Speculation: Do we need to add grit?

[Kyleftlx]

Because Bergenheim is a better hockey player than Andersson in every single possible way. But also why that deal would not happen straight up.

For the record, I completely agree with you. I'm not even trying to say that it's a deal that could or ever would happen. I am just saying that given the type of team Detroit has, that would be among the only logical deals for a gritty forward, and I don't know if either team would be really all that interested. I don't think it's worth it for Holland to move Andersson + a pick or whatever just to bring in a bottom 6 forward that basically has played his way out of a team that is 3 points out of a playoff spot.

What other spot on the roster is available? Mainly just Andersson's spot, and maybe Jurco's spot. Miller, Glendening, Weiss, and whichever top 6 forward draws the unlucky hat tomorrow and ends up on the third line - they're all pretty much set in stone I'd imagine.

I don't think there would be interest in a guy like Bergenheim unless Florida decided to just basically give him away - and I think that was mainly the point I was trying to make. Trading him for Andersson would basically be giving him away.

 

[InjuredChoker]

if it's a player who is willing to drive the net and can score dirty goals, win puck battles and retrieve the puck well, then yes.

if it's a player who is just a 4th line plug and is only good at taking stupid penalties, then no.

 

[Eye of Ra]

This is actually one of the more physical teams the Wings have iced in awhile. Jurco, Glenny, Big E, Quincey, Abs, Helmer, Weiss can all play the body pretty well.

I disagree. Weiss is not physical, at all.

 

[Eye of Ra]

OP needs to understand the difference between grit and fighting.

One of my proudest moments as a Wings fan on HFboards was seeing Blackhawks, Sharks and Ducks fans defending Detroit from accusations of softness from Eastern Conference teams.

And losing Kindl off the roster was a massive grit upgrade in one fell swoop.

With grit I dont mean fighting, I mean physical play.

We dont need fighters, we need physical players.