blues_demitra38 11 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Can someone convince me why the Wings shouldn't sign this guy? Watching the Blues closely I can tell you that he might have lost a step in the past few years but that still puts him two steps ahead of everyone else. He skates like the wind and has a ton of skill. This team is chalk full of centers that would benefit from a legit producer like him. Imagine Filppula's production with Kariya on his wing. Can you say breakout year? 1 puffy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 The guy scores at-will on shootouts. High glove, every time... I'd be for it. He provides toughness that the Wings lack, also. 3 mjlegend, 55fan and ilmickeyli reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Is there a Mighty Ducks theme going on here? I'd like him, but would probably be a little too much. Modano is the cheaper option, most likely (yet still to be seen). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 I'd rather have Kariya than Modano, but he'd want more money too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) Not a fan of Kariya coming to the Wings... just my initial reaction. Edited July 22, 2010 by Xitium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blues_demitra38 11 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Not a fan of Kariya coming to the Wings... just my initial reaction. And why is that? 1 RedFlag85 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 ...quack..quack...quack! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 He made 6 million last year. I doubt he's going to want to come here for what we have available to offer him. 1 RedFlag85 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 22, 2010 I never thought I'd say this, but I actually wouldn't mind this happening provided he came cheap. His numbers were down last year, but that was with less ice time then he was used to, and pretty much every Stl forward had an off year anyways. As a depth scoring piece, I really wouldn't be opposed to this if Modano doesn't work out. He still has game breaking speed, and maybe playing for a contender like us would make him motivated to go out with a bang/cup. He made 6 million last year. I doubt he's going to want to come here for what we have available to offer him. In before "Red Wing Discount"/O6 Market/Chance for a cup run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 I wouldn't be opposed at the right price. 1 Motown4013 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 The guy scores at-will on shootouts. High glove, every time... I'd be for it. He provides toughness that the Wings lack, also. OMG... 4 deltawing, TheDetroitRedWings, Jamessss and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 My sister has a mad crush on him. I'd gag. Yeah, we've discussed this. On the other hand, he is a highly skilled hockey player. If he came in at a low salary, I'd sure take him. Not many teams can say they have a pair of Byngs on their team. Not that my sister knows him or anything, but she says that he'll probably sign with the Sucks and reunite with Teemu. She could be wrong. She was once in 1985. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Can someone convince me why the Wings shouldn't sign this guy? Watching the Blues closely I can tell you that he might have lost a step in the past few years but that still puts him two steps ahead of everyone else. He skates like the wind and has a ton of skill. This team is chalk full of centers that would benefit from a legit producer like him. Imagine Filppula's production with Kariya on his wing. Can you say breakout year? Because they don't have the cap space. End thread. 4 hillbillywingsfan, Doggy, Original-Six and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 We don't need him.He provides nothing we already have plenty of.He wants too much money.He provides no toughness,whatsoever.He hasn't had a fight in his career.End of Discussion. 1 GMRwings1983 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tr!PoD#19 524 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 We don't need him.He provides nothing we already have plenty of.He wants too much money.He provides no toughness,whatsoever.He hasn't had a fight in his career.End of Discussion. Fighting =/= toughness. Remember when he got destroyed by Stevens, came back minutes later and scored a goal in 2003? That's toughness. Now shut the f*** up. 5 RedFlag85, Yzerman191, puffy and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Maybe the Wings should sign Modano, Kariya and Guerin and pretend it's the 90s again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 He made 6 million last year. I doubt he's going to want to come here for what we have available to offer him. Once upon a time I remember this Keanu Reeves imposter signing a very cheap 1 year deal 1.2 mil contract to play with his buddy Temu in Colorado Could it happen again sure? Would it happen again probably not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAredwingsfan91 28 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) i've always hated him but the man can score and thats big i think it was all his battles with Chelios where I grew to hate Kariya but hes got a wicked wrist shot. Edited July 22, 2010 by CAredwingsfan91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Fighting =/= toughness. Remember when he got destroyed by Stevens, came back minutes later and scored a goal in 2003? That's toughness. Now shut the f*** up. If fighting doesn't equal toughness,then I guess Probert and Kocur weren't tough?And nice example,too bad that 7 years ago.Dips***. 1 GMRwings1983 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 If fighting doesn't equal toughness,then I guess Probert and Kocur weren't tough?And nice example,too bad that 7 years ago.Dips***. Fighting makes you tough, but a lot of other things do as well. You dont have to fight to be tough, but it helps. 3 mjlegend, RedFlag85 and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NomadFromKazoo 42 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Maybe the Wings should sign Modano, Kariya and Guerin and pretend it's the 90s again. In more ways then one... Sure, any of them who'll sign for a mil would be cool, but other then Modano why would they be interested? Winning a cup and home town discount is one thing, but signing for what to them is a nominal sum I don't see them doing other then for personal reasons like Modano. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wally42 1 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 I think we should not only sign kariya, but modano as well. And then we should trade zetterberg or datsyuk for mark recchi. Why do you guys want the red wings organization to become a nursing home? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 i've always hated him but the man can score and thats big i think it was all his battles with Chelios where I grew to hate Kariya but hes got a wicked wrist shot. He has become more of a setup man recently. How much longer do you think his hips could hold on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Because we already have Hudler. esteef 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NomadFromKazoo 42 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 I think we should not only sign kariya, but modano as well. And then we should trade zetterberg or datsyuk for mark recchi. Why do you guys want the red wings organization to become a nursing home? If we were talking multi million dollar deals then I'd agree with you, but of course we'd sign those guys if they'd sign for what we can afford, which is very little (by pro athlete standards). I think the question is more why anyone thinks they would sign for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
