Leafs looking at Sheahan and Smith of Red Wings?

[Zetterberg4Captain]

Bob McKenzie‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie 2m2 minutes ago

Decision Day for DET. Sign Brendan Smith (3 x $3.5M+ or thereabouts) or trade him. Multiple teams interested, incl NYR, amongst others.

got to trade him

we have too try and change the look and makeup of our failed blueline

i would rather trade dekeyser to be honest(his value is more) but no chance holland trades a michigan kid right now

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Have to deal Smith. And I like Smith a lot.

No reason we couldn't get a 2017 2nd round pick for Smith from a desperate team maybe the Rangers, And then still look at possibly resigning him this summer after the expansion draft if Holland wanted. We're out of it any ways get something for him Holland keeps saying that it's important to draft players but you can't do that if we don't move your pending UFA's for picks.

 

[Vladdy84]

I wouldn't be shocked if they could get more than a 2nd round pic

Got to do it.

 

[Frk It]

Bob McKenzie‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie 2m2 minutes ago

Decision Day for DET. Sign Brendan Smith (3 x $3.5M+ or thereabouts) or trade him. Multiple teams interested, incl NYR, amongst others.

The possibility of having 17-18 million tied up in Dekeyser, Smith, Ericsson, and Kronwall is pretty lousy.

Holland needs to learn to walk away from players, this is a great opportunity to show it.

 

[Ishad]

If we don't sell Smith today I have no hope we sell Vanek either. With washington adding Shattenkirk and the Pens/Rangers being the likely suitors for Smith his value is going to be at it's highest. Selling is a no brainer.

 

[Shoalzie]

Shattenkirk going to Washington has to be a positive for the Wings in regards to moving Smith. There is always a market for defense depth at the deadline. He has to be an attractive target to other Eastern contenders.

 

[Bench]

Shattenkirk going to Washington has to be a positive for the Wings in regards to moving Smith. There is always a market for defense depth at the deadline. He has to be an attractive target to other Eastern contenders.

It is. I think Smith will be the budget backup plan for the Rangers now.

Although much will depend if Smith decides $10 million dollars is a nice reason to hang around. I don't think he'll do any better in free agency. Kris Russell went from trade deadline darling to taking a 1 year contract at 3.1 million. Why would Smith be any different?

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

The possibility of having 17-18 million tied up in Dekeyser, Smith, Ericsson, and Kronwall is pretty lousy.

Holland needs to learn to walk away from players, this is a great opportunity to show it.

Agreed. I try not to be too reactionary but re-signing Smith would be a bad sign for the likelihood of Holland seriously rebuilding this team. It's like he still hasn't fully accepted the depth of the problem.

 

[HisNoodliness]

Honestly Washington helped us a lot. They made the statement to the other contenders that if you want a chance you're going to have to give it your all. Plus they took the best defenseman off the market. I honestly think we might be able to swing a trade along the lines of Smith+CHI 3rd for NYR 1st.

Then if we move Vanek for a first and Green for one next year... Five firsts in two drafts would completely change the complexion of our prospect pool. Imagine getting Liljegren + Brannstrom + Suzuki this year + any of the top D next year and a center with the Green pick. I don't know what I'd do. Probably laugh and cry simultaneously.

If we sign Smith instead...well that would be super depressing.

 

[Heaton]

The possibility of having 17-18 million tied up in Dekeyser, Smith, Ericsson, and Kronwall is pretty lousy.

Holland needs to learn to walk away from players, this is a great opportunity to show it.

Who is the last player Holland walked away from? Most guys who left wanted to leave and rejected offers.

 

[TatarTangle]

Smith will be signed for 5 years at $24.5 million.

This is Holland we are talking about, let's be realistic

 

[Bench]

Who is the last player Holland walked away from? Most guys who left wanted to leave and rejected offers.

Hmmm. Yeah, Filppula was offered a deal but left by his own volition. I think maybe Hudler is the last guy he truly walked away from?

Unless you count fringe guys like Kindl or Tootoo. Which, come on, don't count them.

 

[Frk It]

Who is the last player Holland walked away from? Most guys who left wanted to leave and rejected offers.

Quincey... I guess?

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

The possibility of having 17-18 million tied up in Dekeyser, Smith, Ericsson, and Kronwall is pretty lousy.

Holland needs to learn to walk away from players, this is a great opportunity to show it.

I tend to agree with your first point, but I don't see Kronner playing NHL hockey next season. Maybe I am wrong about that but I really expect him to be LTIRed at this point. Like I said before, the only way I would ever consider bring him back is if you knew that Ericsson and Kronner both were going to hang them up after this season. Otherwise, I agree. If you can't walk away from Smith, I am not sure you can really walk away from anyone.

 

[Bench]

Quincey... I guess?

And if the Wings need a cheap 1 year veteran next year, look no further than Kyle Quincey. Guys like him float around and can crunch your minutes if you don't want to entirely throw the team to a bunch of younglings.

Next year is looking like a tank year whether the Wings want it or not. No saviors in the system, the best player Zetterberg gets another year old, and the best case scenario is they maintain bubble status for 40 games or so.

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

And if the Wings need a cheap 1 year veteran next year, look no further than Kyle Quincey. Guys like him float around and can crunch your minutes if you don't want to entirely throw the team to a bunch of younglings.

Next year is looking like a tank year whether the Wings want it or not. No saviors in the system, the best player Zetterberg gets another year old, and the best case scenario is they maintain bubble status for 40 games or so.

Quincey at $2M I'm all for. Quincey at 4.25M like he was when he was here before... no.

I didn't hate the player, I hated the contract.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

So Brendan Smith to the New York Rangers for a 2017 3rd round pick+2018 2nd round pick nice job Kenny. Reportedly Smith turned down a 3 year deal @ around $3.75 million per or so and Holland wouldn't budge it's about time he stopped over paying players.