russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 I still haven't made upmy mind on this one yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 NHL Ruslan Salei has signed with the @detroitredwings 7 minutes ago via CoTweet just popped up on twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Hmmm Any other info? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAredwingsfan91 28 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 just saw this on twitter first reaction "whaaaaaat the f***?" 1 titanium2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Does this mean bidding goodbye to Pain Train? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Wait a minute, so the Wings sign Modano, then sign the guy who was suspended for crushing his face into the boards? 1 zata40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Does this mean bidding goodbye to Pain Train? It has to right? At least we still have GMR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 all i know is he has only played 3-82 game season since 2001 season last season 14GP 6PTS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 In October 1999, Salei was suspended by the NHL for ten games after he checked Dallas Stars center Mike Modano face first into the boards from behind. Modano suffered a slight concussion, strained ligaments in his neck, and a broken nose. Should be interesting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Wait a minute, so the Wings sign Modano, then sign the guy who was suspended for crushing his face into the boards? Try to ignore the music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SujrPs__pgU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 i like it. we've got a young belarusian in the wings named kolosov that could learn from his meanness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Should be interesting... Maybe they're trying to keep Mikey on the edge or something so that he'll play better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted August 9, 2010 How credible is that source? 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Doesn't seem like people like this one all that much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 I can't believe this. Salei, really Detroit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 i like it. we've got a young belarusian in the wings named kolosov that could learn from his meanness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 That really sucks. I hate Salei, better then Krajicek I spose. I wonder if they got him for cheap. 1 dobbles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Someone tell me whether to feel happy or angry about this! I know the name, but not the player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blgillett 48 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 This one came out of the blue! Any other confirmation and info on the deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 I think I like it. Sounds very similar to Lilja. I'm cool with it as long as its 1 million or under. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MulesWillFly93 199 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Article from NHL.com: The Detroit Red Wings added some experience to their blue line on Monday by signing defenseman Ruslan Salei to a one-year contract. No financial terms were disclosed.Salei, 35, was originally a first-round draft pick (No. 9) of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 1996 Entry Draft. The Minsk, Belarus, native has appeared in 842 career games with the Ducks, Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche. He has 194 points (43 goals, 151 assists) and 1,017 penalty minutes in 13 NHL seasons. Salei appeared in just 14 games for Colorado in 2009-10 due to a back injury, finishing the season with 1 goal and 5 assists, along with 10 PIM. Salei was the captain of Belarus at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. In four games, he registered 1 goal, was plus-2 and led the team in average ice time (22:36). Salei previously played under current Red Wings coach Mike Babcock for two seasons in Anaheim (2002-03 and 2003-04). Link: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=535719 Hmm, they don't say where they got this news from, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Confirmed by Freep http://www.freep.com/article/20100809/SPORTS05/100809033/1433/Red-Wings-pick-up-defender-Ruslan-Salei Edited August 9, 2010 by Mors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Someone tell me whether to feel happy or angry about this! I know the name, but not the player. years ago people here were dying to have this guy with the wings. i guess because now he's 36 instead of 33 that has changed some opinions. he plays with an edge and can put up some points. i think that's what most people want. but those extra few years will bring on some doubters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted August 9, 2010 35years old, early 1st rounder in 96, "abdelkader size" ~ 6'1 215lbs, 32pts career high with florida back in 06-07 (6goals) 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) In Kenny I trust. It cant be worse than the Williams signing. Anyways, I have always been under the impression this guy was pretty solid on the blue line. Confirmed. The Sports Forecaster: ASSETS: Can log a ton of ice time without issue. Is a well-liked teammate in the locker room. Displays all-around prowess. Can play a nasty game from behind the blue-line from time to time.FLAWS: Can at times make bad decisions with the puck in the defensive zone. Is also known to take a few undisciplined penalties from time to time. CAREER POTENTIAL: Aging big-minute defenseman. He's no Willie Mitchell, but Salei comes cheaply due to his back injury last season and the 35-year-old can play big minutes, play on the PK, and he's mean, mean, mean. Also, Babs coached him for two years back in the Anaheim days. Edited August 9, 2010 by cjm502 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
