CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Looks like Markov is off the table: Andrei Markov will resign with the HABS. 100%. Hearing will be a 2 year deal worth $11.5M. https://twitter.com/#!/TonyMarinaro/status/83320009631338496 1 redwingfan19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 I don't see us letting Eaves walk. As much as i'd love to have Prust here, the Rangers would be silly to trade him away. John Madden has already stated he will retire if Minnesota doesn't want him back next year. His family lives in Minnesota. I'm hoping we stay away from Zherdev and Jagr, possibly Kenny could possibly acquire a top 6 guy via trade? Not likely, though. I think Matt Greene would be a great fit here. A local Michigan kid, fits the bill for a young shut-down defenseman. Won't be looking for a ton of money. Jim Vandermeer comes to mind as another shut-down defenseman, at the right price of course. You're looking at the wrong Greene I think. Matt is signed for 3 more years in LA. Andy is the UFA. Though Andy is also a Michigan native, and pretty good in his own right. More of an offensive guy, but decent defense. Not one of my top choices, but I wouldn't object. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 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. Hey, we used to have a guy like that! First 4 seasons in the playoffs: 42 GP 3 goals 12 assists Guess who he is and how he turned out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Looks like Markov is off the table: Andrei Markov will resign with the HABS. 100%. Hearing will be a 2 year deal worth $11.5M. https://twitter.com/#!/TonyMarinaro/status/83320009631338496 This is not good for us. Wiz will probably be looking for a similar cap hit, plus more years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 This is not good for us. Wiz will probably be looking for a similar cap hit, plus more years. I don't know, Markov has had injury issues the last two years, and he's a bit older, but he's also been much better defensively and offensively. I really like Wis, but he does still have to prove he can maintain that offensive output. Also, one big signing isn't going to skew the market much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 2011-2012 Stanley cup winning team right here. Perfect balance. Traded Hudler to NYR for Prust. They took the trade cause they need scoring. Defense improved with Brewer and Lilja PK improved with Madden and Prust Offense improved with Zherdev/Jagr Checking line improved with Prust CAPGEEK.COM CAP CALCULATOR FORWARDS Tomas Holmstrom ($1.875m) / Pavel Datsyuk ($6.700m) / Johan Franzen ($3.954m) Todd Bertuzzi ($1.937m) / Henrik Zetterberg ($6.083m) / Nikolai Zherdev or Jagr ($2.000m) John Madden ($1.050m) / Valtteri Filppula ($3.000m) / Daniel Cleary ($2.800m) Justin Abdelkader ($0.787m) / Darren Helm ($0.912m) / Brandon Prust ($0.800m) Cory Emmerton ($0.533m) / / Jan Mursak ($0.550m) DEFENSEMEN Nicklas Lidstrom ($6.200m) / James Wisniewski ($4.000m) Niklas Kronwall ($3.000m) / Brad Stuart ($3.750m) Eric Brewer ($4.250m) / Andreas Lilja ($0.750m) / Jakub Kindl ($0.883m) GOALTENDERS Jimmy Howard ($2.250m) / Ty Conklin ($1.250m) CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter) (these totals are compiled without the bonus cushion) SALARY CAP: $59,400,000; CAP PAYROLL: $59,317,044; BONUSES: $0 CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $82,956 You know you have 4.6 million more to play with, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Well, we got Lids re-signed, so all that is left for me is: Joe Goalie Dude. I hear this guy is LIGHTS OUT! Will give Howie a run at the starter's job!! j/k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Brooks Laich and James Wisniewski. Just love their games. Not much else to add really but there we are. 1 anthonyn66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Joe Goalie Not before Tay Zonday Goalscorer. 1 dobbles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 You know you have 4.6 million more to play with, right? good then wiz and brewer are easy signing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 2011-2012 Stanley cup winning team right here. Perfect balance. Traded Hudler to NYR for Prust. They took the trade cause they need scoring. Defense improved with Brewer and Lilja I stopped right here, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Ryan O'Byrne is a RFA for the Avs. If they choose not to offer him a contract, does that make him a UFA July 1st? He would be a good replacement for Ruslan Salei. In turn, Salei is a former Ave, I wonder if they'd want him back? Ideally though, Salei must be looking at San Jose, Los Angeles, or Anaheim to be closest to his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Ryan O'Byrne is a RFA for the Avs. If they choose not to offer him a contract, does that make him a UFA July 1st? He would be a good replacement for Ruslan Salei. In turn, Salei is a former Ave, I wonder if they'd want him back? Ideally though, Salei must be looking at San Jose, Los Angeles, or Anaheim to be closest to his family. If the Avs turn down the contract offered by the arbitrator, then yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 If the Avs turn down the contract offered by the arbitrator, then yes. Sucks that Jay Harrison re-signed with Carolina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Sucks that Jay Harrison re-signed with Carolina I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think we were the only ones who thought it was a good idea to go after him. Still holding out hope for Jim Vandermeer or Jason Strudwick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 I think we were the only ones who thought it was a good idea to go after him. Still holding out hope for Jim Vandermeer or Jason Strudwick! As long as Vandermeer doesn't play like he did last season, but instead plays like he did in Phoenix or Calgary, I'd be all for it. Pass on Strudwick, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 I think we were the only ones who thought it was a good idea to go after him. Still holding out hope for Jim Vandermeer or Jason Strudwick! Rather have Harrison than the other two purely because of the age issue, but all would make fine 6/7 defensemen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 As long as Vandermeer doesn't play like he did last season, but instead plays like he did in Phoenix or Calgary, I'd be all for it. Pass on Strudwick, though. At the right price, also. Vandermeer, for what role he plays, has quite the salary. Over $3 mil, iirc? Rather have Harrison than the other two purely because of the age issue, but all would make fine 6/7 defensemen. Yeah Harrison re-signed for 2 years, $1.4 mil. Strudwick may just retire. Didn't get much playing time in Edmonton last year. Hopefully someone gives him a chance, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 How long does everyone think it takes Holland to sign a defenceman? July 1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 How long does everyone think it takes Holland to sign a defenceman? July 1? There's only one defenseman I'm interested in Holland signing before July 1st, and it's someone who didn't play for Detroit last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 There's only one defenseman I'm interested in Holland signing before July 1st, and it's someone who didn't play for Detroit last season. Darius Kasparitis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Darius Kasparitis. Hudler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Hudler. Wade Belak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Is it seriously that hard to figure out? There are only two UFA defensemen the Wings can sign before July 1st who didn't play for Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites