Hiei 192 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 According to @nugegood (Tommy Stites) "Danny DeKeyser will sign with the Detroit #RedWings tonight around 7:30. This is from a WMU source" Sounding more and more likely that he will sign with us. Need I remind you of Aaron Ward tweeting that Iginla to Boston was done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Need I remind you of Aaron Ward tweeting that Iginla to Boston was done? No where did I say this was done. Not even close. This is just a post I found. Thats it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsfan72 198 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Need I remind you of Aaron Ward tweeting that Iginla to Boston was done? Says the realist. Debbie Downer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 According to @nugegood (Tommy Stites) "Danny DeKeyser will sign with the Detroit #RedWings tonight around 7:30. This is from a WMU source" Sounding more and more likely that he will sign with us. I'll be at work, with my phone out hitting refresh all night lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 I just want this to be done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Lot of sources connected to WMU saying that it's going to happen, but much like the other "realists", I'll just wait and see until it's official. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorwegianWing 24 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 I've never seen him in action, nor read too much about him, but the desperation in this thread is contagious. Please sign so LGW can turn on you in a month. 5 Cloune, MabusIncarnate, matt198913 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Frank, you and I have had our differences, but I agree with you. The Wings playoff streak is nice, but I would rather see the Wings really compete every few years than just make the playoffs and die in the first or second round every year. The problem is that Wings fans as a whole would hate to see them tank for 2-3 years just to rebuild. My thoughts as well, the streak is nice and all but really it is just a number. I'd rather see this team in the hunt for highend UFAs and the cup again in the not so distant future, instead of making the playoffs and getting bounced in round one or not later than round two, thats just not RedWings Style. Differences are part of discussion boards as long as both side respect each other no worries here ^^ Can't believe DeKeyser is getting blamed for taking his time, it is a huge decision so for sure he will go through all the offers pros and cons and when he is ready, he or maybe his agent are going to anounce it. GMs passed on this guy in the draft every time so let him enjoy his "revenge" a bit. Edited March 28, 2013 by frankgrimes 1 Nightfall reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 I've never seen him in action, nor read too much about him, but the desperation in this thread is contagious. Please sign so LGW can turn on you in a month. it's funny because it's true. Let's keep expectations realistic guys even if he does wind up signing here, the guy has 0 NHL experience and most likely isn't going to be very impactful from the get go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 it's funny because it's true. Let's keep expectations realistic guys even if he does wind up signing here, the guy has 0 NHL experience and most likely isn't going to be very impactful from the get go. Thats why he is considered a prospect, it would be nice to have and develop him :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,493 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 I don't think it's unrealistic for him to step into the NHL and be an effective player. The problem is, he's not a point producing defenseman so he's not going to show up on the score sheet much, which will draw the ire of some fans. By all accounts he's a good physical shutdown guy, more of a Dan Girardi than a Justin Schultz. So if people hold him to the wrong standard then they'll definitely be disappointed. 2 Frozen-Man and marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 I don't think it's unrealistic for him to step into the NHL and be an effective player. The problem is, he's not a point producing defenseman so he's not going to show up on the score sheet much, which will draw the ire of some fans. By all accounts he's a good physical shutdown guy, more of a Dan Girardi than a Justin Schultz. So if people hold him to the wrong standard then they'll definitely be disappointed. How is he on the PK? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,493 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 How is he on the PK? Supposely really good. He's a good skater, decent size, and real long reach. 2 Dominator2005 and evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 I don't think it's unrealistic for him to step into the NHL and be an effective player. The problem is, he's not a point producing defenseman so he's not going to show up on the score sheet much, which will draw the ire of some fans. By all accounts he's a good physical shutdown guy, more of a Dan Girardi than a Justin Schultz. So if people hold him to the wrong standard then they'll definitely be disappointed. Very, very big point here to be taken. Some may think he's going to be shiny and flashy, but that is not Danny DeKeyser. You don't hear much of his name because he doesn't make much mistakes. He plays a very basic game, but as a defensive defensemen, that's an outstanding quality. Of course you'll recognize when he makes a shut-down move, but many of the times, plays are forgotten on the defensive side of the game. 2 Frozen-Man and marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,960 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Very, very big point here to be taken. Some may think he's going to be shiny and flashy, but that is not Danny DeKeyser. You don't hear much of his name because he doesn't make much mistakes. He plays a very basic game, but as a defensive defensemen, that's an outstanding quality. Of course you'll recognize when he makes a shut-down move, but many of the times, plays are forgotten on the defensive side of the game. I also like how he is known for having a hard, accurate shot. Be nice to have point shots that actually hit the net! Edited March 28, 2013 by marcaractac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Very, very big point here to be taken. Some may think he's going to be shiny and flashy, but that is not Danny DeKeyser. You don't hear much of his name because he doesn't make much mistakes. He plays a very basic game, but as a defensive defensemen, that's an outstanding quality. Of course you'll recognize when he makes a shut-down move, but many of the times, plays are forgotten on the defensive side of the game. That was Nick Lidstrom. Nothing flashy with him, but he did all the basics with excellence. Not saying Dekeyser is that though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,493 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Supposedly his shot is very good, however he hasn't produced a lot of points at any level. Might be because his team wasn't all that great, but his NCAA numbers are a far cry from Brendan Smith or Justin Schultz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Also, I just want to point out that we are long over-due for some flow on the back-end and this beauty brings it. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 That was Nick Lidstrom. Nothing flashy with him, but he did all the basics with excellence. Not saying Dekeyser is that though That is what Jakub Kindl looks like to me. He looks more like Lidstrom than anyone. Dekeyser would be a more like a Hatcher. He's a big guy with a ton of reach. 1 Serratoni reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 That is what Jakub Kindl looks like to me. He looks more like Lidstrom than anyone. Dekeyser would be a more like a Hatcher. He's a big guy with a ton of reach. But can actually skate unlike hatcher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) But can actually skate unlike hatcher Edited March 28, 2013 by hillbillywingsfan 2 Dominator2005 and dirtydangles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Says the realist. Debbie Downer Boston's GM still thinks Iginla is going there lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Behind Enemy Lines in CO 11 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 My thoughts as well, the streak is nice and all but really it is just a number. I'd rather see this team in the hunt for highend UFAs and the cup again in the not so distant future, instead of making the playoffs and getting bounced in round one or not later than round two, thats just not RedWings Style. Differences are part of discussion boards as long as both side respect each other no worries here ^^ Can't believe DeKeyser is getting blamed for taking his time, it is a huge decision so for sure he will go through all the offers pros and cons and when he is ready, he or maybe his agent are going to anounce it. GMs passed on this guy in the draft every time so let him enjoy his "revenge" a bit. Is this true that he was never drafted? (Sorry, not up on all the news concerning this guy). So, just to stir things up, if he had been drafted by a team, would he have been able to stiff them and sign elsewhere like Shultz did to Anaheim last year? Can you imagine how we would feel if the Wings had drafted him, then Kenny tells him he has to earn his way into a playing spot, he holds out and signs elsewhere! Get out the tar and feathers, boys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Add Deke and Yandle/JBO Get rid of Q, White and CocaCola and we will be just fine Kronwall - E Smith - Yandle/JBO Deke - Kindl Lashoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Stevie Y will not be getting DeKeyser Erik Erlendsson @erlendssonTBO 1m Confirmed #tblightning are no longer in the running for WMU free agent Dman Danny DeKeyser, signing of Sustr pretty much took care if that 1 martinezsvsu reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
