chances14 227 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 according to Blues Blogger Andy Strickland wings have made multi-year offer Sources confirm talks have progressed between D-man Carlo Colaiacovo and the Detroit Red Wings. Word is he’s received a multi-year offer from Detroit with the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes also expressing some level of interest. He turned down Nashville earlier this summer while the Calgary Flames have indicated they could be interested in if they move Jay Bouwmeester. http://www.truehockey.com/articles/Davidson-Transitioning-From-Hockey-to-Business Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 yes please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) I wouldnt mind having him at all, as long as he can stay healthy. Kronwall, Smith Ericsson, White Quincey, Colaiacovo Kindl Edited August 23, 2012 by robb himself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,457 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Depends on what the deal looks like, but I certainly wouldn't mind having him on a contract roughly the same as what White got paid last year. Though ideally I'd like a bigger, stronger, stay at home guy, I do know that Colaiacovo usually plays real tough against us, and when you hear a guy's name a bunch against the Wings its usually a pretty good sign that he can play the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 2 redwingfan19 and Jesusberg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Good add if we can make it happen. Git er done Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 A blues blogger is not a legit source to me. Unless this rumor is confirmed by someone more substantial, I'm gonna move it to the Rumors forum. I also changed the topic title to more accurately represent the source. Anyone hearing about this anywhere else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,457 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 I can't find it anywhere else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 If it's confirmed from a legit source I can move it back or someone can start a new thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chances14 227 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) A blues blogger is not a legit source to me. Unless this rumor is confirmed by someone more substantial, I'm gonna move it to the Rumors forum. I also changed the topic title to more accurately represent the source. Anyone hearing about this anywhere else? i've been following andy strickland on twitter for a couple years. he's legit and he's followed by all the tsn insiders on twitter also Edited August 23, 2012 by chances14 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Yes please. If we aren't going to make a deal, better to get the best d-man left on the market. Hope it gets done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 I wouldnt mind having him at all, as long as he can stay healthy. Kronwall, Smith Ericsson, White Quincey, Colaiacovo Kindl I love the kid too...he is going to be a force on the blueline but do you really think Smith, having played a whopping 14 games in the NHL is gonna start the year next to Kronwall on the top line? If he has an unbeleivable year, he may end there, which would be awesome. I hope we do get Carlo- it gives us depth. It also gives Smitty a chance to be around a guy who has been in the league a few years too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 i've been following andy strickland on twitter for a couple years. he's legit and he's followed by all the tsn insiders on twitter also No doubt Strickland's got some connections, but he's also made some claims in the past that never materialized. I'd say he's about 70-30 in terms of being right about things. Andy's credibility aside, I'd be fine with Carlo for a couple years. He's one of those guys who seems to play up and down, and just really gets hampered by the injuries. In the right setting, he can challenge for a top four spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) I'd rather we get Vandermeer on board for a one year deal at $1 mil. Guy knows his role and plays it well. He's older than Colaiacovo and won't put up the offensive numbers, but he's much more sound defensively. Vandermeer can also eat up some PK time. That being said, I guess I wouldn't be too upset if we got Colaiacovo here. He can put up some offensive numbers and he is relatively physical. However, he's an injury risk. Edited August 23, 2012 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 This was one of my favorite moments watching hockey. If I recall correctly, Larry Murphy had a good response to watching it as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumnj 459 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 This was one of my favorite moments watching hockey. If I recall correctly, Larry Murphy had a good response to watching it as well "The cameraman caught him between the eyes" -Mickey Redmond http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwY2LQEAlbU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingNation43 8 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Official per MLive, 2years/2.5Per Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chances14 227 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 it's not official yet but mlive is reporting they made the offer. is that legit enough for the mods to move this back to the main board now? http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/08/red_wings_might_be_close_to_si_1.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinezsvsu 240 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 mlive has been talking about this guy for a while. i hope we get him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Are the Blues offering him anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprice12 117 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Things to know about Carlo... He's very injury prone. He's never played a full season...and with St. Louis, he has missed about 15-20 games each and every season due to injuries. Every few games, he'll leave the game with an apparent injury and it will look like he is really, really hurt. He'll have this grimace on his face like he is in severe pain and leave you wondering, uh oh... but he usually comes back or only misses a game, or two, or three. But yeah, that kind of thing happens all of the time with him. He will have defensive lapses more than you would like. He'll also make you pull your hair out in the offensive zone at the blue line. He should also score more than he does given he has a decent shot. I like Carlo, I'd like to have him back as a depth guy. But no huge loss as the Blues have some guys ready to make the step into the NHL. Any higher than #5 or #6 on the depth chart for Carlo, and you're asking too much of him. Seeing as how you guys have lost a chunk of your defense, he'd be a decent sign for Detroit. But don't expect a whole lot from him. Edited August 24, 2012 by cprice12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 All he really needs to do is push Kindl to play at the next level. Give him a little competition for that 6th spot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Things to know about Carlo... He's very injury prone. He's never played a full season...and with St. Louis, he has missed about 15-20 games each and every season due to injuries. Every few games, he'll leave the game with an apparent injury and it will look like he is really, really hurt. He'll have this grimace on his face like he is in severe pain and leave you wondering, uh oh... but he usually comes back or only misses a game, or two, or three. But yeah, that kind of thing happens all of the time with him. He will have defensive lapses more than you would like. He'll also make you pull your hair out in the offensive zone at the blue line. He should also score more than he does given he has a decent shot. I like Carlo, I'd like to have him back as a depth guy. But no huge loss as the Blues have some guys ready to make the step into the NHL. Any higher than #5 or #6 on the depth chart for Carlo, and you're asking too much of him. Seeing as how you guys have lost a chunk of your defense, he'd be a decent sign for Detroit. But don't expect a whole lot from him. My main concern with CC is that he doesn't have a ton of playoff experience, having only played with Toronto and St. Louis. But he did have 3A last year in 7 games. 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) 2 years for a $2.7m/year cap hit? We shall see: http://onthewingsblo...-a-i-a-c-o-v-o/ Supposedly he wanted a 3 year offer, the Wing's initial offer was 1: http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/24/report-detroit-offers-colaiacovo-two-year-deal/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Edited August 24, 2012 by ogreslayer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Solid 5/6 man... may give Kindl a push as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites