Wingnut1989 165 Report post Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) UPDATE: Detroit #RedWings Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland announced today that the team has signed defenseman Xavier Ouellet to a one-year contract extension. Xavier Ouellet (DET) 1 year extension @ $715,000 cap hit $680,000 salary + $35,000 signing bonus Edited November 16, 2015 by Wingnut1989 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrazekFanBoy 223 Report post Posted November 16, 2015 Sick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,732 Report post Posted November 16, 2015 One way or two way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted November 16, 2015 This might be a show your worth contract I like it it's basically minimal salary and if he earns a bigger pay check it would help the defense a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingnut1989 165 Report post Posted November 16, 2015 One way or two way? Looks like one way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 Thoughts and prayers to XO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 1 year? That's too long a deal. 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 1 year? That's too long a deal. needs a 10 year 10M contract Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 I bet its to replace smith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 I bet its to replace smith. Na that's Kindls spot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 Na that's Kindls spot... Neither of them can drag those knuckles quite like the Smith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 Smith replaced by Kindl who will be replaced by XO who will get traded to acquire Byfgulien. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 Na that's Kindls spot...Kindl has like one or two moments a game where he looks damn good, I mean, he looks awful a lot too, but he scores a bit.And if smith played the same way in the regular season as he does during the playoffs hed be on the top pair regularly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 im ok with this i like xo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 No problem with this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,090 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 This is good. It's a prove it contract IMO. I think IF there is a deal to be made, either Sproul or Jensen (boo!) would be in a package before XO. One of our issues was we didn't have any RH'd shooters, but if XO is dealt, pretty soon we won't enough LH'd shooters. Not that this would be a deal breaker, but I would think ideally you'd want one of each on your combos. I too believe he will be Smith and or K's replacement soon enough. LIke I've said more than numerous times, there is just no room for all these assets we have. If you do not want to lose any of your kids in the waiver wire next season, there will have to be deals made. For me, if a top guy (Byf maybe) is acquired, then re-signed, K, Smith and E need to be traded. Kronner - Byf Deke - Green XO - Marchy Jen-Ho That would be my ideal lineup by next season. I do like that they gave him another year, and who knows, maybe he would be traded, he is NHL ready and has some experience. All in All, good signing, heck of a bargain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted December 3, 2015 This is good. It's a prove it contract IMO. I think IF there is a deal to be made, either Sproul or Jensen (boo!) would be in a package before XO. One of our issues was we didn't have any RH'd shooters, but if XO is dealt, pretty soon we won't enough LH'd shooters. Not that this would be a deal breaker, but I would think ideally you'd want one of each on your combos. I too believe he will be Smith and or K's replacement soon enough. LIke I've said more than numerous times, there is just no room for all these assets we have. If you do not want to lose any of your kids in the waiver wire next season, there will have to be deals made. For me, if a top guy (Byf maybe) is acquired, then re-signed, K, Smith and E need to be traded. Kronner - Byf Deke - Green XO - Marchy Jen-Ho That would be my ideal lineup by next season. I do like that they gave him another year, and who knows, maybe he would be traded, he is NHL ready and has some experience. All in All, good signing, heck of a bargain. I dont think we will lose 4 NHL defensemen. That's pretty far fetched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,090 Report post Posted December 3, 2015 Well, if we get Byf, you either trade all of Smith, K, E and let Q walk, or you potentially lose Jensen, XO and Sproul to waivers for nothing...and we all know how much you hate that! As do I! I just think this team will be better and of course a helluva lot more cap friendly with XO, Marchy and Jensen up here rather than waste anymore time and money on Smith, K and Ericsson. ESPECIALL if we acquire someone like Byf! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted December 4, 2015 Its either buff, or Byfuglien. Ha. And Ericsson isn't going anywhere unless he decides his hips won't hold up to another season, in which case he's ltiretiring. Q's probably not back, and we may carry 8 defenseman until someone's hurt or a trade shakes out.(so, the first option.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Its either buff, or Byfuglien. Ha. And Ericsson isn't going anywhere unless he decides his hips won't hold up to another season, in which case he's ltiretiring. Q's probably not back, and we may carry 8 defenseman until someone's hurt or a trade shakes out.(so, the first option.) Lol I always say Big Byf, such a habit. Bifffff Edited December 4, 2015 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Lol I always say Big Byf, such a habit. Bifffff Ha. Edited December 4, 2015 by jimmyemeryhunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites