Swayze 81 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) TSN reporting we signed Kevin Porter for 1 year, no money reported yet. Local guy, not sure what to think about it yet. Edit: My only source so far - http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=25880 Edit 2: Bob McKenzie reporting this is a two-way deal. He split last year between Buffalo and Rochester. Probably a signing to give the kids some competition, let them earn their spots with the big boys. Edited July 1, 2014 by Swayze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Well surely now we can officially plan the parade for next year. The Cup is coming back home. 2 GMRwings1983 and 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 How many people here could pick this guy out of a police lineup? Seems like Holland is making a move for the sake of making a move. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 I honestly don't even want to see this on the main page, maybe I'll go take a nap and forget today even happened 1 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aznknight 139 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Avs get iginla, briere and stuart and Kenny signs this guy. We like our team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 1,124 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Awesome signing!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Porter_%28ice_hockey%29 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) So he's from here? Great. He can go get coffee, or knows how to drive to Grand Rapids. Thanks, KH! How about a little twilight golf? Sounds good! The fact that we have to look up this guy on Wikipedia means he is not the right signing. Edited July 1, 2014 by AtomicPunk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roxshot 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) I'm just going to throw out my theory on this which may or may not be true... At this point Holland is getting nowhere with the targeted free agents so instead they sign this AHL'er to fill a roster spot in GR and plan to go with the kids they have. At least that what I'm hoping because this guy is NOT and NHL quality player. Edited July 1, 2014 by Roxshot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Internet.Unknown 422 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Welcome back! 7 sputman, pucktividi, GMRwings1983 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,754 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 I want to rub this guy's head. He must be one lucky S.O.B to get signed by Ken Holland as a UFA. That's twice as rare as a unicorn, at least. 2 Internet.Unknown and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 I heard he also got a no trade clause. 3 TheDetroitRedWings, Hey man nice shot! and yztheman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) WIIM: The Red Wings' most pressing need going into free agency was a top-4 defenseman, and the organization was intent on finding a right-handed shooting defenseman at that. Kevin Porter fills exactly zero of those needs. But at least he shoots left! And is a center! And went to the University of Michigan! Porter will likely spend the season in Grand Rapids with a potential call-up in the event of injury. Depending on how the Red Wings plan to use Porter, this may not turn out to be a terrible signing per se. The timing of it, however, signals troubling issues on management's game plan for July 1. Kevin Porter is not a July 1 signing. There are Kevin Porter-type players to be had much later into free agency, even right up against the start of the season if need be. Just as Petr Mrazek didn't need to be extended the first day he could be, there's no reason Kevin Porter needed to be sought after and signed by today. I want to sign an enforcer to protect our team from Ken Holland. Edited July 1, 2014 by Dabura 2 Hockeymom1960 and Internet.Unknown reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) WIIM: I want to sign an enforcer to protect our team from Ken Holland. The powerplay will protect us from Kenny! Edited July 1, 2014 by Doggy 2 Hockeymom1960 and Internet.Unknown reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 So he's from here? Great. He can go get coffee, or knows how to drive to Grand Rapids. Thanks, KH! How about a little twilight golf? Sounds good! The fact that we have to look up this guy on Wikipedia means he is not the right signing. I knew him, but only because I watched him play for the Rampage 5 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Who? *crickets* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Never heard of this guy..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 were saved. Thank god we replaced emmerton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Porter and Miele...it's raining Hobey Bakers around here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 This is a September 1 signing that you make to add a body to the training camp roster, not a signing you make on July 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Avs get iginla, briere and stuart and Kenny signs this guy. We like our team The Avs have done a terrible job this off season. Stuart was done a year before we let him go. Parenteau at this point is better than Briere, and Iggy won't last 3 seasons. Porter showed a few glimpses with them a few years ago, but I don't think he ever really stuck with their line up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 How many people here could pick this guy out of a police lineup? Seems like Holland is making a move for the sake of making a move. He's made two of those today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Portwho? AND Kyle Killme? This is the best christmas ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 The only way this works out is if his parents pay his salary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shinzaki 72 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 People are complaining about signing a C for the Griffins? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
