Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 So I was thinking, of all the teams in the NHL, Detroit is one of the few to have so many lifers. Yzerman, Lidstrom, most likely Z, Dats and Franzen, as well as many others. Of the young players on our team, or going to be on our team, who do you think is likely to be a Wing for the Rest of their career? Remember, only players that were DRAFTED here count. Even if Eaves stays with us, it's not the same as a draft pick. For me, I'd say, we'll be holding on to Smith and Tatar for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 I'm a Nyquist fan. He just keeps getting better every year. I have pretty high hopes for Lashoff as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Mursak, Tatar, Smith, Nyquist. The big 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 If Helm performs well for the next two seasons, I could see him being a lifer as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Don't forget about the d! Ericsson! I agree with Bowman, he will be a Top-2 dman, just wait for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Don't forget about the d! Ericsson! I agree with Bowman, he will be a Top-2 dman, just wait for it. When did Bowman say that Ericsson will be a Top-2 dman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Don't forget about the d! Ericsson! I agree with Bowman, he will be a Top-2 dman, just wait for it. Was Stan trolling again? 1 Branton87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) I agree with the consensus: Tatar will be a lifer here, as well as Smith and maybe Mursak. Edited August 28, 2010 by VM1138 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 When did Bowman say that Ericsson will be a Top-2 dman? My mistake. Scotty said top 4. But I still think he will be playing on the 1st line. http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php/topic/52738-ericsson-top-4-d-by-next-season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Helmer, I hope. 1 Branton87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 I think Abdelkader and Helm will be, too, I didn't include them originally because I wasn't sure if they counted as "Red Wings of the future" since they are already, technically Red Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted August 29, 2010 I'm sorry, I did include players that ARE currently with us, but don't have lifetime contracts... yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites