Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 Is he on a 1yr deal? Because on re-entry it's a great idea. Play him with Lidstrom in a Lilja role and you can spread out your defensive depth. Of course, he might not come up on re entry, or even clear waivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 That may not be a sure bet. Come on... No matter how bad of a season he is currently having there is no way anyone should say he'd be nearly as bad as Ledba or Meech. Ward is good, and never a defensive liability. I think he'd be a good temporary replacement for Lilja. Considering he's having a bad season with Boston, a new environment like the same one he won 2 cups with might give him that nostalgic feeling which could be good. We can't expect a bunch of points from him, he's never been that kind of player, but I think picking him up would be beneficial in other areas including the PK. I vote YES for Ward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 ok, semantics really then - that would still be considered a buyout per the new CBA, it just isn't executed in the lump sum payout... I should rephrase; I used the term "unconditional waivers" which sort of confuses things. A team can designate a player for unconditional release, at which point the player must be offered on waivers to all other teams. If no team claims him, the team may then terminate his contract. I am not certain whether players in this situation must be paid, but it is definitely an option for teams who need to clear up a lot of cap space from a certain player or two, and the contracts make the players basically impossible to trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Now that Ericsson is hurt...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Wing 26 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 With Kronner, Ericsson and Lilja all out... We'll be playing Lids, Raf, Stuart, Lebda, Meech, Janik/Kindl? I wouldn't mind seeing Aaron Ward here on Lilja money... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) I'd love to see ward back in a Wings uniform :deal: (2:50) Edited December 15, 2009 by CanadaBoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 I think Holland is going to be forced to do something. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Ward would only be a $1.5 million hit to the cap. That sounds manageable if Big E is going to be out for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 "Whatever he hits, he destroys." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Aaron Ward would have to be a two-way contract to be any use to the Wings. On July 24, 2009, the Carolina Hurricanes re-acquired defenceman Aaron Ward from the Boston Bruins in exchange for Patrick Eaves and a 4th-round draft pick in 2010. Ward has previously played with the club when they won the Stanley Cup back in 2006. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Aaron Ward would have to be a two-way contract to be any use to the Wings. If you are thinking "two-way contracts mean they can go back and forth from the minors without waivers" you are sadly mistaken. One-way or two-way deals only determine a player's minor league paycheck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted December 15, 2009 I'd love to see ward back in a Wings uniform :deal: (2:50) Wow, gee, that was only TWELVE years ago! I'm sure he's exactly of the same capability as he was back then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Wings need to get him especially since E is down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hock..._off_to_philly/ Ward Stays, Leighton Off To Philly by Paul on 12/15/09 at 12:10 PM ET via the CarolinaHurricanes Twitter, Aaron Ward has cleared waivers, but Michael Leighton has been claimed by Philadelphia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucks 66 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 He block a lot of shots. I think he was leading the Canes in that category. Just outside the top 20 in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 16, 2009 http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hock..._off_to_philly/ Ward Stays, Leighton Off To Philly by Paul on 12/15/09 at 12:10 PM ET via the CarolinaHurricanes Twitter, Aaron Ward has cleared waivers, but Michael Leighton has been claimed by Philadelphia. Again? Too bad, it looks like we won't be signing him. Kinda disappointed, I would have liked to see him back here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
