robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 So as you guys know, July 1st is less than 2 weeks away, so I thought I would start a thread where we can discuss all our potential UFA signings because some of the other threads are starting to get off topic and are turning more into arguments rather than ideas and discussions. My list begins with the widely discussed James Wizniewski. I think he would be a great start, in getting our blue line back on track. After Wizniewski, I would love to grab one of Pitkanen, Ehrhoff, or Bieksa, as well as a cheaper D man like Anton Babchuck, or Shane O'Brien to round out our D. As far as forwards go, I hope we take a run at Tomas Fleischmann, Jussi Jokinen or even Simon Gagne (for the right price). I am still on the fence about what to do about Jiri Hudler. Part of me wants to keep him around to give him another shot at getting his game back on track (which I saw glimpses of while playing with Datsyuk) and the other half of me feels like we should try and trade him to another team needing offence (Florida?) for a draft pick. The possible trading of Hudler (which I doubt will happen) will weigh largely into what caliber of forward we go after, if any at all. Maybe...Ville Leino? Show me your Wish Lists! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Why bother, no matter what you wish for others will just look down their noses at you. I don't think people get the idea of what a wish list is... Oh well. I know I have three right handers on my wish list. I will leave it at that. 4 MrWings787, Mr.Macphisto, Drake_Marcus and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Lidstrom! 3 55fan, Drake_Marcus and esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockey23 79 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 1. Wiz for <$5M long term 2. Veteran d-man to play with Kindl. 1yr <$3M 3. Jagr or other 2nd/3rd liner. 1yr $2.5M 4. Cheap backup. Ex: Theodore $750k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 In terms of a wish list: 1. Lidstrom 2. Vokoun 3. Connolly 4. Selanne 5. Hannan 6. Ryder 7. Sullivan 8. Salo 9. Ehrhoff 10. Frolov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Bieksa is at the top of my wish list. Wisniewski is more realistic and would be a great addition as well. The one d-man I don't want any part of is Ehrhoff. Forwards are less concerning to me though I would be thrilled with Scottie Upshall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 1. Wiz for <$5M long term 2. Veteran d-man to play with Kindl. 1yr <$3M 3. Jagr or other 2nd/3rd liner. 1yr $2.5M 4. Cheap backup. Ex: Theodore $750k ^This, as long as the Veteran d-man isn't Erhoff. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Nick Lidstrom. He is all I want the Wings to sign right now. If that happens then I'll think about the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 lids wiz brewer jagr asham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 lidstrom wisniewski richards zherdev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Lidstrom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 UFA: Lidstrom (1 year contracts, for many healthy, productive years) Ozzie (yeah, it's a wishlist. I get to wish.) Drapes (see above) Jagr if he is at his mulleted best Andreas Lilja I would be pleased to see Miller and/or Eaves return. Off the wall: Staffan Kronwall is a UFA. He played in Sweden this last season. He hasn't done much at all in the NHL, but I'd love to see what would happen if he got together with his big bro. If he'd come in on a 2-way, I think he'd be worth the money in GR, plus with his track record there's no way he wouldn't clear waivers. No way he breaks into the Wings line-up, but maybe for a call-up when we have our Annual February Injuryfest. Non-UFA: I think I'd also like a good cheeseburger. And some booze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 What's everyone got against Ehrhoff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Lidstrom and Eaves. Wizniewski, Montador, Laich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 What's everyone got against Ehrhoff? He was pretty terrible in the SCF and wasn't anything special in the remainder of the playoffs either. Maybe chalk it up to inexperience or nerves but he didn't bring it when it counted. 1 esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) Re-sign Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Osgood ($550k), and Patrick Eaves ($1m). Mike Modano, Kris Draper, Brian Rafalski, Jonathan Ericsson, and Ruslan Salei are replaced by Jan Mursak; one of Erik Cole or Tim Connolly ($3m); two of Joni Pitkanen, James Wisniewski, Kevin Bieksa, or Christian Ehrhoff, (total no more than $11m), and Derek Meech ($550k) or Doug Janik. If possible under the cap after signing the first two, replace Meech/Janik with Anton Babchuk, Jan Hejda, Steve Montador, Paul Mara, Shane O'Brien, or Nick Boynton. Wisniewski seems the ideal fit, as his salary would allow for any of the others. A combination of Wisniewski and Pitkanen would allow for one of the "upgrades" I listed later, Babchuk being the top choice. So let's look at the roster. With Connolly: Hudler/Zetterberg/Cleary Filppula/Datsyuk/Holmstrom Franzen/Connolly/Bertuzzi Mursak/Helm/Eaves Abdelkader/Emmerton With Cole: Hudler/Datsyuk/Cleary Franzen/Zetterberg/Bertuzzi Cole/Filppula/Holmstrom Mursak/Helm/Eaves Abdelkader/Emmerton Kronwall/Stuart Lidstrom/Wisniewski Pitkanen/Babchuk Kindl Looks good from a standpoint of now and future; Pitkanen/Babchuk establishes a second solid pairing to anchor the D, and one that will be around if Kronner and Stu jump next year. Connolly/Cole provide a skilled offensive forward who is around 30 and brings another element; Cole his physical play, and Connolly solid two-way play. Cole is also a skilled sniper, giving us another in that department. With Franzen's inconsistency and injury status, as well as the looming departures of Bertuzzi and Holmstrom, having a guy like Cole around would be a solid asset to the team. Edited June 21, 2011 by eva unit zero 2 Reds4Life and Zeowingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Re-sign Lidstrom. Sign Wiz and bieksa and complete the summer with Jagr and I will be a very happy Guy. Or and keep Hudler just to spite at least 75% of LGW. Insert absolutely unrealistic and unnecessary trade shipping off Huddles here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry 2 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 We need a 2nd line center, in order to let Pav and Z together (he should be able to score at least 25 goals and be a good playmaker) Defence: - Lids back at the same price - Wishni.... or one on the Vancouver's top line I'm fine with this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 We need a 2nd line center, in order to let Pav and Z together (he should be able to score at least 25 goals and be a good playmaker) "The Euro Twins" phenomenon doesn't seem to exist anymore. They've both grown out of that. 1 dobbles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Gunnar Nordstrom believes, that Nick will be back! http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/tmr/comments/expressens_nordstrom_believes_that_red_wings_captain_nicklas_lidstrom_will_/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Gunnar Nordstrom believes, that Nick will be back! http://www.kuklaskor...lidstrom_will_/ If Nick doesn't come back I'm going after this Gunnar Nordstrom. I mean, first his stores have ridiculous prices on clothes and now he's going to mislead eager hockey fans? Unacceptable. We can't allow such a monster to continue as a member of the human race. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,558 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Wisniewski, Laich, Babchuck/Montador, Ty Conklin/Joey/Osgood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 My wishlist: Lidstrom re-signs Eaves re-signs Wisniewski replaces Rafalski 5th d-man Top 6 / 9 forward Back-up goalie I like Miller, but I don't feel like he'll fit in with these wishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 In this interview Jim Rutherford says Chad Larose (Jokinen and Pitkanen as well) won't be signed. What do you thing about getting Chad? Every time I watched Carolina he has been a very impressive role player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 I would love to see Michael Ryder. Watching him in the playoffs he seemed like a guy that would fit in well in Detroit. He has scored 30 goals a couple times and overall has been a productive guy for a 2nd/3rd line spot. I know the wings are still log-jammed at forward. However, they can use more scoring depth. Perhaps unloading Hudler would be worthwhile and Ryder could slot back in his place? To me, a player like Ryder is much a much better target than someone like Brad Richards. And I think it would be a much better fit anyways. Unfortunately there are 2 things I think make it unlikely. Salary and Claude Julien. He was already making 4 million and after a good playoff run he might want a modest raise. Even if Hudler was moved, it would still be several million more to upgrade. The other part is that he has played most of his career with Claude Julien and considering they just won a cup together, he might want to stay. I haven't really looked into the Bruins cap situation though, so perhaps he might be on his way out because of financial reasons. Thoughts on Ryder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites