Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Ah, he has dual citizenship. Dude's like Brett Hull, born in Canada but plays for the States, Canadian in my book! Edited August 4, 2009 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Any solid info on this guy? What kind of player he is? I dont know too much about him.. except well he has pretty good stats in NHL 09.. Uhh and TSN website confirms nothing yet, unless you Canadians are talking about TSN sportscenter I watched some of his games in Ottawa. He's still young, only 25. Has always had a scorers touch but hasn't had alot of premier playing time. I think he'll do well with the right linemates. I think he'll score more goals than most people expect he will. He is a pretty good skater which helps. Another young guy who can move his legs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 MLive has posted the TSN article, for what it's worth. Interesting signing, it looks like he has potential (based on his first two seasons). He does have a few fights, but all against people like Miroslav Satan and Glenn Metropolit. It looks like Tucker worked him over but good in a fight, and Colby Armstrong has gotten him with a good hit. That is all Youtube has to offer... Based on the fact that he's gotten a buy-out, I imagine this will be quite cheap. This means that perhaps we can get a cheap grinder, and have some cap room left for possible trade deadline moves (this is how I see it at least). However, Kenny in an interview said that he was looking for two players who could each contribute circa 15 goals, so maybe Eaves is just the first one. Say no to Justin Williams! Say yes to Blair Betts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) s*** eh, why does NHL.com list him as from Alberta? Well now I dont like this deal so much, hopefully its for cheap cheap cheap. Oh he was born in AB. He just grew up in the US. I just wanted to taunt you with something. Like, one of the only golds the US ever won in hockey. I know how much you guys loved Hullie. Edited August 4, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 If the price is right, which it could be with him getting bought out, it's a good deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 good pick up if its under 1 million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Eaves was born in Alberta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FirstSamuel1745 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 More skilled than he's usually given credit for. A very solid signing. Nicely done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Always liked Eaves. Thumbs up to this signing. It's a quintessential Ken Holland signing isn't it. A guy sort of forgotten in the shuffle. A guy who has scored 20 goals in the NHL. A guy who is relatively young and seems to have decent offensive instincts. Carolina/Boston didn't really have a spot for him and with his buyout, Holland can swoop in and get another deal/steal. This is the kind of thing that makes Ken Holland a superb GM. What's the worst that could happen? He doesn't produce for his small contract. Meh... Of course there's alot of room for reward. Think about Sammy's first contract and how he produced. Lots of potential for minimal risk. Ken Holland is da man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted August 4, 2009 It's a quintessential Ken Holland signing isn't it. A guy sort of forgotten in the shuffle. A guy who has scored 20 goals in the NHL. A guy who is relatively young and seems to have decent offensive instincts. Carolina/Boston didn't really have a spot for him and with his buyout, Holland can swoop in and get another deal/steal. This is the kind of thing that makes Ken Holland a superb GM. What's the worst that could happen? He doesn't produce for his small contract. Meh... Of course there's alot of room for reward. Think about Sammy's first contract and how he produced. Lots of potential for minimal risk. Ken Holland is da man! Very optimistic, even if I think it's overrating him a tad. Very nice, and well put. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Hmm, this DOES seems like a Sammy-esqe signing. I like it, plus this means we have no room for Williams. YEAH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Very optimistic, even if I think it's overrating him a tad. Very nice, and well put. if we signed him below 1 mill we still have room for one more scorer and will have a guy who could replace some of what we lost on the 3rd line with the departure of hudler, without the high price tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Summary from MLIVE: Great pick-up. Here's what I wrote about Eaves when the Carolina Hurricanes bought him out: July 25, MLive.com: I look at someone like the player the B's are buying out in Patrick Eaves, a 25-year-old who made $1.4 million last season and will receive a buyout of $933,333.34 spread out over the next four seasons (he had two years remaining on his contract), as someone that the Red Wings might take a stab at if he's willing to play for a highly discounted rate. The 5'11," 190-lb. winger came into the league as a highly-heralded prospect for the Ottawa Senators, but he topped out at 20 goals during his first season and 34 points in his second, with his speed, skill, and forechecking producing very little since his trade to Carolina. The Patrick Eaveses and Taylor Pyatts of the hockey world offer the kind of, "We'll sign you to an entry-level deal if you do well in camp, and then we'll see what you can do" punch that the Wings are looking for, with Dan Cleary serving as the best example of a player counted down and out of the NHL delivering on his promise, and Brent Sopel's decision to turn down a contract from the Wings to head to Chicago and fade into the background as a non-playing millstone as the worst result. I have no better guesses as to who the Wings might target than you do, but I can at least definitively state that the Wings will not trade a promising young prospect, nor a contributing player for a short-term fix. The Wings will go after a forward or two who is either willing to take a discount to play for Detroit and reestablish himself, or is plain old willing to sign a near-entry level deal ($550,000 to $750,000) because he's got to prove that he belongs in the NHL, period. The Sports Forecaster describes Eaves thusly: The Sports Forecaster: RW/LW Patrick Eaves Age: 25 Date of birth: May 01, 1984 Place of birth: Calgary, Alta., Canada Ht: 5-11 Wt: 190 Shoots: R Salary: $1,100,000 NHL Seasons: 4 Drafted by Ottawa in 2003 (1/29). ASSETS: Is an excellent skater and fore-checker. Anticipates plays well at both ends of the ice, and displays all-around ability. Owns intriguing scoring upside. FLAWS: Still needs more bulk in order to thrive at the NHL level. Could use more fine-tuning in all aspects of the game. CAREER POTENTIAL: Top six winger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 A very good signing,excited to see what he can bring to the table next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Shoots right to if I recall correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Fast skater and good at both ends of the ice, typical Wings type of player. Plus, he's a right handed shot. Good signing, now lets just see for how much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 anyone care to project the lines? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snazzy 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Right on. This is how the Wings got the likes of Cleary and Sammy. This could be good for Patrick Eaves' career if he works hard and takes advantage of this opportunity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 This is the type of player the Wings just might be able to turn around and salvage (see: Cleary, Samuelsson). Now, since Eaves is clearly a project player he better have come cheap. Sounds like a good depth signing anyway, the Wings just need to get him to actually play up to his potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 anyone care to project the lines? No idea until we get the 12th man, but rest assured Eaves will be expected to play a 3rd/4th line role. Zetterberg Datsyuk Cleary Franzen Filppula Leino Eaves Helm ? Maltby Draper Holmstrom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snazzy 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 I keep refreshing this thread in hopes to see what kind of deal he signed for.... c'mon, announce it dammit! haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Is this another depth signing or has this guy a very good chance of playing in detroit this fall? Edited August 4, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Eaves had a fight last year, is he our new "enforcer"? esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 anyone care to project the lines? Hopefully he's a 3rd liner and we can still get Sundin or Prospal for the 2nd line spot with Mule and Flip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Eaves had a fight last year, is he our new "enforcer"? esteef The accepted vernacular is "goon", c'mon esteef keep up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
