LeftWinger 4,962 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Gotcha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 You don't think Holland has looked at every possible angle...here's the results of what he and Jim Nill came up with for their plan: Picture isn't showing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Not stating the obvious, just thinking out loud... Funny how this works, Nabokov is a free agent, but has to clear waivers to get signed. Being a free agent means you can sign where you want, but in this situation he could get claimed by a team he doesn't want to play for. Interesting... It's to stop teams from hiding players in Europe so that they can avoid waivers at the beginning of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 couldn't he just refuse his assignment if claimed? Besides it's not like he was setting the world on fire in the KHL (from what I've heard) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 20, 2011 For those in the metro Detroit area, they are discussing all of this on 97.1 The Ticket. You know, that station that never talks about hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 For those in the metro Detroit area, they are discussing all of this on 97.1 The Ticket. You know, that station that never talks about hockey. And that would be right around the Valenti-Foster show which is normally dedicated to nothing but Michigan State and Mike's football picks for the weekend. I guess anyone with a mic on a sports show can have a voice but they really need to give it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 20, 2011 @DarrenDreger @capgeek. Deal still isn't done, but $570,000 for the rest of the year is what I'm told. Pro-rated to about $250,000. #nhl #redwings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 20, 2011 And that would be right around the Valenti-Foster show which is normally dedicated to nothing but Michigan State and Mike's football picks for the weekend. I guess anyone with a mic on a sports show can have a voice but they really need to give it up. The Michigan State stuff usually gets brought up by moron Michigan fans looking to pick a fight. And yes, they do talk a lot of football but that's what brings in the callers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 20, 2011 @DarrenDreger Hard to imagine Nabokov doesn't get claimed at $570,000 or as the last tweet indicated...roughly $250,000 pro-rated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 @DarrenDreger that would be a steal....he'll get claimed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingzman91 134 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 @DarrenDreger Wow, who wants a cup? I think Nabby, unfortunately anyone would claim for that. Deal better be in place! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) @DarrenDreger @capgeek. Deal still isn't done, but $570,000 for the rest of the year is what I'm told. Pro-rated to about $250,000. #nhl #redwings I'd have to imagine there is something else in place to make him unattractive to other teams. Maybe some backroom dealing with another team? There is way more to this or perhaps there isn't and we are all crazy. Edited January 20, 2011 by Howard He Do It?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 The Michigan State stuff usually gets brought up by moron Michigan fans looking to pick a fight. And yes, they do talk a lot of football but that's what brings in the callers. Nahh, Mike's self righteous "I'm a MSU grad" crap gets pumped out there WAAAYYYYY too much. And that is what brings the Michigan fans in. His bias towards that is sickening really but I digress lol. Sorry for thread derailing, just my tiny rant on that joke Valenti. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 There's something going behind the scenes. Perhaps Nabokov's agent is saying he'd refuse to play elsewhere, so the team to claim him would lose a roster spot and the cash if they did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I'd have to imagine there is something else in place to make him unattractive to other teams. Maybe some backroom dealing? There have to be bonuses that will carry over to next season which will make him unattractive to other teams at that amount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky0034 89 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) I'd have to imagine there is something else in place to make him unattractive to other teams. Maybe some backroom dealing? maybe it isn't about Nabokov at all? something along the lines of an agreement with a team low in the standings to get Nabokov signed at a low cap hit so they can take him off of waivers and trade us their goalie for a 7th round pick or something? Edited January 20, 2011 by ricky0034 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 For the money, theres gotta be something else. Maybe a NMC? or a multi-year deal? Kennys not gonna work to try to and sign Nabakov just to have him gone right away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krayzie_Bone 58 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Someone will block it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenrebellion 415 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 For the money, theres gotta be something else. Maybe a NMC? or a multi-year deal? Kennys not gonna work to try to and sign Nabakov just to have him gone right away. It happened to St. Louis twice... Do we really want Nabokov at a multi-year deal given his KHL numbers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Nahh, Mike's self righteous "I'm a MSU grad" crap gets pumped out there WAAAYYYYY too much. And that is what brings the Michigan fans in. His bias towards that is sickening really but I digress lol. Sorry for thread derailing, just my tiny rant on that joke Valenti. Still going to have to disagree. Mike usually brings up a Michigan topic, as he should since it brings in callers, and then some idiot calls in and says "blah, blah, blah, Michigan State." Sometimes it's going to sound like gloating after all the years of abuse State fans took from Michigan fans and all of a sudden State is the big dog on top. Nevertheless, it's nice to listen to hockey talk. Just shows how big this news really is. It happened to St. Louis twice... Do we really want Nabokov at a multi-year deal given his KHL numbers? You really want Joey as your backup? You can't have it perfect every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 It happened to St. Louis twice... Do we really want Nabokov at a multi-year deal given his KHL numbers? Doug Armstrong is not Ken Holland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 No real reliable source but I am hearing that the Isles would poach him anyway. Who knows.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenrebellion 415 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Doug Armstrong is not Ken Holland. Its not like there is a ton of room for genius here, there is only so much you can do...you can make it a bigger contract, or multi-year, all entail risks given his age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky0034 89 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 maybe Holland just feels bad about the Devils train wreck of a season and wants to get them a goalie 2 GunnarStahl and EuroWing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 maybe it isn't about Nabokov at all? something along the lines of an agreement with a team low in the standings to get Nabokov signed at a low cap hit so they can take him off of waivers and trade us their goalie for a 7th round pick or something? As has been stated, he'd have to clear waivers again if the Wings wanted to get him in a trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites