Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 Mitchell signs for LAA Kings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 hopefully they just screwed themselves out of being able to sign Doughty or Johnson after this season.......how SWEEEET would Doughty be in a Wings uni replacing Lids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 Yeah the only way we could get him would be if we gave up a ton of players for him in trade or if he wanted out of LA so bad that he signed a short term deal to hit free agency. Neither would happen in the real world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 not saying its going to happen but Lids might be done after this season, Johnson Doughty,Simmonds,Moller and Bernier are all FA at the same time, which puts the Kings in a bad spot because at least Bernier,Johnson,Doughty and Simmonds are going to get raises, and if Lids retires and Doughty hits the market you can bet your child/unborn child Holland is going to try and bring him in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 not saying its going to happen but Lids might be done after this season, Johnson Doughty,Simmonds,Moller and Bernier are all FA at the same time, which puts the Kings in a bad spot because at least Bernier,Johnson,Doughty and Simmonds are going to get raises, and if Lids retires and Doughty hits the market you can bet your child/unborn child Holland is going to try and bring him in. But of all their other D men, the Kings are going to dump the most salary on Doughty. We won't be able to match what they will give him. Lid's 6mil freed will be nothing. He'll get at LEAST 8m with a cap of probably 6. They'll do a long term deal, I'd bet on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 But of all their other D men, the Kings are going to dump the most salary on Doughty. We won't be able to match what they will give him. Lid's 6mil freed will be nothing. He'll get at LEAST 8m with a cap of probably 6. They'll do a long term deal, I'd bet on it. 8mil for Doughty? No way. 7mil is tops and that's if they overpay by an extra million. Doughty is great, but not that great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 It is 99% certain the Kings are going to get Doughty signed before or during Free Agency. Doesn't mean I can't dream of Detroit getting him anyway. 2 Original-Six and Frozen-Man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 Getting Doughty will be a pipe dream; Johnson on the other hand is a different story. I don't wanna see Jack Johnson here. He was a -15 on a Kings squad that made the playoffs last year. He was a -5 in the playoffs against Vancouver as well. Just doesn't seem defensively solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 8mil for Doughty? No way. 7mil is tops and that's if they overpay by an extra million. Doughty is great, but not that great. No Doughty is great. The sky is the limit for him. In junior he never touched the weight room and then once he got drafted he hit the weights hard and look now, he's 20 and has a norris nomination. Wait 3 years when he really fills out and gets some experience, it won't surprise me if he becomes an all time great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 Yeah, he'll never hit UFA Status. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Doughty will EASILY be worth 8 mill...he is the next great d man in the league...he will be collecting norris trophies like nobody's business... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 maybe Doughty wont want to stay in LA or doesnt want a long term deal, look at Bobby Ryan was offered a 4 and 5 year deal but says he only wants a 3yr deal tops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Doughty will EASILY be worth 8 mill...he is the next great d man in the league...he will be collecting norris trophies like nobody's business... Probably because he won't have to face up against quality d-men like Bourque, Leetch, MacInnis, Chelios, etc. at such an early age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 8mil for Doughty? No way. 7mil is tops and that's if they overpay by an extra million. Doughty is great, but not that great. Yeah. 'Cause Brain Campbell makes $7.1 million. I'm sure Doughty can't do a spin-o-rama quite as well as Campbell. He must be worth far less than him. At least to the Ice Capades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Doughty is the real deal and there's absolutely no way LA will let him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Doughty is far and away my #1 choice to "replace" Nick. I'm hoping they can seduce him with the thoughts of carrying on the legacy or something. I, too, believe Doughty's gonna go down as an all-time great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 But of all their other D men, the Kings are going to dump the most salary on Doughty. We won't be able to match what they will give him. Lid's 6mil freed will be nothing. He'll get at LEAST 8m with a cap of probably 6. They'll do a long term deal, I'd bet on it. I don't know. Is there going to be anyone better than Doughty? Holland may very well sell the farm for Doughty simply because that would be the only chance to get a truly big difference maker on the back end to be the backbone of the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Probably because he won't have to face up against quality d-men like Bourque, Leetch, MacInnis, Chelios, etc. at such an early age. Probably because Doughty IS the Bourque, Leetch, MacInnis, Chelios etc...of this era, at such an early age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted August 26, 2010 I think i'm gonna agree on that L.A seem to take the chicago route, they are gonna be good this year and will continue to improve until they eventually win the cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 This Mitchell signing really bolsters those screaming Detroit overpaid for Lidstrom. Doughty in the future is probably a pipe dream, but I wouldn't mind Detroit taking a stab at Myers in the future - Buffalo rarely is able to hold onto their stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 A thread made for the signing of Mitchell has all of 1 post actually mentioning his name...Only on LetsGoWings haha. Does anyone know how much the contract is for? I couldnt seem to find any information about the actual signing while trying to read my way through all the lidstrom doughty talk. 2 Frozen-Man and Nhurdi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 A thread made for the signing of Mitchell has all of 1 post actually mentioning his name...Only on LetsGoWings haha. Does anyone know how much the contract is for? I couldnt seem to find any information about the actual signing while trying to read my way through all the lidstrom doughty talk. Two years, $7 million A bit steep, wouldn't you say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Two years, $7 million A bit steep, wouldn't you say? Holy crap, for a guy coming off on injury? Thats nuts...if he was getting those kind of offers how was detroit even on his radar lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tr!PoD#19 524 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Fools, Kindl is Lidstroms heir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 This Mitchell signing really bolsters those screaming Detroit overpaid for Lidstrom. Doughty in the future is probably a pipe dream, but I wouldn't mind Detroit taking a stab at Myers in the future - Buffalo rarely is able to hold onto their stars. I wonder why you say that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
