2020 Roster - Options

[Winger98]

Gudas is slated to be a healthy scratch for the start of the playoffs based on practice lines from this week. Granted he's still better than Biega or Lashoff, but not an upgrade that's going to amount to a lot more wins. Paying a little more for Brodie or signing Andy Greene to a one year deal would make more sense.

No to Krug and Pietra, there's not enough talent yet to go all in.

well, outside of someone like Pietrangelo, I'm not sure there is a signing there for several more wins. Is Brodie better than Gudas? sure, but I'm not overly picky at this point, I guess. I'd also be interested in Brenden Dillon, if he hits the market.

for me, the goal is to just ice a respectable team. they might not be good, but they shouldn't be historically awful again, either, and I don't want to see us throwing the kids to the wolves just because we want to save a few bucks.

 

[Bench]

I'd also be interested in Brenden Dillon, if he hits the market.

BRING HIM IN!

 

[Gniwder]

BRING HIM IN!

He wants too stay in DC, teh Caps will have enough space if they let Holtby walk.

Brenden Dillon says his agent and the Capitals have talked about a contract extension: ‘Hopefully, I can be here’

 

[Bench]

He wants too stay in DC, teh Caps will have enough space if they let Holtby walk.

Brenden Dillon says his agent and the Capitals have talked about a contract extension: ‘Hopefully, I can be here’

Be that as it may, this is me when the Red Wings get former Stars.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Be that as it may, this is me when the Red Wings get former Stars.

But why Dillon? & why the Stars?

 

[LeighDx59]

I maybe in the minority, and its probably because i'm a fan of his, but if Chris Tanev leaves Vancouver, I wouldnt mind throwing him a contract for the next few seasons. If he stays healthy he could be a solid addition to our defense as the younger guys step in. The only issue is him staying healthy.

 

[PullHard]

I maybe in the minority, and its probably because i'm a fan of his, but if Chris Tanev leaves Vancouver, I wouldnt mind throwing him a contract for the next few seasons. If he stays healthy he could be a solid addition to our defense as the younger guys step in. The only issue is him staying healthy.

He would be way too expensive for a 3rd pair role, but if there is a guy out there who can be a great babysitter for Cholowski, I think it is him

We will have a lot of cap space to throw around, so even if he ends up being the 3rd RD in ~2 years (I'm going to assume Seider passes him in short order) , the third pair being Cholowski - Tanev is nice depth

I think it will be a luxury situation though, because we will have so many young guys with less health risk coming up behind him, probably doesn't make sense beyond 2 or 3 seasons and I doubt he signs for that short of length

 

[Bench]

But why Dillon? & why the Stars?

As a kid I was a big Mike Modano fan on the North Stars. He was the best Michigan player at the time, so easy to root for. Even though it was pre-internet and hockey cable packages, I tried to follow his career throughout and really got into following the Dallas Stars. It helped Ed Belfour signed there, another favorite player of mine. Used to get some Hawks games in my area so I could watch him more than most.

It helps there's been dozens of links between the two teams over the years. Hull. Hatcher. Verbeek. Modano. Many more minor players have gone between both teams.

Then Jim Nill took over the Stars. Another link.

EDIT: Almost forgot Marty Turco! He was never a Red Wing, but grew up near where I'm from and then played for the University of Michigan and the K-Wings. Watched a ton of his college hockey days and kept following him down in Dallas. Definitely a favorite player over the years.

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

Offer sheeting Dylan Strome at the max compensation within the 2nd rounder price parameter interests me, though not sure if he’d sign.

 

[Bench]

Offer sheeting Dylan Strome at the max compensation within the 2nd rounder price parameter interests me, though not sure if he’d sign.

Can't see why he wouldn't take the guaranteed money. Could absolutely force Chicago to make a decision about him long-term. Depending on what they do with goaltending, looks like they might have to shed Saad if they want to keep everyone else and Strome.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

As a kid I was a big Mike Modano fan on the North Stars. He was the best Michigan player at the time, so easy to root for. Even though it was pre-internet and hockey cable packages, I tried to follow his career throughout and really got into following the Dallas Stars. It helped Ed Belfour signed there, another favorite player of mine. Used to get some Hawks games in my area so I could watch him more than most.

It helps there's been dozens of links between the two teams over the years. Hull. Hatcher. Verbeek. Modano. Many more minor players have gone between both teams.

Then Jim Nill took over the Stars. Another link.

EDIT: Almost forgot Marty Turco! He was never a Red Wing, but grew up near where I'm from and then played for the University of Michigan and the K-Wings. Watched a ton of his college hockey days and kept following him down in Dallas. Definitely a favorite player over the years.

Zubov, Nieuwendyk, Modano, P. Verbeek, J.Lehtinen, Daryl Sydor, Hull! (in no order) All players I pulled for. I would've loved to see Lehtinen on those Wings teams back then. At least we got The Little Ball of Hate @190lbs & Hull.

Remember Matvichuk & his 13"? wide chin guards.


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Brent Gilchrist, obscure strong connection to both teams.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Just sign Derick Brassard for 1-2yrs @$1.4M. That's a 400K Raise over 2 yrs, he might take that. He'll likely have plenty of offer increasing his still very low price upto $2-2.5+

 

[Oddbob]

Just sign Derick Brassard for 1-2yrs @$1.4M. That's a 400K Raise over 2 yrs, he might take that. He'll likely have plenty of offer increasing his still very low price upto $2-2.5+

This is no different talent wise than having yet another Filppula, Nielsen in the lineup so no thanks.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

This is no different talent wise than having yet another Filppula, Nielsen in the lineup so no thanks.

He's lost a step but way better than Nielsen at this point & 3yrs younger per Isles fans, 19-20 32 pts/66gp, -2.. Frans 60gp 9 pts., -13. AINEC.

Buyout Frans 2yrs. Demote Abby for 2yrs, then buyout 3rd. We'll have plenty of cap, even after using it us a Weapon MUAHhahahaha.

Dump Flip for a 3rd with 50% retained now.

 

[Bench]

I would've loved to see Lehtinen on those Wings teams back then.

Lehtinen remains one of the most underrated players from that generation. A 3 time Selke winner from the wing? Unreal. Actually, I think he's the only pure winger to win the award in like... 30 years? Looks like Dirk Graham won in 1991.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Lehtinen remains one of the most underrated players from that generation. A 3 time Selke winner from the wing? Unreal. Actually, I think he's the only pure winger to win the award in like... 30 years? Looks like Dirk Graham won in 1991.

Yep, every team's Top 6 needs 1 Lehtinen type, not necessarily Selke level, but solid 2-way 50pt+ consistency.

 

[EXTRAS]

Is svechnikov an option or is he pretty much done as an NHLer?

 

[eulatron]

Is svechnikov an option or is he pretty much done as an NHLer?

I think they give him one more chance next season.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

As a kid I was a big Mike Modano fan on the North Stars. He was the best Michigan player at the time, so easy to root for. Even though it was pre-internet and hockey cable packages, I tried to follow his career throughout and really got into following the Dallas Stars. It helped Ed Belfour signed there, another favorite player of mine. Used to get some Hawks games in my area so I could watch him more than most.

It helps there's been dozens of links between the two teams over the years. Hull. Hatcher. Verbeek. Modano. Many more minor players have gone between both teams.

Then Jim Nill took over the Stars. Another link.

EDIT: Almost forgot Marty Turco! He was never a Red Wing, but grew up near where I'm from and then played for the University of Michigan and the K-Wings. Watched a ton of his college hockey days and kept following him down in Dallas. Definitely a favorite player over the years.

Jimmy Lites is Denise Ilitch's ex-husband in terms of another big link...

 

[Bench]

Jimmy Lites is Denise Ilitch's ex-husband in terms of another big link...

Forgot about Lites! Yes indeed. Those franchises have been married in more ways than one.

 

[lilidk]

I think they give him one more chance next season.

They must, even if they going to trade him.

 

[MBH]

Just sign Derick Brassard for 1-2yrs @$1.4M. That's a 400K Raise over 2 yrs, he might take that. He'll likely have plenty of offer increasing his still very low price upto $2-2.5+

I just can't waste money on Brassard when we've already got money going to Filppula, Nielsen and Glendening.
As much as we need a 2C, I'm pretty good with just handing it to Fabbri.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

I just can't waste money on Brassard when we've already got money going to Filppula, Nielsen and Glendening.
As much as we need a 2C, I'm pretty good with just handing it to Fabbri.

I would want to move Flip before Dec 1 with retention if needed, for a pick. I'm good with Fabbri too. Nielsen to GR also.

 

[Henkka]

Is svechnikov an option or is he pretty much done as an NHLer?

Wouldn't say he is done, but pretty sure he goes to KHL, because of corona and delayed next NHL season.