newfy 695 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 With free agent season slowing down and training camp getting closer who do you guys think we may see here on a tryout type basis. I would love to see Mark Bell. The place for him to turn it around is Detroit, brings size,skill and toughness. Could probably be signed cheap and would make our 4th line tougher to play against. I would love to see him here and think its a realistic possibility since Kenny said he wants a gritty presence. Any others you would like to see and could be a realistic possibility? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 With free agent season slowing down and training camp getting closer who do you guys think we may see here on a tryout type basis. I would love to see Mark Bell. The place for him to turn it around is Detroit, brings size,skill and toughness. Could probably be signed cheap and would make our 4th line tougher to play against. I would love to see him here and think its a realistic possibility since Kenny said he wants a gritty presence. Any others you would like to see and could be a realistic possibility? When did Kenny say he wanted a gritty presence? Also, if I'm not mistaken, that's how Downey made this team in 2008, was by trying out and winning a spot on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 When did Kenny say he wanted a gritty presence? Also, if I'm not mistaken, that's how Downey made this team in 2008, was by trying out and winning a spot on the team. He said in an article closer to the start of summer that he wanted to sign a veteran gritty player. With most of the vets off the board at this point I think a signing like Bell who has some experience could be possible. I beleive the article was on Mlive when Holland said it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 He said in an article closer to the start of summer that he wanted to sign a veteran gritty player. With most of the vets off the board at this point I think a signing like Bell who has some experience could be possible. I beleive the article was on Mlive when Holland said it. I think the idea is that Eaves/Williams are gritty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 I think the idea is that Eaves/Williams are gritty Because they're both Canadian (sort of) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Mark Bell, Blair Betts, Dean McCammond, Mike York, Dan Fritsche. All sound like solid possibilities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 If the Bertuzzi story is bogus, Bell couldnt hurt. He plays the same type of game, more physical and cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 If the Bertuzzi story is bogus, Bell couldnt hurt. He plays the same type of game, more physical and cheaper. Pleas God, not "dumb penalty" Bertuzzi. Although on the positive side we do need extra work on our penalty kill..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Pleas God, not "dumb penalty" Bertuzzi. Although on the positive side we do need extra work on our penalty kill..... People over exaggerate the amount of dumb penalties Bertuzzi takes. Obviously he takes a bit more then your average player but when you play the style of game Bertuzzi plays you're going to take more penalties then most. He crashes the net hard, runs guys, will fight and doesn't take s*** from people. I would rather have a guy like that on our team and have a few more penalties to kill then ice our current roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 If the Bertuzzi story is bogus, Bell couldnt hurt. He plays the same type of game, more physical and cheaper. Agree. Key word being cheaper. I want some more grit but I ain't ready to sell the farm for it. Keep our options open. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
