mmamolo 287 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 THE BEST OF NEXT SUMMER'S UFA's Forwards Ilya Kovalchuk Patrick Marleau Paul Kariya Olli Jokinen Marc Savard Pavol Demitra Alexander Frolov Milan Hejduk Ray Whitney Antoine Vermette Saku Koivu Matthew Lombardi Chris Higgins Marek Svatos Tomas Holmstrom Defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom Scott Niedermayer Sergei Gonchar Kim Johnsson Goalies Roberto Luongo Jonas Hiller Evgeni Nabokov Marty Turco Martin Biron Ray Emery Vesa Toskala Chris Mason Dan Ellis Antero Niittymaki I figured since this board is rammed with everyone talking about this summer's UFA period when the Wings had very little cap room I'd rather talk about what we could do next summer when we actually have some money to play with. Obviously money is an issue but of all the players listed there the ones I would be interested in talkign to would be: Forwards:Olli Jokinen, Marc Savard, Alexander Frolov, Tomas Holmstrom Defensemen:Lidstrom, Johnsson Goalies:Hiller, Nabakov The rest would either be too expensive or not someone I would really care for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) Lidstrom is the only one I care about signing for next year. Depending on how well Flip does as the second line center, I would like to see the Wings make run for Marleau. The guy plays the Wings system really well in SJ. Plus, Paul Kariya wouldn't be bad. I would like to see the guy on a team that I don't hate. Edited August 11, 2009 by xtrememachine1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Not many guys I can see the Wings being interested in. I bet Holmstrom hangs them up and Lidstrom takes a decent paycut. Frolov is the guy I'd look at... unless of course Kovalchuk would be willing to take a huge paycut to play here. That's a pipe dream though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 I would be interested in talkign to would be: Forwards:Olli Jokinen, Marc Savard, Alexander Frolov, Tomas Holmstrom Defensemen:Lidstrom, Johnsson Goalies:Hiller, Nabakov Just say no to Jokinen. He makes Joe Thorton look clutch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Just say no to Jokinen. He makes Joe Thorton look clutch. Jokinen definitely isnt clutch, and of course money would be a factor, but he's always been counted on too much as a primary scorer. In Detroit, behind Datsyuk, Zetterberg, and Franzen I think he'd fit well. But aside from Lidstrom I would want Frolov the most. I think he'd be a beast in Detroit. Plus, depending on our goaltending situation if you could get Hiller I'd be hard pressed to walk away from that (obviously assuming he has another good year this season). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Oh man if we could re-sign Lidstrom at less money and free up cap room with our retiring players and get Kovalchuck to sign and have a goaltending team of Ozzie and Hiller, I would consider that a very successful offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Oh man if we could re-sign Lidstrom at less money and free up cap room with our retiring players and get Kovalchuck to sign and have a goaltending team of Ozzie and Hiller, I would consider that a very successful offseason. successful offseason is a tiny bit of an understatement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 There is no way there would be the money to resign LIdstrom and then sign both Kovalchuk and Hiller. I think you could possibly swing Lidstrom, Frolov and Hiller but even that would be a tough sell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMan Mark 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Since I'm not sold on Howard, I would like to go after Hiller. I agree that I think Holmer hangs it up after this year. Lidstrom would be nice to have back, but if we win the Cup, he may be done also. I would steer clear of Marleau. He would cost too much to see if he would fit in. Kovalchuk would be great, but he will be too costly. Frolov seems to be a name that jumps out on that list. Then again, all speculation. I'm sure Holland will know early on what Lidstrom will be doing and that will help determine who they go after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Of all the names on that list, I bet that half of them sign contract extensions with their respective teams before they become UFAs. Anaheim would be stupid to let Hiller walk. I would really like to see the Wings sign Frolov, though. That, or if a guy like Lucic is out there, pick him up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Lidstrom is the only one I care about signing for next year. Depending on how well Flip does as the second line center, I would like to see the Wings make run for Marleau. The guy plays the Wings system really well in SJ. Plus, Paul Kariya wouldn't be bad. I would like to see the guy on a team that I don't hate. While the Wings don't need another high priced forward, I agree that Marleau is a bit underrated. He was in the top 3 in game winners last year. If he can have an equally good season this year I'd say he deserves more credit. We'll see if he can prove himself to be a top level player long term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Sign Kovalchuk now Kenny! Oh wait.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Of all the names on that list, I bet that half of them sign contract extensions with their respective teams before they become UFAs. Anaheim would be stupid to let Hiller walk. I would really like to see the Wings sign Frolov, though. That, or if a guy like Lucic is out there, pick him up. Exactly. This is by no means an accurate list of what players will ACTUALLY be UFA's next summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 I'd love Savard, no interest in anyone else. And I'd take Lidstrom back over any of the UFA defenceman next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 I've been wondering for a couple years now, that after the 2009 season when Turco's contract is up, if he'd sign with Detroit for something WAY below market value to return home and have a chance to win a cup... you can tell how frustrated he gets losing in Dallas (even though some it is his fault) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,961 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) THE BEST OF NEXT SUMMER'S UFA's after Howard has a garbage season, the Wings will look to shore up that position. Hiller or Turco. Lids re-signs for $5M... Holmstrom/Maltby/Williams retire, Abdelkader is here full time, maybe re-sign Eaves if he works out and bring in Marleau and or Vermette... Edited August 11, 2009 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Not really sold on Hiller just yet. Remember last year Ellis was the next big thing. And speaking of Ellis, he could be a solid pickup if he shows that last year was just a sophomore slump. Rinne is also set to be UFA next summer, and I doubt Nashville will pursue both of them. On Marleau, the Sharks have some serious cap issues this year. They're just squeeking under and they still need 2 or 3 forwards. Not sure when the buyout periods are, but it wouldn't surprise me to see him bought out if they can't trade away some salary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2forinterferance 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 wow...imagine if we somehow signed Kovalchuk and Frolov. Kovy-Dats-Frolov..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 wow...imagine if we somehow signed Kovalchuk and Frolov. Kovy-Dats-Frolov..... That would only happen if the salary cap disappears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Holmstrom/Maltby/Williams retire Is williams retiring a dream you have, or do u actually think a 29 year old is close to retiring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommingthepuck96 1 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 I hope they sign my boy Frolov , im sick of seeing him play with the kings every year.. (I live near LA) I think he'd fit well as pavs winger.. Plus hes got that right handed shot.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 I just hope that we sign a big Canadian guy that can fight. Is Bertuzzi available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) after Howard has a garbage season, the Wings will look to shore up that position. Hiller or Turco. Lids re-signs for $5M... Holmstrom/Maltby/Williams retire, Abdelkader is here full time, maybe re-sign Eaves if he works out and bring in Marleau and or Vermette... Then Kenny Holland brings back the fantasy draft in NHL 10. f*** yeah! Edited August 11, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 Then Kenny Holland brings back the fantasy draft in NHL 10. f*** yeah! Whoa whoa whoa, you don't think Turco and Eaves and Marleau and Vermette could be signed for around 5-7 million total? We could easily through Kovy in there as well if we wanted to push it to around 8 million total for all those guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryMalredo 2 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 Kovalchuck will never hit free agency. If he can;t be signed, he'll be traded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
