Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 I think this increases the likelihood of a trade tonight. With Brunner and Eaves in the fold... the progression of Emmerton, and the extra pieces that are around... I could see some moves. Also, How awesome would a Helm, Brunner, Mursak line be??? Fast as hell with a ton of skill that is almost second line, but not quite there. Would make for an excellent third scoring line. 2 LeftWinger and Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 Also, How awesome would a Helm, Brunner, Mursak line be??? Fast as hell with a ton of skill that is almost second line, but not quite there. Would make for an excellent third scoring line. The Fast and Furious line. Me likey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fixxxer 11 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 This sounds promising its too bad it takes 15yrs for our players to ever crack the line up. Wish they would give the young guys more of a chance to play ealier rather then playing as a rookie in their late 20's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,908 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 This is good news. I am all for these depth signings and maybe he actually becomes a contributor (and replaces Hudler.) But please Kenny, don't take your eye off the prize(s)! Suter is a MUST MUST MUST and Parise is 2nd! If no Parise, then Semin, if no Semin then a deal must be struck for Ryan (and Schultz) If you have to make a deal on draft day for Ryan, if the price is too good to pass up, then do it! Imagine this story line: Ken Holland makes deal for Bobby Ryan (Justin Schultz) on June 23rd, 2012...On July 1st 2012, Zach Parise & Ryan Suter BOTH sign with Detroit... I wouldn't be able to sit still for years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,908 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Ok...here is my $70M roster including Brunner (dunno what his salary will be, so I just put $1M to be safe) and my above proposed week of ecstasy with acquiring Ryan (Schultz) along with scoring Suter/Parise.... I traded away Franzen, Mursak, Emmerton & Kindl...not all for Ryan, but I got rid of these guys none-the-less... Of course I am still adamant about siging DeKeyser and Welsh, So until it DOESN'T happen then I will continue to post it! I now have put Montoya as Howard's back-up... FORWARDS Zach Parise ($8.000m) / Pavel Datsyuk ($6.700m) / Henrik Zetterberg ($6.083m) Gustav Nyquist ($0.875m) / Valtteri Filppula ($3.000m) / Bobby Ryan ($5.100m) Damien Brunner ($1.000m) / Darren Helm ($2.125m) / Todd Bertuzzi ($2.075m) Danny Cleary ($2.800m) / Justin Abdelkader ($1.250m) / Patrick Eaves ($1.200m) Drew Miller ($0.838m) / Jeremy Welsh ($1.100m) / DEFENSEMEN Niklas Kronwall ($4.750m) / Ryan Suter ($8.000m) Ian White ($2.875m) / Jonathan Ericsson ($3.250m) Brendan Smith ($0.875m) / Justin Schultz ($1.100m) Danny DeKeyser ($0.825m) / GOALTENDERS Jimmy Howard ($2.250m) Al Montoya ($1.000m) ------ SALARY CAP: $70,300,000; CAP PAYROLL: $67,070,833; BONUSES: $37,500 CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $3,229,167 Edited June 22, 2012 by LeftWinger 2 Rick D and Hockey13Playa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 Ok...here is my $70M roster including Brunner (dunno what his salary will be, so I just put $1M to be safe) and my above proposed week of ecstasy with acquiring Ryan (Schultz) along with scoring Suter/Parise.... I traded away Franzen, Mursak, Emmerton & Kindl...not all for Ryan, but I got rid of these guys none-the-less... Of course I am still adamant about siging DeKeyser and Welsh, So until it DOESN'T happen then I will continue to post it! I now have put Montoya as Howard's back-up... FORWARDS Zach Parise ($8.000m) / Pavel Datsyuk ($6.700m) / Henrik Zetterberg ($6.083m) Gustav Nyquist ($0.875m) / Valtteri Filppula ($3.000m) / Bobby Ryan ($5.100m) Damien Brunner ($1.000m) / Darren Helm ($2.125m) / Todd Bertuzzi ($2.075m) Danny Cleary ($2.800m) / Justin Abdelkader ($1.250m) / Patrick Eaves ($1.200m) Drew Miller ($0.838m) / Jeremy Welsh ($1.100m) / DEFENSEMEN Niklas Kronwall ($4.750m) / Ryan Suter ($8.000m) Ian White ($2.875m) / Jonathan Ericsson ($3.250m) Brendan Smith ($0.875m) / Justin Schultz ($1.100m) Danny DeKeyser ($0.825m) / GOALTENDERS Jimmy Howard ($2.250m) Al Montoya ($1.000m) ------ SALARY CAP: $70,300,000; CAP PAYROLL: $67,070,833; BONUSES: $37,500 CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $3,229,167 That roster is HOTTTT! However with that being said, I think that is just the dream roster. I can totally see Parise and Suter, but I don't see Holland trading for Ryan. He just doesn't seem to pull off trades that have a huge impact like that. I mentioned in another topic I want him to pull a blockbuster though! Like when we acquired Hasek. He needs to do something big, show the NHL that the Wings don't f*ck around! 2 Rick D and LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,908 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 That roster is HOTTTT! However with that being said, I think that is just the dream roster. I can totally see Parise and Suter, but I don't see Holland trading for Ryan. He just doesn't seem to pull off trades that have a huge impact like that. I mentioned in another topic I want him to pull a blockbuster though! Like when we acquired Hasek. He needs to do something big, show the NHL that the Wings don't f*ck around! I know! Ya, it's a dream roster, but Holland did say if the right trade came along he would make a deal tonight....I would be just as happy with a "rights" trade too! Parise or Schultz or Semin even....I doubt Nashville trades with us... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 With Holland's statement about possibly making a trade during the draft, and Helm's signing and Brunner's signing, I do kind of have this feeling like he's arranging the chess pieces to see what he has to work with. Nobody left unsigned is essential, I don't think, and that's telling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 Absolutely LOVE this signing. Should fit in nicely on Helm's wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,908 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 With Holland's statement about possibly making a trade during the draft, and Helm's signing and Brunner's signing, I do kind of have this feeling like he's arranging the chess pieces to see what he has to work with. Nobody left unsigned is essential, I don't think, and that's telling. Well, Abby and Quincey are the RFA's left unsigned...Abby I am sure will sign, Quincey I could give two farts for so that doesn't matter...BUT like I said I see a growing list of possible trade bait and with the likes of Ryan, Staal, Nash, Iginila available, I am sure he will be listening and inquiring! I would hope that he will consider all inquiries and do what is best for the TEAM.... If he had to trade one of Franzen or Filppula to acquire Ryan or Staal, I'd be ok with it...I am not sure about those guys for a "rights" trade, but stranger things have happened....Hudler's Rights for Schultz's Rights...Do it! Throw Franzen, Mursak, 2nd in and send us Ryan as well! to ANA : Franzen. Hudler, Mursak, 2nd to DET : Ryan, Schultz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Is Stacy Roest still playing in the Swiss League? 1 redwings1914 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Is Stacy Roest still playing in the Swiss League? Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IllinoisRedWingsFan 49 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Good signing! Especially since we didn't have to give up a lot of assets plus it is at a reasonable cost monetary wise. Is Stacy Roest still playing in the Swiss League? Didn't Huet (Chicago Goaltender) was also deported to the Swiss League after the horrible contract Chicago gave him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 He's a righty. Shoots first. Is amazingly fast. Zero risk, massively high reward. Anyone who doesn't like this move is bat crap crazy. 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namingway 146 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) I'm completely okay with this possible signing. Here's a vid of Brunner pulling off The Datsyuk Some more highlights: Edited June 23, 2012 by Namingway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Good signing! Especially since we didn't have to give up a lot of assets plus it is at a reasonable cost monetary wise. Didn't Huet (Chicago Goaltender) was also deported to the Swiss League after the horrible contract Chicago gave him? I think Owen Nolan also played there for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 I guess it's official that Holmstrom is retiring then, we can't have 2 #96's on the same team.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 I'm completely okay with this possible signing. Here's a vid of Brunner pulling off The Datsyuk Some more highlights: it's official, after watching those videos, i have a huge man crush. 1 Namingway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 We will see how he turns out, but after Grigorenko, Leino, Brunnstrum, etc I will hold off on the excitement and hope until A. He earns a roster spot and B. he establishes an effective role for himself. It's one thing to tear it up overseas, but it's something else altogether to translate success over in North America, whether as a top line player or a bottom 12 grinder. I would certainly love if he can play even up to Hudler's level, but I won't hold my breath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Why hasn't this been officially announced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Why hasn't this been officially announced? Because while he can negotiate with teams right now, he can't officially sign until July 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) We will see how he turns out, but after Grigorenko, Leino, Brunnstrum, etc I will hold off on the excitement and hope until A. He earns a roster spot and B. he establishes an effective role for himself. It's one thing to tear it up overseas, but it's something else altogether to translate success over in North America, whether as a top line player or a bottom 12 grinder. I would certainly love if he can play even up to Hudler's level, but I won't hold my breath. I agree. It seems that all of these "All Stars" coming across the pond are not up on par to the NHL level and need at the least, a year down in the AHL. It's probably more of a "diamond in the ruff" mentality. Looking forward to how he does in camp if he signs though. Edited June 23, 2012 by Vladiator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders, though, which sets him a bar above Grigs, Brunnstrom (when he first arrived in the NHL), Leino, etc. Grigs was arrogant and entitled, as was Brunnstrom. Leino was obsessed with finding a girlfriend and having fun. But from what I've heard Brunner is a no-nonsense kind of guy and that could help him over here. Although credit where credit is due, Brunnstrom has evolved and now has a much better attitude and work ethic. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirco83 1 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) I'm a swiss hockey enthusiast and a big red wings fan, so I can say, that today is a great day for me. One of my compatriots is signing to Detroit! All I can say is that Brunner was last year's MVP in a league where former NHL players also played. Ok, he's not big and strong, but he has a speed, skill and a hell of a wrist shot! Edited June 23, 2012 by mirco83 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 I love this move but I just really hope that Kenny is not ready to stand pat now. Please Kenny, Please get aggressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites