Hockeytown_Ryan 119 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) so you guys both think holland is just wasting his time? Yea you are probably right. he never thought nabby wouldn't make it through waivers...only us fans think of things like that=) hahahaha I am just saying I think he's right.... Do you think he will make it here? and Be honest ! for 250,000 (pro-rated) come on! If he does...GREAT! But I am only human to have doubts.... Especially when I see all the teams that have to say .. " Hmm Nabokov......PASS!" I just don't see THAT many teams passing on him Edited January 20, 2011 by Hockeytown_Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky0034 89 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 why cant nabby just say he will take the rest of the season off if someone else claims him? even if he did that then some teams would probably do it anyways if it really is only 570k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Here's how George Malik summarizes the saga on A2Y: "Here’s what I know: Ken Holland is the consummate tire-kicker. He explores EVERY avenue, talks to EVERY GM about EVERY available player at the trade deadline, prior to the draft, and agents about prospective free agents’ asking prices...And he’s kicking tires here. We’ll have to see what happens over the next couple of hours and days. " Holland is more than a consummate tire-kicker. He's the consummate GM. He would have never let this whole thing go to press unless he had a plan that would ultimately benefit the Detroit Red Wings. In Kenny I Trust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 why cant nabby just say he will take the rest of the season off if someone else claims him? Then a team will claim him just to keep him away from Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) I am just saying I think he's right.... Do you think he will make it here? and Be honest ! for 250,000 (pro-rated) come on! no i don't not at all...but do you really think holland thinks he will? there has to be something that we are missing or don't know about behind the scenes...why would holland and the boys even try this if just about 100% sure he would not make it to the wings Edited January 20, 2011 by hillbillywingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumnj 459 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 The team that claims him, can't trade him away or else he'll have to pass through Waivers again. What if he is dressed for a game or 2 (or 10), then traded? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 119 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 no i don't not at all...but do you really think holland thinks he will? there has to be something that we are missing or don't know about behind the scenes...why would holland and the boys even try this if just about 100% sure he would not make it to the wings I honestly think that is what is keeping me glued as possible to this thing! I have to know WHAT is he thinking? and WHY?!?!?!?!? Why WOULD he do this.. any team can offer him a deal and let him get claimed.... WHY Holland and Detroit! That is what I don't understand and am waiting Impatiently to find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 He's picked up by NJ, then the Wings trade Hudler for Hedberg and Clarkson. esteef 1 HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 no i don't not at all...but do you really think holland thinks he will? there has to be something that we are missing or don't know about behind the scenes...why would holland and the boys even try this if just about 100% sure he would not make it to the wings Or he is using all this great "advice" from the "LGW waiver wire crack team", and we are teaching him how the whole thing goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I honestly think that is what is keeping me glued as possible to this thing! I have to know WHAT is he thinking? and WHY?!?!?!?!? Why WOULD he do this.. any team can offer him a deal and let him get claimed.... WHY Holland and Detroit! That is what I don't understand and am waiting Impatiently to find out. I'm with you on that...i hate things like this. I will check back here 1000 times before i go to bed until something happens. hahahahahaha 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 What if he is dressed for a game or 2 (or 10), then traded? It's a certain time period, not just playing a few games. If I recall, after the FA period is over, players have to pass through waivers if they aren't signed in that period until the end of the season (i.e. through the playoffs). Thus Nabby would still have to pass through waivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 119 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I'm with you on that...i hate things like this. I will check back here 1000 times before i go to bed until something happens. hahahahahaha me too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 He's picked up by NJ, then the Wings trade Hudler for Hedberg and Clarkson. esteef I imagine that's the angle Holland is hoping for. Make an unbelievably appealing contract for an elite goalie, which forces some other goalie out to the trading block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I must know more. This suspense is killing me. I don't even want to leave work for the fear of news breaking while I'm away from technology. 4 deltawing, HankthaTank, Vladifan 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 maybe we will hear something during the broadcast tonight... give that Michigan award winning sportscaster a story to break! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 What if he is dressed for a game or 2 (or 10), then traded? Has to clear still :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Why even bother with this contract if Wings do not expect him to clear waivers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 119 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Can we get his name corrected on the thread title? 1 deltawing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Why even bother with this contract if Wings do not expect him to clear waivers? That's exactly it. There's something more here than $570,000 for Nabokov. There has to be something more in play, or he wouldn't make it past New Jersey. I could see Nabokov saying he wouldn't play elsewhere, which is the one way I can make it work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Can we get his name corrected on the thread title? Yeah, as of right now I don't even believe any of the 17 pages of contract clause discussions until that takes place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltawing 12 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/01/red_wings_deal_with_evgeni_nab.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I'm wondering if this is just a hopeful stab in the dark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 119 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 BEST SIGNING EVER!!!!!! What the hell was the point?!?!?!?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 http://www.mlive.com...evgeni_nab.html wow....thats insane. kind of what people have been saying other than the fact we are probably going to have him for a deal next year??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I'll wait and see. I'd wager there is more here than we see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites