Speculation: Is there a better fit for Krug than Winnipeg?
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CupInSIX
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From an objective view point Detroit has less upside than almost any other team in the league aside from it being his hometown.
He is already 29 and this will be his last big contract. Detroit isn't a destination city like the florida teams, California teams, NY, or boston. Detroit has the lotteries chance to luck into some elite talent, but almost every other team in the league already has that caliber of talent currently on the roster. Regardless even if Detroit does get Lafreniere (statistics say they won't) the Wings are a lot more than a high-end 18 year old winger prospect away from being a good team.
And I never said they were always going to be the worst in the league, and we both know it. So stop playing dumb and extraploating what you want to read so you can call me ignornant. I said word for word that Detroit was "worst the NHL has seen in decades". Tell me where that says "Detroit is always going to be the worst team in the league"? Oh wait you can't. Color me shocked.
I have no dog in this fight. The team I root for won't be in the running to sign Krug. I'm unbiasedly saying that a player who has never won a stanley cup before doesn't usually jump ship from the league's top team to a bottom dweller, especially when he is starting to get older.
It could happen, just historical prescedent says it isn't as likely as youre making it out to be.
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haha that is the classic Toronto.
I think Detroit would be smart to try and sign him, he'd be a good fit. I just think he'll want a lot of money to leave the very good situation he is currently in at Boston or any other cup contender that can free some money to sign a 50-60 point defensemen.
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There are plenty of reasons to be positive about Detroit's future, and I think Krug could definitely envisage himself being part of that team if he does want to go home.
Mantha ------ Larkin ------ Lafreniere/Stutzle
Bertuzzi ----- Veleno ------ Zadina
Fabbri ----- Rasmussen --- Svenchnikov
Krug ---------- Seider
Cholowski ---- Hronek
McIsaac ------- RHD
Detroit will certainly pick up either a 1st line winger or 1C (Byfield) to knock Larkin down to 2C.
Either way they've got assembled a solid cast in the last few drafts, and that trend should continue in 2020 with a high 1st and 3 2nd round picks.
Mantha ------ Larkin ------ Lafreniere/Stutzle
Bertuzzi ----- Veleno ------ Zadina
Fabbri ----- Rasmussen --- Svenchnikov
Krug ---------- Seider
Cholowski ---- Hronek
McIsaac ------- RHD
Detroit will certainly pick up either a 1st line winger or 1C (Byfield) to knock Larkin down to 2C.
Either way they've got assembled a solid cast in the last few drafts, and that trend should continue in 2020 with a high 1st and 3 2nd round picks.
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WingsMJN2965
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If Detroit doesn't make an offer toward him it'll tell you a lot about Yzerman's plans next season.
That said, adding four top 10 picks, Krug, and DeKeyser would go a long way to change a team.
sorry like “most” Americans? Was there a poll? Because many Americans have chosen to sign In Canada. Both as UFA and extensions
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Shattenkirk had no desire to play in Canada, And Kyle Palmieri wouldn't waive to go there as he has no desire to play in Canada and the same was said with Krug Yeah some American would rather play for American teams then Canadian teams.
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OP made a mistake, Krug plays left side, not right side.
Jets D core devastated over the last few seasons? Really? It happened last season/summer not last few.
Pionk was a amazing and assuming they sign DeMelo the Jets right side is more then fine.
Ironically OP mistake was calling for Krug to fix the Jets right which doesn't need help its fine......but Krug could help fix the Jets left side which is weak. After Josh M on the left side is rookies or bottom pairing guys.
If I was Chevy I would consider kicking the tires on Krug to see what he's looking for contract wise. If Krug wants too much or resigns in Bostom there is other options out there which would also be a good fit and likely available to help fix the "left side". Jets have plenty of cap to add a significant piece on LHD or 2C (in addition to DeMelo on RHD) not likely both.
Jets D core devastated over the last few seasons? Really? It happened last season/summer not last few.
Pionk was a amazing and assuming they sign DeMelo the Jets right side is more then fine.
Ironically OP mistake was calling for Krug to fix the Jets right which doesn't need help its fine......but Krug could help fix the Jets left side which is weak. After Josh M on the left side is rookies or bottom pairing guys.
If I was Chevy I would consider kicking the tires on Krug to see what he's looking for contract wise. If Krug wants too much or resigns in Bostom there is other options out there which would also be a good fit and likely available to help fix the "left side". Jets have plenty of cap to add a significant piece on LHD or 2C (in addition to DeMelo on RHD) not likely both.
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Ok? How is that “most”? That’s 3? I can name more Americans who signed with just Toronto in the last few years.
kinda dumb......
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Habs fans may be able to correct me, but it seems like giving Krug $8M or more would be really counter-productive.
They're building for the future. Weber and Price are still doing pretty well, but in their mid to late 30s, their contracts are gonna be pretty difficult to move. $27M is a lot to spend on 3 guys who'll be in their mid to late 30s, with young talent coming up who'll need to be paid.
Doesn't hurt them now, but it seems like it might in the future.
They're building for the future. Weber and Price are still doing pretty well, but in their mid to late 30s, their contracts are gonna be pretty difficult to move. $27M is a lot to spend on 3 guys who'll be in their mid to late 30s, with young talent coming up who'll need to be paid.
Doesn't hurt them now, but it seems like it might in the future.
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4 top 10 picks?
Are you counting guys already on the team like Zadina and Rasmussen?
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Rasmussen isn't on the team. Zadina didn't even get a half season.
I should've specified that they'd be full time regulars.
I think he means average performance for $10M and not making it past the second round in his life. That Carey Price.
Number1RedWingsFan52
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He's made it past the 2nd round twice. Once as a backup in 2010 and once as a starter in 2014.
Yeah Montreal needs another smurf lmao. Not only will they have a small soft forward group but they will be undersized on D. Krug is a terrible fit in Montreal unless they get rid of half of team (whole team is small)
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Krug doesn't fit for what we want to do, he's not a Chevy-type signing. We'd like someone like that for 2 years or so, but he would obviously want a longer contract. Morrissey-Samberg-Heinola is one hell of a LHD punch that will be low cost for a long time. We could use a top-pairing RHD, and I can see us giving up assets to get a good one, but 2C is probably a better target if we're trading. DeMelo-Pionk-Hamonic would do just fine and would cost any assets to give up.
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