Barrie 900 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Hey here's a thought, Holland had to know Nabokov would get claimed. Maybe he knows something about Nabokov, like he's done, and wants to screw over another team? Heh heh heh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 WAIT A MINUTE! For all you Osgood haters out there that argue the only reason he has 400 wins is because he played for Detroit! Now, you say Nabby isn't that good, and shouldn't be signed, but then you say "ANYONE can be good in Detroit, even my grandmother can play goal for Detroit." Well here we have a great goalie wanting to play here were ANYONE can play (that is the ONLY reason Osgood has 400 wins right?) so maybe Nabby can come in a be SPECTACULAR! Besides if someone can win as much as he can and NOT play for Detroit, he should be AWESOME here, because Detroit wins in spite of the goalie and not because of, right? Remember, ANYONE can be goalie here and THE ONLY reason Osgood has 400 wins is because of where he played... So if Nabby can play that great NOT in Detroit, just think (using your guys' logic) how great he would be here?!?!?! Get it done Kenny! Because if Osgood can win here, ANYONE can! unless language has changed in the CBA, you can. When Nashville claimed Doug Brown off waivers, the Wings immediately turned around and traded right back for him... Now if rules changed then so be it. so did you come in here just to argue?hahaha=) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 now THAT would be some sneaky, back room dealing - "hey, Lou, we're gonna sign this guy, but we know he may not clear other teams waivers, but NJ has first billing of waivers and no cap space... so, yea, do us a solid and claim him and we will instantly trade you a pick for him, so you get a pick basically for just helping us out" isnt that considered collusion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted January 20, 2011 unless language has changed in the CBA, you can. When Nashville claimed Doug Brown off waivers, the Wings immediately turned around and traded right back for him... Now if rules changed then so be it. CBA 13.23 In the event a professional or former professional Player plays in a league outside North America after the start of the NHL Regular Season, other than on Loan from his Club, he may thereafter play in the NHL during that Playing Season (including Playoffs) only if he has first either cleared or been obtained via Waivers. For the balance of the Playing Season, any such Player who has been obtained via Waivers may be Traded or Loaned only after again clearing Waivers or through Waiver claim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Unfortunately that sentiment is not shared by all on this site. Do Hawks fans care about their team or do they just care about screwing the Wings? Option C sir, they're just morons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Did Nabokov play this season, though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Did Nabokov play this season, though? He played in Europe, and hasn't played since December. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 So he CAN be traded right after. I wouldn't see why you can't do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted January 20, 2011 So he CAN be traded right after. I wouldn't see why you can't do that. yes, after again going through waivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Seriously, it's not forcing Ozzie out if Ozzie is going to be out the rest of the season. We need a backup. I doubt they're giving Nabby a multi-year deal. That would be forcing out Ozzie. It basically is. Wings expect to go deep into the playoffs and guess who will be the one watching the game from the rafters when/if we have all three? If Nabokov get's signed Ozzie is done. 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? The way we are playing defense that might not be all true. Also our crap play started before Datsyuk and Cleary went out. One thing I do wonder is how long will it be before he gets a rhythm? I do remember that he starts off slow but gets better as the year goes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingzman91 134 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 now THAT would be some sneaky, back room dealing - "hey, Lou, we're gonna sign this guy, but we know he may not clear other teams waivers, but NJ has first billing of waivers and no cap space... so, yea, do us a solid and claim him and we will instantly trade you a pick for him, so you get a pick basically for just helping us out" :thumbup: I like this and it seems legit. The Wings 2nd rd pick this year could be number 60, if Nabby works flawlessly, and NJ has lost the likely 61st pick, if they stay in last place, because of the Kovy deal. Thats my official guess. 2nd is steep, but for a vet goalie to solidify our run at possibly a bargain price. 2nd to Jersey for the freshly claimed Nabokov. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumnj 459 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Obviously, they need to let me out of The Home more... Maybe just a little tv now and then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 isnt that considered collusion? It is, that's why I said sneaky... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 20, 2011 :thumbup: I like this and it seems legit. The Wings 2nd rd pick this year could be number 60, if Nabby works flawlessly, and NJ has lost the likely 61st pick, if they stay in last place, because of the Kovy deal. Thats my official guess. 2nd is steep, but for a vet goalie to solidify our run at possibly a bargain price. 2nd to Jersey for the freshly claimed Nabokov. Maybe they want Hudler or Bertuzzi...? Maybe just wishful thinking on my part? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Technically, it should be: But we're getting way off topic with the Office rants. I would love to see Nabokov in the Winged Wheel. I'm really high on the tandem of Howard and Nabby, plus he could wear the mask someone already posted! Problem SOLVED. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) Maybe they want Hudler or Bertuzzi...? Maybe just wishful thinking on my part? Why the hell would you want to get rid of Bertuzzi with how he's played for us and with his very modest caphit?!?! That would be asinine ... Lets get to the real important topic at hand that we're all overlooking... what number would he wear?? Edited January 20, 2011 by stevkrause 2 Vladifan and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Why the hell would you want to get rid of Bertuzzi with how he's played for us and with his very modest caphit?!?! That would be asinine ... Lets get to the real important topic at hand that we're all overlooking... what number would he wear?? 00 would be my vote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Why the hell would you want to get rid of Bertuzzi with how he's played this year and with his very modest caphit?!?! That would be asinine ... 32 minutes of useless (mostly) offensive penalties? Turnovers galore? I don't know his cap hit, I don't factor pay level in with my opinions of player ability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 32 minutes of useless (mostly) offensive penalties? Turnovers galore? I don't know his cap hit, I don't factor pay level in with my opinions of player ability. Please, most of his penalties are based on reputation and his turnovers have been minimal... plus, lets see, a big body on pace for 50 pts a season at less than 2m a year caphit, who was one of our ONLY guys to play all 82 games last year and hasn't missed any this year, plus a good guy in the locker room... yea, who wants that? back to the topic at hand... this doesn't need to be derailed, if you want to argue that Bert isn't pulling his weight, take it into another thread... 4 Veery, Vladifan, 55fan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 119 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Why the hell would you want to get rid of Bertuzzi with how he's played for us and with his very modest caphit?!?! That would be asinine ... Lets get to the real important topic at hand that we're all overlooking... what number would he wear?? 29 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 00 would be my vote Wait... isn't 30 available now? Too soon? Seriously though, I wonder if he'd go with some weird number like 50 or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 958 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 If this happens I'd be down with it for sure. Howard would remain #1 with a lighter work load, unless Nabby shuts the door and Jimmy cant answer...This is all of course IF Nabby clears waivers which I dont think will ever happen, there must be a team with the room and the hate for the wings to stop it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 32 minutes of useless (mostly) offensive penalties? Turnovers galore? I don't know his cap hit, I don't factor pay level in with my opinions of player ability. Wow..... 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 32 minutes of useless (mostly) offensive penalties? Turnovers galore? I don't know his cap hit, I don't factor pay level in with my opinions of player ability. Bertuzzi has been really solid this year, and you should factor money in to the equation, for instance I didn't have a problem with Robert Lang, he was an okay forward, I had a problem with Robert Lang making 4million. Bertuzzi at 1.5ish is fair, does he make mistakes, yes but you can't have a team of all Zetterbergs, Datsyuk's and Lidstroms. You have to grade on a curve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
