stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I know we have a glut of forwards now, but he's defensively responsible and can still score a bit... plus he's great on the faceoff - last year of his deal, he'd be essentially a rental and there's rumor Dallas might deal him... http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/dal100124.html Would you want him here for a 3rd/4th line role to bring him home to finish his career (he's almost definitely done after this year) - it'd be a deadline deal, so essentially no cap would need to be shed... I don't think I'd rub anyone else out for him, but it's interesting to think of... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I don't think I'd rub anyone else out for him, but it's interesting to think of... do.. WHAT NOW? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMAC 25 18 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 hes getting old, yes he can still provide goal but it would be better to go out and get a younger person who has the same talent as him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lookalive07 251 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 do.. WHAT NOW? I lol'ed. But in all seriousness, he is a Michigan boy, but I don't think we'd need him/want him right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 do.. WHAT NOW? I bet you laugh if something costs $1.69 too, because of the change, don't you? rub someone out - to remove them from the situation there, you had your little childish laugh - back to the topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 hes getting old, yes he can still provide goal but it would be better to go out and get a younger person who has the same talent as him I personally don't think they need to add any forwards at the deadline, maybe just a 6th dman... unless Semin ends up available as they're saying.... but he could be an UFA anyway, and we might just want to hold out and make a run at him in free agency and not lose the BUNDLE of assets he will most likely command... it's still just interesting to think of, as you said, he'd be coming home and that ALWAYS puts a spark in someone... plus, I think he'd be a PERFECT role model for what Darren Helm could be... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyuk2Zetterberg 1 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I bet you laugh if something costs $1.69 too, because of the change, don't you? wait, so you don't laugh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 wait, so you don't laugh? I refuse to let this topic get de-railed by something so childish- I know we have a glut of forwards now, but he's defensively responsible and can still score a bit... plus he's great on the faceoff - last year of his deal, he'd be essentially a rental and there's rumor Dallas might deal him... http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/dal100124.html Would you want him here for a 3rd/4th line role to bring him home to finish his career (he's almost definitely done after this year) - it'd be a deadline deal, so essentially no cap would need to be shed... you got thoughts on that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I've also heard rumors that Turco could potentially be dealt. I'd be open to having Livonia's Mike Modano in the Winged Wheel, but it would be weird seeing him in a different number than #9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I bet you laugh if something costs $1.69 too, because of the change, don't you? rub someone out - to remove them from the situation there, you had your little childish laugh - back to the topic. dude you're the one offering to rub one out for others Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I've also heard rumors that Turco could potentially be dealt. I'd be open to having Livonia's Mike Modano in the Winged Wheel, but it would be weird seeing him in a different number than #9. I personally think Turco is on the downside of his career... not that you were necessarily insinuating that you'd want him here, I just don't know why any team would really give a lot up for him at this point... and I agree... it would be weird, I'm guessing he'd wear 90? I actually think I'd rather role with the forwards we had, but I'd be happy if he came here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) I bet you laugh if something costs $1.69 too, because of the change, don't you? rub someone out - to remove them from the situation there, you had your little childish laugh - back to the topic. No to Modano. We have gone down the "old" road before. I'm actually pretty happy with how we're doing with all this young, raw talent right now. ps: "***" doesn't mean happy anymore. to "rub one out" doesn't mean to get rid of someone anymore. (get rid of something yes.) Edited January 25, 2010 by HOCKEY MATTERS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I personally think Turco is on the downside of his career... not that you were necessarily insinuating that you'd want him here, I just don't know why any team would really give a lot up for him at this point... and I agree... it would be weird, I'm guessing he'd wear 90? I actually think I'd rather role with the forwards we had, but I'd be happy if he came here... Oh no, do not want at all. The rumors I heard were that he could be dealt to the Habs for Halak, or another team seeking a veteran presence in the net as the playoffs approach. I wouldn't want Turco here, considering his fear of playing at the Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 "***" doesn't mean happy anymore. to "rub one out" doesn't mean to get rid of someone anymore. (get rid of something yes.) rub someone out, is very different then "rub one out" - watch Goodfellas sometime... back to the topic. C Mike Modano 39 9 10 19 -4 Not too bad of stats all things considered, would bring some more championship leadership to the room... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Oh no, do not want at all. The rumors I heard were that he could be dealt to the Habs for Halak, or another team seeking a veteran presence in the net as the playoffs approach. I wouldn't want Turco here, considering his fear of playing at the Joe I think he'd fit here and definitely wouldn't be out of place... I don't necessarily want him here, it's just interesting to think about... I'd just rather go with the kids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 rub someone out, is very different then "rub one out" - watch Goodfellas sometime... back to the topic. C Mike Modano 39 9 10 19 -4 Not too bad of stats all things considered, would bring some more championship leadership to the room... Seen Goodfellas, and I agree with you. But there's a lot of "Beevis and Butthead" mentality here. (unfortunately, I am guilty sometimes). You'd get a laugh around here if you said "stick". Because it rhymes with "dick". Sorry, no more hijacking. We agree on the kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I still hear "rubs him out" in reference to a check along the boards in games, usually when the guy gets smushed right into the boards. Still kinda homo, though. As for Modano... nah. Unless we acquired him for a pick or something, which is impossible with our cap situation. Maybe Leino-Modano? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I think he'd fit here and definitely wouldn't be out of place... I don't necessarily want him here, it's just interesting to think about... I'd just rather go with the kids This Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I still hear "rubs him out" in reference to a check along the boards in games, usually when the guy gets smushed right into the boards. Still kinda homo, though. As for Modano... nah. Unless we acquired him for a pick or something, which is impossible with our cap situation. Maybe Leino-Modano? well, if we waited until the deadline, the cap number would be virtually nothing, so we could make a minor move to accommodate the numbers... if it's was Leino or Modano, that's a no-brainer in my mind, haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KonstantAdvisor 4 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 But in all seriousness, he is a Michigan boy, but I don't think we'd need him/want him right now. Before I saw Brett Hull play with the team, I thought trading for him was wasting money on a team that was already very capable of scoring goals. Did not review that gut feeling because Stanley Cup > all. This year goal scoring is a serious problem, so I think getting Modano would be great because I think he could add lift on a team with less pressure to be the top scoring guy. D and Z are both expected to produce now and in the future. Modano is a clutch scorer and he's not a lazy skater even when he doesn't score - I don't think the Dallas crowds appreciate what they've had, but all those chances Bert gets and doesn't finish while D and Z are tied up by defenders would get put away by Modano. Franzen and Holmstrom will come back eventually, too, though. I've thought searching for another Konstantinov to complement Lidstrom would be a high priority for a long time, but Detroit seems to be the team that players who know they will be taking a pay cut on their next contract go to. I really don't like the "Last Stop Before Retirement" trend that nets us the highest average age in the NHL but for Modano I would make an exception this year, plus he is from Michigan and will still get his retirement honors in Dallas. Otherwise I would say put the moves off until next season and get a young, but tested, player like Letang in Pittsburgh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 well, if we waited until the deadline, the cap number would be virtually nothing, so we could make a minor move to accommodate the numbers... if it's was Leino or Modano, that's a no-brainer in my mind, haha Regarding the cap hit, someone can do the math, but I doubt it's virtually nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Before I saw Brett Hull play with the team, I thought trading for him was wasting money on a team that was already very capable of scoring goals. Did not review that gut feeling because Stanley Cup > all. This year goal scoring is a serious problem, so I think getting Modano would be great because I think he could add lift on a team with less pressure to be the top scoring guy. D and Z are both expected to produce now and in the future. Modano is a clutch scorer and he's not a lazy skater even when he doesn't score - I don't think the Dallas crowds appreciate what they've had, but all those chances Bert gets and doesn't finish while D and Z are tied up by defenders would get put away by Modano. Franzen and Holmstrom will come back eventually, too, though. I've thought searching for another Konstantinov to complement Lidstrom would be a high priority for a long time, but Detroit seems to be the team that players who know they will be taking a pay cut on their next contract go to. I really don't like the "Last Stop Before Retirement" trend that nets us the highest average age in the NHL but for Modano I would make an exception this year, plus he is from Michigan and will still get his retirement honors in Dallas. Otherwise I would say put the moves off until next season and get a young, but tested, player like Letang in Pittsburgh. that's the most intriguing part about it in my mind... it's an expiring contract... so he'd only be here for the remainder of this season, but could go out with a bang... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted January 25, 2010 why would dallas get rid of modano? that'd be like the wings dealing yzerman at the end of his career Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Regarding the cap hit, someone can do the math, but I doubt it's virtually nothing. cap doesn't get averaged over the entire season - it's paid in full by like the 2nd week of March, so we'd essentially be on the hook for like a week or two of his salary... which would be like 500k or less I believe... Edited January 25, 2010 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
