IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Yeah I read that McKenzie article. At the same time, I'm still quite baffled as to why Kenny would do this whole thing to begin with. There's gotta be a good reason that perhaps we don't see yet, which is what I meant by "deal behind the scenes." Perhaps as far as we know, Kenny is just moving his pawns to the center of the chess board. There is no deal behind the scenes. It can't be. Kenny did it because he wanted to get a great goaltender in and probably knew that it was unlikely that once his name was brought in some other GM would jump on him. There are no pawns on this one. Sucks but true I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 I think it's just wondering, as previous poster said these threads always seem to be goalie bs goalie. I don't know why, I am happy to have Nabby, it's not about who is better or worse. Hopefully he clears, although I am doubtful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Yeah I read that McKenzie article. At the same time, I'm still quite baffled as to why Kenny would do this whole thing to begin with. There's gotta be a good reason that perhaps we don't see yet, which is what I meant by "deal behind the scenes." Perhaps as far as we know, Kenny is just moving his pawns to the center of the chess board. I think Kenny is just trying to get a back up goalie without giving having to trade away anything. 1 Grim reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Yeah I read that McKenzie article. At the same time, I'm still quite baffled as to why Kenny would do this whole thing to begin with. There's gotta be a good reason that perhaps we don't see yet, which is what I meant by "deal behind the scenes." Perhaps as far as we know, Kenny is just moving his pawns to the center of the chess board. It could just be Holland taking a no-risk move to getting another goaltender in the possibility that Osgood is done for the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 This thread is about Nabokov - please keep it to that particular subject. No beers, no goalie wars, and if you "report" someone has made a claim, please cite a source. I'd hate to have to pull this thread, but I will if I have to delete another 3 pages of irrelevant posts. 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 It could just be Holland taking a no-risk move to getting another goaltender in the possibility that Osgood is done for the season. This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 He could also be getting Nabokov some action for next year and sign him in the off-season for cheap once Ozzie retires. Atleast i'm hoping. I think it's quite safe to say, Nabokov won't be a Red Wings tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 22, 2011 The only person I see reporting anything on a team making a claim is Eklund and he is about as trustworthy as a politician. Based on what I am told by three sources....the Sharks WILL put a claim on Nabokov....the plot thickens... Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 This thread is about Nabokov - please keep it to that particular subject. No beers, no goalie wars, and if you "report" someone has made a claim, please cite a source. I'd hate to have to pull this thread, but I will if I have to delete another 3 pages of irrelevant posts. I have figured it out, Kenny has thought of every angle and has let out little trendils of rumors to the teams that may want to claim him. IE; fact blackhawk insider calls real shark insider and says hey we made a claim. Shark insider tells the brass not to make a claim cuz it is a waste of time. Kenny has had this done for everyone and shows us once again why he is a super genius. 1 Booster313 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOG1TIM611 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 http://www.newsday.c...ivers-1.2628497 islanders or the sens? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Wait all the claims of claims came from Eklund??? Oh my, we shall see Nabokov in the Red and White soon enough! YES!!!!! Nabby will be a Wing! 1 Jenny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 22, 2011 http://www.newsday.c...ivers-1.2628497 islanders or the sens? What does the rest of the article say? I'm not signing up for anything. 1 IceMunkee reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 It would be weird to see him wearing a number that isn't 20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 A Florida fan on another board mentioned Florida might want in. Unsubstantiated rumor but it got me thinking: What if Florida grabbed Nabby, and then offered up Vokoun in a trade to the Wings? Circumvents the CBA and still gets the Wings a reliable veteran goalie. But I think he makes too much cap-wise. At any rate, something similar to this might be what Holland has up his sleeve. But then again...he could've just traded for Vokoun/Veteran Goalie without all the drama... Man, this really is mind-boggling. I'll be at work when the drama comes to a conclusion tomorrow, hope to get good news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) rumor is the sharks LOL or chicago would both claim him. i would be kinda pissed if its a Western team...... just read this Based on what I am told by three sources....the Sharks WILL put a claim on Nabokov....the plot thickens... mind you the source is the almight DICKlund Edited January 22, 2011 by Rick Zombos Ghost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 A Florida fan on another board mentioned Florida might want in. Unsubstantiated rumor but it got me thinking: What if Florida grabbed Nabby, and then offered up Vokoun in a trade to the Wings? Circumvents the CBA and still gets the Wings a reliable veteran goalie. But I think he makes too much cap-wise. At any rate, something similar to this might be what Holland has up his sleeve. But then again...he could've just traded for Vokoun/Veteran Goalie without all the drama... Man, this really is mind-boggling. I'll be at work when the drama comes to a conclusion tomorrow, hope to get good news. Vokoun is way to expensive for this team. We would have to give up our depth in order to acquire him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Vokoun is way to expensive for this team. We would have to give up our depth in order to acquire him. He also has a NMC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim 5 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 I think Kenny is just trying to get a back up goalie without giving having to trade away anything. perhaps the most eloquent response from the past two days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 rumor is the sharks LOL or chicago would both claim him. i would be kinda pissed if its a Western team...... Doesn't matter, there will probably be a few teams lower on the standings that will get first dibs ... like Islanders, Ottawa, Florida, Edmonton that might want him first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Just read this ... Sharks are very desperate for a backup ... wouldn't this be ironic? TSN Article on Sharks Goalie Situation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 As I type this it's 1AM. I think we're safe for tonight. Let's see what happens in the morning. I still think it's cheap insurance, and nothing more. If he pulls this off, I'd say he's a sly dog who hedges his bets. We shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted January 22, 2011 No way he clears. Timing of this signing actually sucks because within the last 12 hours, a couple of teams' goalies have been injured. This story has gained a lot of drama around the league, but a star goalie worth $3+ million signing for league minimum (with a cap hit of only $250k) is a gift for some other team. Not Detroit, unfortunately. I wonder what plan 'B' is? Dan Cloutier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 I wonder what plan 'B' is? Dan Cloutier? Hasek ... he doesn't have to clear any waivers . Ray Emery's name has been thrown around although I'm not sure if I would want him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky0034 89 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Hasek ... he doesn't have to clear any waivers . Ray Emery's name has been thrown around although I'm not sure if I would want him. huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 i hope to see nabby in a wings jersey when i wake up later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites