ChelisChick 174 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...altender_d.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I hope he showed enough to convince someone somewhere to give him a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) I'm very happy to hear this. Didn't want him. Having said that, what exactly would he have had to do to get a contract? Were the Wings just stringing him along or did Cloutier know all along he had no chance of playing here? I mean, he was amazing in his preseason action, and he nearly got in a fight. I'm just confused as to why he was even here. Edited September 25, 2009 by Zetts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChelisChick 174 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I read that the Wings were giving him a "showcase" so other teams could get a look at him. Clouts knew he wasn't going to be offered a spot on the Wings roster. He was just there to make himself available to the league. I hope he gets an offer. I actually like the guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I'm very happy to hear this. Didn't want him. Having said that, what exactly would he have had to do to get a contract? Were the Wings just stringing him along or did Cloutier know all along he had no chance of playing here? I mean, he was amazing in his preseason action, and he nearly got in a fight. I'm just confused as to why he was even here. He contacted the Wings and requested a tryout. If memory serves he has some connection to at least the Michigan/Detroit area, so it may have been a personal favor. Like others have mentioned, I think he just wanted a shot for teams to see him and get his career back on track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Noooooo!! =[ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waitahochiminute 2 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 He'll play in Europe somewhere im sure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Thanks for your help in the 2002 Cup run, Clooch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I hope he finds himself a gig somewhere. I've given the guy his fair share of ribbing over the years, but he seems like a good guy and he's still got the passion for the game (which is more than I can say for others in the league). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted September 25, 2009 So that means he's going to the KHL now right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lamothe 5 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Hopefully he finds himself a deal somewhere. Seemed like a nice guy from what I've heard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I think he will sign in Europe this year on a 1 year deal. If he succeeds there I think he may find a job in the AHL next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I read that the Wings were giving him a "showcase" so other teams could get a look at him. Clouts knew he wasn't going to be offered a spot on the Wings roster. He was just there to make himself available to the league. I hope he gets an offer. I actually like the guy. Spot on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Kinda sad to hear this. I personally like the guy. He also played very well his one preseason game. Wish him luck in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Hopefully he will get a nice contract. It looks like he still has some gas in the tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I watched him be atrocious in Manchester, this man belongs between the pipes in the NHL like I do. Listen he may have had the skill set at one point in time, unlike me, to be an NHL netminder, but those days are back with Nik's 60 footer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Well, that's a stupid move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 one player i would love to see playing for the KHL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
