nawein 324 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Niskanen. I also had a really weird dreams last night that we got Niskanen and then traded Smith, Tatar, and Kindl to Buffalo for Myers. Gave Pulks Tats' spot and ran a D of Kronner Myers DK Niskanen E bestkid I don't really think that's too unrealistic. 1 WingsAlways reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 We are in a position to upgrade considerably. Start with a big free agent signing (Niskanen) then we have a lot up expendable players we can deal at the deadline. Players that are actually worth something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 This thread is about two players and two players only, neither of which happens to be a goalie. Let's keep the thread on topic, please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Lilja will be the addition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Lilja will be the addition PAIN TRAIN!!!!!!!!!!! 1 WingsallTheway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themcityblues 249 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 My vote: 1) Niskanen 2) Boyle 3) Ehrhoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,131 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 we can afford both. Erhoff got bought out, so he can come fairly cheap. $3M maybe. Niskanen $6m maybe. Trade Kindl and give that $2.4M to Diesel. You still got $5m for Sheahan and Tatar. Once you dump Andersson and give Sheahan and Tats about $2.5M together. You have over $3M for Iginla or just hold on to the $3M for space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 1. Niskanen 2. Erhoff 3. Boyle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 we can afford both. Erhoff got bought out, so he can come fairly cheap. $3M maybe. Niskanen $6m maybe. Trade Kindl and give that $2.4M to Diesel. You still got $5m for Sheahan and Tatar. Once you dump Andersson and give Sheahan and Tats about $2.5M together. You have over $3M for Iginla or just hold on to the $3M for space. Wow..... 1 LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,131 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Wow..... wow what? How much did he get paid? Do you think he is gonna get $7M? Usually after a buyout, the player signs a nice mid tier contract for a year or two to earn a bigger one when he re-signs...the player just got a buyout of sometimes $10M or sometimes more, a lot more. Money is not the motivating factor usually after a buyout...at least not what I have seen since the cap was instilled. But go ahead, keep attacking with replies that bring nothing to the conversation...how many is this towards me now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 we can afford both. Erhoff got bought out, so he can come fairly cheap. $3M maybe. Niskanen $6m maybe. Trade Kindl and give that $2.4M to Diesel. You still got $5m for Sheahan and Tatar. Once you dump Andersson and give Sheahan and Tats about $2.5M together. You have over $3M for Iginla or just hold on to the $3M for space. This is the real NHL not NHL x GM mode. 3 Nev, wings4thecup06 and wingsfan4795 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Depends. But yeah, Niskanen. Ehrhoff's a great option, and I think we can be pretty sure he's shot to the top of the Wings' list. But his best years are almost surely behind him, and, while I don't mind that he shoots left, I'd rather he didn't. We say this about everyone who isn't a Red Wing, but Niskanen really is "exactly what we need." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Erhoff would likely get 6M range. It helps our bargaining stance. Erhoff is the safe choice but I really want a right handed defensemen. Erhoff seems like a Kenny type of deal 3-4 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Depends. But yeah, Niskanen. Ehrhoff's a great option, and I think we can be pretty sure he's shot to the top of the Wings' list. But his best years are almost surely behind him, and, while I don't mind that he shoots left, I'd rather he didn't. We say this about everyone who isn't a Red Wing, but Niskanen really is "exactly what we need." yeah but don't get your hopes up to high he could play at home and create and unreal top pair with Surer. I would prefer him too but honestly Ehrhoff is a great choice too look at the way he run the powerplay in Vancouver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Unfortunately, it's gonna be Sami Salo. I've never been so sure of something. But, yes, we can hope. Edited June 30, 2014 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Tough call. I think either would help, and both have some element of risk involved. Erhoff is a bit older and Niskanen hasn't proven as much and played on a better team. I'll be happy if we acquire either one of them though. Sure, it'd be great to get a big name, but our D isn't as bad as you'd think and having another solid guy to round out the top 4 makes the D a whole lot more serviceable than it's been the last couple of years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Unfortunately, it's gonna be Sami Salo. I've never been so sure of something. But, yes, we can hope. Is he a free agent? Or are you expecting us to give up assets for Salo? (not that I think you're crazy, but I believe Kenny might be!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chances14 229 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 i would rather have salo than Jovanovski 2 number9 and Detroit \# 1 Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvmnger 125 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 erhoff AND gilbert! kindl & lashoff get demoted to NYI quincey gone....rotate kids in 7th man tryouts 1 Wings_Toledo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 I think Niskanen is who I would go with. Only the risk that he busts after one big year and we are stuck with his contract for 7 years to come is pretty alarming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 erhoff AND gilbert! kindl & lashoff get demoted to NYI quincey gone....rotate kids in 7th man tryouts Actually, I'd be okay with that. Except, I'd rather sign a veteran D-man as the 7th and let the kids get one more year of top minutes in the AHL before bringing them up. They'll probably come up because of injuries at some point anyway, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,756 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Erhoff would likely get 6M range. It helps our bargaining stance. Erhoff is the safe choice but I really want a right handed defensemen. Erhoff seems like a Kenny type of deal 3-4 years Lol. LGW is the only place where every free agent is going to get 6 million per year, and the starting point for every trade is Mantha + 1st. Christian Ehrhoff will not get 6 million dollars. Not happening. 2 e_prime and LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Lol. LGW is the only place where every free agent is going to get 6 million per year, and the starting point for every trade is Mantha + 1st. Christian Ehrhoff will not get 6 million dollars. Not happening. 6? No. 5? Yes. He will get at least 3 years at 5 mill per. If we are making moves to sign 2 UFA Dmen, Niskanen and Fayne are the 2 we need most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,756 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 6? No. 5? Yes. He will get at least 3 years at 5 mill per. If we are making moves to sign 2 UFA Dmen, Niskanen and Fayne are the 2 we need most. I'd agree he'll make at least 5 million. He should. That would put him in the same salary range as guys who have comparable stats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Anyone know anything about Tom Gilbert? He's older and not some offensive superstud, but is a RH D-man with good size and sounds like he was a solid player in Florida. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
