Jaymister 71 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 To me this guy should be at the top of our list when free agency opens. He's big, he's mean and he scores ugly goals in front of the net. He hasn't had enough success to command big dollars and he's exactly what this team needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 No because he is going to demand too much money. Some dumb team is going to overpay for him you just watch. He had a good playoffs... he will come back down to earth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unsaddleddonald 357 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 To me this guy should be at the top of our list when free agency opens. He's big, he's mean and he scores ugly goals in front of the net. He hasn't had enough success to command big dollars and he's exactly what this team needs. Right, he hasn't had enough success to command big dollars.......but he's going to. That's why signing him is a pretty decent risk. 1 wingedominance13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Homer use to score ugly goals for us and I think not having that type of player on our roster and the turnovers is why were not sucessful 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 No way Bickell hits free agency now. Even before they won the cup he was quoted as saying how much he owes to the Bowmans and Chicago for developing him into the player he is. They will buyout Montador and Olesz as its been widely speculated and will thus have over 7 million to spend on Bickell, a backup goalie and a 5/6th defenceman. Hardly dire straits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted June 27, 2013 But we'll pay Sammy, Bert, Tootoo, and White 9 mil to ride the pine. It doesnt matter what he costs. Dump the CRAP and sign him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unsaddleddonald 357 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 No way Bickell hits free agency now. Even before they won the cup he was quoted as saying how much he owes to the Bowmans and Chicago for developing him into the player he is. They will buyout Montador and Olesz as its been widely speculated and will thus have over 7 million to spend on Bickell, a backup goalie and a 5/6th defenceman. Hardly dire straits. Completely forgot about Olesz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 27, 2013 No way Bickell hits free agency now. Even before they won the cup he was quoted as saying how much he owes to the Bowmans and Chicago for developing him into the player he is. You'd be surprised at how quickly one's tune can change when he is presented with vast amounts of currency. See Ben Wallace for a local example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Do not want. Hes going to be Marty Lapointe v2.0. Except Marty was a better scorer. 4 F.Michael, Rhah, St. Michael (the Red Wing) and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhah 195 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 To me this guy should be at the top of our list when free agency opens. He's big, he's mean and he scores ugly goals in front of the net. He hasn't had enough success to command big dollars and he's exactly what this team needs. AusWings, is that you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Do not want. Hes going to be Marty Lapointe v2.0. Except Marty was a better scorer. Lapointe was good. Id love to have version 2 on our team right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AusWing40 61 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 We need a player like him just not him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Do not want. Hes going to be Marty Lapointe v2.0. Except Marty was a better scorer. That thought.. is terrifying. edit: Because it of how accurate it could be. Edited June 27, 2013 by Travis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 No way Bickell hits free agency now. Even before they won the cup he was quoted as saying how much he owes to the Bowmans and Chicago for developing him into the player he is. They will buyout Montador and Olesz as its been widely speculated and will thus have over 7 million to spend on Bickell, a backup goalie and a 5/6th defenceman. Hardly dire straits. Don't forget that Kruger and Leddy are both RFAs who will command a decent raise and Chicago will be very hesitant to sacrifice. Furthermore, next summer Chicago has 43 million in cap taken up by 10 players. That leaves them 21 million dollars to fill the roster out with 12 more players. They really have to be careful about signing any big contracts at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 But we'll pay Sammy, Bert, Tootoo, and White 9 mil to ride the pine. It doesnt matter what he costs. Dump the CRAP and sign him. Actually we paid Tootoo to ride the pine, the other 2 were hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,458 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 I can't believe how gaga everybody is going over Bickell and Clarkson. Half this forum goes into an uproar about Franzen, his contract, and how he hasn't played up to the level he was signed at. And now we're going to pay more for Bickell or Clarkson, who have a shorter period of goal scoring success? Horton is the only one with a track record for goal scoring, and he's going to make a fortune. Does the difference between wanting a guy and not wanting a guy really boil down being able to punch people once in a while? 4 Motown4013, Rhah, rick zombo and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Brian Hedger @BrianHedger28m Bickell said he would consider giving #Blackhawks hometown discount to stay. Considers Chicago his second home. Edited June 27, 2013 by puckbags Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) No way Bickell hits free agency now. Even before they won the cup he was quoted as saying how much he owes to the Bowmans and Chicago for developing him into the player he is. They will buyout Montador and Olesz as its been widely speculated and will thus have over 7 million to spend on Bickell, a backup goalie and a 5/6th defenceman. Hardly dire straits. Montador and Olesz spent the season in the minors, I doubt they affect the cap. Edited June 27, 2013 by Johnz96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Homer use to score ugly goals for us and I think not having that type of player on our roster and the turnovers is why were not sucessful No success whatsoever since 08. Pathetic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Montador and Olesz spent the season in the minors, I doubt they affect the cap. Well they do affect the cap and now it's been officially reported they're being bought out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,458 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Well - punching people may come in handy now that we're in the Eastern Conference.....However I do agree with your view overall.....For all we know - Bickell/Clarkson could be versions of Eric Cole; tending to play well for 1 franchise, and not many other. These 2 guys could very well be like Marty Lapointe; sign big, and then disappoint for the remainder of the contract.....We don't want, nor need that. For real, Bickell hasn't score more than 17 goals in any of his NHL seasons and Clarkson has had one and half good years. Sure they're both tough but to even consider paying them the kind of money they would make on the open market is insane for Detroit. Unless we want five million plus wrapped up in guys who can barely skate, are physically strong, and MAY contribute offensively. You know what's funny, even last year when Clarkson had his breakout 30 goal season he still only had 8 more points than Bertuzzi. 1 ben_usmc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Well - punching people may come in handy now that we're in the Eastern Conference.....However I do agree with your view overall.....For all we know - Bickell/Clarkson could be versions of Eric Cole; tending to play well for 1 franchise, and not many other. These 2 guys could very well be like Marty Lapointe; sign big, and then disappoint for the remainder of the contract.....We don't want, nor need that. You could say that about any player ever. Same with the Lapointe comment that seems to keep popping up. So because it didn't work out with that player we should never take that risk again? Be cautious when throwing out big contracts but you have to take risks every once in a while. Having said that next summer may be the better time to take that risk on a UFA... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 27, 2013 You could say that about any player ever. Same with the Lapointe comment that seems to keep popping up. So because it didn't work out with that player we should never take that risk again? Be cautious when throwing out big contracts but you have to take risks every once in a while. Having said that next summer may be the better time to take that risk on a UFA... Bickell has one good postseason under his belt. He hasn't even got a good regular season. He's going to either go with the Blackhawks or get massively overpaid by a needy team purely on his single good postseason performance. The Wings don't need to take that risk. 2 Motown4013 and kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Bickell has one good postseason under his belt. He hasn't even got a good regular season. He's going to either go with the Blackhawks or get massively overpaid by a needy team purely on his single good postseason performance. The Wings don't need to take that risk. That's why I said it'd be better to wait till next summer.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites