IILeiBlazeII 15 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Didn't see a topic, so I guess I'm breaking it! http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2010/06/red_wings_sign_finnish_free_ag.html http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2010/06/filppula_ii_red_wings_make_a_s.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 the Detroit Red Wings have signed Ilari Filppula to a 1 year contract. He is the older brother of Valtteri Filppula. Filppula started his pro career in Kiekko-Vantaa, in the Finnish lower leagues, and after two years with JYP, he spent a season with Jokerit, and then returned to JYP with a two-year contract. In 2008, he signed a 2-year contract with TPS. Filppula won the Jari Kurri trophy in 2010. I love this move by Holland. Hopefully he can form a dynamic duo onthe Wings in the near future! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lamothe 5 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Didn't see a topic, so I guess I'm breaking it! http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2010/06/red_wings_sign_finnish_free_ag.html http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2010/06/filppula_ii_red_wings_make_a_s.html I was JUST about to post this as well. Awesomesauce. Hopefully "Leino II" pans out for us. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 324 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Didn't see a topic, so I guess I'm breaking it! http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2010/06/red_wings_sign_finnish_free_ag.html http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2010/06/filppula_ii_red_wings_make_a_s.html what the WHAT? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 His Bro has some dirty dangles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 interesting sign, since it was a 1 year deal and I don't see him making the big club... maybe it was for both parties to see how he likes the NA game in GR, before there's a longer commitment, but they still could have retained his rights... just found it odd it wasn't at least a 2 yr deal... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 his gold halmet is gonna have to go though lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 oh boy, I can see it now...(Flip-Bashing)2 at LGW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OakWing 2 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Doesn't the gold helmet mean he leads his team in scoring? He's got that going for him at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted June 16, 2010 well this was unexpected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 oh boy, I can see it now...(Flip-Bashing)2 at LGW ******* piece of s*** sucks!...justkidding! 1 Hossa4Life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 THAT IS SO COOL! 2 Namingway and 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Doesn't the gold helmet mean he leads his team in scoring? He's got that going for him at least. not to sure if thats what it means he had 12G 37A in 58GP last season though,if that means anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Good depth signing. 1 Chin_Music reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Maybe kenny holland does read this site cause im certain months ago i read on here somewhere that we should sign Flips brother, it might not of been its on topic but it was defintly in a post!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedStormRising 7 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Um... cool? I guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 In all honestly I don't get this signing. I understand that its Flip's big bro and all but we don't need another playmaker IMO...more of a Drake type or actual scorer. Unless they plan to use him once someone else moves along come 2012 season and if they can afford him by then. 1 Chin_Music reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 He might add a little scoring depth to our third line, but I'd be surprised if he accumulated more than 30 points, assuming he even makes the team. But I'll be ready to eat my words if he wants to net 80. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Wing 26 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 In all honestly I don't get this signing. I understand that its Flip's big bro and all but we don't need another playmaker IMO...more of a Drake type or actual scorer. Unless they plan to use him once someone else moves along come 2012 season and if they can afford him by then. It's primarily for Grand Rapids. If he impresses, it might be a different story, but he'll be in GR. It doesn't have an impact on the Wings prospective signing(s). 2 JKEITH81 and Chin_Music reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HelmerFan 28 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 I think this is an amazing signing. If Ilari plays hard in camp and actually makes the big boy squad, it could push Valtteri to have the "break out year" some of us have been expecting. Having 6 brothers myself i know the great impact sibling rivalry can have. Plus he (Ilari) won't have the the attitude Leino had, so all around I like this signing. Great depth signing, and thats what the wings need at this time... depth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drwscc 212 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 We're getting our own "Sedin twins" (I know they are not actually twins) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedatsyukian 7 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) Honestly, there is nothing to dislike about this signing. Val's brother cost almost nothing to gain a player with some obvious offensive potential, even if it's only to play with the kids in GR. What's the worst that can happen? He plays terrible and returns back to Finland while we lose nothing. What's the best that can happen? He plays solid in the preseason and provides some decent offense while invigorating his brother. What will probably happen? He'll spend the season in Grand Rapids and help the offensively starved Griffins score some points. No downside. Edited June 16, 2010 by thedatsyukian 2 Z Winged Dangler and Frozen-Man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 16, 2010 This isn't the offseason signing i expected nor wanted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Yes, not only will he help our depth, but we also will have the best Eurodance team ever. 1 Edillac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Honestly, there is nothing to dislike about this signing. Val's brother cost almost nothing to gain a player with some obvious offensive potential, even if it's only to play with the kids in GR. What's the worst that can happen? He plays terrible and returns back to Finland while we lose nothing. What's the best that can happen? He plays solid in the preseason and provides some decent offense while invigorating his brother. What will probably happen? He'll spend the season in Grand Rapids and help the offensively starved Griffins score some points. No downside. That's my thought too, I just would have preferred it be at least a 2 yr deal, so if he does blow everyone away, we don't have to give him a raise, or lose him in the off season... plus, he could still return to Finland, we'd just own his rights... stilll nothing to dislike about this signing! 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites