Andy Pred 48

of all the deadline signings that were made, how many will hit FA at the seasons end and do you think that the Wings will try and sign any of them? ie Bouwmeester maybe not re-signing for the Blues and Clowe trying the market too.

So with 10 D now signed does Kenny still try and grab a top 2 D or will he now try and get that forward to make a push in the playoffs?

I like the way we seem to be going with the young D corps that could get younger next year, should Kenny follow suit and target a young top 6 forward to grow with the roster or will he go for an established vet up front? Long term then i wouldnt mind him going for a young gun as i dont fell adding a vet/stud up front would make us any more capable of winning stanley than if we stood pat.

Ive read on the 4th period site that Kenny is still looking for a top 6 and a depth fwd as well as a top D. Looking at the situ he does have the pieces to pull off a deal but i doubt 3 of them.Would we lose too much in doing so. I really feel that Flip is in play along with White and maybe some of the prospects that we wouldnt want to trade. So could he make us better than what we have now?

 

I hope im wrong but i get a feeling that Bert may be done and if so targeting a similar type player is a must. We are getting bigger on the back end but sure could do with having a couple more bigger bodies up front. The cost for one of these would be high so maybe trying to get a so called Kenny project type player would be a cheaper option but not necessarily a guarantee fix. Ryan Clowe's production has dropped off this year and maybe a change of scenery would benefit him and San Jose.

Or how about a Kenny special and bring back Shawn Matthias? The guy is having a great year is a big body and is the only player with a + rating on a poor Panthers team.

 

Either way i think Kenny will pull off a deal and hopefully one with the long term Wings in mind more than the short term gain.

 

D, either Zach Bogosian or Cody Franson both young and RH shots to fit in with hopefully the youth movement Kenny is creating.

 

Fwd's, Blake Wheeler or Chris Stewart ( I know pipe dream)

 

Reclaim project that could be a steal from the Flames, Akim Aliu big kid with attitude but needs kick up the ass to get his game in line.Could be the heavy weight agitator we lack at present. Toots is a middleweight when all said and done.

when all the guys are back the Wings will be ok and will make the playoffs. With all the injuries we have had i think that Babs has done a great job in keeping us competitive in all the games bar the first day blowout.

We still have 2 of our top D to come in and then another 4 forwards to choose from. If we ever get a fully fit roster then Kenny and Babs will have some difficult decisions to make. Lashoff Tatar Huskins Andersson and Mrazek have all done well but can all be sent back to GR, but will they send all off them ? Mursak hasnt really had a fair run and hell be back soon so will he be given a chance. My biggest concern is that Eaves is getting scratched alot, has he not fully recovered or has he just lost that edge and touch of speed he had.  For speed alone a 3rd line of Eaves Mursak and Helm would be a big worry to other teams D.

I think the biggest problem for the wings is size and offence on the makeshift 2nd line at this moment in time. With Z Pasha and Bruns on the top line the 2nd line is a bit thin at present and as Babs has said Fil needs to step up but to be fair he needs regular linemates to do this. He had Sammy and Dan today and the 2 vets competed well but i think they hold Fil up with them not being as quick. Maybe moving Tats onto the 2nd line could help speed wise but then we lose some size on the 2nd.

 

 

 

well the one time much sort after FA has stared his pro career in fine style for Oklahoma.
Justin Schultz has played 4 games for the Barons in the A and has 4+2 a +6 rating and
17 shots as well. Looks like he's running the blueline on PP's.

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