Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 How about we keep Toots up and waive/send down Sammy? he is basically a healthy scratch every game anyways. I really hope Kenny finds a way to get rid of Sammy. The further the season goes along, the less he'd cost a team (especially if we retain salary) He can only submit a list of teams he wouldn't go to, so theoretically a deal could be made. Here's hoping 1 LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,961 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 glad he is back! In for Sammy...we need Cleary to sit too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Hopefully Babs will give him the ol' Bob Hartley talking to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Sammy is over 35 so even if he clears waiver his cap doesn't provide much relief... around 1K but I'm not sure. Screw the cap, we just want him gone. esteef 8 LeftWinger, Hockeymom1960, amato and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 The "Leino Lounge" now the "Sammy Suite". Too soon? 1 kook_10 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Screw the cap, we just want him gone. esteef Me too !!! 1 esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Everyone wants Sammy gone. Well maybe not the guy that signed him....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Toot alors!! I think his energy can only be a good thing. I know he's very happy right now, and will play his butt off to stay up with the Wings. Now, selfishly, I wanted to see him in January, when the Griffs are here in Austin for two games, but I will sacrifice my wishes to have Toots bring it for the Wings. Woohoo, 22!!! 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Certainly would have liked to see Eaves and Tootoo remain with the Red Wings all along, but hopefully both show enough in this opportunity to replace the likes of Samuelsson and Cleary namely when healthy bodies get back. This team desperately needs a spark and something to get them engaged through this rough stretch. Tootoo should provide that at least. 1 ben_usmc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) I'm glad Tootoo is back but why is Sammy the 1st we want gone? I think Dan the Man is a much worse player than Sammy, and he should be the 1st to go. After you can choose Sammy/Miller I really don't care. Edited December 19, 2013 by ben_usmc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) esteef Edited December 19, 2013 by esteef 3 Mike J., Dominator2005 and rrasco reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,961 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 We all know which players need to be gone...it just sucks that when our hurt are mended, the same guys will be going back to GR because there will be no cap room again and Lord knows that Bert, Sammy, Cleary and Q just have to be on this team the rest of the season... Glad Tootoo is back up, he deserves to be here. Wonder what would have happened had Tootoo been player when Datsyuk got his elbow....hmmmm.... I really enjoy watching the kids play, unfortunate that they will have to go back. If Holland could somehow grow a set and just do whatever it takes to get rid of the dead weight. I know Sammy would have to give a list a teams he won't go to, but just tell him, submit the teams because you are being traded or being sent to the minors to rot. Sure the cap relief would be small, but I'd much rather have Tootoo or Eaves here than Sammy. Same goes with Cleary, just waive him right now, I don't care if he plays in GR or not, the roster spot is more valuable! I would much rather have Tootoo, Eaves Nyquist, Tatar and Ouellet in the lineup over Bertuzzi, Sammy, Cleary or Quincey. I hope an "injury" per say comes up for some LTIR relief from Sammy AND Cleary! That way Tootoo can stay. 1 ben_usmc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 esteef Good fight for 22. He fought a guy twice on the Admirals last Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themcityblues 249 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 This is like a Christmas present from the Detroit Red Wings to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) We all know which players need to be gone...it just sucks that when our hurt are mended, the same guys will be going back to GR because there will be no cap room again and Lord knows that Bert, Sammy, Cleary and Q just have to be on this team the rest of the season... Glad Tootoo is back up, he deserves to be here. Wonder what would have happened had Tootoo been player when Datsyuk got his elbow....hmmmm.... I really enjoy watching the kids play, unfortunate that they will have to go back. If Holland could somehow grow a set and just do whatever it takes to get rid of the dead weight. I know Sammy would have to give a list a teams he won't go to, but just tell him, submit the teams because you are being traded or being sent to the minors to rot. Sure the cap relief would be small, but I'd much rather have Tootoo or Eaves here than Sammy. Same goes with Cleary, just waive him right now, I don't care if he plays in GR or not, the roster spot is more valuable! I would much rather have Tootoo, Eaves Nyquist, Tatar and Ouellet in the lineup over Bertuzzi, Sammy, Cleary or Quincey. I hope an "injury" per say comes up for some LTIR relief from Sammy AND Cleary! That way Tootoo can stay. I'm sure someone will come in and destroy this with facts of the impossibility. But preach on brotha preach on!!!!! Edited December 19, 2013 by ben_usmc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Nice to see him up, hopefully he can provide some much needed energy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Wow, wasn't sure I'd see Tootoo up with the big club again! Good news indeed. I argued he would add more than Eaves at the time, still think so but Eaves has done very well since called up. Proves what everybody knows, Samuelsson and Cleary should get out. 2 LeftWinger and ben_usmc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 how many injuries and sammy can't crack the lineup? brings a smile to my face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Hopefully he doesn't hit, fight anyone, or stick up for his teammates after they get run and make it apparent to Holland and Babcock that he is not what the Wings need right now. Goals Toots. That's what they expect of you. Not toughness. We have team toughness.* * note- ignore all injuries after reading that sentence. 1 esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive Based on the lines, it looks like Tootoo and Samuelsson would be healthy scratches. Tweeted today. Not really good news for all the Tootoo lovers on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive Based on the lines, it looks like Tootoo and Samuelsson would be healthy scratches. Tweeted today. Not really good news for all the Tootoo lovers on here of course...he was energy...we don't need that on this team. 1 esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 Cleary being played on the 4th line over Tootoo is a travesty. What does Cleary have to do to get benched? Start scoring in the wrong net? Tootoo would have more points than Cleary with his ice time and linemates over the past season. 1 esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 Lines @ today's practice (per Khan): Bertuzzi - Datsyuk - Jurco Sheahan - Helm - Alfredsson Miller - Anderson - Tatar Eaves - Glendening - Cleary 1 marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 also per khan via tweetter, Helm likely out saturday. aiming for a monday return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 also per khan via tweetter, Helm likely out saturday. aiming for a monday return. Bummer. But this means Tootoo will probably play? DeKeyser's been cleared and is ready to go for Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites