zombi 43 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Great signing. A clear sign though that you can not please all DRW. There will ALWAYS be something to complain about here. 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Did you happen to notice the team playing in front of him the past two years? and coming from the "could not be more correct department" - NFM! It's funny that people just look at his stats and not the WAY he played there, it's hard to put up stellar numbers when your defense in front of you is a complete SIEVE... also, Conklin is not the next coming of Dom Hasek, he is what he is a damn solid BACKUP, which, coincidentally, is what we needed... This is the perfect fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CupCrazy22 8 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 I approve of this signing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 968 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 This is suppose to be a welcome back Conks thread and it's morphed into a Howard bashing thread? Ridiculous... ....That aside it's pretty awesome to have Ty back, I felt bad for him St. Louis. I really like the Howard/Conklin tandem, very good news for us. 1 lil Wing's fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsgirl001 983 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 I approve! Welcome back, Ty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Strickland has Conks at 1 Yr - 750 000. So even better than I was thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsftw 2 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Other than Larsson coming back this is exactly what I was hoping for so it's a great signing and I'm thrilled they were able to get it done. Conks is a good solid back-up and I think will do great again here in Detroit!! Welcome Back Conks!! I feel the same way. Solid signing of Conks at a low cap hit. However, the one thing this off season has shown us is that we need some young trade assets with Holland's refusal to over-pay UFA's, probably even more so next year, to fill in some holes from our older players leaving and under-performers. As it stands now, any young guy that has some value, we don't want to get rid of. If Larsson has attitude problems and what-not, he's still a good player. Let him build up some value by actually giving him some exposure, and trade him if he doesn't fit well here. At least get something for him, and he'd be a young guy that we wouldn't mind getting rid of assuming he has those problems. Probably even better for the Wings, he could end up being a good fit mentally as he matures, and you have another young stud goalie. With J-Mac as a third, it seems less risky. Oh well, Holland is so predictable sometimes or maybe there's some friction between him and Howard that we don't know about. Being a long-time Wings fan, I have to assume it's Holland's cautiousness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Awesome. Totally expected, but a very solid signing. This is probably the strongest goalie tandem the Wings have had since 2009 due to Osgood's injuries the past two seasons. Howard is finally coming into his own and Conklin is one of the best backups in the league. I have a good feeling about this team this year. I think the motivation problem is solved, we are much stronger defensively and without major injuries the chemistry from 08 and 09 should return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 This deserves Shopz 3 Bar Down, esteef and NeverForgetMac25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 I think this is a great signing for a few reasons. First of all, Conklin has proven to be a reliable back-up goalie for us in the past. Sure, he had two mediocre seasons but that was playing for the BLUES! Now he is back in Hockeytown where I think he will be able to perform just as good as he did in 2009. He is a great back-up goalie who I think should play about 30-35 games this season and will give us a good chance to win all of those games when Howie rests. Another good thing is that Conks is a lot like Ozzie... he is calm and does not let things bother him. So, again, just like Ozzie, I think Conks will be able to develop a good relationship with Howie which will help him mature. The last thing I life is that it is a million bucks, which still leaves us 6 million to play with. I do not know if Kenny will make a move now or wait until the trade deadline, but I know he will not let that 6 million go to waste. I really like the offseason moves so far, and I think we will have a good team on the ice this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Well, that didn't take long. Welcome back, Ty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 He is Back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Conk Block! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Good signing. Was hoping that Kenny could have dumped off Hudler to the Isles for Nabby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 This is a great signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Welcome back to the best goalie mask! 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Welcome back, ConkBlock! I hope this means the return of this mask... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) He sucked the last two years. .... he had a .921 sv% in 2009-2010. and coming from the "could not be more correct department" - NFM! It's funny that people just look at his stats and not the WAY he played there, it's hard to put up stellar numbers when your defense in front of you is a complete SIEVE... also, Conklin is not the next coming of Dom Hasek, he is what he is a damn solid BACKUP, which, coincidentally, is what we needed... This is the perfect fit. He did struggle last season, but not the season before. Granted, the Blues had a very depleted roster last season. Edited July 20, 2011 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 6 Million left if he is taking a million. I said before that I actually wanted to see Larsson play in the NHL, so I am disappointed by that. But Conklin was choice four for me. Osgood, Larsson, Volkoun, Conklin. I am by no means mad, and I am sure he will do fine as long as Howard is healthy. Must have been old numbers I was looking at. Just under 6.5mil left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Must have been old numbers I was looking at. Just under 6.5mil left. I know we're splitting hairs here, but I've got their cap space at $6,828,788 with the removal of Emmerton and McDonald and the addition of ConkBlock all included. 13 Forwards, 7 Defensemen & 2 Goalies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 I'm stoked that Conklin came back. I think he is a far better goalie than people give him credit for. His numbers in the '09 season were outstanding for a guy who had to take over the starting job for a bit, while Osgood got his s*** together. Welcome back Conks! Lets get this season underway! :siren: :siren: 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 I like this signing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Welcome back Conk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 I know we're splitting hairs here, but I've got their cap space at $6,828,788 with the removal of Emmerton and McDonald and the addition of ConkBlock all included. 13 Forwards, 7 Defensemen & 2 Goalies Remove Hudler and that is Stamkos money... Get it done Kenny... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Remove Hudler and that is Stamkos money... Get it done Kenny... You mean the Stamkos who's already been signed for 5 years - 7.5mil per? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
