dirtydangles 1,328 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. Were you watching Great Expectations? 4 55fan, Kindl Surprise, Nev and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Ok everyone stop commenting on this thread until he's signed.. I can't take the disappointment every time there's a new post 2 St. Michael (the Red Wing) and Wingsfan72 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) Were you watching Great Expectations? seems like it, huh?But if anyone's wondering, The Heat was effing hilarious. Edit: fwiw, from Kukla's Korner: "The Wings do have offers out to all of their own three UFAs Valtteri Filppula, Daniel Cleary and Damien Brunner but all three are expected to cross into the free market Friday. Filppula is out of the picture for the Wings, anyway, because he believes himself to be a No. 1 center. Cleary is looking for a three-year contract around $3 million per season, and he has garnered interest from almost a dozen other teams. The Wings remain hopeful of working out a deal because Cleary rebounded from a slow start to have a great playoff stretch, he brings leadership and hes beloved by coach Mike Babcock. Likewise, Brunners camp has been contacted by several suitors, but the Wings remain hopeful of retaining his services, too." Edited July 5, 2013 by BottleOfSmoke 1 Datsyukian-Deke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 seems like it, huh? But if anyone's wondering, The Heat was effing hilarious. Edit: fwiw, from Kukla's Korner: "The Wings do have offers out to all of their own three UFAs Valtteri Filppula, Daniel Cleary and Damien Brunner but all three are expected to cross into the free market Friday. Filppula is out of the picture for the Wings, anyway, because he believes himself to be a No. 1 center. Cleary is looking for a three-year contract around $3 million per season, and he has garnered interest from almost a dozen other teams. The Wings remain hopeful of working out a deal because Cleary rebounded from a slow start to have a great playoff stretch, he brings leadership and hes beloved by coach Mike Babcock. Likewise, Brunners camp has been contacted by several suitors, but the Wings remain hopeful of retaining his services, too." Oh please please please someone else offer cleary a huge contract and take him from us. Please!!!! 1 pondrocket reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Cleary has garnered interest from A DOZEN OTHER TEAMS!?? Have at it! See ya! PLEASE! 2 Euro_Twins and pondrocket reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Oh please please please someone else offer cleary a huge contract and take him from us. Please!!!! Cleary is the only one who will be back for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Cleary is the only one who will be back for sure. Untrue, as you have no way of being sure of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Untrue, as you have no way of being sure of this. I hope I'm wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 5, 2013 I hope I'm wrong Me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 seems like it, huh? But if anyone's wondering, The Heat was effing hilarious. Edit: fwiw, from Kukla's Korner: "The Wings do have offers out to all of their own three UFAs Valtteri Filppula, Daniel Cleary and Damien Brunner but all three are expected to cross into the free market Friday. Filppula is out of the picture for the Wings, anyway, because he believes himself to be a No. 1 center. Cleary is looking for a three-year contract around $3 million per season, and he has garnered interest from almost a dozen other teams. The Wings remain hopeful of working out a deal because Cleary rebounded from a slow start to have a great playoff stretch, he brings leadership and hes beloved by coach Mike Babcock. Likewise, Brunners camp has been contacted by several suitors, but the Wings remain hopeful of retaining his services, too." Lol flip is barely a number two center but he thinks he's a number one? Lol I'm on my phone or else I would post the rolling around laughing guy. Bye flip, I like you but apparently you're head is so far up your own keester that you can't see past your own dilisuional thoughts 1 ogreslayer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 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!! That's a very optimistic cap outlook for the next three years. I would be surprised if 2.5m was the hurdle in the Brunner negotiations. The term is also important here. Either Brunner wants a longer term with the Wings (and the Wings are hesitant), or Brunner wants a short-term contract so he can earn a raise if/when he established himself in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Untrue, as you have no way of being sure of this. I don't know...it seems to be about as certain as "we like our team". I hate the thought of it but I'm almost positive that if we only sign one of Cleary or Brunner, it will be Cleary. No matter how much it goes against what this team needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 I want to go to sleep and wake up to sat morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) So....the guy is a UFA in a few hours... Why has he not been re-signed? Seriously though? Edited July 5, 2013 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelchairwing 11 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 When does free agency start? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 When does free agency start?Noon EST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelchairwing 11 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 ...and to think I was anxious about midnight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MileHighWingsGuy 178 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 So....the guy is a UFA in a few hours... Why has he not been re-signed? Seriously though? I've been wondering that for about a month now. Truth is, if Holland hasn't signed him by now someone else will. He's the one signing I'm really pissed about. Young talented kid on the rise, loves the Wings wants a long term deal and somehow he manages to hit the free agency mark. That's just really, really bad management. He'd be signed right after Datsyuk if I was Kenny and the kid would know we love him and want him to be around for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelchairwing 11 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 I wonder if Kenny thinks we are a small market team ... like the Devils ... even though it seems totally off base and might not make sense ... I worry that Holland's cautious approach is going to leave the team with one or two stars and a supporting cast ... with an unwillingness to pay for others who could take us to the next level ... we aren't there yet, but we might be close to getting there ... I hope the brass realizes how good they have it with Mr. I. If he dies, Holland and many others might be (eventually) given their walking papers ... Holland may be trying to keep the ship steady, but it may start to sink before reaching the prized island. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AusWing40 61 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 What if its actually brunner not wanting to sign? What if KH has offered the money and term and we are just waiting on brunner. Lets not jump to conclusion that its KHs fault that he's not signed yet 1 wingedominance13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 5, 2013 I've been wondering that for about a month now. Truth is, if Holland hasn't signed him by now someone else will. He's the one signing I'm really pissed about. Young talented kid on the rise, loves the Wings wants a long term deal and somehow he manages to hit the free agency mark. That's just really, really bad management. He'd be signed right after Datsyuk if I was Kenny and the kid would know we love him and want him to be around for a long time. Thanks for dictating to us this completely uncertain "truth." I'll wait and see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 This whole thing is a distraction! Keep other teams thinking they can land Brunner for around 3m while Holland knows he'll sign here, then he works some deals with a few others.....BOOM, we sign 3 quality guys all at once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 My feels about this are out of control right now. I can't even... I feel like I need to go to Switzerland and stand outside Brunner's window with a boom box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 there are two options: give Brunner what he wants and deserves or lose him via free agency and look forward to him lighting up the Wings what happens happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 957 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Holy we are close now...the smoke will be cleared soon and THEN we can see what is what, until then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
