Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 I'm posting this solely because he was a Griffin. 2-way deal. This could spell trouble on the farm. I'm fairly certain Janik is considering playing in Europe, and Exelby is testing the free agent market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 He might have actually had a chance to play some games with the Wings this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Good riddance... I've had a chance to watch him in GR a few times live, and a bit more on TV and in pre-season games during camp as well... the guy is a SIEVE, he makes Lebda look like a shutdown d-man... he's fast and has decent offense instincts, it's just too bad that his defense is horrendous... something rather important to playing the position of, you know, defense... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Rangers like Detroit prospects eh. Didn't they pick up kris newbury too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) Rangers like Detroit prospects eh. Didn't they pick up kris newbury too They sure did, however, unlike Pyett, he is actually a serviceable fringe NHL player, Pyett will never be anything more than a mediocre at best AHL player... Edited July 10, 2012 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,953 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Well, there is movement happening...I'd like for Holland to keep Exelby, tough kid, would make a nice #7 if they had to trade away Kindl for some reason...Come on Holland...make Doan and Semin offers they cannot refuse! Really though, I am dying to find out what Holland has up his sleeve with trades or signings...Everyone knows he wants Doan, but so do a few others, so we could lose out. Semin would be nice too! Just please Holland, do something to make this team even better! We like our kids, we like the UFA's you picked up....players are starting to move again, don't get caught without a seat on the bus... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 And every Griffin fan cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 He might have actually had a chance to play some games with the Wings this year Nope. The Wings didn't extend him a qualifying offer by choice. They were happy to see him move on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Well, there is movement happening...I'd like for Holland to keep Exelby, tough kid, would make a nice #7 if they had to trade away Kindl for some reason...Come on Holland...make Doan and Semin offers they cannot refuse! Really though, I am dying to find out what Holland has up his sleeve with trades or signings...Everyone knows he wants Doan, but so do a few others, so we could lose out. Semin would be nice too! Just please Holland, do something to make this team even better! We like our kids, we like the UFA's you picked up....players are starting to move again, don't get caught without a seat on the bus... Seriously man, not every thread needs to be about this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,953 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Seriously man, not every thread needs to be about this... ya, sorry....I am just over-anxious....my bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) I have to point out two facts that, when considered together, seem a little odd: 1. According to some article that was posted on LGW the other day (here), the Wings have the NHL's third best group of top 10 young players. 2. Janik, Exelby and Pyett leave GR and the defence there is screwed. (Janik and Exelby never having been Red Wings prospects in the first place.) Edited July 10, 2012 by Zetts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) I have to point out two facts that, when considered together, seem a little odd: 1. According to some article that was posted on LGW the other day (here), the Wings have the NHL's third best group of top 10 young players. 2. Janik, Exelby and Pyett leave GR and the defence there is screwed. (Janik and Exelby never having been Red Wings prospects in the first place.) Defensive depth is an area we've been lacking, most of that young talent is up front... with that said, I still feel pretty good about Oulette, Sproul, Backman, Lashoff and Almqvist to name a few... although a few of them are still a little ways away from being impacts in GR, let alone Detroit... that's where our GR depth gets hurt, it sounds odd to say you need a "veteran" prescence in the AHL, but they do have their place and guys like Janik, or Exelby are very valuable down there, not just for a steadying prescence, but also as an emergency call up... Edited July 10, 2012 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Well, good bye Logan. I've heard we have a guy named Lashoff? Is he stil with us? Oulette, Sproul, Backman, Lashoff and Almqvist to name a few... although a few of them are still a little ways away from being impacts in GR, let alone Detroit... + Marchenko who is jus behind Oulette in your list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,953 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 I have to point out two facts that, when considered together, seem a little odd: 1. According to some article that was posted on LGW the other day (here), the Wings have the NHL's third best group of top 10 young players. 2. Janik, Exelby and Pyett leave GR and the defence there is screwed. (Janik and Exelby never having been Red Wings prospects in the first place.) Janik and Exelby haven't left yet, they may be waiting to see what happens in Detroit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 2. Janik, Exelby and Pyett leave GR and the defence there is screwed. (Janik and Exelby never having been Red Wings prospects in the first place.) GR hasn't been a contender in a long, long time so why waste time playing kids who aren't developing as Red Wings? If you're a legitimate Cup contender it's worth having guys like Janik and Exelby in GR as NHL depth but now that we're officially a team in at least partial rebuild we might as well use those mins in GR to develop young players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 GR hasn't been a contender in a long, long time so why waste time playing kids who aren't developing as Red Wings? If you're a legitimate Cup contender it's worth having guys like Janik and Exelby in GR as NHL depth but now that we're officially a team in at least partial rebuild we might as well use those mins in GR to develop young players. i think a development only mentality is counter productive in the long run for a couple reasons. first, as mentioned, its helpful to have a couple vets around to provide guidance and leadership for a team. and the other part is that having quality veteran players around helps the team be more successful and that being in a winning environment is beneficial for the prospects. (however, as you state, GR has been poor for several years with some of these veteran guys so maybe they arent helping that much!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Well, good bye Logan. I've heard we have a guy named Lashoff? Is he stil with us? + Marchenko who is jus behind Oulette in your list. I don't know much about him, so I can't personally comment on him, that's the only reason I didn't include him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
