Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 This is so weird. Actually it's quite on par with the Red Wings track record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/alfredsson-thinking-detroit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 And if he doesn't get hurt, it is a win for Detroit. Exactly how does Alfie hurt the team if he went on injured reserve? Any signing has a risk. This is a short term fix that will prevent the team from losing the kids down the road. He prevents signings this year and leaves a kid to ride pine or stay in GR until he gets injured. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Those of you sharting your collective pants do realize that Alfie scored as many points as Brunner, you know the guy that everyone is freaking out over the fact Holland hasn't signed? He also was a PPG player in the post season, and he played all but one game this season. OR... are you just freaking out because of his age? Those of you sharting your collective pants do realize that Alfie scored as many points as Brunner, you know the guy that everyone is freaking out over the fact Holland hasn't signed? He also was a PPG player in the post season, and he played all but one game this season. OR... are you just freaking out because of his age? Yeah I think most are really focusing too much on his age and not his stats even at 40. And we know it won't be more than 2 years...I think it will be a pretty good signing if true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 I am actually embarrassed by the consistent moves to sign 35+ players in UFA. Enough is enough. We are justifying our stereotype that the "wings are old" Don't forget the No Trade Clauses. 1 dirtydangles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Good deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 One thing I really don't like about it, we're gonna be really soft, barring other moves. And we're gonna have targets on our back in our own division. Toronto, Alfredsson's arch enemies since he was drafted. Boston, a team he apparently spurned to sign with us. And of course, Ottawa, the team where he is a legend. Can't judge it today, we'll see how this works next spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 If it is only a 1-year deal then I'd be more comfortable with it, I guess. Even though deals like this always feel unsavory to me. Modano shouldn't have left Dallas, Alfredsson should retire a Senator. *shrug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Age. Brunner has a potential future with the Wings. Alfie gives Detroit a season or two and then it's time to find yet another replacement for the offense with Dats and Z even older. Brunner played one shortened season in the NHL and had a hard time being consistent at that. Didn't Brunstrum have a pretty good first year in the NHL? I can go down the list of one year guys that have played in the NHL. Tatar, Nyquist, and the other forwards "Rotting" in GR are not ready to assume top line minutes, Alfie fills that role for one season while the young guys have another chance to acclimate to the NHL. 1 wingedominance13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Brunner played one shortened season in the NHL and had a hard time being consistent at that. Didn't Brunstrum have a pretty good first year in the NHL? I can go down the list of one year guys that have played in the NHL. Tatar, Nyquist, and the other forwards "Rotting" in GR are not ready to assume top line minutes, Alfie fills that role for one season while the young guys have another chance to acclimate to the NHL. Did you miss the playoffs? Brunner scored quite a few goals for us while playing on the 3rd line... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Nyquist Andersson and Tartar have to play with the Wing or get released this year. He's not taking top 6 minutes from any if them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Brunner played one shortened season in the NHL and had a hard time being consistent at that. Didn't Brunstrum have a pretty good first year in the NHL? I can go down the list of one year guys that have played in the NHL. Tatar, Nyquist, and the other forwards "Rotting" in GR are not ready to assume top line minutes, Alfie fills that role for one season while the young guys have another chance to acclimate to the NHL. FALSE. Tatar and Nyquist ARE ready to assume top 6 minutes. Nyquist already shows that ability and Tatar is an AHL playoff MVP. That is "earning it" on any other team. They can't prove it if they never get a shot. We haven't recently had young star talent because by the time they get a chance to establish themselves they are on the wrong side of 25. 2 esteef and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Guys its a 1 year deal... Right handed shot who can definitely put up 50+ points this season. Little risk... High Reward! Welcome Alfie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Nick Kypreos @RealKyper4m Told details still need to be completed after 12 but Alfie expected to sign 1 yr deal with #Redwings. Also expected to come in less than 6m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaCkaveli20 275 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 I haven't read through the thread, and I'm assuming I'm in the minority. I like the potential signing. 3 wingsfan4795, Esquire and wingedominance13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Good DEAL, as long as they sign Brunner as well. 1 whitewolf406 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Nick Kypreos @RealKyper4m Told details still need to be completed after 12 but Alfie expected to sign 1 yr deal with #Redwings. Also expected to come in less than 6m It damned well better be less than $6 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 People are too quick to support this deal. Consider which of your beloved current Wings this bumps out of the starting roster. Babs can't dress more than 12 forwards. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Hearing Dallas is in the mix for Dan Cleary. That would open the door for Alfie to wear 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 People are too quick to support this deal. Consider which of your beloved current Wings this bumps out of the starting roster. Babs can't dress more than 12 forwards. Yeah, regardless of feelings about this deal - there are still lots of forwards. Something will have to give. Of course, the Wings (and any other team) can reside above the cap until September, so a trade could always be in the works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 People are too quick to support this deal. Consider which of your beloved current Wings this bumps out of the starting roster. Babs can't dress more than 12 forwards. Cleary or Bertuzzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Did you miss the playoffs? Brunner scored quite a few goals for us while playing on the 3rd line... Yeah Brunner went 5 and 4 in 14 games and was a plus 2 Alfie went 4 and 4 in 10 games and was a plus 5 So your sarcastic point about me missing the playoffs is pretty irrelevant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Just realised this as well...Alfie wears #11...Does that mean Cleary is the odd man out Supposedly it's down to Dallas & Detroit for Cleary. More rumors on the question of why Alfie's leaving Ottawa: Helene St. James @HeleneStJames24s Why is Daniel Alfredsson leaving the only team he's known, Ottawa? Hearing Senators low-balled him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 People are too quick to support this deal. Consider which of your beloved current Wings this bumps out of the starting roster. Babs can't dress more than 12 forwards. Bye Bye Dan Cleary hopefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Supposedly it's down to Dallas & Detroit for Cleary. More rumors on the question of why Alfie's leaving Ottawa: Helene St. James @HeleneStJames24s Why is Daniel Alfredsson leaving the only team he's known, Ottawa? Hearing Senators low-balled him. Where the f*** are we finding the roster space for these signings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
