maybe. Williams I don't really want but I would accept him back. 40-50 pts gets you almost what Hudler got last year, and he can play the point on the PP. My problem with him is that I just don't see him being successful in the playoffs. He's only had one shot really in 06 and lets face it no one did well that year except Hank. But I just don't see it with him. They need to do something now. Not cause of anything to do with the team just for my own sanity I need some real Red Wings news here. We are in the time of the summer where things really slow down. Need something! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 They need to do something now. Not cause of anything to do with the team just for my own sanity I need some real Red Wings news here. We are in the time of the summer where things really slow down. Need something! Looks like we're stuck arguing over the usual. Goons and our tweeners (Filppula, Leino, Homer). I actually think Filppula will be the new whipping boy, mostly because of the lack of confidence in his shot. I think he's fairly confident in everything else but his shot. And you just know we fans like to prey on anyone with a lack in confidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Obviously Prospal is on the top of my list, but I wouldn't mind seeing Bertuzzi come back for a year either. I do have a horrible feeling that if we end up signing Bert he's going to spend a big part of the season injured, though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Obviously Prospal is on the top of my list, but I wouldn't mind seeing Bertuzzi come back for a year either. I do have a horrible feeling that if we end up signing Bert he's going to spend a big part of the season injured, though... If he could stay healthy, and not take dumb penalties or at least not a lot of them, he would be great on a 1 year deal. But my hopes are that they stay away from him. It doesn't sound like he would come here anyways. Sounds like he wants to stay east for the travel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 I just hope we don't sign anyone until after TC, just in case we have any suprise kids at camp; if not then we sign some free agents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 I just hope we don't sign anyone until after TC, just in case we have any suprise kids at camp; if not then we sign some free agents. No one will be left though. If somehow that did happen, a young kid had a great camp, then the Wings could waive signed players if needed. But my guess is they would just let the kids play down in GR to get more playing time. The kids would probably be 3rd or 4th line players here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan75 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 You're not. Bertuzzi and Prospal are on the top of my list. Ditto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Does anyone know of the type of relationship that Prospal and Babcock had while they were in Anaheim? My only concern with Vinny is from his little outburst against Torts last year. That strikes me as a potential problem, but if he and Babs already have a good history I don't think Prospal will have as much a problem buying into the system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan75 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Does anyone know of the type of relationship that Prospal and Babcock had while they were in Anaheim? My only concern with Vinny is from his little outburst against Torts last year. That strikes me as a potential problem, but if he and Babs already have a good history I don't think Prospal will have as much a problem buying into the system. How much of that was Torts? I haven't gotten the impression that he's the easiest guy to get along with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 How much of that was Torts? I haven't gotten the impression that he's the easiest guy to get along with. I honestly have no clue, and its not necessarily a negative thing that Prospal went out and scored a couple that game either. I'm just looking at all possible worst-case scenarios. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 I'd be all over trading Filppula+ for Kessel. Sign whichever scorer will take $2.5m or less Prospal/Bertuzzi/Tanguay/Sundin/Zherdev + whatever grinder you can get for $1m or less Malhotra/Grier/Peca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 I'd be all over trading Filppula+ for Kessel. Sign whichever scorer will take $2.5m or less Prospal/Bertuzzi/Tanguay/Sundin/Zherdev + whatever grinder you can get for $1m or less Malhotra/Grier/Peca Why would Boston do this? They have like $1mil in cap space so how does taking on $3mil in Fil for an unsigned restricted free agent help them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukownzU13 1 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 I'd be all over trading Filppula+ for Kessel. Sign whichever scorer will take $2.5m or less Prospal/Bertuzzi/Tanguay/Sundin/Zherdev + whatever grinder you can get for $1m or less Malhotra/Grier/Peca Boston couldn't take on Fil's salary, they are looking for primarily high-end prospects with a low cost roster player and probably a 1st rounder thrown in. I would love to have Kessel, I just think it's pretty doubtful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukownzU13 1 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Zherdev would be amazing to watch with Datsyuk. Also for those saying he's small and soft, he's actually 6' 2" and he has gone a little ways in the toughness category over the last year with the Rangers. He was throwing his body around a good amount and wasn't hogging the puck as much as usual. For those who haven't seen much of him, check out this video: Edited August 4, 2009 by DatsyukownzU13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Zherdev would be amazing to watch with Datsyuk. Also for those saying he's small and soft, he's actually 6' 2" and he has gone a little ways in the toughness category over the last year with the Rangers. He was throwing his body around a good amount and wasn't hogging the puck as much as usual. For those who haven't seen much of him, check out this video: *drool* But I do worry about his "supposed" work ethic problems. You know Babs will have none of that s***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Keep the Cap Space and make a deal at the deadline. We have a solid team right now. Don't spend money just to spend it. Yeah I'd love to have Kessel on this Red Wings roster but I don't realistically see that happening anytime soon. Stay with what we have and see how it goes from there. If after a month or so something isn't working out than make a deal, you don't have to wait for the deadline to make a deal we can make a deal the first day of the Regular season if we want to. I like what we have and I think we should stay put for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Why would Boston do this? They have like $1mil in cap space so how does taking on $3mil in Fil for an unsigned restricted free agent help them? I didn't say they would, but I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim 5 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Keep the Cap Space and make a deal at the deadline. Kenny did just that this past season... and got snookered at the deadline. We lost three UFAs, an RFA (Hudler), and potentially Lilja. You can bet Ken will add at least one body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Keep the Cap Space and make a deal at the deadline. We have a solid team right now. Don't spend money just to spend it. Yeah I'd love to have Kessel on this Red Wings roster but I don't realistically see that happening anytime soon. Stay with what we have and see how it goes from there. If after a month or so something isn't working out than make a deal, you don't have to wait for the deadline to make a deal we can make a deal the first day of the Regular season if we want to. I like what we have and I think we should stay put for now. But they still need at least one forward, if they want Abdelkader in GR, then they need 2. They only have 10 right now not including Abby. Plus they still need to replace some of the offense they lost. I'm not one that says they need to repalce 82 goals, cause I think their D and goaltending will be and has to be better but they need to get some offense still. I understand where you are coming from but it's not spending money just to spend it. It's to finish out their roster and let the other young kids develope in GR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Keep the Cap Space and make a deal at the deadline. We have a solid team right now. Don't spend money just to spend it. Yeah I'd love to have Kessel on this Red Wings roster but I don't realistically see that happening anytime soon. Stay with what we have and see how it goes from there. If after a month or so something isn't working out than make a deal, you don't have to wait for the deadline to make a deal we can make a deal the first day of the Regular season if we want to. I like what we have and I think we should stay put for now. We have to add someone with some experience and scoring ability. There's really no way around it. The West is going to be too competitive. There's going to very little point difference between 1-8 out of the West and a lot of teams will just miss out of making the playoffs. We'll be on the backend of that if we don't sign somebody and the Wings management knows that. There's just no way we don't sign someone. I hate to say it as it pains my soul immensely, but even Williams is better than nothing at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peleshob 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 *Inserts "Zherdev cannot come here because he wears #13" comment* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
