Wings Looking at Norwegian Forward?

[juice71285 2]

I figured I would put this in the rumor mill, as eliteprospects.com has it listed under doubtful rumors. But here are two sites talking about the Wings as "potential" suitors for a Norwegian forward named Mats Zuccarello Aasen. He finished atop the scoring charts in the regular season of the Swedish Elitserien with MODO.

1. http://hockeysverige.se/news_show_detroit-ar-hetast-for-mats.html?id=9550181

Google translation:

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fhockeysverige.se%2Fnews_show_detroit-ar-hetast-for-mats.html%3Fid%3D9550181

2. http://msn.tv2sporten.no/ishockey/-detroit-er-hottest-for-zuccarello-3162647.html

Google:

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fmsn.tv2sporten.no%2Fishockey%2F-detroit-er-hottest-for-zuccarello-3162647.html&sl=no&tl=en

As you can see its primarily Aasen's agent saying Detroit is the right fit rather than Detroit personnel.

Here is his page on Eliteprospects. http://eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=10881〈=en

I was wondering if anybody who has seen this guy play, would he fit into the Wings system? He will be 23 next season, so he will still have room to improve.

[titanium2 867]

First of all, he must to be willing to play in the AHL. That is absolutely a must. And then after a year, maybe longer, the role he can hope for is a bottom six scorer much like Leino was supposed to be and at best a 3rd/2nd line tweener as a Red Wing. If he wants to be a Red Wing, he will likely have to abide by those conditions.

A guy who is 5'7 making the Red Wings and being effective would be a good story though. Just not all that likely, which is what makes it a good story.

[BamaWing 37]

like titanium said, as long as he's willing to start out in GR to actually develop his talent over here then I'm 100% all for this signing.

[Majsheppard 203]

I could care less if the player doesn't want to play in the AHL.

Seriously, it only hurts the player himself. If we sign him, and he doesn't make the team. You just waive him and let him go elsewhere or home. No harm in that. It isn't like we would lose anything because of it.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Needs to play in the AHL first.

[mb94 1]

I saw an interview on norwegian television a couple days ago, where he said that he thought it was OK to play in AHL. He understood that he would have to fight for a position in NHL. I hope Detroit will sign Zuccarello Awesome!

[DangleDangleBeach 16]

I saw an interview on norwegian television a couple days ago, where he said that he thought it was OK to play in AHL. He understood that he would have to fight for a position in NHL. I hope Detroit will sign Zuccarello Awesome!

for norway in the olympics i started to notice how much i heard his name and started trying to watch the guy and i must say that hes got speed, dangles, vision but sure lacks the size aspect. his puck possesion style of play and his ability to hold the puck just that extra second reminds me of my first impression of filpula/hudler/leino(when he looked confident). something i would definitely be interested in after he has proven he can adjust to the north american puck

[BamaWing 37]

I saw an interview on norwegian television a couple days ago, where he said that he thought it was OK to play in AHL. He understood that he would have to fight for a position in NHL. I hope Detroit will sign Zuccarello Awesome!

if true, that makes me want him even more.

[Norwegian Red Wing 107]

All rumors say he signed with the Rangers.. Would love to see him in Detroit though. Small, yes - but technical as hell. And he never gives up.

[Mitchmac33 103]

I love zuccs. He's awesome, I watched him play in the Olympics and also noticed how much i heard his name. I hope he didn't sign with the rangers, even tho i think he did. But I'm hoping for the best.

[SweWings 45]

Would not be out of character for the Wings to sign this guy. But he'd be among the absolutely shortest in the NHL. Which hasn't hurt Brian Gionta I suppose.

[magicaldatsyuk 6]

he is a midget, i dont know how his size would match up against NHL players..

[germanwing 154]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=322712

Rangers sign him.

[Norwegian Red Wing 107]

Another norwegian I would like the Wings to have a look at, is Patrick Thoresen.

Played last season in the russian KHL-league (57 points, 56 games: 24 goals, and 15 games with 14 points in playoffs). He was also voted MVP in KHL last season.

Scored 6 points in the WC, 2 goals.

Played with Edmonton and Philly in the NHL. Philly put him on waivers, so he might become unrestricted free agent..1st of July, is it?

Anyway.. what do you guys think?

Edited June 29, 2010 by Norwegian Red Wing

[robb himself 143]

I would definately like Thorsen on the wings...ive had my eye on him for the last couple years

if the price is right, make it happen kenny!

Edited June 29, 2010 by robb himself