eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted July 17, 2010 The best thing you could say about Meech or Janik is that they'd be fighting for a very limited, rather unimportant role, and so couldn't do much damage. I'd prefer we find someone decent, but failing that I'm ok with standing pat with what we have, and saving some cap space for the deadline. Hey, you never know. Maybe Weber and Nashville management will start a big feud... dreaming's allowed, right? You're not going to be able to spend the league minimum and sign a better defenseman than Derek Meech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted July 17, 2010 You're not going to be able to spend the league minimum and sign a better defenseman than Derek Meech. Debateable. Irrelevant though, since we aren't limited to league minimum. Depending on what Abs and Helm sign for, how much reserve we want to keep, and if we want to risk going with only 13 forwards, we could potentially go as high as $2-2.5 million. $1.5 is more realistic, but that could still get us something better. Few decent ones left though, so there's a good chance we just have ride what we have, at least for a while to build up some cap for a trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) Wings competition for the 6th spot (assuming ericsson is safe at no.5?) I'd say that's healthy and good compeition... Kindl, Janik, Meech (if not traded), Ryasensky, Mckee/Hnidy/FA, Smith (outside chance), unknown camp invite (most likely, they always got invites for every position) Edited July 17, 2010 by mindfly 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 17, 2010 Janik is a good one-tool defenseman to have as a #7. Meech isn't as physical or as defensively capable, but he's better all-around, and a better player overall. The fact that he can be plugged into a defensive or offensive role on defense makes him a better choice than Janik, let alone the fact that he is a better puck mover and sees the ice better. Did you not read the part where I said "strictly in regards to the #7 Dman" or where I stated Meech is the better all-around player? All you essentially did is repeat what I said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted July 17, 2010 Debateable. Irrelevant though, since we aren't limited to league minimum. Depending on what Abs and Helm sign for, how much reserve we want to keep, and if we want to risk going with only 13 forwards, we could potentially go as high as $2-2.5 million. $1.5 is more realistic, but that could still get us something better. Few decent ones left though, so there's a good chance we just have ride what we have, at least for a while to build up some cap for a trade. Except that if we're committing that kind if cash to another defenseman, he sure as hell better not be the #7 defenseman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 17, 2010 If we're strictly talking Dmen, I'd probably slightly prefer Janik. His game is very different than Meech's, and I think for a bottom pairing his style of play is a little more useful than what Meech brings. What makes your question blurry is that its not just Meech vs. Janik for the 7th Dman, rather its Janik vs. Meech for the 7th Dman + Meech, the capable plug up front. Good question.....tough to answer. In the games that I saw (and personally at the Joe, like 12/31 against COL), Janik looked better defensively and more responsible on both ends of the ice. Not saying that Meech isn't, but that Janik is slightly ahead of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings15 47 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 Gotcha 9 WingsallTheway, GMRwings1983, dropkickshanahans and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 Gotcha You gonna be in TRUH-BULL 1 number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number19 159 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 I was scared for a moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,951 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 I am glad I looked at that date on this topic... that was funny though...made me laugh for a moment, until I realized that if you just replace the name in the title with Quincey and it was just about as useless as a signing this would have been, then I curse Holland again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielsm 244 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 Gotcha I just lost my s***, I hate you so much right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 LOL next will be lilja and Markov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 Not funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 The sad part is this is totally something Holland would do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 So I guess no one has read the pinned thread at the top titled "Forum Rules Refresher. PLEASE READ THIS." · DON'T post false and/or misleading topics. Members caught doing so will be banned IMMEDIATELY with NO chance of reinstatement. http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/topic/76585-forum-rules-refresher-please-read/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
