Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Per Bob McKenzie:Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 2mOn bright side, D Jonathan Ericsson on verge of signing extension with DET. Guessing 4 or 5 yrs, somewhere in $4M range, maybe touch higher. I hope so. E has developed very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 i remember the meltdown on here when he signed his previous deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfanatic4alltime 32 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Per Bob Mckenzie's twitter supposedly 4 or 5 yr deal in the 4 million dollar range. Thoughts? Personally I have been impressed with Ericsson's improvement the last couple seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfanatic4alltime 32 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Beat me to it lol. I like it he has improved dramatically over the last couple seasons very solid deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 I like e. He is one of my favorite. But if sproul and oullete are ready to be our third pair e and Quincey should both be gone. Cause here in a few years we may have a logjam at defense unless they don't want to keep smith kindl dekeyser and/or lash off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 I like e. He is one of my favorite. But if sproul and oullete are ready to be our third pair e and Quincey should both be gone. Cause here in a few years we may have a logjam at defense unless they don't want to keep smith kindl dekeyser and/or lash off. Keeping kindl over e is one of the worst ideas I've ever heard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Keeping kindl over e is one of the worst ideas I've ever heard. It all depends on how much. Kind at what 1.5m. Or e at 4?. Keep kind then we put money into forwards for short term 2-4 years while our d is cheap. But this only works if smith steps up and dekeyser can stay healthy and play like he can and if Sproul and oullete are ready. Which IMO they prolly are not for another year yet but who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 It all depends on how much. Kind at what 1.5m. Or e at 4?. Keep kind then we put money into forwards for short term 2-4 years while our d is cheap. But this only works if smith steps up and dekeyser can stay healthy and play like he can and if Sproul and oullete are ready. Which IMO they prolly are not for another year yet but who knows. I agree that Ouellet and Sproul need to be accounted for in 1-2 years time on defence, but Quincey will certainly be gone. And when the boys are ready Lashoff will go back to being a solid #7. As far as E's contract, he's currently at 3.25, if his raise is say 4.2, then that's great for us with the cap going up. He's a solid top 4 guy who can play 20mins, PP/PK, fight and hit when he feels like it too. 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Quincey will be gone, lashoff is expendable, and kindl could be traded pretty easily. Ericsson would get $5m on the market, hes a solid number 2/3withwith a big body and a shortage of good d men. Even if we decide to trade him, if his cap hit is right around 4m we shouldn't have a problem, ESPECIALLY if the cap raises. These options account for the young guys, as well as give them more time to get ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 I agree that Ouellet and Sproul need to be accounted for in 1-2 years time on defence, but Quincey will certainly be gone. And when the boys are ready Lashoff will go back to being a solid #7. As far as E's contract, he's currently at 3.25, if his raise is say 4.2, then that's great for us with the cap going up. He's a solid top 4 guy who can play 20mins, PP/PK, fight and hit when he feels like it too. O I completely agree he is one of my favorite players because of all that. The other thing I was thinking is if the long term plan could be Kronwall e Smith dekeyser Sproul oullete 1-2 maybe 3 years down the road... Either way unlike some people I think were sitting pretty on defense(other than Quincey). 1 Detroit \# 1 Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) Holland will give him 5mill for being a lifelong wing - just like he went soft re-signing clearly (edit: of course clears wasn't a lifelong wing). Edited November 20, 2013 by dirtydangles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 He's the only free agent I wanted us to keep...rest can go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 LOL. You guys think Quincey won’t be re-signed. You all know Kenny’s going to re-sign him. Probably a 2-3 year deal. FML. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 I always figured a million dollar raise was inevitable. Hoping 4 or 5 years at 4.25. Ahh, I remember the tender old days when we were all (myself included, if not especially) scratching our heads when Holland not only DIDN'T sever ties with Ericsson, but gave him over 3 million! (Most of us were reluctantly willing to accepting him at 1.5m or so, but never dreamed he would get over 3m, let alone be WORTH 3m). Would be glad to have him back as a Wing for a while. He is a solid top 4 guy who is quite capable defensively. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) I'm actually really liking Ericsson right now, if only because he hasn't been around for this whole losing streak. But no, it's more than that. He's been really good for us. I really have nothing negative to say about him. I think McKenzie's report sounds like a very reasonable deal for a solid #2, which is exactly what Ericsson has become and will probably be for the next several seasons. We just have to hope and pray he doesn't regress. Edited November 20, 2013 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 If it's somewhere in the reported ballpark sure, Ericcson had really improved his game and could be a great mentor for Danny K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 I always liked him. The money certainly sounds reasonable. Keep him around, please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielsm 244 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 He's not the problem on our defense. I like this move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 If he gets less than 5 million he'll be a steal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 20, 2013 LOL. You guys think Quincey won’t be re-signed. You all know Kenny’s going to re-sign him. Probably a 2-3 year deal. FML. Thank you for telling us what we alll "know." I disagree with both of your assertions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,480 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 I like the potential cap hit. I doubt Cleary will be 're signed nor Sammy nor Quincey. But who knows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 I like the potential cap hit. I doubt Cleary will be 're signed nor Sammy nor Quincey. But who knows Sammy won't be, but I wouldn't be so sure about those other 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Quincey is gone. Holland traded for him against the possibility of Stuart leaving. Quincey has not lived up to anywhere near expectations, whether defensively or offensively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Sammy won't be, but I wouldn't be so sure about those other 2 Barring an enormous resurgence, Cleary will be gone also. He's now capable of nothing on the ice. He can't even grind, let alone score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 I guess if it's under 5 that would be a bargain for Big E. Although at this point I would be very hesitant to give anyone on this roster an extension. Probably was best Red Wings news last night... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites