Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted July 1, 2010 Looks like Vancouver has signed Dan Hamhuis for 6 years 4.5 million, this pretty much means that Mitchell will not be back in BC! Do you all think that Mitchell could fill the void that Lilja once filled? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 1, 2010 Looks like Vancouver has signed Dan Hamhuis for 6 years 4.5 million, this pretty much means that Mitchell will not be back in BC! Do you all think that Mitchell could fill the void that Lilja once filled? If you mean fill the void of defensemen with post concussion syndrome, yes, I think he could. 1 Green Wing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted July 1, 2010 If you mean fill the void of defensemen with post concussion syndrome, yes, I think he could. sweet...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Yeah, he's hurt too often for me to want him on the Wings. I like his style of play, but he's just too big a risk with his health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 I think his wife wants him to stop playing or something. Plus he is around 34/35 something like that right? For his style of play that's pretty old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Mitchell would be my first choice to replace Lilja. I love the way he plays the game when healthy. That being said, even with his injury history, Mitchell is probably well out of the Red Wings price range. Especially with some of the contracts being handed out already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 he is a health risk and probably too pricey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 He would have to take quite a paycut, and I don't think that'll happen, going by todays signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 My bet is that Brian Burke throws a fat contract at him,complimenting his other dumbass move to sign Colby Armstrong for $3 Mil per year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 I cannot believe the prices that were handed out today! Many of them were waaaaay to steep and long deals as well. Colby Armstrong at 3 million a year was flat out crazy. We'll see what he does now with the Toronto Media and their high standards! I was thinking Willie Mitchell because he does have health issues and I thought maybe he would come here alittle cheaper! I was thinking that Mitchell may take a 1.5 million a year contract to wear the Red And White. Just a Thought. Good Discussion so far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 I think he is due more money, but I would love to have him and his super long stick in Detroit. He got a bad rap for the defense but lead the blueline in shots blocked and intercepted passes. He would be a better version of Lilja for sure. I put him at on a short list of players I would like to see brought in. I just still don't see how. We apparently have four roster spots and have given out 4 contract offers to RFA's as well as possibly kicking the tires on Lilja, Maltby, lebda, and Modano. Mitchell would be my first choice out of all of those guys (not including the RFAs) My bet is that Brian Burke throws a fat contract at him,complimenting his other dumbass move to sign Colby Armstrong for $3 Mil per year. Unless he moves Kaberle, they only have 3.4 million in cap space and have to round out their team. He has a full blue line, so Mitchell would fill the same roll for them as he would for us, depth guy. Burke wants a top tier center. My wild guess would be him making an epic trade for Marleau because I can't see San Jose realistically paying him 5 million a season with all the other guys they have on the team. Maybe Kabrele will be a Shark? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 If it were 5 years ago, for sure... I think the injuries are catching up to him and unless he was willing to come here for 1m or less(which I doubt he'd do), I'd rather us go a different route... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Yeah, he's hurt too often for me to want him on the Wings. I like his style of play, but he's just too big a risk with his health. What if he is the 6th guy though... With Ericcson and Kindl being the fifth and Janik being the 8th, would his health scare you off then? I think his wife wants him to stop playing or something. Plus he is around 34/35 something like that right? For his style of play that's pretty old. Perfect time to offer him a one year go for broke cup run deal! lol. All of these points are fully true, and as people said he would most likely want way too much money. I still would like him on my team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 wouldn't hurt for kenny to throw him and offer i suppose.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
