Confirmed with Link: Detroit re-signs Drew Miller 3 years 1.35m per year

[bababooeyII]

I just don't understand this move. For a roster that has slowly seen its scoring ability dwindle since 2009, I'd expect signing bottom sixers to be the last on Holland's list. I can't get a read on what he wants to do... Does this mean that Tootoo or Abdelkader are on the trade list? Or is he simply not planning on going shopping during FA? Sure, the Bickells and the Hortons are going to get ridiculous payments, but guys like Stalberg and Jagr intrigue me.

For God's sake, why?

I don't understand how guys like Franzen take beatings on this board (deservedly so) and yet you want to tie up more money on guys that are the exact same type of player. There is a reason that Stalberg is sitting in the pressbox and Jagr looks old, even on the B's team.

 

[JmanWingsFan]

For God's sake, why?

I don't understand how guys like Franzen take beatings on this board (deservedly so) and yet you want to tie up more money on guys that are the exact same type of player. There is a reason that Stalberg is sitting in the pressbox and Jagr looks old, even on the B's team.

Franzen is undeservedly beaten on this board. Jagr has been snakebitten in the playoffs, and had to switch systems mid season. Stalberg? Why wouldn't you want him? Size, speed, a little bit of skill? Perfect third liner for this team.

 

[RedWinger10]

Good resign. Good contract. IT'S MILLER TIME

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Thrilled to have Miller back in the fold, He's a keeper.

 

[golffuul]

Dreger: Miller Signs Extension: 3yrs/4.05M

As per Darren Dreger's Twitter:

Drew Miller signs extension with Det. 3 years $4.05M

 

[ProPAIN]

Dreger reconfirming Miller's signing.

 

[irishock]

Good deal

 

[mottjm7]

Wings are re-building, they would benefit more if Ferraro already starts playing in the NHL next season, learn the system, the PK etc so he can be productive in the 14/15 season. If he hasn't sniffed the NHL and he starts on the team in 14/15 there will be a lot more issues than if he starts this season.

Yes there will be growing pains and his mistakes would probably lead to a few goals against, but who cares? It's about getting the youngens ready sooner, and in the long run this will be more succesful than letting them rot ("over ripe") in the minors.

tell that to Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Franzen, Howard, and Kronwall.

 

[Henkka]

We will never rebuild. We re-tool from the fly, put kids learn when they play together with veterans.

That's the best way to build long-term.