redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Dunno if I'd want Souray in Detroit. There seems to be some consistency about his rep as a locker room cancer. If Wiz signs with the BJ's - I'd say either Kaberle, or White will be a Red Wing. This wouldn't be an upgrade at all considering Raffi is much better than Kaberle and White IMO. I would rather see Kenny make a trade instead to get a D man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 there goes jokinen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 This wouldn't be an upgrade at all considering Raffi is much better than Kaberle and White IMO. I would rather see Kenny make a trade instead to get a D man. Let us get something straight... There is ZERO chance that we can upgrade from Raffi. There just isn't that player, or players available. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 jokinen 3 years 9M with canes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Jussi Jokinen 3 years 3 million a season with the Canes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 there goes jokinen 3 years, $9 million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Shame about Eaves...out of him and Miller, Eaves was who I would have wanted back. At least it opens a spot on our 4th line for something potentially (but unlikely) exciting. I have a feeling we'll sign Jovanovski, personally as a short term solution until Lidstrom retires and we can actually spend to get the best Dman available. Not saying I support this move, but it looks likely. Also holding out we get a bit of 4th line toughness like every year. We usually alternate between a year of having a tough guy and a year without and as last season was without I'm hopeful. Max Talbot is about as much as Im gonna hope for. Although the Wings like their rejuvenation projects...Dan Carcillo? Just throwing it out there. If we could get him playing like he did in Phoenix again after his awful time at the Flyers it would be terrific. Edit: On the 4th line front, just realised Mike Rupp is going to be a free agent come tomorrow after the Pens decided to let him go. 17 points and 9 goals. Not bad. Only a minus-4 playing for a pretty bad Pens team. Was a +5 with 13 goals last season. Edited June 30, 2011 by uk_redwing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Jokinen was on my wish list, i hope Wisniewski has no interest in the BlueJackets if all else fails i would take Greene and Babchuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 i hope kennys first call tomorrow is to anthony stewart 1 Yak19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 i hope kennys first call tomorrow is to anthony stewart a lot of potential, i like what i saw from him last season would not be mad at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 i hope kennys first call tomorrow is to anthony stewart He is RFA... isn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Shame about Eaves...out of him and Miller, Eaves was who I would have wanted back. At least it opens a spot on our 4th line for something potentially (but unlikely) exciting. I have a feeling we'll sign Jovanovski, personally as a short term solution until Lidstrom retires and we can actually spend to get the best Dman available. Not saying I support this move, but it looks likely. Also holding out we get a bit of 4th line toughness like every year. We usually alternate between a year of having a tough guy and a year without and as last season was without I'm hopeful. Max Talbot is about as much as Im gonna hope for. Although the Wings like their rejuvenation projects...Dan Carcillo? Just throwing it out there. If we could get him playing like he did in Phoenix again after his awful time at the Flyers it would be terrific. I'm starting to think Both Miller and Eaves will walk. If this is the case, we need to look for a guy that can kill penslties, obviously. I like Gregory Campbell (If he doesn't stay with Boston), and Kyle Chipchura. Talbot's a *****. He's a fraction of what he used to be. I'm still hoping for Brad Winchester. With most other notable defensemen signing elsewhere, Kenny needs to make a trade. Jovanovski would be a decent replacement for Salei but I don't feel he can effectively take on Rafalski's role. Edit: Mike Rupp at any cost He is RFA... isn't he? He wasn't sent a qualifying offer by Winnipeg, making him a UFA. Edited June 30, 2011 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 I'm starting to think Both Miller and Eaves will walk. If this is the case, we need to look for a guy that can kill penslties, obviously. I like Gregory Campbell (If he doesn't stay with Boston), and Kyle Chipchura. Talbot's a *****. He's a fraction of what he used to be. I'm still hoping for Brad Winchester. How about Marty Reasoner? With most other notable defensemen signing elsewhere, Kenny needs to make a trade. Jovanovski would be a decent replacement for Salei but I don't feel he can effectively take on Rafalski's role. There are few defensemen in the league who could fill Rafalski's shoes. As for a trade, how about Ryan Whitney? He's a good all-around defenseman and that kind of acquisition would allow for Ericsson and/or Kindl and/or Smith to take on the offensive responsibilities of Rafalski. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 How about Marty Reasoner? There are few defensemen in the league who could fill Rafalski's shoes. As for a trade, how about Ryan Whitney? He's a good all-around defenseman and that kind of acquisition would allow for Ericsson and/or Kindl and/or Smith to take on the offensive responsibilities of Rafalski. Reasoner would be interesting. Guy still has some speed, and is capable of killing penalties. He put up decent numbers last year, and Florida would be silly to let him walk, especially at his salary. To be honest, I don't know a ton about Ryan Whitney. I know he's got offensive upside, but i'm not quite sure how defensively sound he is. I wouldn't be upset if Reasoner and/ or Whitney were acquired. As far as Smith goes, I still feel he needs some time in GR. Give him a few games in Detroit, but I don't wanna rush his development. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 RealKyper Nick Kypreos #NHL news. Steve Montador agreeing to terms with #Blackhawks. Word is 11M over 4 yrs. 2.75 a year for Montador? Your f***ed Stan Bowman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 He wasn't sent a qualifying offer by Winnipeg, making him a UFA. Then I would love to sign him. Of all the UFA he is the largest one to have the skill to be a goal scorer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 #NHL news. Steve Montador agreeing to terms with #Blackhawks. Word is 11M over 4 yrs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Steve Montador signs with Blackhawks, 4 years/ $2,75M per Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 #NHL news. Steve Montador agreeing to terms with #Blackhawks. Word is 11M over 4 yrs. Everyone around us is making moves. I'm holding out faith that he's got something up his sleeve. Then I would love to sign him. Of all the UFA he is the largest one to have the skill to be a goal scorer. One of the only forwards i'd take before him would be Mike Rupp. My wish list for tomorrow includes any of the following: Mike Rupp Anthony Stewart Kyle Chipchura Brad Winchester Gregory Campbell Scottie Upshall 1 redwingfan19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Everyone around us is making moves. I'm holding out faith that he's got something up his sleeve. One of the only forwards i'd take before him would be Mike Rupp. My wish list for tomorrow includes any of the following: Mike Rupp Anthony Stewart Kyle Chipchura Brad Winchester Gregory Campbell Scottie Upshall I would take Scottie or Stewart. Both would have to be lean contracts though... Honestly, I think the only player who is bigger that can put up points is Shea Weber. Right now we have about the same odds of winning the Lotto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Everyone around us is making moves. I'm holding out faith that he's got something up his sleeve. One of the only forwards i'd take before him would be Mike Rupp. My wish list for tomorrow includes any of the following: Mike Rupp Anthony Stewart Kyle Chipchura Brad Winchester Gregory Campbell Scottie Upshall any one of those guys would be a great addition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Winchester please. He's tall, Canadian, is physical and fights. Exactly what we don't have on our 4th line. A 6'5 forward who can wear teams down is just what we need. Guy can score a little as well. Get off the phone sex hotline and make a move Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 I know the cap has gone up but some of these overpayments are almost like trying to save face for trading a pack for negotiating rights. PS: Zenon Konopka has said the Islanders aren't re-signing him. There's one more great 4th line option that Kenny won't consider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 I know the cap has gone up but some of these overpayments are almost like trying to save face for trading a pack for negotiating rights. PS: Zenon Konopka has said the Islanders aren't re-signing him. There's one more great 4th line option that Kenny won't consider. He'll go to Philadelphia or Toronto. The Leafs re-signed Jay Rosehill today. Could that spell the end of Colton Orr's career? Haven't heard anything about him over the off-season. I speculate because Rosehill is on a one way contract, now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 How long does Montador last in Chicago before they either bury him in the minors or trade him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
