mmamolo 287 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) Franzen(3.955) - Datsyuk(6.7) - Holmstrom(~1.75) Bertuzzi(~1.75) - Zetterberg(6.083) - Filppula(3) Hudler(2.875) - Helm(~1) - Cleary(2.8) Eaves(~1) - Abdelkader(~1) - Miller(~1) Draper(1.583) Lidstrom(~5.5) - Rafalski(6) Kronwall(3) - Stuart(3.75) Lilja(~1.25) - Ericsson(.9) Kindl(.883) Howard(.716) Osgood(1.416) -(~) indicates a conservative estimate as to their new salary -Some salaries were slightly rounded -Total Cap: $57.411M -Although we don't know exactly where the cap will be next season some of projected salaries were conservative estimates (a little high, i.e. $1M for Eaves) so the Cap Hit could possibly come down. Even Lidstrom may in fact take less. I think Eaves, Abdelkader, Miller, and Draper split time and get regular playing time as injuries occur throughout the course of the season and would all play a minimum of 50 games. Ericsson and Kindl also split time as well as the 6th defenseman as a good way to ease Kindl into the rotation. I think the Wings learned their lesson with expecting too much from a rookie defensmen this season with Ericsson and full time duty. With injuries they'll both also get minimum of 50 games. This would mean that since Ritola is out of minor league options he would most likely be out of the organization but considering the situation I wouldn't be too upset. Thoughts on the roster? Like? Dislike? Changes? Etc Edited April 23, 2010 by mmamolo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) Lidstrom 40years old going 41 next year, has gotten much much worse, his salary should be 50% of what it is now, and he will likely retire, too. Edited April 23, 2010 by mindfly 1 ManLuv4Clears reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) Lidstrom 40years old going 41 next year, has gotten much much worse, his salary should be 50% of what it is now, and he will likely retire, too. Yeah, he deserves no more than Jeff Finger. Edited April 23, 2010 by egroen 1 wingsdiehard13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Lidstrom 40years old going 41 next year, has gotten much much worse, his salary should be 50% of what it is now, and he will likely retire, too. Personally I still think he is one of the best in the game but that's a matter of opinion. Maybe I have a bias but that's cool. Either way, whatever he is worth, I put in high numbers for salaries to keep the estimate as conservative as possible to see if the roster would be possible - which it looks as though it is. I can dig it. Still not sure if Bertuzzi is going to try and chase down more money (like usual)... as with his buyout from Anaheim (ends this year), he was still making around $3m, so that is quite a drop from what he might think he deserves. You could be right. Although there were a couple articles a few months ago that said both Bertuzzi and Holland wanted to work something out for next year. If I remember right Bertuzzi said that money wasn't a huge issue. I'll actually try and dig them up. But at the end of the day, you're right. Bertuzzi may go and chase some money and he could probably get $2.5-3M somewhere. But if he likes Detroit as much as he seems to this could be the way to go. Plus, as I mentioned above there may be more money to work with as Eaves, Miller, Helm, Abdelkader, and Lidstrom aren't necessarily going to get as much as I listed. Even if you say gave Eaves, Miller, and Helmd 850k each you could toss the extra 450k to Bertuzzi if you wanted...or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Yeah, he deserves no more than Jeff Finger. lol Jeff Finger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) Yeah, he deserves no more than Jeff Finger. Not red wings fault that Toronto is a s***ty organization...based on how lidstrom's play has been lately and the rate/speed he is declining at he should get no more than 4million, 3.5 would be the best and most fair. Edited April 23, 2010 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Not red wings fault that Toronto is a s***ty organization...based on how lidstrom's play has been lately and the rate/speed he is declining at he should get no more than 4million, 3.5 would be the best and most fair. I dont know that I necessarily agree with that but it seems to be a growing opinion shared by more and more ppl out there. If he does return I think we might all be surprised to see what he ends up signing for (less than expected). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Not red wings fault that Toronto is a s***ty organization...based on how lidstrom's play has been lately and the rate/speed he is declining at he should get no more than 4million, 3.5 would be the best and most fair. Yeah, a premier shutdown defenseman still putting up 50 points -- I'd say he should make less than Brad Stuart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 23, 2010 It's not reasonable for a 40 year old+ to get 5.5million, simple as that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 It's not reasonable for a 40 year old+ to get 5.5million, simple as that... I'm with Egroen on this issue. Age has no bearing on salary. It's about performance. It's the same thing as the debate about Howard and the Calder. Ppl don't want to vote for him just because he is 26 while Duchene and Meyers are ~20. Howard is within the age limits so it should have no bearing - it's all about performance. As is the case with Lidstrom. He could be 60 for all I care. If he can still shutdown the best players in the league and produce points then you pay accordingly - unless of course he is willing to take a discount to better the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 It's not reasonable for a 40 year old+ to get 5.5million, simple as that... Chelios and Ray Bourque were runner-ups for the Norris at the age of 40. Gordie Howe scored over 100 pts at the age of 40. Hopefully Holland runs him out of town! Lidstrom will get one-year deals from here on out, and quite frankly he deserves whatever he gets, though I am confident he gives Holland a nice deal (which is anything less than $7m). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Chelios and Ray Bourque were runner-ups for the Norris at the age of 40. Gordie Howe scored over 100 pts at the age of 40. Hopefully Holland runs him out of town! Lidstrom will get one-year deals from here on out, and quite frankly he deserves whatever he gets, though I am confident he gives Holland a nice deal (which is anything less than $7m). Perfectly said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Lidstrom will likely make around 6-6.5 mil next season. He is still one of the best dmen in the game and will not make less than Rafalski. The Wings are a class organization and no way will they lowball him. I can see Draper being the 13th forward on the team. Kindl will be the 7th dman. Bert will be back if he accepts what he makes now. Hudler will be back. Lilja will return as will Holmstrom. Williams and Maltby will be gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Lidstrom 40years old going 41 next year, has gotten much much worse, his salary should be 50% of what it is now, and he will likely retire, too. A Red Wings team without Lidstrom would be weird,but he's getting old.You really think he's done after this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 A Red Wings team without Lidstrom would be weird,but he's getting old.You really think he's done after this year? That's sort of the impression that the Swedish media feels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 That's sort of the impression that the Swedish media feels. What about Holmstrom?I can sorta see them hanging them up together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 What about Holmstrom?I can sorta see them hanging them up together. I just dont see it. Despite what ppl may say it seems that both still have a lot to offer to the game and to this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 There's some similar talking going on in the Rumor Mill about this: http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=63983 I wouldn't be terribly upset if Bertuzzi wasn't re-signed, but it's a matter of finding someone to fill his spot for a reasonable price. I wouldn't be too surprised if Lidstrom hung up the skates, as signs sort of point to it - but I can't imagine a Wings team without him. Holmstrom could very well retire, too. If he doesn't, I imagine we're looking at something in the vein of: Franzen / Datsyuk / Holmstrom Zetterberg / Filppula / Hudler Cleary / Abdelkader / ??? Eaves / Helm / Draper Ritola Lidstrom / Rafalski Kronwall / Stuart Lilja / Ericcson Kindl And I'm all right with that. As long as we can fill those question marks in with a solid piece to the puzzle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Franzen(3.955) - Datsyuk(6.7) - Holmstrom(~1.75) Bertuzzi(~1.75) - Zetterberg(6.083) - Filppula(3) Hudler(2.875) - Helm(~1) - Cleary(2.8) Eaves(~1) - Abdelkader(~1) - Miller(~1) Draper(1.583) Lidstrom(~5.5) - Rafalski(6) Kronwall(3) - Stuart(3.75) Lilja(~1.25) - Ericsson(.9) Kindl(.883) Howard(.716) Osgood(1.416) I would like to only see one of Bert and Holmer return, but it will likely be both. Also,the Wings should keep only one of Eaves and Miller. While they've both been great, I don't think we need them both next year with Abby coming up full time. I'd prefer Eaves, but he was making 1.4 million before coming to the Wings and IMO neither should be making that much next year. This would also free up the 13th slot for an enforcer (maybe Maltby as a 14th). The D (with or without Lids) will likely look as you have it unless Lilja chooses to return to Sweden. I see a few different scenarios for the Wings forwards next year. With both Bert and Homer back Franzen- Dats- Holmer Bert- Z- Flip Cleary- Abby- Huds Eaves- Helm- Draper/enforcer With the above lineup, I'd really like to see them try Flip- Dats- Holmer, and Franzen- Z- Bert. I'm not sure if the chemistry will be there, but it is a great spread of talent. With only one of Bert/Holmer Huds- Dats- Franzen Flip- Z - Holmer Cleary- Abby- Ritola/UFA Eaves- Helm- Draper/enforcer I'd really like to see Mursak crack the team next year, but I don't think it will happen. A third line of Cleary- Abby- Mursak could be vary dangerous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 There's some similar talking going on in the Rumor Mill about this: http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=63983 I wouldn't be terribly upset if Bertuzzi wasn't re-signed, but it's a matter of finding someone to fill his spot for a reasonable price. I wouldn't be too surprised if Lidstrom hung up the skates, as signs sort of point to it - but I can't imagine a Wings team without him. Holmstrom could very well retire, too. If he doesn't, I imagine we're looking at something in the vein of: Franzen / Datsyuk / Holmstrom Zetterberg / Filppula / Hudler Cleary / Abdelkader / ??? Eaves / Helm / Draper Ritola Lidstrom / Rafalski Kronwall / Stuart Lilja / Ericcson Kindl And I'm all right with that. As long as we can fill those question marks in with a solid piece to the puzzle. Brandon Prust or Brian Sutherby.Both can chip in offensively and play responsibly on defense.They provide some snarl too,which is never a bad thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 23, 2010 A Red Wings team without Lidstrom would be weird,but he's getting old.You really think he's done after this year? In the early stage of this season I never thought he would retire but the more interviews he made with swedish reporters the more he "hint" that he will do it, he know he had declined and lidstrom is "too proud" to be just a good D when he has been the best in all of his career... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom/Bertuzzi Franzen-Filppula-Hudler Cleary-Helm-Eaves Miller-Abdelkader-"Boogaard" Draper Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Kindl-Ericsson Meech Howard Osgood(?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom/Bertuzzi Franzen-Filppula-Hudler Cleary-Helm-Eaves Miller-Abdelkader-"Boogaard" Draper Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Kindl-Ericsson Meech Howard Osgood(?) Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Franzen-Filppula-Hudler Cleary-Helm-Miller Eaves-Abdelkader-Cheap tough guy Draper Lidstrom(?)-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Sutton-Ericsson Kindl Let Lebda,Lilja,Meech,Bertuzzi,and Williams walk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Franzen-Filppula-Hudler Cleary-Helm-Miller Eaves-Abdelkader-Cheap tough guy Draper Lidstrom(?)-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Sutton-Ericsson Kindl Let Lebda,Lilja,Meech,Bertuzzi,and Williams walk Well Boogaard or someone. Someone youngerr than May. Someone who could be here in the future too.And I don't think we should have Kindl as an extra d-man. He's one of our best prospects and may as well be a top4 d-man in few years. edit: spelling. Edited April 23, 2010 by Finnish Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Well Boogaard or someone. Someone older than May. Someone who could be here in the future too. And I don't think we should have Kindl as an extra d-man. He's one of our best prospects and may as well be a top4 d-man in few years. Yeah i know what you meant.I like May,but you're right,a younger guy would be better.There's so many options out there.Maybe rotating Kindl with Ericsson would work?The defense situation is sketchy with Lidstrom possibly hanging them up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites