ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 Holland probably doesn't think he can afford Brunner when he decides to sign Cleary 5x5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 Give him 2.5. He's worth the risk. Put your names on your respective dotted lines. What's the worst thing that can happen if he doesn't work out? We trade him to a team that needs to reach the floor for a 7th round conditional pick and everyone has kittens about how Kenny overpays, which they're going to do no matter what. 2 Nev and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,477 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 From freep: "They remain in talks with Daniel Cleary and Damien Brunner...Brunner is looking for around $2.5 million...in a multi year deal." WHAT IS THEf****** PROBLEM?!?!?!?? That is MORE than reasonable, I don't care if he wants 17 years! That's all he is looking for? He should have been signed ages ago. The way Kenny is putting this off I figured he wanted 4 mil. 2.5 is a bargain 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AusWing40 61 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 2.5 for 5. Do it. 2 The Secret and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings3:16 318 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 I think Hossa wanting to come here made it go to Kenny's head...something is seriously up with that man (if that's true ^^) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) Let's not forget everything we know is rumors and speculation. I can say with an almost certainly that 2.5 million a year would not be a sticking point for Holland... willing to bet Brunner is looking for more than that. Edited July 4, 2013 by RedWingsDad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MileHighWingsGuy 178 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 I'm so done with this...I'm sure this weekend I'll read Brunner has signed for $3.5Mill somewhere else, Holland will whine about the cap and spending money while Samuelsson, Cleary, Tootoo, Bertuzzi remain on the roster. Whatever, just field the same team and act shocked when we miss the playoffs Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 It's funny our best acquisition last summer was Brunner. Now fast forward to this summer and we don't get him resigned? I like some of you are getting impatient on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 I'm so done with this...I'm sure this weekend I'll read Brunner has signed for $3.5Mill somewhere else, Holland will whine about the cap and spending money while Samuelsson, Cleary, Tootoo, Bertuzzi remain on the roster. Whatever, just field the same team and act shocked when we miss the playoffs Ken. Oh we'll make the playoffs but probably won't get out of the 1st or second round...rinse and repeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted July 4, 2013 Holland is trying to figure out how much he can play Cleary right now. He was uninspired by Cleary's agent coming in at 3 mil. He told the agent he thought Cleary was worth much more and encouraged him to up the demands. 1 Wings3:16 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 The fact that he is even discussing Cleary burns my bum. 3 Kindl Surprise, dirtydangles and Rivalred reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 From freep: "They remain in talks with Daniel Cleary and Damien Brunner...Brunner is looking for around $2.5 million...in a multi year deal." Man, if that's true, there is absolutely no excuse to not sign him. 3, 4, 5 years, its doesn't matter. $2.5M is peanuts, if Brunner doesn't work out and becomes Leino 2.0 he can still be easily traded/bought out because its such a tiny cap hit. Dammit Kenny, why are you making it so hard to defend you???? 1 pucktividi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MileHighWingsGuy 178 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 I've been waiting all day for the Brunner news, man I hope they sign this kid!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 if he hasn't re-signed by now, he won't. We're stuck with Cleary and Sammy for the next 2 to 25 seasons. 1 SaCkaveli20 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted July 4, 2013 Man, if that's true, there is absolutely no excuse to not sign him. 3, 4, 5 years, its doesn't matter. $2.5M is peanuts, if Brunner doesn't work out and becomes Leino 2.0 he can still be easily traded/bought out because its such a tiny cap hit. Dammit Kenny, why are you making it so hard to defend you???? I figired it out in 2010 after Chicago's forst Cup. Dont feel bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 The moment Brunner fields his first call from another team he is gone IMO 1 96warrior reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted July 4, 2013 The moment Brunner fields his first call from another team he is gone IMO July 5 Dallas signs Brunner 5 years/15 million. July 6 Columbus signs Filppula 5 years/22.5 million. July 6 Holland signs Cleary 4 years 12 million. October 5 Holland says we like our team. April 2 Holland says that if Bertuzzi, Sammy, Helm, Eaves, and Franzen can all get healthy, it will be like landing 5 UFA's. May 14 The Red Wings get bounced by the Maple Leafs. May 19 Holland announces his intentions to begin talks with Samuelsson and Ericsson. July 5 Ericsson signs 5 year/25 million deal with San Jose. July 6 Holland resigns Samuelsson 2 years/5 million. 11 55fan, pondrocket, SuperCalaFilppulastic! and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Does anybody else get a little more depressed everytime you refresh the threads page and don't see "Brunner signed with Wings"? 7 St. Michael (the Red Wing), Nev, wingedominance13 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,477 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Does anybody else get a little more depressed everytime you refresh the threads page and don't see "Brunner signed with Wings"? Holland made him an offer this morning but no dice yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Holland made him an offer this morning but no dice yet Holland is staring out the window right now wondering why these good players don't want to play for peanuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 To be honest I think they're all gone...Brunner(sadly),Filppula and Cleary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted July 5, 2013 To be honest I think they're all gone...Brunner(sadly),Filppula and Cleary U might be right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 July 5 Dallas signs Brunner 5 years/15 million. July 6 Columbus signs Filppula 5 years/22.5 million. July 6 Holland signs Cleary 4 years 12 million. October 5 Holland says we like our team. April 2 Holland says that if Bertuzzi, Sammy, Helm, Eaves, and Franzen can all get healthy, it will be like landing 5 UFA's. May 14 The Red Wings get bounced by the Maple Leafs. May 19 Holland announces his intentions to begin talks with Samuelsson and Ericsson. July 5 Ericsson signs 5 year/25 million deal with San Jose. July 6 Holland resigns Samuelsson 2 years/5 million. O dear god....this is just so.....true ;( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindl Surprise 47 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 July 5 Dallas signs Brunner 5 years/15 million. July 6 Columbus signs Filppula 5 years/22.5 million. July 6 Holland signs Cleary 4 years 12 million. October 5 Holland says we like our team. April 2 Holland says that if Bertuzzi, Sammy, Helm, Eaves, and Franzen can all get healthy, it will be like landing 5 UFA's. May 14 The Red Wings get bounced by the Maple Leafs. May 19 Holland announces his intentions to begin talks with Samuelsson and Ericsson. July 5 Ericsson signs 5 year/25 million deal with San Jose. July 6 Holland resigns Samuelsson 2 years/5 million. I don't know why Kenny didn't put the 'C' on Samuelsson after Nick retired... but seriously, apparently the cap is going to go to like 70 and then 80 million in the next few years... and we can't give Brunner 2.5 mil????? this is the guy that is having the most fun out there!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 I went to the movies and came out hoping I would see that Brunner had been signed. This sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites