syntax 359 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 All of you 'he won't clear waivers' people realize that Ken Holland has some pretty insane clout within the NHL, right? I'm sure anyone taking Nabby off waivers would have to be prepared to be on his s***-list for awhile. You never know when you might need a 'favor' from another team. This might just get him through waivers. And as was mentioned earlier, if Nabby doesn't want to play anywhere else, there are things he can do to teams that attempt to pick him up off of waivers. Just my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltawing 12 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Wow, mobile version of this site is SLICK! This would give us an awesome 1/2 punch in the playoffs. I've always been a huge fan of Nabby, so I fully support this, at the right price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I want this move to happen just to give Howard a kick in the butt... Adding the goalie that took you out in last years playoffs in a 4-1 series should light a fire under him. Just like a lot of players do, when you are not being challenged you tend to slow down and get complacent. Well hopefully this goes through he doesn't get claimed and either Howard gets his A game back or Nabby shows what he can do with a good rotation and not 70+ games a season. crash 4 Vladifan, VikingMark, sleepwalker and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 340 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 This would be awesome. I really hope they can get this done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) With our luck, either Chicago or San Jose () will claim him. I'm also hoping that Wings fans will finally learn to spell his name. This is just as bad as "Federov". Edited January 20, 2011 by edicius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 20, 2011 McKenzie: My guess, and it's only that, is DET and Nabokov have a deal they can live with, but remains to be seen whether contract is legal per CBA. Twitter The ace in the hole? McKenzie: Guessing there is something in deal to "discourage" other teams from claiming Nabby on waivers, but will it fly with NHL? Just a guess tho. Twitter 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Ho ho, and to think I underestimated you, Kenneth. What delightful little loophole are you sneaking through now? 1 PenaltyShot 96 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted January 20, 2011 McKenzie: Twitter The ace in the hole? McKenzie: Twitter I'm Jim Halpert. A little comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 All of you 'he won't clear waivers' people realize that Ken Holland has some pretty insane clout within the NHL, right? I'm sure anyone taking Nabby off waivers would have to be prepared to be on his s***-list for awhile. You never know when you might need a 'favor' from another team. This might just get him through waivers. And as was mentioned earlier, if Nabby doesn't want to play anywhere else, there are things he can do to teams that attempt to pick him up off of waivers. Just my opinion. Is that why Stevie laid off claiming Ritola off waivers? Oh wait... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) Getting ahead of myself, but he will backup Jimmy, correct? Assuming Ozzie's injury puts him out as long as stated. Or will they split the role as our goalies have done in the past? Edited January 20, 2011 by Ram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Sweet Jesus yes. Please do this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 With our luck, either Chicago or San Jose () will claim him. but do Chicago, San Jose, and other teams have the cap room for him? How long is he on waivers for? Will teams up against the cap have enough time to make him fit under the cap? Holland has had a lot of time to figure this out, other teams may just run out of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsgirl001 983 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Oh wow. I think I would be okay with this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 With our luck, either Chicago or San Jose () will claim him. I'm also hoping that Wings fans will finally learn to spell his name. This is just as bad as "Federov". Could Chicago even afford him? I thought they learned their lesson during the offseason. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I'm Jim Halpert. A little comment. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. MICHAEL!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 MAKE IT SO, number one. I can buy the idea that Detroit is leaning a bit to make sure that they get Nabokov. In the old days of NASCAR, the Petty family did the same. If they said they wanted to sign a guy to the team, nobody, and I mean nobody would touch them. It was never spoken, but it would be two kisses on the cheeks, Don Corleone style. There would be blood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Is that why Stevie laid off claiming Ritola off waivers? Oh wait... I don't think Holland was pissed that Ritola was claimed off waivers, honestly. It's not like we got screwed out of an all-star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 With our luck, either Chicago or San Jose () will claim him. I'm also hoping that Wings fans will finally learn to spell his name. This is just as bad as "Federov". well looking on the blackCawks forum their fans are calling for them to pick him up just so that the wings wont get him=) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 20, 2011 MICHAEL!!!! Oh, that's funny. MICHAEL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) Getting ahead of myself, but he will backup Jimmy, correct? Assuming Ozzie's injury puts him out as long as stated. Or will they split the role as our goalies have done in the past? that would be my assumption, that Jimmy is still #1, Nabs is back-up, or more like 1A/1B. I would see a split. Nabby's a very good goalie, he's played for teams which dragged him down to where he had nothing left. The Wings won't do that to him. He will shine here. This thread is racing right along in GF. Does that mean it's not a rumor? I hope it's true. Love me a Euro-goalie, you know? Edited January 20, 2011 by puckloo39 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 He'll have to take a deal that's at or close to the league minimum with some very specific bonus targets (likely involving his playing and winning a playoff series or something like that). I'm not worried about his playoff history right now since he'd only be the #3 goalie on the depth chart come playoff time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I don't think Holland was pissed that Ritola was claimed off waivers, honestly. It's not like we got screwed out of an all-star. Unfortunately that sentiment is not shared by all on this site. well looking on the blackCawks forum their fans are calling for them to pick him up just so that the wings wont get him=) Do Hawks fans care about their team or do they just care about screwing the Wings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Is that why Stevie laid off claiming Ritola off waivers? Oh wait... you don't think yzerman talked to holand before hand? I bet he did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopenhagenWing 38 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 That's awesome to hear coming from a mod. Being asked to start almost every regular season game is more than fatigue. It's irresponsible on the team's part. So yes, we are disagreeing. It's the sole reason why he wasn't able to perform at his best in the playoffs. So whatever you meant by "fatigue or whatever" I am disagreeing with. There is no whatever in this case and it's more than basic fatigue. Are you going to keep playing that card? Yet, other goalies have had the same workload put on them and still managed to have postseason success. Maybe Nabokov's weakness is mental strength. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites