GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 @NHLexpertpicks Mike Knuble wants to finish his career in Detroit: 'Detroit would be a nice story since I was drafted there. Ill make no secret about that'. I've always liked Knuble.. but I am not sure if there is room for another average forward on the roster.. He had a bit of an off year last year but has performed pretty consistently in the past so maybe an option if the Wings strike out on Ryan, Doan and Semin.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangleDangleBeach 16 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 theres just no room and pretty sure they would give that spot to holmstrom over knuble. breaking it down. dats, z, franzen, filppula are 4 for sure of top 6 nyquist, brunner (babs said awhile ago he will start in top 6 for what its worth), bert, sammy, cleary could all be in top 6 or bottom 6... on bubble helm, abs (if re-signed), miller, eaves, mursak, emmerton, tootoo + 3 of the 5 bubble players would be a whopping 10 players for 6 positions. lines id prefer to start nyquist datsyuk brunner filppula zetterberg franzen cleary helm sammy bert abs tootoo / miller / eaves / mursak / emmerton first line is uber talented... maybe wont work long term but if they click, look out. i feel with the contract tootoo signed (1.9 mill) that he will be in the line-up more often then not... if we intend on keeping "everyone", nyquist and brunner could be sent down which to me would be nonsense as i feel they are two of our more talented forwards at this point but given their 2way contracts.. it is possible. say we keep what we have and cant make any moves cleary datsyuk sammy filp zberg franzen bert helm eaves miller abs tootoo emmerton / mursak kronwall white quincey ericcson kindl smith howard monster 22 players total... could add a depth defensemen as well to round it out no matter how you slice it... knuble doesnt fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolgar 62 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 No. We got no room for another bottom-6 forward. Even if we had, we would resign Homer as DangleDangleBeach said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted July 24, 2012 If Kenny deals Flip, Nyquist and a 1st to get Yandle then there might be room... Cleary-Dats-Mule Brunner-Z-Sammy Knuble-Helm-Bert Eaves-Abs-Toots Miller, Mursak Yandle-White Kronner-Quincey Ericsson-Smith Kindl Howard-Monster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 I never said I thought they should sign him, I was just pointing out that he wants to play here. I do agree though, that Holmstrom would probably get signed first. The only way I think Knuble would have a shot at serious consideration is if the Wings did package a bunch of forwards for a d-man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IllinoisRedWingsFan 49 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) We don't need another Bottom 6 Forward IMO. We have too many as it is. I think what will end up happening is that Emmerton will be waived and someone else traded for a #6 or 7 D-Man. Edited July 24, 2012 by IllinoisRedWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Knuble is 40. Even if he does want to play here no thank you. 1 Hey man nice shot! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Knuble is 40. Even if he does want to play here no thank you. So.. in that case he will sign a 2 year deal in Dallas for 4.5 a year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Sign him takes another roster spot away from an already overloaded bottom 6 for us. I also don't see how Knuble could help us either sorry. 1 Hey man nice shot! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashyG 1,799 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 The only way that even begins to make sense is if the Wings make a trade that involves a bunch of bottom 6 players, even then I'm sure they could find better and younger replacements than him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Would be cool if it was the right time, wrong story Mike sorry...Hey you were born in Toronto, good fit if you as me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Right now, we need to be trading bottom 6 guys, not bringing more in. Hopefully he can stick around the NHL, but we don't have room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
