Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Per Bob McKenzie. DET is signing UFA defenceman Kent Huskins today. One year, one way contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 and there it is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Meh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 33 years old, left handed shot, 6'4" 205lb, but pretty limited playing time the past few years. I have only vague knowledge of him from being on the Ducks. But I guess it's a warm body with some size an NHL experience, right? 1 Konnan511 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Why not Vandermeer??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,521 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Does anyone know anything about him? Also, why the hell would you sign him to a one way contract? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Not going to pretend to know anything about this Huskins character. Google tells me he's big. That's a start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Kent Huskins: 6'4" 205lb with 6 hits in 25 games last year. I think Howie has more hits then that already this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,521 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Not going to pretend to know anything about this Huskins character.Google tells me he's big. That's a start. Well he's tall anyway, his weight leave a lot to be desired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pvilleguru 65 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Let me guess, $2.5 mil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 I think he's slow from what I recall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 The one-way deal is kind of a concern. This seems like a guy who should be splitting AHL time. But frankly, I'm starting to think that there will be a spot for him in the Top 6 if he's at all healthy, given 48 games in 99 games and the issues we already have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Kent Huskins: 6'4" 205lb with 6 hits in 25 games last year.I think Howie has more hits then that already this year. to be fair, howie has bigger balls that 3/4 of our lineup. he also most likely has more fights than majority of our roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Snagged a blues d-man to replace a blues d-man ha.. I'm just glad to see lashoff still getting more time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Well he's tall anyway, his weight leave a lot to be desired. Yeah, was just about to say. I guess we'll see what we see. (NO PRESSURE KENT.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Well he's tall anyway, his weight leave a lot to be desired. Quincey is tall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pvilleguru 65 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 So what happens when everyone is healthy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,521 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Doug Janik 2.0http://www.forecaster.ca/thestar/hockey/player.cgi?1840 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim.D 176 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Some stats: Shoots: Left, Height: 6'4", Weight: 210 lbs. Born: May 4, 1979 (Age 33) in Ottawa, OntarioDraft: Chicago, 6th round (156th overall), 1998 NHL Entry Draft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pvilleguru 65 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 +49 for his career. That can't be bad, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,521 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Since when did the phrase "depth signing" become synonymous with "mediocre hack destined for 3rd pair or bottom 6"? 1 esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 ASSETS: Plays a safe brand of hockey that keeps the mistakes to a minimum. Is very dependable and will play through injuries. FLAWS: Lacks the overall skills to contribute on offense consistently. Does not use his good size nearly enough. Is injured a lot. CAREER POTENTIAL: Depth defenseman. So you're telling me we have Ericsson 2.0? I certainly hope we didn't just bring in another 200+lb player that plays like he weighs 102. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) this is a joke right? At least chose Vandermeer instead of this guy, Jesus "veteran defenseman" and working on the phone for hours.......don't make us believe and then drop the damn ball /me = pissed Edited January 22, 2013 by frankgrimes 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 this tells me that Kenny has a trade lined up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
