RusDRW 155 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) Here NY Post. I would say excellent pick-up for that amount of money. I'm upset that we signed Williams instead. Edited August 16, 2009 by RusDRW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitaljohn88 4 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) That signing makes the Williams signing look like ASS. but... it's possible Prospal wasn't interested in the Wings. Edited August 16, 2009 by digitaljohn88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Wow, that's a pretty great deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Link-fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Link-fail. s*** happens. Now it is ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
servo 15 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Considering how the NYR usually pay 1.5-2.5 times fair market value for a player, this carries an unbelievable price tag. I too would rather have Vinne than JW, however, I'm sure the Wings front office innitiated a discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Lol. We're paying Williams more than Prospal. I knew I'd feel even worse once I saw the other free agents sign for dirt cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 This does somewhat negate the "Williams is a good deal at $1.5 million" argument. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltgator333 3 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Here NY Post. I would say excellent pick-up for that amount of money. I'm upset that we signed Williams instead. QFT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Great deal. I'm surprised all Prospal could get was $1.1 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManLuv4Clears 7 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 This does somewhat negate the "Williams is a good deal at $1.5 million" argument. It does, I just puked in my mouth, first time since I read about the JW signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Prospal is 34.. he has attitude problems.. he isn't a game breaker.. he isn't anything special. Atleast you know what your getting out of Williams, Prospal it changes every game. Williams > Prospal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Prospal is 34.. he has attitude problems.. he isn't a game breaker.. he isn't anything special. Atleast you know what your getting out of Williams, Prospal it changes every game. Williams > Prospal Williams is 29... he has attitude problems.. he isn't a game breaker.. he isn't anything special. Atleast you know what your getting out of Prospal, Williams it changes every game. /fixed Seriously, what you said could apply so easily to Williams that I couldn't resist pointing it out. Williams is known for attitude problems, inconsistency, and being a huge ***** who disappears in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Good for NYR, they need some offense that isn't disgustingly overpaid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 as someone else said.... I just puked in my mouth a little... the fact that he was signed for so cheap and that we didn't get him disgusts me... I never question Holland, but this is the first time I am seriously disappointed in him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peleshob 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Face... *******... palm. Man this sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 This is honestly the first time I've been pissed at Holland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Holland's offseason continues to look worse and worse. At this point it can't get any lower, unless he trades Lidstrom overseas for Aki Berg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Holland can't put a gun to someone's head and force them to sign for the Wings. Maybe Prospal just didn't want to play for the Wings? Maybe he wants to be on a team where he's guaranteed to be in the top 6 and on the PP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Lol. We're paying Williams more than Prospal. I knew I'd feel even worse once I saw the other free agents sign for dirt cheap. OMFG THE TEAM ISN'T GOING TO BE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. WE COULD HAVE HAD SLIGHTLY BTETER SECONDARY SCORING. OMFG SCREW HOLLAND HE'S A MORON AND WE'RE SCREWED, WE'RE GOING TO GET CRUSHED AND HAVE A TERRIBLE SEASON. In other words: Stop being such micromanagement maniacs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topshelf14 1 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 This is very upsetting. To sign Williams for 1.5 and then see Prospal go for less is ridiculous. I said it from the start of this offseason, Holland should stand pat and play the kids from GR. And at trade deadline time use that money on an unwanted superstar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) OMFG THE TEAM ISN'T GOING TO BE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. WE COULD HAVE HAD SLIGHTLY BTETER SECONDARY SCORING. OMFG SCREW HOLLAND HE'S A MORON AND WE'RE SCREWED, WE'RE GOING TO GET CRUSHED AND HAVE A TERRIBLE SEASON. In other words: Stop being such micromanagement maniacs. OMFG, HOW DARE ANYONE SPEAK THEIR OPINION ON MATTERS REGARDING THE RED WINGS ON A RED WINGS MESSAGE BOARD. OMFG, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO ROOM ON THE INTERNET FOR PEOPLE TO SPEAK THEIR MINDS. JUST SMILE AND NOD YOUR HEAD. In other words: You can't seriously blame people for having a bit of a gripe that we signed Williams for more than what Prospal went for and then speaking about it. It's frustrating to say the least. Furthermore, this is a place for differentiating opinions, its what makes it all fun. Edited August 16, 2009 by ShanahanMan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted August 16, 2009 OMFG, HOW DARE ANYONE SPEAK THEIR OPINION ON MATTERS REGARDING THE RED WINGS ON A RED WINGS MESSAGE BOARD. OMFG, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO ROOM ON THE INTERNET FOR PEOPLE TO SPEAK THEIR MINDS. JUST SMILE AND NOD YOUR HEAD. In other words: You can't seriously blame people for having a bit of a gripe that we signed Williams for more than what Prospal went for and then speaking about it. It's frustrating to say the least. Furthermore, this is a place for differentiating opinions, its what makes it all fun. Fun use of hyperbole. People are going nuts about the spot that Williams now occupies, acting as if it is of utterly vital importance, acting as if Holland is an imbecile for not making the 'correct' choice, and, of course, as always, implying that they know better than Holland does. Whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 There is a possibility that he signed so cheap for the Rangers because John Tortorella was his coach with Tampa Bay. He knows what will be expected of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) Fun use of hyperbole. People are going nuts about the spot that Williams now occupies, acting as if it is of utterly vital importance, acting as if Holland is an imbecile for not making the 'correct' choice, and, of course, as always, implying that they know better than Holland does. Whatever. I think you're implying too much. Although people have said he they've been "disappointed" with his decisions this off season, I don't think anyone went to the extreme of calling him an imbecile. You also have to gather the situation. We had very very little cap space to begin with, so you'd think (if he was willing to have even LESS space at the deadline) Holland would sign a solid offensive forward that most could agree with. There were still a few on the market. Instead, we practically kill our deadline player hunt and overpay to sign a risky, streaky, attitude-filled player for our one big summer signing. I'm sorry to disagree, but I tend to think that signing was VERY important and might come back to bite us in the ass. Edited August 16, 2009 by ShanahanMan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
