Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Well with Suter locked up for next year, it doesn't help us out this summer, in the event Lidstrom retires (which I think he will, unfortunately). I'm pretty sure next year is Rafalski's last year of his contract, so maybe we can put Suter in Rafalski's spot after next year. As fpr this summer, what's Tim Gleasons contract status in Carolina? Is he a free agent this summer? Next summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Next summer. Ugh. Maybe Kevin Bieksa will have to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Ugh. Maybe Kevin Bieksa will have to do? Bieksa is overrated, do not want 1 F2B&G reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Bieksa is overrated, do not want That's weird...I actually agree with you. Gleason isn't a bad idea for a 4th/5th D Man. plus he's a good ole' Michigan boy. Well i guess if Lidstorm retires this summer Gleason would be 4th Dman with Rafalski/Kronwall/Stuart infront of him and with a break out season from Kindl next season, Gleason could get pushed to third pairing/1st PK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted January 31, 2011 I doubt they would either, but if he didn't want to be there anymore then they wouldn't have much choice. There is no reason to move Ericsson unless you were to replace him with Weber Seriously though, you forget Kindl. In the extremely hypothetical event that Lidstrom retires, Weber joins the team, and Salei is not re-signed, the team will have six defensemen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Well with Suter locked up for next year, it doesn't help us out this summer, in the event Lidstrom retires (which I think he will, unfortunately). I'm pretty sure next year is Rafalski's last year of his contract, so maybe we can put Suter in Rafalski's spot after next year. As fpr this summer, what's Tim Gleasons contract status in Carolina? Is he a free agent this summer? I really don't think Lidstrom will retire. He's having a great year, says he's having a lot of fun, and he obviously isn't slowing down much (if at all) based on his consideration for the Norris. I honestly think Rafalski will retire before Lidstrom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 I really don't think Lidstrom will retire. He's having a great year, says he's having a lot of fun, and he obviously isn't slowing down much (if at all) based on his consideration for the Norris. I honestly think Rafalski will retire before Lidstrom. Why is that? Just curious since you didn't explain it at all. Rafalski's point totals since being in Detroit: 55,59,42, 54(projected). He's definitely not slowing down, he's nearly a PPG player this season and having another great +/- season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky0034 89 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Weber isn't going anywhere anyone who thinks otherwise is delusional Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Weber isn't going anywhere anyone who thinks otherwise is delusional Stranger things have happened. It's a pipe-dream to be sure, but until he's on the long-term contract anything is possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Why not steal both Weber and Suter? Heh heh. Lidstrom-Weber Suter-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Why not steal both Weber and Suter? Heh heh. Lidstrom-Weber Suter-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart I just fell off my chair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 I thought I read somewhere that Weber wants to play for a bigger hockey market. Maybe Burke will make one of those amazing offers and pay him like 9 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) weber is not leaving nashville for detroit. set your sights on suter next year. Edited January 31, 2011 by stinky fish taco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Weber spoke very highly of Nick after the game and found himself "watching him" to many times while playing. So if he signs a one yr deal with Nashville and then becomes a ufa the following season how can the wings afford him? He could demand 6+ easily per year, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Weber is one hell of a player, but there is about .00000000000000000000000001% chance of him wearing the red and white anytime soon... it's a fun thought, but lets stay realistic here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 The only way we would catch him is if there were enough UFA/RFA's coming off the books this off-season, but there really aren't. Even with Nashville's self-imposed cap, they're going to have plenty of room to sign Shea to a hefty contract. Of course, he could just sign a one-year deal... and then next off-season... ooh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Another one of my pipe dreams is Brent Burns, absolutely love how he plays the position, he'll be a UFA after next year I believe as well(might be wrong). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
X13WINGS13X 25 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Weber is one hell of a player, but there is about .00000000000000000000000001% chance of him wearing the red and white anytime soon... it's a fun thought, but lets stay realistic here i definately wouldn't say theyre that low. nashville could change their colors to red and white. 2 PavelValerievichDatsyuk and Uncle Danny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Why replace him with Weber? Have Weber teach him to use that slapper of his more often and have 2 guys dropping 100+ mph bombs from the point. + more than 1! that would be pretty lethal not knowing which beast is gonna unleash the boomer from the point. i really hope the wings throw an offer sheet at weber. lids picked him first cause Mr. Norris himself knows that Weber belongs in Norris talks even without putting up 60 points. he's invaluable to Nashville, but for 2 1st rounders and a 2nd, Weber's definately worth it. the wings have a ton of really good prospects right now anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 + more than 1! that would be pretty lethal not knowing which beast is gonna unleash the boomer from the point. i really hope the wings throw an offer sheet at weber. lids picked him first cause Mr. Norris himself knows that Weber belongs in Norris talks even without putting up 60 points. he's invaluable to Nashville, but for 2 1st rounders and a 2nd, Weber's definately worth it. the wings have a ton of really good prospects right now anyways. I think it's 3 1sts for the offer it'd take to get him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Another one of my pipe dreams is Brent Burns, absolutely love how he plays the position, he'll be a UFA after next year I believe as well(might be wrong). I don't agree with you often, but you're dead on with this one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) I think it's 3 1sts for the offer it'd take to get him. Per the new CBA, if you sign a RFA player to a deal worth 6.4ish million+ it's actually four 1st round picks, a pint of virgin blood, and a vial of children's tears Edited January 31, 2011 by stevkrause 6 HankthaTank, Vladifan, Original-Six and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Per the new CBA, if you sign a RFA player to a deal worth 6.4ish million+ it's actually four 1st round picks, a pint of virgin blood, and a vial of children's tears A player like Weber is something that I would throw all you could to get him. He is just a powerful force out there and can basically blast the puck through the net. But all this sounding lovely in the NHL 11 world, it just won't happen. Brent Burns is legit, and I would even think that Suter, Jack Johnson (although just got secured by LA), or a Matt Carle in Philly could be a solid fit here. With Smith coming in the next few years and getting one of the younger, dare I say, tougher defenseman in the league, the future could be quite bright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 While it might seem steep, I'd be willing to cough up the four 1st rounders. I don't foresee the team being bad enough in the next little while to get anyone close to as good as Weber. We've got enough depth to ride it out, and there's always the FA market as an option for Detroit. They're a very desirable team to play for, so it wouldn't be as big of an issue like it is with other markets. I still think it'll be near impossible to put up enough money to get Nashville not to match it, though. Our best shot is if he were to sign a shorter term deal in hopes of going to a bigger market after it's done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 While it might seem steep, I'd be willing to cough up the four 1st rounders. I don't foresee the team being bad enough in the next little while to get anyone close to as good as Weber. We've got enough depth to ride it out, and there's always the FA market as an option for Detroit. They're a very desirable team to play for, so it wouldn't be as big of an issue like it is with other markets. I still think it'll be near impossible to put up enough money to get Nashville not to match it, though. Our best shot is if he were to sign a shorter term deal in hopes of going to a bigger market after it's done. If they REALLY wanted him, they'd be smarter to trade for him before his rights expire and it would likely cost them less than four 1st round picks and/or 6.5m+ and they could negotiate a deal based off of his stay from the deadline period on, after he's already had a taste of the franchise, plus they'd get him for a playoff run as well... with that said, I still see there being a slim to no chance of him EVER ending up here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
