jeff48109 474 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 does he decide today? he is going to hold a 1 hour press conference to announce THE DECISION Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 he is going to hold a 1 hour press conference to announce THE DECISION If you were to look at all of his facebook pages he has liked it should be a no-brainer he chooses the wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 does he decide today? Last I saw is that it will be Thursday or Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) I hope he does not demand the # 5 jersey as a condition to sign with the Wings. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Edited March 26, 2013 by arag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 I hope he does not demand the # 5 jersey as a condition to sign with the Wings.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Highly doubt it. He's a Michigan born and raised man. He grew up as a fan of the wings and probably has nothing but respect for nick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 If EDM were interested in winning, they'd seriously trade 2-3 of their "big names" and get some defense and depth in there. There's no way, even if they paid them on Alberta's oil sands money, that they could afford ALL of the stars/playmakers. RNH Yakupov Hall Eberle Hemsky Schultz Paajarvi Hartikainen Pick 3, deal em for depth, prospects, defense, leadership, and EDM would be riding high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 Count down to DD day! If that's the case then it's a sign for Holland to stay away from him. Anyone with that demand shows little class, and doesn't belong with the Detroit Red Wings. If that is all it took, wear it! i would bet you nick would agree. Plus it would only be for another year or so,untill it gets retired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greek 323 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Where did all this talk of Dekeyser demanding #5 come from? Edited March 26, 2013 by The Greek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 Where did all this talk of Dekeyser demanding #5 come from? Where did all this talk of Dekeyser demanding #5 come from? peoples minds getting the better of them. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 I hope he doesn't give our Euros a hard time about their English. Not everyone gets to go to college, Danny. Y'know, I'm thinking maybe this isnt the right place for him. And now I'm hearing he'll only sign here if he can wear #5! DOES HE NOT KNOW THAT IS DAN GIRARDI'S NUMBER? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 does he decide today? No, he decided a long time ago. he is supposed to announce today/tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 This is guy is a lifelong Detroit Red Wings fan, born in Michigan and people think he would demand #5? Thats beyond crazy. I really hope the Wings can get this guy, why should he sign with a team that has yet to make playoffs and develop their "big names" the right way? 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greek 323 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 This is guy is a lifelong Detroit Red Wings fan, born in Michigan and people think he would demand #5? Thats beyond crazy. I really hope the Wings can get this guy, why should he sign with a team that has yet to make playoffs and develop their "big names" the right way? The #5 thing came out of nowhere, it's complete nonsense. One poster said something along the lines of " I hope he doesn't demand #5 derp derp derp", then people started commenting on it. The whole thing is stupid. 1 Din758 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bardownginos 16 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 Hey everyone! Looooooong time lurker, figured I'd finally make an account seeing how I know a little bit about the Dekeyser situation. Dekeyser is meeting with teams over the next few days. He's meeting with the Leafs tonight, not sure who else though. Detroit is the front runner, but his agents are meeting with a bunch of teams. I do know for a fact that he is highly interested in the Red Wings, he just doesn't want to play in Grand Rapids for the next four years. If Detroit can give him ice time, the deal will be done soon. Also, I expect if they sign Dekeyser, he will get put into the line up immediately for evaluation and that will decide if we are active at the deadline or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 The #5 thing came out of nowhere, it's complete nonsense. One poster said something along the lines of " I hope he doesn't demand #5 derp derp derp", then people started commenting on it. The whole thing is stupid. I wish all our D except for Kronner would go with a 2-8 number (2,3,4,6,8). I just like the look of that for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greek 323 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 I wish all our D except for Kronner would go with a 2-8 number (2,3,4,6,8). I just like the look of that for some reason. I like the look as well. It's kind of a bummer none of our goalies can wear 1. 6 is off limits for some reason, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gurnsy200 17 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 @KWilsonPreds6m Head Coach Barry Trotz was not at practice today. He's up in Toronto with the rest of the @PredsNHL brass talking with @DeKeyser5 and reps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 How many of you are gonna cry if he doesn't sign with us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 I hope he makes his pick sooner then later, for the sake of everyone's sanity and my low level of patience. I'm still a toss up on my opinion of him coming here or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 I really hope the Wings can get this guy, why should he sign with a team that has yet to make playoffs and develop their "big names" the right way? I can think of a few reasons. Sure, to us, the "right" decision is obvious. But put yourself in his shoes. He's, what, 14 years old? And he could be playing top minutes for an NHL team next week? And some of these teams are so bad/desperate that there's pretty much no way he'd ever be sent down to the AHL? And, what's more, he'd get The Star Treatment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 if he was smart he would choose the Red Wings. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM 114 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) How many of you are gonna cry if he doesn't sign with us? I just can't wait for this whole "Dekeyidstrom" circus to be over. I laugh when posters talk like this kid (who has never seen anything close to NHL action) is going to be a huge boost to the Wings for the rest of this season. Makes me wonder if any of them have ever heard of a guy named Ray Staszak... Edited March 26, 2013 by DSM 2 BigWillieStyle and St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bardownginos 16 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) I think Dekeyser is a good player and all, but I feel like this forum is sort of overrating him a bit. Maybe it's just me? Edited March 26, 2013 by bardownginos 2 F.Michael and canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 I literally have no idea what to expect from this guy. No tears will be shed here if he chooses Edmonton or elsewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chances14 229 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) I can think of a few reasons. Sure, to us, the "right" decision is obvious. But put yourself in his shoes. He's, what, 14 years old? And he could be playing top minutes for an NHL team next week? And some of these teams are so bad/desperate that there's pretty much no way he'd ever be sent down to the AHL? And, what's more, he'd get The Star Treatment? he's 23 years old anyways, just because he is visiting all these other teams doesn't mean he won't sign with the wings. he is just doing these other teams a favor and checking them out. no need to burn bridges with teams before your career even starts by just completely dismissing thise who want you to play for them. Edited March 26, 2013 by chances14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
