crazy13 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 if lidstrom does retire and know he is not replaceable, but if we signed Dan Hamhuis and Anton Volchenkov you people be happy? Dan Hamhuis Age: 27 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 203 ASSETS: Can play a sound defensive game, log big minutes and also be used in a shutdown role. Moves the puck well out of the defensive zone. Has loads of hockey sense. FLAWS: Isn't a physical defenseman, which somewhat limits his effectiveness against big NHL forwards. Is also a limited contributor in the offensive zone. CAREER POTENTIAL: Big-minute defenseman. Anton Volchenkov Age: 28 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 226 ASSETS: Is one of the best shot-blocking defensemen in NHL history, and thrives in one-on-one battles against top forwards. Plays with tremendous poise. Has a mean streak and is not shy about hitting the opposition. FLAWS: Won't scare anybody with his offensive ability, since he lacks confidence with the puck. Needs to pick his spots better when lining up opponents. His shot-blocking leads to injuries, aches and pains. CAREER POTENTIAL: Excellent shutdown defenseman. Stewie-Kronner Raffy-Volchenkov Ericcson-Hamhuis Kindl Meech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 I'd like to see Gonchar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 How do I feel about Lidstrom's possible retirement after this year? 1 wingnut22 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) What about Brett Lebda and Derek Meech? Lebda ASSETS: Speed, not bad looking FLAWS: Everything other than speed CAREER POTENTIAL: None Meech ASSETS: Can play forward and defense FLAWS: Is not good at either forward or defense CAREER POTENTIAL: Could be the next Mathieu Dandenault Edited May 9, 2010 by GMRwings1983 9 AIK'91, Zeowingsfan, DirtyD and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockitman 11 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 I am so on the Volchenkov train... He is such a great player very underrated... Love to see him sporting the Winged Wheel, Still rather see Nick back though. ONE MORE YEAR!!! How do I feel about Lidstrom's possible retirement after this year? Exactly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 Call me crazy, but I wouldn't be too upset if Lidstrom retires. Nothing against him or his play, I'm just wondering if it's time... Plus I wouldn't mind having the extra cap money to use in the off season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AIK'91 22 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 How do I feel about Lidstrom's possible retirement after this year? Good to see I'm not the only one that feels this way. As for Hamhuis and Volchenkov, you know some team is going to vastly overpay for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 Wow, is this the best that's out there for his replacement? Good thing he won't retire this year. Gut feeling from watching his post-game interview. 1 Bradster1984 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 What about Brett Lebda and Derek Meech? Lebda ASSETS: Speed, not bad looking FLAWS: Everything other than speed CAREER POTENTIAL: None Meech ASSETS: Can play forward and defense FLAWS: Is not good at either forward or defense CAREER POTENTIAL: Could be the next Mathieu Dandenault haha, biggest laugh I've had all day! :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DatsyukianDeke13 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 What about Brett Lebda and Derek Meech? Lebda ASSETS: Speed, not bad looking FLAWS: Everything other than speed CAREER POTENTIAL: None Meech ASSETS: Can play forward and defense FLAWS: Is not good at either forward or defense CAREER POTENTIAL: Could be the next Mathieu Dandenault haha I lol'd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'm a big fan of Volchenkov. He reminds of Vladdy in a way. However, a lot of talk has been coming out from around the team that Lidstrom will play one more year at a significant pay cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 If he does then we are screwed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 I'm a big fan of Volchenkov. He reminds of Vladdy in a way. However, a lot of talk has been coming out from around the team that Lidstrom will play one more year at a significant pay cut. The Howes changed their opinion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 However, a lot of talk has been coming out from around the team that Lidstrom will play one more year at a significant pay cut. I like, I like that a lot! For me it's a cap room thing more than anything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 Is Quincey available? Anyways I don't know if there is a free agent this year that I would be too excited about. Then again I have seen what the free agent defense for '11 yet so who knows. I still think we are going to have to trade for the Lidstrom "replacement" aka First pairing defenseman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted May 9, 2010 I'd like to see Gonchar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AIK'91 22 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 However, a lot of talk has been coming out from around the team that Lidstrom will play one more year at a significant pay cut. God, I sure hope so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 if lids retires kronwall has to step up and be our lead offensive dman volchenkov sounds nice havent really ever watched him play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluedevils_13 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 What about Brett Lebda and Derek Meech? Lebda ASSETS: Speed, not bad looking FLAWS: Everything other than speed CAREER POTENTIAL: None Meech ASSETS: Can play forward and defense FLAWS: Is not good at either forward or defense CAREER POTENTIAL: Could be the next Mathieu Dandenault This wouldn't be so funny if it wasn't so true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 Lids takes pay cut, trade Kronwall & Cleary for a top 6 fwd, release Lilja,Lebda and Meech. Make an offer to Eric Johnson (RFA) try and sign Tallinder as Lids new partner. Volchenkov will get a big offer from someone and will be out of our range. Rafalski Johnson Lidstrom Tallinder Stuart Ericsson Kindl Also bring up Brendan Smith from the Griffs for some games, the sooner we get him in the line up the better. Think he will be more of a better allround player than Kindl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 Lids takes pay cut, trade Kronwall & Cleary for a top 6 fwd, release Lilja,Lebda and Meech. Make an offer to Eric Johnson (RFA) try and sign Tallinder as Lids new partner. Volchenkov will get a big offer from someone and will be out of our range. Rafalski Johnson Lidstrom Tallinder Stuart Ericsson Kindl Also bring up Brendan Smith from the Griffs for some games, the sooner we get him in the line up the better. Think he will be more of a better allround player than Kindl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 Lids takes pay cut, trade Kronwall & Cleary for a top 6 fwd, release Lilja,Lebda and Meech. Make an offer to Eric Johnson (RFA) try and sign Tallinder as Lids new partner. Volchenkov will get a big offer from someone and will be out of our range. Rafalski Johnson Lidstrom Tallinder Stuart Ericsson Kindl Also bring up Brendan Smith from the Griffs for some games, the sooner we get him in the line up the better. Think he will be more of a better allround player than Kindl. Just how high are you? Kronwall has improved massively. Cleary has an NTC. Lilja is one of the best shot blockers we have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 Is Quincey available? Anyways I don't know if there is a free agent this year that I would be too excited about. Then again I have seen what the free agent defense for '11 yet so who knows. I still think we are going to have to trade for the Lidstrom "replacement" aka First pairing defenseman. Haven't heard much about Ryan Whitney?Wouldn't mind seeing him here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 Haven't heard much about Ryan Whitney?Wouldn't mind seeing him here. I would. You think Rafalski, Kronwall and Stuart have bad giveaways? His are that much more atrocious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 I would. You think Rafalski, Kronwall and Stuart have bad giveaways? His are that much more atrocious. Ian White's more solid in my opinion anyways.If i'm not mistaken,his contract isn't anywhere near as big as Whitney's is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blood On The Ice 15 Report post Posted May 9, 2010 I'd like to see Gonchar. Gonchar is more offense than defense. He would be a defensive liability. I like him for my fantasy teams. But not my Detroit team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
