Official 2016 Detroit Red Wings Offseason Thread

[LeftWinger 4,951]

Kenny is convinced that the coaching changes are going to propel Nyquist and Tatar back to 30 goals.

Listen, I'm fine with Nielsen, but it's not enough. Helm should've never came anywhere near signing another contract here. There's just no room on this roster. I am begging that we sign Vanek now. But where does he play?

[Dabura 12,207]

We get Vanek, one year.

[sjr2012 439]

Well it is depressing..year after, year after, year....

oh i know but season hasnt started and everyone just is s***ting everywhere i still think something big is coming i dont know why but i do

[LeftWinger 4,951]

We get Vanek, one year.

Really? Hmmm....still where does he play?

[Dominator2005 558]

Vanek signed 1 year, 2.6 million. Holland made a second good move today!

Vanek a good option?! There is reason why he was bought out by Wild... It would be great addition (5 years ago). Good thing is that this is only 1 year deal

[MotorCityMadness 388]

Ok 1 year, not a killer by any means

[Wingnut1989 165]

Lol, Martin going to Toronto 4 yrs 2.5m per.....f*** you Ken holland.

both my middle fingers sky high

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

Really? Hmmm....still where does he play?

Has to be a trade coming? Maybe for Fowler

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[NerveDamage 4,176]

Still waiting for a move improving our D

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

I like how we just patch things together.

[amato 3,210]

Low risk.. Hopefully he can find some kind of scoring touch again.

[barabbas16 499]

Wow... this is a very nationally diverse team.... USA, Canada, Sweden, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Russia, Finland (if there's even still a place for Pulk), and now Austria and Denmark.

[matt198913 932]

I like this a lot. Now go trade a winger for the D help you desperately need

[Wingnut1989 165]

I'll take the vanek deal, low risk. who knows he might find his game again in DET

[MotorCityMadness 388]

Wow... this is a very nationally diverse team.... USA, Canada, Sweden, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Russia, Finland (if there's even still a place for Pulk), and now Austria and Denmark.

Were like the damn United Nations of hockey, but only a select few (Sweden) have the most influence

[sjr2012 439]

called that one hope now we send goose+ for a dman

[LeftWinger 4,951]

Who the hell is Matt Lorito? He is showing on our roster at capfriendly.com.

Plus Andy Miele signed in Philly.

[Dominator2005 558]

Who the hell is Matt Lorito? He is showing on our roster at capfriendly.com.

KH best signing today

[amato 3,210]

Who the hell is Matt Lorito? He is showing on our roster at capfriendly.com.

25 year old winger, used to be Brown U's captain, played in Albany in the AHL last year putting up 54 points in 71 games his first full year in the league. Basically a low risk prospect signing

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=62740

[LeftWinger 4,951]

Wings only have $4.9M left not counting Franzen and Viale LTIR. $9.9M roughly. You got to figure that much is going to DD and Mrazek. No help on D unless we move Salary. Howard, Ericcson or Nyquist. Those are the big three that need to go in a package.

[sjr2012 439]

Wings only have $4.9M left not counting Franzen and Viale LTIR. $9.9M roughly. You got to figure that much is going to DD and Mrazek. No help on D unless we move Salary. Howard, Ericcson or Nyquist. Those are the big three that need to go in a package.

yup wonder if his got a partner for howie and goose

[GoWings1905 2,694]

Ken Holland is the worst. I knew when he traded Pav's contract it was going to end up spent on more bad contracts. I think his plan for the Red Wings is to officially tread water, linger in mediocrity and cling to a playoff streak. He has no direction for the organization.

I would have MUCH rather eaten Pav's final year, done nothing today and just let the young guys play. I can't even fathom what this roster is going to look like on Opening Night now and who won't be on it because Ken Holland brought back Helm, Miller and signed Thomas Vanek. AA and Mantha might as well go to Grand Rapids right now.

Just awful. If there's anyone left defending this guy, I would love to hear the rationale behind it. Draft and develop my ass. More like let your kids rot and then lose them for nothing or give them terrible usage so we can watch a bunch of mid 30's guys play instead.

Edited July 1, 2016 by GoWings1905

[SwedeLundin77 460]

Vanek a good option?! There is reason why he was bought out by Wild... It would be great addition (5 years ago). Good thing is that this is only 1 year deal

Come on, be realistic. Minnesota is a team where someone as good as Parise even drops in production. For 2.6 million, it's a solid signing. It also allows us a chance to trade for a top D now.

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

Leaf fans hate the Martin deal lol. Don't blame them way too long and 500k too much

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[VM1138 1,921]

Leaf fans hate the Martin deal lol. Don't blame them way too long and 500k too much

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Quibbling over 500k is silly in an era of a $73 million cap.