GDT: Free Agent Frenzy 2023: Future Starts Slow

[CapnZin]

Have to be in on that. Even though it’s purely out of profile, for a team lacking any type of young talent on the wings with our current roster (besides TK and Farabee) we need to at least try and get Zadina. Even if he doesn’t pan out most teams will give out some assets to acquire at the deadline

 

[HeyHanrahan]

Is Filip Zadina at a cap hit of $1,850,000 over the next two seasons (and RFA rights) worth bringing in as a reclamation project? I haven’t really kept tabs on him in Detroit but he seemed to have potential when he was drafted. If we could develop him he would fit the timeline or could be a trade chip.

 

[TheKingPin]

People wanted him for TK…

 

[renberg]

People wanted him for TK…

Sure. Wing’s fans. Sorry for them but Fletcher isn’t the GM here any longer.
Actually this move looks like a cap space clear out so that Yzerman can make another move-TK, Debrincat or ?

 

[Curufinwe]

Still available

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[deadhead]

Except we still have that 7th D from last year who, oh by the way, played in 77 games last year.

My only hope at this point is that we're about to see a flurry of vets moving out among TK, Laughton, Sanheim, Risto, Seeler, Hart. It's the only thing that makes sense with these signings. Of course, it's the Flyers so common sense has yet to enter the chat.

And was pretty good in his role as the #6 D-man. Second best xGFrel after York.
Seeler is a solid if limited 3rd pair guy.
Staal is a warm body, probably more useful as a "coach on ice' than as a player.
He's not coming here for the money or a shot at the Cup (though there may be an understanding about a TDL trade).

 

[Don Nachbaur 26]

Is Filip Zadina at a cap hit of $1,850,000 over the next two seasons (and RFA rights) worth bringing in as a reclamation project? I haven’t really kept tabs on him in Detroit but he seemed to have potential when he was drafted. If we could develop him he would fit the timeline or could be a trade chip.

I was actually thinking that too. There was some talent there at one time.

 

[GKJ]

Hart’s big advantage is cost control, especially for this season

 

[Magua]

Hart’s big advantage is cost control, especially for this season

It’s not an advantage if they don’t trade him…..

 

[GKJ]

It’s not an advantage if they don’t trade him…..

That seems like it’s not in their control right now

 

[landsbergfan]

 

[Kelmitchell2]

Where the hell is the money coming from lol

 

[Fire Tortorella]

It’s not an advantage if they don’t trade him…..

This is the one I can't really hold against Briere until the report comes out...

...but I still don't think they trade him regardless.

 

[trostol]

i think you claim him...either he is so bad he helps with the tank or he is a project that puts it together and you flip him

 

[RANKKA]

i think you claim him...either he is so bad he helps with the tank or he is a project that puts it together and you flip him

yea im not opposed could be another case Tippett

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

I cannot express how much fun this is, and it's all because Dundon bought the team.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

I cannot express how much fun this is, and it's all because Dundon bought the team.

You sure it’s not because of Don Waddell?

 

[deadhead]

I was actually thinking that too. There was some talent there at one time.

Problem is Detroit was/is rebuilding, so it's not like he was being blocked on a deep, playoff team.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

GOAT

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

I cannot express how much fun this is, and it's all because Dundon bought the team.

I was thinking about him last night. Is there anyone else like him out there who might be willing/eager to invest in a sports franchise, and if so, what is his telephone number?

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

You sure it’s not because of Don Waddell?

Obviously Waddell has been (surprisingly) great, but what he is doing wouldn't be possible without Dundon opening the checkbook. Under Karmanos we never spent anywhere near the cap, and our 'big' moves were usually bringing in guys like Josef Melichar or Jay McLement or Thomas Kaberle.

Dundon has given Waddell to not only spend money, but the leeway to make big moves like the Hamilton/Burns trades.

 

[BernieParent]

I like the idea of bringing on Zadina as reclamation, but ... another RW? I suppose they could flip him to LW.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Zadina cleared.

 

[RANKKA]

 

[freakydallas13]

He and Ghost playing on the same pairing?