Nightfall 871 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 People here are dreaming if they think that Holland is going to make a big splash. Hell, he hasn't made a big splash at the trade deadline since before the salary cap. That really has limited what teams can do after all. The Wings want a top 6 forward or a top 4 defenseman, and the only assets they want to trade are prospects and not the #1 pick in the draft this year. That doesn't equate to making a splash today. If I were Holland, I would trade Flip for a 1st rounder and trade Ian White for a 1st or 2nd rounder and call it good. Lets gear up for a better season next year. 2 F.Michael and Serratoni reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 In the last 5 years there hasn't been a deal made before 9:55 a.m. on deadline day. That was in 2009. The other 4 years were all at around 10:30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 People here are dreaming if they think that Holland is going to make a big splash. Hell, he hasn't made a big splash at the trade deadline since before the salary cap. That really has limited what teams can do after all. The Wings want a top 6 forward or a top 4 defenseman, and the only assets they want to trade are prospects and not the #1 pick in the draft this year. That doesn't equate to making a splash today. If I were Holland, I would trade Flip for a 1st rounder and trade Ian White for a 1st or 2nd rounder and call it good. Lets gear up for a better season next year. With his production this year Flip won't garner a first, he would have last year or earlier in the season, could have got a Chris Stewart for him n the off-season (that's what I was suggesting at the time) and you definitely won't get a first for a vet d-man who has been a healthy scratch for several games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted April 3, 2013 People here are dreaming if they think that Holland is going to make a big splash. Hell, he hasn't made a big splash at the trade deadline since before the salary cap. That really has limited what teams can do after all. The Wings want a top 6 forward or a top 4 defenseman, and the only assets they want to trade are prospects and not the #1 pick in the draft this year. That doesn't equate to making a splash today. If I were Holland, I would trade Flip for a 1st rounder and trade Ian White for a 1st or 2nd rounder and call it good. Lets gear up for a better season next year. Why does anyone think Flip or White is worth a first rounder? White wasn't even good enough to crack our top 6 for several weeks. Flip seems uncapable of producing anything offensively this year. Like Holland wouldn't give up Ian White for a first rounder if it was offered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serratoni 49 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 The Wings are at least two top tier players--a top 6 forward and a top 4 (or 2!) defenseman--away from advancing deep into the playoffs this year. What do people seriously think the team has to offer to acquire those kinds of players? I would hate to see the team mortgage the future for rental players. 1 P. Marlowe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 How crazy would it be if the deadline was April 1st? There be so many April fools trades everyone would be going crazy. You wouldn't know which trades were legit and which weren't. I think it would be hilarious! Anyways, predict 3-5 deals today... none which are huge/important significance. Even though I'd like to see some good moves!!! Com'on NHL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingedominance13 112 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 The calm before the storm.... or maybe this is the serenity after. Either way I'm bored at work eagerly waiting anythingg to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevieisthebest 80 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Holland does not need to make a big splash, I hate to say this but the wings are not winning the cup this year. The group of guys we have are definitely capable of winning the cup, but a couple years down the line once our kids develop. The very last thing I want Holland to do is trade valuable prospects for a rental aging "star", and Holland wont do that. This has been an awkward year for the wings with all the injuries that caused us to send kids up and down constantly, and the shortened season not allowing us to get in a groove. We will make the playoffs, which keeps the streak alive. Sign a defenseman and/or a scorer in the offseason, and in 3-5 years this team will have a cup. Please Holland, don't blow up our team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingedominance13 112 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Holland does not need to make a big splash, I hate to say this but the wings are not winning the cup this year. The group of guys we have are definitely capable of winning the cup, but a couple years down the line once our kids develop. The very last thing I want Holland to do is trade valuable prospects for a rental aging "star", and Holland wont do that. This has been an awkward year for the wings with all the injuries that caused us to send kids up and down constantly, and the shortened season not allowing us to get in a groove. We will make the playoffs, which keeps the streak alive. Sign a defenseman and/or a scorer in the offseason, and in 3-5 years this team will have a cup. Please Holland, don't blow up our team. the only problem with your theory is most likely in 3-5 years we won't have Datsyuk so I can't imagine we getting a cup without him anytime soon. 1 Aznknight reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 good morning guys.boy those midnight shifts make it lonely when you come on here better ppl during the day.......anyways like i said before its not going to be very productive for us today because holand dont want to make any changes either his too affraid doesnt care anymore or.............the famous reason.."We like our team!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 the only problem with your theory is most likely in 3-5 years we won't have Datsyuk so I can't imagine we getting a cup without him anytime soon. in 5 years, perhaps. the wings' future looks bright. that said, I (as well as everyone on here i'm sure) would absolutely love for Pav to hoist another cup before his time here is done. *fingers crossed* 2 wingedominance13 and sjr2012 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevieisthebest 80 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) the only problem with your theory is most likely in 3-5 years we won't have Datsyuk so I can't imagine we getting a cup without him anytime soon. The problem with your theory is teams have won the cup with out Datsyuk since 2008 Edited April 3, 2013 by stevieisthebest 1 Nightfall reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 i think if he does make a move today it will involve picks i cant see anything major happening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 The problem with your theory is teams have won the cup with out Datsyuk since 2008 ya with crosby-malkin, toews-hossa, krejci-bergeron, brown-kopitar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 "I like our depth," Holland said Tuesday. "Unless we get that (top-four defenseman or top-nine forward), I don't think we have a deal."From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130403/SPORTS0103/304030306#ixzz2PPsY2fuz ...i am going to hurl..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adidarw 35 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Somebody, anybody please make a trade soon for THE LOVE OF GOD!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 "I like our depth," Holland said Tuesday. "Unless we get that (top-four defenseman or top-nine forward), I don't think we have a deal." From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130403/SPORTS0103/304030306#ixzz2PPsY2fuz ...i am going to hurl..... While it's disappointing he likely won't make any moves again that part of the quote I don't have a problem with. Holland is exactly right. the last thing the Wings need is to give up assets for yet another depth guy. They need top end talent. There's little point in a rental either. It's disappointing, but honestly I was more disappointed when Holland didn't do anything the last couple seasons of Lidstrom's career. That's when it would've been worth giving up some assets for a deep playoff run before Nick retired. This season with the cap going down and Wings changing conferences, it's no surprise he's more conservative than ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod 1m Minny, Columbus, LA, Detroit among teams interested in Jason Pominville. There are others. Of those 4, tho, only CBJ willing to deal a 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 little under 3 hrs till the deadline.......good than are stress can be over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 BREAKING NEWS: I just traded a slice of pizza to a co-worker for a can of coke. 4 esteef, SaCkaveli20, sjr2012 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adidarw 35 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) I just found out I have a test in my Business Law class today, which is at 1pm. There is no way I'm gonna be able to focus on this test hahaha. This lack of exciting trade news (whole league, not just the Wings) is killing me. I feel like a kid when my dad takes me to the candy store but says we can't buy any candy... why did we even come here then? lol Edited April 3, 2013 by Adidarw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 I just found out I have a test in my Business Law class today, which is at 1pm. There is no way I'm gonna be able to focus on this test hahaha. haha what's the unit? I just wrote an exam on Tort Law for my bus law class last week. It was hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 i think if he does make a move today it will involve picks i cant see anything major happening Kopecky for a 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 doesn't Kopecky have more goals this year than anybody else on our roster? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 I just found out I have a test in my Business Law class today, which is at 1pm. There is no way I'm gonna be able to focus on this test hahaha. not worth failing your test bud nothing major is coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
