Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 I totall agree on this. Smith will be ready next year at the latest. No need for both Hoff and wiz. Richards at 7.2 or lower would bolster our team bigtime. Take some scoring pressure off z and data. The better teams like sj have 3 top guys that makes it impossible to contain everyone all the time, that's why they end up on top IMO. I'd be alright with Richards, as long as we don't lock ourselves up with a 5 or 6 or 20 year contract. I take it Hudler's the odd man out, in that situation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDangles122 16 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 He already has a Cup. And though he noted that he only wants to go to a contender, this doesn't mean that he'll need to take less money. There are many contenders in the league who have more than enough cap space to accommodate him. He said that he hasn't had a 'taste' of the cup for too long, and that it's 'been too long since I've won the Stanley Cup'. So yeah, his main focus is winning the cup again, regardless of whether or not he's won it before. Plus he recently said that he wants to go to a big hockey market because he didn't like walking into the empty seats in Dallas and Tampa. I think Detroit would be a perfect fit for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaZel 19 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 I love Ehrhoff and think he would be a great fit for the team. He's offensively gifted and the only thing I wish he had was a right handed shot. He's got a pretty healthy bill too and that's awfully attractive. Call me superstitious but I feel like Wiz would be injury prone if he came to motown :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Holland should just re-sign Ericsson and sign UFA Ed Jovanovski and call it a day. Just no NMC so he can use them as trade bait at trade deadline. Just beef up the top 6 and get a good backup (or maybe Larsson). Wings will just need to win games 5-3, 6-5, 8-6 or whatever... I'm fine with that. It's like 80's Edmonton all over again. Defense be damned, we'll just score more goals, and hope "Grant Howard" bails us out with a few saves on all the breakaways we give up. I do actually like the idea of going after Richards. Our offense sure wouldn't suffer from him being here. Maybe go the "affordable" route with defense, maybe Jovo, Montador, and Big Rig. And then go into the season with the idea of making a trade before the deadline for a higher end guy, or someone we would like, long term. Then next summer, try to land the big fish that we will most likely need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted June 30, 2011 It's like 80's Edmonton all over again. Defense be damned, we'll just score more goals, and hope "Grant Howard" bails us out with a few saves on all the breakaways we give up. I do actually like the idea of going after Richards. Our offense sure wouldn't suffer from him being here. Maybe go the "affordable" route with defense, maybe Jovo, Montador, and Big Rig. And then go into the season with the idea of making a trade before the deadline for a higher end guy, or someone we would like, long term. Then next summer, try to land the big fish that we will most likely need. Sutter 2012. You heard it first here. Montador's rights were traded to Chicago for a 7th. I think Chicago signs him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 30, 2011 He said that he hasn't had a 'taste' of the cup for too long, and that it's 'been too long since I've won the Stanley Cup'. So yeah, his main focus is winning the cup again, regardless of whether or not he's won it before. Plus he recently said that he wants to go to a big hockey market because he didn't like walking into the empty seats in Dallas and Tampa. I think Detroit would be a perfect fit for him. There are numerous contenders with lots of cap space, and I guarantee you that many of them will not be expecting him to take any discount. 2 Red Wings Addict and Travis reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Sutter 2012. You heard it first here. If you mean here as in LGW, then yes, I've heard it for like 2 years now. And I fully support that move. Montador's rights were traded to Chicago for a 7th. I think Chicago signs him. I read that after I posted. I really hope he doesn't sign, but Chicago definitely needs the help on D. That HJallmarsooonnnnn that they were forced to overpay last summer, really crapped the bed for them this year. I really think that they need a puck mover more than a defensive minded player, that's why I don't quite understand their interest in Monty. But I guess they need some help in their own end too, and Stan got scared so he gave away a pick for 36 hours of negotiations. Go Core. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) There are numerous contenders with lots of cap space, and I guarantee you that many of them will not be expecting him to take any discount. Such as? Edited June 30, 2011 by Bannedforlife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 It's like 80's Edmonton all over again. Defense be damned, we'll just score more goals, and hope "Grant Howard" bails us out with a few saves on all the breakaways we give up. I do actually like the idea of going after Richards. Our offense sure wouldn't suffer from him being here. Maybe go the "affordable" route with defense, maybe Jovo, Montador, and Big Rig. And then go into the season with the idea of making a trade before the deadline for a higher end guy, or someone we would like, long term. Then next summer, try to land the big fish that we will most likely need. Good God that's a terrible defense. Stack that up against the teams the Wings would face in the playoffs and they get eaten alive. I never paid attention to Montador, but Jovo isn't going to help this team at all. They really need to get a top end defenseman (not someone like Weber obviously) but not just a spot-filler. Defense was weak last year and it got worse with Rafalski leaving. Yeah, McCrimmon was a big part of that, but we can't count on a new coach improving things without trying to get the best possible defenseman to fill Rafalski's spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Sources: Sabres have reached a contract with Christian Ehrhoff Well, I don't know how reliable this is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Sources: Sabres have reached a contract with Christian Ehrhoff Well, I don't know how reliable this is. It's likely reliable. Expect Eklund to rip it off as his own within the next hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Bob McKenzie believes it to be true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Buffalo are going to be a team on the rise next season, I don't believe Richards will sign there though. Maybe add Drury and another winger and that'll be it for them. Edited June 30, 2011 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Uh oh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted June 30, 2011 What does Kenny do now? Lidstrom-Kaberle Kronwall-Stuart Ericsson-Jovanovski Kindl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryguy 103 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Looks like another one bites the dust. Can you say babchuk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Bob McKenzie believes it to be true. Bob McKenzie believes a lot of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted June 30, 2011 My guess it will be $6 - $6.5 per. Buf are aggressive because they are going all-in for a cup. I don't think that's a wise decision at their current state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 This is the lamest system ever. If I was in on the CBA I would stop this trading rights bs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Bob McKenzie believes a lot of things. McKenzie is pretty solid with his tweets. He takes it seriously. He doesn't like to spout off just to spout off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 HockeyBreak Hockey Break Christian Ehrhoff deal essentially done, hearing around a 5.3M cap hit, multi year deal. Good Deal for Buffalo if true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BostonBruinsDan1924 53 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 @NHLNSider James Jackson Buffalo signs Christian Ehrhoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim.D 176 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 hearing upper $5M w/ multi years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 24 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Whoever Detroit signs, it needs to be a short-term contract. Wis is ok, but don't lock him up for 4+ years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BostonBruinsDan1924 53 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Whoever Detroit signs, it needs to be a short-term contract. Wis is ok, but don't lock him up for 4+ years. Wiz? he's heading to the CBJ's from what is going around on Twitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
