Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) That's the way I'm looking at it - it would essentially give you 3 lines that are a solid scoring threat and a 4th that wreaks havoc on teams and wears them down and can STILL score as well... Absolutely. This would be a great deal. Even ship Leino for him if need be (though who knows if anyone would even want him) Edited January 25, 2010 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted January 25, 2010 It could also allow us to put Filpula up on the 2nd line with Zetterberg and Franzen. Modano would be able to handle the third line with Williams and Cleary... that would make for some great depth that actually sounds pretty good the problem is right now his cap hit is $3,450,000 (i think) and i don't see him taking a big cut if he were to play another season or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 that actually sounds pretty good the problem is right now his cap hit is $3,450,000 (i think) and i don't see him taking a big cut if he were to play another season or two. I think it'd be a rental just for this year regardless... he's made it pretty clear that he's probably hanging them up at the end of this season... if we get him at the deadline, the cap hit for the remainder of this year should be 500k or less, as most of it would have already been absorbed by Dal... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Absolutely. This would be a great deal. Even ship Leino for him if need be (though who knows if anyone would even want him) Honestly, I am still weary about the idea of shipping Leino. He has played half of a season in the NHL, and he still has potential to be a good player. If Lilija gets back, we could do something like Lebda + draft pick. If I recall right, Dallas was looking for a decent puck-moving defenseman. I am not sure how the cap would work though, so that would be an issue/non-issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Honestly, I am still weary about the idea of shipping Leino. He has played half of a season in the NHL, and he still has potential to be a good player. If Lilija gets back, we could do something like Lebda + draft pick. If I recall right, Dallas was looking for a decent puck-moving defenseman. I am not sure how the cap would work though, so that would be an issue/non-issue. there's the problem with that deal, haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,146 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) 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... Key words right there. We don't need anymore Championship Leadership in the the room, we still have plenty of that. We need someone who is suffering from "lack of Championship HUNGER." If Modano hadn't yet won a Cup, I'd say bring him on! But if the Wings were to be looking for that one vet who it'd be someone who has won everything BUT the Cup. There is just something about those type of players that when given the golden opportunity to be on a contender, they seem to play above and beyond, perhaps knowing this could be their last chance! I'd be more apt to aquire someone like Craig Conroy or Keith Tkachuk... Edited January 25, 2010 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Honestly, I am still weary about the idea of shipping Leino. He has played half of a season in the NHL, and he still has potential to be a good player. If Lilija gets back, we could do something like Lebda + draft pick. If I recall right, Dallas was looking for a decent puck-moving defenseman. I am not sure how the cap would work though, so that would be an issue/non-issue. Then what does Lebda have to do with that? But yeah Leino definitely has potential and I'm not saying trade him just for the sake of trading him, but I think that even as a rental Modano would be worth losing Leino as Modano would make our lineup incredibly strong. But if we can stay cap compliant and only trade a couple picks for Modano I'm all for it, but then again we might have trouble making room for Leino. Zetterberg Datsyuk Homer Franzen Filppula Bert Cleary Modano Williams Helm Draper Eaves That's cup winning depth. Edited January 25, 2010 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Modano is a defensive beast. One of our last games against Dallas I remember he was such a damn pest on out PP. He was blocking every damn lane, and ended up icing it. He has plenty left in the tank. My grandpa actually coached him for a little while when he was a kid, so im naturally a Modano fan. IMO, Modano and Cheli are the 2 best Americans to ever play the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Modano is a defensive beast. One of our last games against Dallas I remember he was such a damn pest on out PP. He was blocking every damn lane, and ended up icing it. He has plenty left in the tank. My grandpa actually coached him for a little while when he was a kid, so im naturally a Modano fan. IMO, Modano and Cheli are the 2 best Americans to ever play the sport. I think he'd play with a spark coming home too... that's one of the most intriguing parts of the idea to me... if they'd take picks/mid to low level prospects for him, I'm sure we'd be one of the only places he'd waive the NTC for... then I'd be all for it... that depth would be serious... he could easily play 2nd or 4th line as well if needed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Then what does Lebda have to do with that? But yeah Leino definitely has potential and I'm not saying trade him just for the sake of trading him, but I think that even as a rental Modano would be worth losing Leino as Modano would make our lineup incredibly strong. But if we can stay cap compliant and only trade a couple picks for Modano I'm all for it, but then again we might have trouble making room for Leino. Zetterberg Datsyuk Homer Franzen Filppula Bert Cleary Modano Williams Helm Draper Eaves That's cup winning depth. Ha Ha, good point... It would be interesting, at the very least, to acquire him. That lineup looks very very solid from top to bottom. Modano is a guy with passion for the game and would make this team even better and more dangerous. You put him on that third line with Cleary and Williams and you have a dangerous third line with loads of scoring potential. But it would cause problems with keeping Leino and Miller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I've always liked Modano and have hoped for a long, long time that he'd finish his career in Detroit. If there's any other team he could play on that would be right apart from the Stars, it's the Wings. He'd look great in red and white and he's just another guy with Cup-winning experience. I would dig it from an emotional perspective completely. But my logical side really isn't so sure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Madonna actually used to be one of my favorite non-Wings players ever, but for some reason, I stopped liking him over the years. He did have some whining moments with team USA, but I don't think that was the reason. Honestly, we don't need to bring him in for any reason. If we need a 40 year old man to help us score because our 30 year old Euro twins suck all of a sudden, then we're in big trouble already. There's bound to be better options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Didn't read the whole thread, but it seems insane to me that Dallas would actually consider trading a player who was with the team before they even existed in Dallas (I loved the North Stars as a kid) Modano deserves to retire with the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Didn't read the whole thread, but it seems insane to me that Dallas would actually consider trading a player who was with the team before they even existed in Dallas (I loved the North Stars as a kid) Modano deserves to retire with the team. just a report that I read and it got me thinking: http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/dal100124.html I said it earlier in the thread and I agree 100% - I think they'd be crazy and it'd be a poor move as a franchise to trade the face of their organization for over 15 years, but if they're going to be stupid, I wouldn't be opposed to Detroit being the benefactor... I think it would be the most beneficial to Helm to play alongside and learn from him... even with that said, I don't know who I'd want out to add him and don't think I'd WANT it to happen, but I'd still smile if it did... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 With a completely healthy roster I don't really see a need for him, and while he's been very good defensively in the past, does it trump the defensive skills of Franzen, Cleary, Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Draper etc? Or the youthful energy of Helm, Eaves, Miller? Obviously, with our piss-poor offense there is a hole for him to fill here (enough with the dirty puns), but as far as offensive rentals available, he's not one of the better choices... and defensively, we're pretty stocked up on PKing forwards, to the point where I wouldn't even give Modano the nod over many of our present PKers. Now Whitney would be a great rental. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 But yeah Leino definitely has potential and I'm not saying trade him just for the sake of trading him, but I think that even as a rental Modano would be worth losing Leino as Modano would make our lineup incredibly strong. But if we can stay cap compliant and only trade a couple picks for Modano I'm all for it, but then again we might have trouble making room for Leino. Zetterberg Datsyuk Homer Franzen Filppula Bert Cleary Modano Williams Helm Draper Eaves That's cup winning depth. I'm down for that, sick line-up. And if Willy doesnt get his s*** in gear, Miller or Maltby could work fine on that line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Someone wanna fotoshop Modano into a Wings jersey? Gives new meaning to the term "vomit-inducing". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Someone wanna fotoshop Modano into a Wings jersey? Gives new meaning to the term "vomit-inducing". I don't think I like that at all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUHdactyl 23 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Modano Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 I like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Didn't read the whole thread, but it seems insane to me that Dallas would actually consider trading a player who was with the team before they even existed in Dallas (I loved the North Stars as a kid) Modano deserves to retire with the team. Nobody deserves to retire with that team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted January 26, 2010 I like. No way he gets that number though. I dont know you did a better job of it than the first one there, but it really doesnt look right or appealing. We got enough old timers anyhow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 968 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 I can't stand Mike Modano, I don't know why he's a great player, leader and in an elite group....however I would be heartbroken to see him here because I've been a wings fan for 20 years and disliking Modano for alot of it!! Though someone should upload the video of him from rockemsockem being dropped on his face while strapped into a strecher...now that's was f***in funny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Modano is such a great player because he knows how much you hate him, and every stride he makes on the ice is an effort to make you pee your pants a little more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Modano really cant add anything we need at all right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
