Guest micah Report post Posted February 7, 2010 I wonder what we will all say when in 5 years when Leino is the best scorer in the NHL! hah. We'll probably still be crying about the Great Hockey Plague of 2014 that killed off every retired, professional and junior hockey player except Ville Leino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewuhf 47 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 We'll probably still be crying about the Great Hockey Plague of 2014 that killed off every retired, professional and junior hockey player except Ville Leino. Ha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Tollefesn won't see any games as a wing I don't imagine but we dumped 800k and got a Fifth! I believe Tollefsen is a RFA at the end of the year. As is Meech. Lilja is a UFA. I expect that Lilja will be gone at the end of the season. I expect Lebda to be traded this week. I expect the Defense in Training Camp next year to be: Lids-Rafalski Kronner-Stewie Ericsson-Kindl I think Meech and Tollefsen will then each be given 1-year deals, and they will fight for the 7th defense spot where the loser is waived/traded Kyle Quincey style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 I believe Tollefsen is a RFA at the end of the year. As is Meech. Lilja is a UFA. I expect that Lilja will be gone at the end of the season. I expect Lebda to be traded this week. I expect the Defense in Training Camp next year to be: Lids-Rafalski Kronner-Stewie Ericsson-Kindl I think Meech and Tollefsen will then each be given 1-year deals, and they will fight for the 7th defense spot where the loser is waived/traded Kyle Quincey style. These were my thoughts exactly. Except I think OKT might also be an insurance policy incase Lilly just doesn't have it anymore and we need a crease clearing, hard hitting dman to take his place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 We'll probably still be crying about the Great Hockey Plague of 2014 that killed off every retired, professional and junior hockey player except Ville Leino. The Plague that is being developed by rogue British hockey-playing scientists who want a return to the glory of 1936 - you heard it here first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Tollefesn won't see any games as a wing I don't imagine but we dumped 800k and got a Fifth! 800K for a fifth! Best be the best fifth ever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) Tollefsen? lol oh nevermind waivers, phwew! Edited February 7, 2010 by Lidstromboli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Now how about Tollefsen for another fifth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Considering most teams knew that Detroit desperately needed - and still need to - dump salary this wasn't really that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 800K for a fifth! Best be the best fifth ever! Hopefully its as good as least seasons 5th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Hopefully its as good as least seasons 5th. i hoping so too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 If this was a salary dump, ok... But all that really happened was 800K was dropped, that's peanuts. If we got something in return, sweet... That didn't happen either! I'm a lost man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Considering most teams knew that Detroit desperately needed - and still need to - dump salary this wasn't really that bad. This Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 If this was a salary dump, ok... But all that really happened was 800K was dropped, that's peanuts. If we got something in return, sweet... That didn't happen either! I'm a lost man. We did get something in return, alot more then we probably should have got for Leino. I think alot of people don't realize how young Ole is. He's only 25, the age most detroit prospects start playing in the NHL and he's already played over 150 NHL games. We can develop him into a great 6th defenseman. He's tough as nails and an RFA. If we don't resign him, which I tihnk we will because he's what we lack in Detroit, we'll get another draft pick for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 does anyone know if Tollefson cleared waivers? I cant find it anywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 does anyone know if Tollefson cleared waivers? I cant find it anywhere I can't either, but I'm sure he will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 We did get something in return, alot more then we probably should have got for Leino. I think alot of people don't realize how young Ole is. He's only 25, the age most detroit prospects start playing in the NHL and he's already played over 150 NHL games. We can develop him into a great 6th defenseman. He's tough as nails and an RFA. If we don't resign him, which I tihnk we will because he's what we lack in Detroit, we'll get another draft pick for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 We did get something in return, alot more then we probably should have got for Leino. I think alot of people don't realize how young Ole is. He's only 25, the age most detroit prospects start playing in the NHL and he's already played over 150 NHL games. We can develop him into a great 6th defenseman. He's tough as nails and an RFA. If we don't resign him, which I tihnk we will because he's what we lack in Detroit, we'll get another draft pick for him. Tollefsen clears the waivers. Leino wouldn't. Dunno what the GM's are thinking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 does anyone know if Tollefson cleared waivers? I cant find it anywhere At this point in the season it's either 24hours 48hours or 72hours until we'll know if he does or does not clear waivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 We did get something in return, alot more then we probably should have got for Leino. I think alot of people don't realize how young Ole is. He's only 25, the age most detroit prospects start playing in the NHL and he's already played over 150 NHL games. We can develop him into a great 6th defenseman. He's tough as nails and an RFA. If we don't resign him, which I tihnk we will because he's what we lack in Detroit, we'll get another draft pick for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted February 8, 2010 Anyone know what role Leino will be playing in Philly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted February 8, 2010 pylon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 8, 2010 Anyone know what role Leino will be playing in Philly? Pronger's towel boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted February 8, 2010 Anyone know what role Leino will be playing in Philly? I recall some quote from Holmgren to the effect that they're excited because he could be worked in anywhere down the lineup. So essentially, I think they're leaving it up to the coach to decide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted February 8, 2010 Anyone know what role Leino will be playing in Philly? Might provide a bit of insight: http://flyers.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=771&id=59569 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
