Signed Steve Ott signs 1 year, $800k deal with Detroit

[Dabura 12,206]

Realistically, he probably spends most/all of his time in Grand Rapids, no?

[MabusIncarnate 5,344]

Realistically, he probably spends most/all of his time in Grand Rapids, no?

Most likely i'd think he gets the Tootoo treatment unfortunately. I'd like to see him settle on our 4th line and add some grit to this roster.

[LeftWinger 4,934]

Hmmmm....way too many forwards now. Let's see who gets traded...

[TheDetroitRedWings 286]

Hmmmm....way too many forwards now. Let's see who gets traded...

My thoughts exactly. With all the forwards we've signed, I could easily see a package including a forward, Jimmy, and maybe even a pick or 2, to bring in a top blueliner. Fingers crossed!

[Euro_Twins 4,475]

My thoughts exactly. With all the forwards we've signed, I could easily see a package including a forward, Jimmy, and maybe even a pick or 2, to bring in a top blueliner. Fingers crossed!

Well buffalo still needs a goalie...

[pondrocket 35]

Holland's best signing. Money good, term good.

[DangleDangleBeach 16]

Well buffalo still needs a goalie...

I thought they were going with Lehner. If we were to trade Howard to them they would be giving up an asset just to potentially lose him in the expansion draft so for that reason I think its unlikely. Unless Lehner is exempt? Don't recall the specifics on the rules.

Recent reports mention Kane has pissed off people in Buffalo too and could be on the outs. If these reports are true which wouldn't be surprising a deal around Howard and Kane could potentially make sense for both teams for different reasons, but that is only if they aren't losing one in the expansion draft shortly after.

I can dream =/

As for the Ott signing... I don't hate it, but lets be honest he was injured a lot of last year and is a shell from the agitator we remember him being. He is still excellent on draws, can kill some penalties, provide some grit, but I just fear he will struggle to stay healthy again.

Also don't understand why we need both him and miller. I get one or the other, but we have like way more 3rd and 4th liners than we really need.

Edited July 1, 2016 by DangleDangleBeach

[Rivalred 630]

Wanted Martin and always loved Ott, wonder how many games he will get in

[Dominator2005 558]

Loved to hate him, hate to love him... 😉

When your toughness is 33 years old Ott - situation is critical. Either way, happy to have him

[GoalieManPat 1,007]

This would have been a great pickup 5 years ago.

[Barrie 900]

I'm ok with this, but I'm not expecting he'll play much. 30 games or so.

[Dominator2005 558]

I'm ok with this, but I'm not expecting he'll play much. 30 games or so.

Well, since this is a weak team without true 4th liners I expect him to play more than that. He's very good at face-offs, can work on PK and taking in consideration Miller's injury... He is going to play

[Echolalia 2,961]

He played 21 games last season? Was this due to injury or being benched?

[hillbillywingsfan 792]

I've always had a soft spot for Steve Ott, I'm not gonna lie.

Me too Dab..me too. I use to give my buddy heck about him when he was with dallas but secretly I liked him. =)

So will he get the 'Tootoo' treatment?

no babs isn't here anymore.

[Dominator2005 558]

He played 21 games last season? Was this due to injury or being benched?

Injury

[xault 272]

A trade is obviously coming. Perhaps Mantha is in that deal

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Is it really OBVIOUSLY coming? I mean really? This is the Red Wings we are talking about.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

I like it!

[amato 3,210]

"To be honest with you Ive waited for this moment ever since I was drafted," Ott said. "Ive always wanted to be a Detroit Red Wing. Its my childhood team that I always grew up admiring with the teams and runs that they had with Steve Yzerman and the rest leading the way. It has always been a dream to wear the winged wheel and now that this has all come together this is the most exciting contract I have ever signed."

http://redwings.nhl.com/club/m_news.htm?id=888384

Edited July 1, 2016 by amato

[kickazz 5,459]

"To be honest with you Ive waited for this moment ever since I was drafted," Ott said. "Ive always wanted to be a Detroit Red Wing. Its my childhood team that I always grew up admiring with the teams and runs that they had with Steve Yzerman and the rest leading the way. It has always been a dream to wear the winged wheel and now that this has all come together this is the most exciting contract I have ever signed."

http://redwings.nhl.com/club/m_news.htm?id=888384

Well. You have my loyalty as a fan Sir.

Edited July 1, 2016 by kickazz

[puckloo39 5,686]

Let's see if Ott can overcome the thug he was with the Blues, because he wants to be a Red Wing. Who doesn't? Besides Stamkos, I mean. I dislike Ott only slightly less than I despise Lucic so I guess I will just be happy we didn't end up with that mess in a Winged Wheel. For some reason, I am having uncomfortable flash-backs of Hatcher, here. Let's hope for a better result this time.

[hankzet40 233]

That is the exact kind of stuff I want to read. It is sorely lacking on this team these days.

[amato 3,210]

Yup, those quotes will definitely make me like a player more.

[VM1138 1,921]

I hope he doesn't get his hopes up. The bloom will be off the rose soon enough when he's constantly scratched and traded for a conditional pick.

EDIT: Rose, not rise. Man, typing on my phone makes me sound like a...well..you know. Stupid auto-correct typos. Apple's is particularly persistent in misspelling or replacing words.

[LeftWinger 4,934]

Once nyquist Jurco and Pulkkinen are traded, ott will be a very valuable bottom 6 player. Miller/Frk will be our extra forwards.

Let's see....

Zetterberg - Larkin - Abdelkader

Tatar - Nielson - Vanek

Athanasiou - Sheahan - Mantha

Helm - Glendening - Ott

Miller/Frk

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

I hope he doesn't get his hopes up. The bloom will be off the rise soon enough when he's constantly scratched and traded for a conditional pick.

Bubble burster!