GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Definitely would like this signing for depth purposes. He is my favorite of the remaining free agent d-men, though to be fair, there isn't much to choose from. Still would love to see someone more in the mold of Stuart added as well. Ericsson is really the only defensive minded player on the team now. A PK specialist/shot blocking d-man is a huge need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 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. you mean pretty much non existent playoff experience. lets not sugarcoat it here. hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 you mean pretty much non existent playoff experience. lets not sugarcoat it here. hahaha I was trying to bait cprice in a more subtle way. His original post reeked of passive and unjustified condescension: The Blues could maybe use him as a depth guy, but he'd be a good signing for Detroit. Almost like he'd been waiting 20 years to say this. 2 Frozen-Man and hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Decent player, as long as you accept that he's going to miss 20 games every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 I see nothing wrong with giving this guy a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 Obviously not close to the same player as Suter, but probably would be better bang for the buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 Let's put it this way. CC is better than nothing. Not many options left without giving out too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 Kronwall - White Quincey - Ericsson Colaiacovo - Smith Kindl Jimmy Howard cries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 Kronwall - White Quincey - Ericsson Colaiacovo - Smith Kindl Jimmy Howard cries. Yeah maybe. I think that unit puts up more points by committee than last year’s D though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 26, 2012 God I love Helm 1 MabusIncarnate reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,958 Report post Posted August 26, 2012 He'll sign elsewhere closer to his in-laws... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 Kronwall - White Quincey - Ericsson Colaiacovo - Smith Kindl Jimmy Howard cries. He and Monster would have face a lot and I mean a lot of rubber, the reason I want Colaiacovo is to push Kindl to the next level other than that, meh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 Why hasn't this guy signed yet, and isn't this no longer a rumor? Why hasn't it been moved back to general discussion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chances14 227 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 Why hasn't this guy signed yet, and isn't this no longer a rumor? Why hasn't it been moved back to general discussion? the mods are slacking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 Yeah i'm pretty sure I read somewhere that they did officially make him a 2 year offer. Apparently he wants a longer deal, so that more than likely explains the delay in his signing. I say go for it, it's not gonna hurt to give him a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprice12 117 Report post Posted August 30, 2012 I was trying to bait cprice in a more subtle way. His original post reeked of passive and unjustified condescension: The Blues could maybe use him as a depth guy, but he'd be a good signing for Detroit. Almost like he'd been waiting 20 years to say this. Unjustified condescension? Hmmm...let's see... My comments stem from the fact that: 1) Detroit has lost Stuart and Lidstrom. 2) The Blues (who were already superior to Detroit defensively last year), have only lost Carlo (a depth guy) if he signs elsewhere. 3) The Wings have yet to sign anyone to replace Lidstrom and Stuart...so they seem to be in greater need of defensive help than the Blues are. 4) Carlo may be the best of the remaining FA defensemen...hence, it would stand to reason that he would be a good signing for Detroit at this time...in other words, their best option outside of a trade. One could easily deduce that Detroit needs Carlo much more than St. Louis does. It's not unjustified condescension. It's just true. Is it not? Geez, God forbid Detroit actually be in that situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted September 13, 2012 It's now being reported on NHL.com that Colaiacovo is gonna sign with the Wings. It was originally posted and locked because of the source but now it's starting to pop up on other sites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvmnger 125 Report post Posted September 13, 2012 just saw it on the bottom line of the coyotes/kings replay game 3 NHLnetwork. SIGNED if its not official come morning...their are some reporters that need some talkin to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingzman91 134 Report post Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) It is listed on TSN under transactions. EDIT: also listed on Wikipedia. Edited September 13, 2012 by Wingzman91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted September 14, 2012 Looking like it's a done deal now. Colaiacovo is a Wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites