Scott R Lucidi 675 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 Should the Wings let him walk after next year? I like him with Seider on the 2nd airing if we can get him for about 2.5 mil per. But that's a steep hit to his current rate. I have a feeling he will be playing hard next year to earn a nice ufa contract. The Wings might not want to pay him the going rate. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 When his contract ends, it's good bye. Don't care of he is willing to play for league minimum. He can be easily replaced with someone better. 3 Rick D, Dabura and mackel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, marcaractac said: When his contract ends, it's good bye. Don't care of he is willing to play for league minimum. He can be easily replaced with someone better. He's better than a league minimum player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: He's better than a league minimum player. I don't disagree. I'm just saying there is always better, younger options in UFA. 1 mackel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Scott R Lucidi said: Should the Wings let him walk after next year? I like him with Seider on the 2nd airing if we can get him for about 2.5 mil per. But that's a steep hit to his current rate. I have a feeling he will be playing hard next year to earn a nice ufa contract. The Wings might not want to pay him the going rate. It really depends on what happens in the expansion draft, how Cholowski pans out, and what happens with Stecher. Too soon to tell. If Seattle doesn't take them, and Cholowski and Lindstrom finally solidify roster spots, it could come down to Stecher and DK to bring back. I would fo Stecher in that case. 5 minutes ago, marcaractac said: I don't disagree. I'm just saying there is always better, younger options in UFA. Yes, but if you can get DK for league minimum, you do it. That's a solid depth signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ely s 458 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 A healthy DDK, with no lingering issues, is someone I wouldn´t mind having on the team, but unfortunately he is never really healthy. So take a pick for him at next years deadline, if you get one, and let him go. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,756 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 Gotta figure that at least some of these older guys are going to want an opportunity to maybe go play for a Cup. Guys like DK and Glenny have never even whiffed playoff success and that might be tempting to chase in FA if they can latch on with a better team somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,842 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Gotta figure that at least some of these older guys are going to want an opportunity to maybe go play for a Cup. Guys like DK and Glenny have never even whiffed playoff success and that might be tempting to chase in FA if they can latch on with a better team somewhere. I would think so. They got to be thinking that they will have no place on this team in 2-3 years anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,756 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 Just now, Akakabuto said: I would think so. They got to be thinking that they will have no place on this team in 2-3 years anyway. Exactly. Only way I see them staying is if they're the "I only wanna play for one team" type of players that us Michiganders grew up with. Of course, all of Yzerman, Lids, Dats, Zetterberg, Kronwall, etc. won Cups early enough in their careers to have that luxury. DK and Glenny not so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xault 272 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 this many |___| Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 DK is Ericsson level overpaid. Bad defenseman. 20 pts a season. Never does anything remotely impressive defensively. Another warm body. Collecting $5 mil a year. Buh bye. Sign anyone younger. 3 marcaractac, Rick D and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 He's been a good soldier and he's been paid well for his service. Time to close the book next year, whether it's at the trade deadline or in the offseason. I'm tired of two-year veteran retirement tours. 2 marcaractac and Scott R Lucidi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 I think Staal did a good job of showing that Dekeyser is just not good. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, marcaractac said: I think Staal did a good job of showing that Dekeyser is just not good. God I hate to say this. Cause I hate Staal and think he sucks But you're right. Staal is better. DK is trash and how he's flown under the radar for this long is amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Gniwder said: God I hate to say this. Cause I hate Staal and think he sucks But you're right. Staal is better. DK is trash and how he's flown under the radar for this long is amazing. Dekeyser can easily be replaced with another Stecher-level signing next summer. Time to move on from Holland-era mediocrity. Not to mention Johansson might be ready to make the jump by then. Hell, even Cholowski passed Dekeyser in usefulness at this point. I'm actually shocked at how quietly responsible he was in most recent stint. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 17 minutes ago, marcaractac said: Dekeyser can easily be replaced with another Stecher-level signing next summer. Time to move on from Holland-era mediocrity. Not to mention Johansson might be ready to make the jump by then. Hell, even Cholowski passed Dekeyser in usefulness at this point. I'm actually shocked at how quietly responsible he was in most recent stint. You know you're bad when the fan sentiment is "anyone else" If Nielsen wasn't looming and our D so gutted, he would honestly be a buyout candidate. GET THE TRASH OFF THIS TEAM GOYZZERMMAN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Gniwder said: You know you're bad when the fan sentiment is "anyone else" If Nielsen wasn't looming and our D so gutted, he would honestly be a buyout candidate. GET THE TRASH OFF THIS TEAM GOYZZERMMAN My only question with Nielsen is whether he gets bought out, waived, or if there is a taxi squad next season to burry him on. Maybe he'll do us all a favor and just retire. If he can no longer crack this roster... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 He never played physical enough for his size. He played like he was 6'0, 200 lbs. Plus, he was frequently injured. Too many mental mistakes defensively didn't help. Very expendable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Gniwder said: God I hate to say this. Cause I hate Staal and think he sucks But you're right. Staal is better. DK is trash and how he's flown under the radar for this long is amazing. I thought the Staal/Stecher pairing was pretty consistent. I wouldn’t have a problem with Staal signing on for another season, but that’s probably slim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Gniwder said: God I hate to say this. Cause I hate Staal and think he sucks But you're right. Staal is better. DK is trash and how he's flown under the radar for this long is amazing. You don't think the team needs a Kaiser to play with the Seider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 763 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: You don't think the team needs a Kaiser to play with the Seider? I'd let Kaiser Roll right out of town. 1 1 F.Michael and Gniwder reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 Marc Staal will be 35 next season, you all are insane. Cut his old stank ass Literally anyone younger is a better investment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,842 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, Gniwder said: Marc Staal will be 35 next season, you all are insane. Cut his old stank ass Literally anyone younger is a better investment This. Why would anyone want Staal back? There are several better options in free agency to replace him with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: This. Why would anyone want Staal back? There are several better options in free agency to replace him with. We have money and cap flexibility >resign awful slow vet because familiarity WTF why shut up no stop 911 help NO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,842 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, Gniwder said: We have money and cap flexibility >resign awful slow vet because familiarity WTF why shut up no stop 911 help NO Didn’t we just give Holland s*** for doing exactly this for years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
