Wings sign Patrick Eaves to 1-year/$500k deal

[russianswede919293 95]

They need to pull that offer for Wiliams.

I think this signing effectively did...

[Winged_Wheeler 3]

wasn't dan cleary?

Cleary's lucky he got his s*** together. Remember when he showed up to the Blackhawks training camp overweight?

[Snazzy 0]

$500,000 is an absolute STEAL!!! This kid has great potential and worse case scenario, he'll score 16 goals. Even if he gets injured and flops, 500,000 won't break the bank.

Here's to another Cleary story!!! :thumbsup:

[Echolalia 2,961]

Although Eaves' numbers have been below expectations, I feel he could've signed for more than 500k somewhere else (buys into the team philosophy). He plays both ends of the ice well, and has an all-star work ethic cast around him, including Dan Cleary, who walked his exact path years ago.

Its like he was meant to play here. Hopefully he takes full advantage of the opportunity.

Edited August 4, 2009 by Echolalia

[hockey23 79]

AUTO-GENERATED CAPGEEK.COM LINES

FORWARDS

Pavel Datsyuk ($6.700m) / Henrik Zetterberg ($6.083m) / Johan Franzen ($3.955m)

Valtteri Filppula ($3.000m) / Daniel Cleary ($2.800m) / Tomas Holmstrom ($2.250m)

Kris Draper ($1.583m) / Kirk Maltby ($0.883m) / Ville Leino ($0.800m)

Darren Helm ($0.599m) / * Patrick Eaves ($0.500m)

DEFENSEMEN

Nicklas Lidstrom ($7.450m) / Brian Rafalski ($6.000m)

Brad Stuart ($3.750m) / Niklas Kronwall ($3.000m)

Andreas Lilja ($1.250m) / Jonathan Ericsson ($0.900m)

Brett Lebda ($0.650m) / Derek Meech ($0.483m)

GOALTENDERS

Chris Osgood ($1.417m) / Jimmy Howard ($0.717m)

CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS

ROSTER: 21; PAYROLL: $54.771m; CAP ROOM: $2.029m BONUSES: $0.000m

This leaves us with $2 mil and 8 defenseman. Trading a d-man will give us $2.5 to $3.25 mil in cap space. Kenny can still sign a solid player. This makes me think Eaves will be a 4th liner and we will get a another player for the 2nd/3rd line.

[Dominator2005 558]

Let's not forget that he's SOLID on PK...

[rage 24]

For that price they should have signed him to a 2-yr deal at least!!

[rage 24]

I think (HOPE) that Williams offer is OFF the table.

I think this signing effectively did...

[Snazzy 0]

#44

[e_prime 1,936]

from MLive

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/08/re...rick_eaves.html

Hudler was frowned upon for being greedy, but Holland is awarded praise for signing a young, previously injured, inconsistent 5'11 190lb forward........ok....sounds like a good deal to me.....

But what do I know, I'm a Happy Hudler fan........

Are you taking your frustration of Hudler going to Russia out on Ken Holland doing his job or are just out to blast the Huddles haters?

'Cuz I think Holland tried his best to keep yr boy. ...and yr boy decided to go to Russia and make some money. Validating his greedy card in LGW land.

Don't get me wrong, I wanted Hudler to stay...

I know it's hard right now, but you need to get over your loss.

Back on topic: For $500,000. Eaves is a great signing. He's not an ego or locker room cancer type guy. So, the price tag risk is worth the potential payoff.

EDIT: For clarity.

Edited August 4, 2009 by e_prime

[MadMan Mark 0]

AUTO-GENERATED CAPGEEK.COM LINES

FORWARDS

Pavel Datsyuk ($6.700m) / Henrik Zetterberg ($6.083m) / Johan Franzen ($3.955m)

Valtteri Filppula ($3.000m) / Daniel Cleary ($2.800m) / Tomas Holmstrom ($2.250m)

Kris Draper ($1.583m) / Kirk Maltby ($0.883m) / Ville Leino ($0.800m)

Darren Helm ($0.599m) / * Patrick Eaves ($0.500m)

DEFENSEMEN

Nicklas Lidstrom ($7.450m) / Brian Rafalski ($6.000m)

Brad Stuart ($3.750m) / Niklas Kronwall ($3.000m)

Andreas Lilja ($1.250m) / Jonathan Ericsson ($0.900m)

Brett Lebda ($0.650m) / Derek Meech ($0.483m)

GOALTENDERS

Chris Osgood ($1.417m) / Jimmy Howard ($0.717m)

CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS

ROSTER: 21; PAYROLL: $54.771m; CAP ROOM: $2.029m BONUSES: $0.000m

This leaves us with $2 mil and 8 defenseman. Trading a d-man will give us $2.5 to $3.25 mil in cap space. Kenny can still sign a solid player. This makes me think Eaves will be a 4th liner and we will get a another player for the 2nd/3rd line.

Keep in mind if Lilja can't go and is placed on LTIR, his salary does not count against the cap. We could be at $3.25M without trading anyone. . . yet.

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

For that price they should have signed him to a 2-yr deal at least!!

He wouldn't have signed for that amount for a second year. He's signed the one year deal to hopefully up his value next season.

[BeeRYCE 2]

I think Eaves is the type of player that could turn his career around with the Wings organization. He has/had what it takes, he just has to bust out... I really hope he does.

[TheDetroitRedWings 286]

Let's not forget that he's SOLID on PK...

Yeah he is. A perfect 2nd unit PK replacement for Maltby.

[Lidstrom for life 20]

This makes me very happy! This guy sounds like exactly what we needed: solid defensively, goal scoring potential, and cheap. Also I am excited we signed a younger player and with the one year deal he will be looking to prove himself and increase his value. Very nice!

[tommingthepuck96 1]

How the hell did holland manage to get the leauge minimum for this guy? Worse case scenario is... well there is no worse case scenario 500k.. wow.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

I wonder if Kenny could sell this to Bell too, get a whole bunch of reclamation projects for the same price as Hudler!

[DatsMyWings13 4]

I like this signing as he's coming to us dirt cheap and has some potential.

[The Mule 0]

Good signing. Looking forward to seeing what Eaves can do for us.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Good signing. Welcome to Hockeytown.

[T-Ruff 47]

$500k, I'm pumped, now lets see what he does... it's a no-lose situation

Edited August 4, 2009 by T-Ruff

[TheDetroitRedWings 286]

$500k, I'm pumped, now lets see what he does... it's a no-lose situation

Amen!

[numberthirtynine 0]

f***in eh, good to see someone from my hometown. i played against him years ago as a kid. never thought much of it but heard about shi success after i quit to play football.

[thedatsyukian 7]

I wonder if we could get prospal cheap as well. Yet another bought out player with something to prove.

Edited August 4, 2009 by thedatsyukian

[wingsownnhl43 14]

I love this signing for two reasons..

1) Eaves is the type of player that could thrive playing for the Red Wings. Definitely could be yet another diamond in the rough signing.

2) I dont have to see Jason Williams in a Red Wings uniform. The thought of that still makes me want to puke.

My forward lines..

ZDH

Franzen-Flip-Leino

Cleary-Helm-Eaves

Abdelkader-Draper-Maltby

Id honestly roll with these lines for now and wait for the deadline so that we will be able to add a higher quality forward (salary cap) if needed.

I might look for a cheap veteran grinder type now or later to eventually replace Maltby for the playoffs (I realize the Wings sitting Maltby is unlikely, however its what Id do). Id also look for a higher quality player to put onto the top two lines so that we can sit Homer for the playoffs. (I know sitting Homer for the playoffs is unlikely, however it is what I would do).