turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 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. Oh....what is this power play you speak of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Oh....what is this power play you speak of? You think they'd pay him 5 million and not play him on the powerplay with their best players? Especially since they're severely lacking in forward talent right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I'm sure he'll light up the scoreboard playing 3-5 minutes a game against everyone's top PK line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Stop ripping Flippula. I will bet ANYONE $20 Flipulla has a career year next season. Anyone can be a #1 center, the only thing that matters is chemistry with line mates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Stop ripping Flippula. I will bet ANYONE $20 Flipulla has a career year next season. Anyone can be a #1 center, the only thing that matters is chemistry with line mates. Keep telling yourself that.....you'll be a #1 center someday too. So you're saying talent means nothing, as long as you get along with your teammates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho613 74 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Stop ripping Flippula. I will bet ANYONE $20 Flipulla has a career year next season. Anyone can be a #1 center, the only thing that matters is chemistry with line mates. Your on some good drugs then, cuz they couldn't make the playoffs with Stamkos, Vinnie, and MSL. Fil won't change their team, I'd take any of Detroit's lines over any of Tampa's lines any day, and that includes a line with Cleary and Sammy, Tampa has One great player and a few good role players, that's it. People here just give Tampa credit because of Yzerman, Tampa is not that good. Fil can leave and be merry in Florida, he ain't gonna do sh#t there. I bet you $100 bucks the Wings shut him down every time we play them this year. Now that's a bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Keep telling yourself that.....you'll be a #1 center someday too. So you're saying talent means nothing, as long as you get along with your teammates? I don't think anyone is in a position to say if a change of scenery will make Flip a better player or not. Chemistry is just as important as talent. I wouldn't be surprised one way or the other. If I was a betting man though, I would say that Flip doesn't do well in Tampa Bay. 1 Travis reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I'm sure Filppula is heartbroken at getting to play with real scorers like St. Louis and Stamkos. This was the beginning of off-topic posts that had me confused as to which thread I was in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Stop ripping Flippula. I will bet ANYONE $20 Flipulla has a career year next season. Anyone can be a #1 center, the only thing that matters is chemistry with line mates. You sir, with your $20 bet posts, are a troll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greek 323 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Anyone can be a #1 center, the only thing that matters is chemistry with line mates. According to your logic the wings should just signs friends and I, instant top line. 1 loutswings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Your on some good drugs then, cuz they couldn't make the playoffs with Stamkos, Vinnie, and MSL. Fil won't change their team, I'd take any of Detroit's lines over any of Tampa's lines any day, and that includes a line with Cleary and Sammy, Tampa has One great player and a few good role players, that's it. People here just give Tampa credit because of Yzerman, Tampa is not that good. Fil can leave and be merry in Florida, he ain't gonna do sh#t there. I bet you $100 bucks the Wings shut him down every time we play them this year. Now that's a bet. I doubt it. He's no #1 Center, but he is a solid #2....except that he lost his mojo in Detroit this last season. I'm not sure why. He went over to Finland and played for Jokerit with his brother, and did great....and then came back to the Wings with everyone else, and sucked it up. That kind of drop off, considering the rest of his career and his age.....equates to some kind of attitude issue. Okay, he's got his change of scenery now. I think he'll be back to his old self next season...which is still a slight overpayment lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AusWing40 61 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 If he turned us down, which has been reported then f*** him. Withdraw any and all offers and he can piss off to any other team he wants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) This was the beginning of off-topic posts that had me confused as to which thread I was in. You're right. I'm sorry about that. I posted that in the wrong thread. It was intended for the Filppula thread. As for Brunner, I've stated my intentions that I'd want him to stay. We can't afford to let a good, right handed winger slip away when we don't develop enough of them anyway. Edited July 6, 2013 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 If he turned us down, which has been reported then f*** him. Withdraw any and all offers and he can piss off to any other team he wants. You have no idea what they offered him. Only a dozen people in the world know. If they offered him 2-3 years at 2.5-3, he would of taken it. Brunner is a STUD, he should stay, and Kenny should do everything in his power to keep him. His potential is higher than every single player on the team not named Dats or Z. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted July 6, 2013 If he turned us down, which has been reported then f*** him. Withdraw any and all offers and he can piss off to any other team he wants. Im with you. He can win the cup with us, OR he can watch us win the cup. Its not like he's David Beckham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Update on this situation? Last I heard, he was as good as gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 To be honest - I haven't heard/read anything... Me thinks he could very well return for a few seasons in Detroit. Supposedly he wasn't coming back, according to sources.Any updates on the supposed interest in Morrow? He's an upgrade over Cleary. Jeez, where the hell are we gonna put all these forwards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Fingers still crossed. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) To be honest - I haven't heard/read anything... Me thinks he could very well return for a few seasons in Detroit. I agree. I think his agent is stunting the negotiations as well that Holland has to package some forwards in a trade to make a signing and clear cap space (which will hopefully bring in a viable D). Edited July 6, 2013 by Vladiator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 958 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Well...He's only been in the NHL for one 48 game season...He's outta his mind if he think's he can command anything more than $3 million. I do agree with you though that he should've accepted a 2 year deal with Detroit; maybe there's still a chance he, and Holland can come to an agreement. I hope so! I was waiting to see him signed all day. ALL DAY! The fact he wasnt signed by another team gives me (very little, but there nonetheless) hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I hope so! I was waiting to see him signed all day. ALL DAY! The fact he wasnt signed by another team gives me (very little, but there nonetheless) hope. I agree. That's honestly all I'm looking for now. I wanted size and goal scorers haven't got either yet....so hopefully we can at least resign one.of the few we have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Not happy that we lost this guy. We have a scoring problem, and he scored for us. meh 1 TheOwl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Not happy that we lost this guy. We have a scoring problem, and he scored for us. meh Well I don't think its 100% we lost him. But unless someone is moved we don't have the money... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 He hasn't moved on yet. Still speculation that his agent has a history of advising his clients to see what the market could offer them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AusWing40 61 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 You have no idea what they offered him. Only a dozen people in the world know. If they offered him 2-3 years at 2.5-3, he would of taken it. Brunner is a STUD, he should stay, and Kenny should do everything in his power to keep him. His potential is higher than every single player on the team not named Dats or Z. Holland said he offered him a 2 and 3 year deal. He said no. He wanted to test the market. He said no to the offers and wants to test so if I was him I'd pull the offers. He doesn't want to be in detroit we aren't a second option. He wants to try his luck he can go sit on some other team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
