St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Been on my mind all day. Filppula is not worth 5 mil. Trade him Kenny and get something for him!!! 2 Dominator2005 and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Sign Howard and trade Fil. 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) if its for an upgrade like vanek or gaborik im ok with it. he cant do s*** without playing with datsyuk or zetterberg Edited April 3, 2013 by brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Flip re-signing has nothing to do with Datsyuk. Flip won't suddenly be our number one center if Datsyuk leaves, and we can always sign a Flip replacement. 2 Z Winged Dangler and Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 At $5M, thanks but NO thanks Flip!!! Btw any speculation on possible moves? 1 St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) I was all for holding on to Flip until it looked like we weren't going to do anything at the deadline this year. But if that's the case then trade him for a first, because the same old thing just hasn't been cutting it for quite a while now. This is kinda hard for me to type because I freaking love Flip, but man, how many times does your team have to make an early exit before you conclude that the "core" you have isn't as good as you think? Edited April 3, 2013 by kipwinger 2 Dominator2005 and St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Filppula and a 1st for Pominville. Tell me the Sabres don't accept that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Filppula and a 1st for Pominville. Tell me the Sabres don't accept that they won't accept that. Flip is a rental and the Sabres aren't going to make the playoffs. Why would they want a guy that's likely going to walk in two months if they can't even use him for a cup run? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 I was all for holding on to Flip until it looked like we weren't going to do anything at the deadline this year. But if that's the case then trade him for a first, because the same old thing just hasn't been cutting it for quite a while now. This is kinda hard for me to type because I freaking love Flip, but man, how many times does your team have to make an early exit before you conclude that the "core" you have isn't as good as you think? and a 1st pick would help us how? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 and a 1st pick would help us how? The draft is deep this year IF the 1st would be for this year. 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 I do like Filppula a lot but there's so many times you can watch a player continuously be a pass first forward before it's time to just try something different. We have enough playmaking forwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DetroitRedWings1993 49 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 He plays soft, doesn't hit, and disappears for long stretches of time. If you aren't tough enough to battle through injuries, then you don't belong in hockey. He isn't producing and never has in line with his ability. He's insane if his asking price is accurate. I wouldn't even pay him 2 right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 948 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 At 5 mil I agree no thanks. Id rather see phil kessel on Dats wing if we are talking 5 mil, so Kenny get a package including fil (++) or phil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Who will play second line center if Z is still injured and Flip is traded? The Wings are still in a playoff position, and trading Flip without a healthy Z would be terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 I think we could get yandle for fil But I want a top forward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 The draft is deep this year IF the 1st would be for this year. but it all depends on if we get a good spot to pick from ppl keep dreaming of snagging Pulock doesnt mean we will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing-in-avs-town 123 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 I think we could get yandle for fil But I want a top forward Hmmmmmmmmmm, He did have 2 goals tonight :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Who will play second line center if Z is still injured and Flip is traded? The Wings are still in a playoff position, and trading Flip without a healthy Z would be terrible. So you'd rather lose Flip in the summer for nothing when he asks for 5m? Edited April 3, 2013 by Shaman464 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadgerBob 297 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 I say trade him now while we can get something for him rather than just let him walk away in the off season. If he wants $5M/year he's crazy. Pretty obvious we won't be winning the cup this year unless this team pulls a miracle so why not make the trade and let some younger guys get some experience. 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Guess it is time to move him 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 There are really only two options: a.) res-sign him at a reasonable price b.) trade him for a first round pick today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Who will play second line center if Z is still injured and Flip is traded? The Wings are still in a playoff position, and trading Flip without a healthy Z would be terrible. In that case, the Wings are screwed either way. Z's absence and Filppula's inability to center his own line and produce offensively would likely put them out of playoff position. I would rather get something for Filppula now and build for the future than keep him around in a season that looks destined for a first round loss, at best, anyways. 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 So you'd rather lose Flip in the summer for nothing when he asks for 5m? Based on the trades this week, I think he could get the Wings at most two 2nds, or a 1st and a C prospect. If that would be the return, I would rather the Wings make a run for the playoffs. In that case, the Wings are screwed either way. Z's absence and Filppula's inability to center his own line and produce offensively would likely put them out of playoff position. I would rather get something for Filppula now and build for the future than keep him around in a season that looks destined for a first round loss, at best, anyways. Regardless of the Wings' chances in the playoffs, seeing Holland and Co. make an extra draft pick or two this year is not enough for me to want the Wings to give up on the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Guess it is time to move him You make a compelling argument. 1 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 There are really only two options: a.) res-sign him at a reasonable price b.) trade him for a first round pick today! If we can get a 1st round pick I say trade him... he is not even close to being worth the 5 mill he is rumoured to be looking for. Maybe he will have his breakout finally if he gets his 5 Mill? If not he can join the "bad contract line" featuring: J. Franzen - V. Fullapooluh - M. Samuelsson C. Colaiacovo - K. Quincey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites