haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 You can't get mad at Holland when a player turns down multiple contract offers. Maybe he doesn't ever want to play defense... just sayin' Agreed. I like Brunner but when he said it was about "the right fit" I wonder if that translates to "somewhere the coach won't be on my ass all the time about backchecking." 4 pucktividi, F.Michael, TimeBinder and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 So bummed by Brunner not signing with us. Sort of makes sense since I thought for sure Kenny would have locked him up awhile ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 I hate seeing a right handed shot leaving, especially since we have so few of them nowadays. Yeah we got Alfredsson, but how many years is he going to play here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Brunner and Nyquist made an awesome 3rd line, I will miss him. 3 Z Winged Dangler, Hockeymom1960 and LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Surprised he didn't sign elsewhere so far...maybe he should accept Ken's offer after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I really hope something changes and he realizes he was home all along. I do respect that he isn't out for the money and wants to find the right fit. Makes me want a player like that even more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 If it's not about money, he'd already be signed. 2 esteef and pazzloski reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 If it's not about money, he'd already be signed. Or he is taking a little time to field his offers and make the right decisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 That being said, signing Alfie and Weiss clearly bumps him out of the top 6 in Detroit this year ... but why not sign here and prove you belong in the top 6 next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I know it seems pretty official that he won't be coming back. But the fact that he hasn't signed with another team yet leads me to hold out some slight hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Or he is taking a little time to field his offers and make the right decisions. Perhaps, but the Wings offered him 2 and 3-year deals and he decided to test the waters anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I wonder if he feels like he broke up with his ex-girlfriend, and then she moved on really quick... and now he's just sitting there like, "I think I messed up." 3 esteef, amberlynn25 and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Perhaps, but the Wings offered him 2 and 3-year deals and he decided to test the waters anyway. If I had to guess, he is prolly looking for a long term deal so he can settle down with a team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 If it's not about money, he'd already be signed. I think he wants top 6 winger spot guaranteed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Three years isn't enough for coming off of your first season? That's what they gave Datsyuk. I think he wants top 6 winger spot guaranteed I think you're probably right, but IMO, if he signs with a s***ty team just to achieve that, he'll soon be forgotten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 That being said, signing Alfie and Weiss clearly bumps him out of the top 6 in Detroit this year ... but why not sign here and prove you belong in the top 6 next year. Why? Zetterberg Datsyuk Alfredson Brunner Weiss Franzen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Why? Zetterberg Datsyuk Alfredson Brunner Weiss Franzen At crunch time last season, he was on the 3rd line ... add Alfie and Weiss and it's not too difficult to figure out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Why? Zetterberg Datsyuk Alfredson Brunner Weiss Franzen I agree, I think he still would be a top 6 and we can still have my dream 3rd line of Helm Nyquist and Tater...aka the fastest hardest working line in the league. 1 Rivalred reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 ...or maybe he's waiting to see Cleary signs somewhere else and call back Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) ...or maybe he's waiting to see Cleary signs somewhere else and call back Ken As big a defender as I am of the Wings brass .... I would lose it if they resigned Cleary. Edited July 6, 2013 by stillwater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I wonder if he feels like he broke up with his ex-girlfriend, and then she moved on really quick... and now he's just sitting there like, "I think I messed up." esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I'm sure Filppula is heartbroken at getting to play with real scorers like St. Louis and Stamkos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I'm sure Filppula is heartbroken at getting to play with real scorers like St. Louis and Stamkos. Even with those guys they might be the NHL's worst team this coming year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I'm sure Filppula is heartbroken at getting to play with real scorers like St. Louis and Stamkos. Like he'll see more than 5 seconds of line change time on the ice with Stamkos....he's not a top line player on any team in this league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Like he'll see more than 5 seconds of line change time on the ice with Stamkos....he's not a top line player on any team in this league. Do they have a top line center right now? Besides, there's things called injuries and powerplays. He'll get some time with those players this season. It'll be relief, after playing with dead weight like Cleary, Bertuzzi, Hudler and Franzen over the years. And yes, Filppula was often the problem on those lines as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
