Speculation: UFAs that have Michigan-born wife?

[Henkka]

Okay. So last season we were out of the competition, because Ryan Suter's wife wanted move to her home-area, where all her old friends and relatives were.

Does anybody know which UFAs have a Michigan wife, that would be easier to acquire to Wings at this summer?

Both Nathan Horton and his wife are from Welland, Ontario. That's very near of Buffalo. I'm not saying he is going to sign with the Sabres, but Detroit is not that far from that area.

There has been speculation, that Shawn Horcoff could be bought out by the Oilers. How about him? He has been drastically overpaid with his latest contract, but for bargain price after a buyout he would be a decent player.

If I remember right, Horcoff has been all those summers at Wings training camp, because he lives his summers at Michigan. Reason is his wife, which is Michigan born, they have relatives and summer cottage (?) in here and they met during Horcoff's Michigan University days.

So I'm quite sure Horcoff would be interested in coming to Detroit, if he becomes UFA after possible compliance buyout. But he is a center, do we actually need a center? That would push Andersson to wing etc.

Does anybody know any other outsiders, that have natural connection to Michigan/Detroit?

Who are the current NHLrs, that started their career through those Michigan Universities? If any of these are current UFAs, we should check from where those wifes are...

"My decision was a family decision..." we have heard this many times. Wife decides the target, husband just wants to play hockey and keep wife happy. Does not matter where.

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[Henkka]

http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/082809aaa.html

Eric Nystrom would be perfect, too bad he is signed for Dallas. Maybe Nill trades him here. )

 

[Henkka]

Guys from Michigan State Univ.

- W David Booth
- F Adam Hall
- C Shawn Horcoff
- D Duncan Keith
- D John-Michael Liles
- W Drew Miller
- G Ryan Miller
- W Chris Mueller
- D Jeff Petry
- D Corey Potter
- C Jim Slater
- W Corey Tropp
- D Mike Weaver

 

[Flowah]

Guys from Michigan State Univ.

- W David Booth
- F Adam Hall
- C Shawn Horcoff
- D Duncan Keith
- D John-Michael Liles
- W Drew Miller
- G Ryan Miller
- W Chris Mueller
- D Jeff Petry
- D Corey Potter
- C Jim Slater
- W Corey Tropp
- D Mike Weaver

We're getting Duncan Keith guys, book it.

 

[Henkka]

We're getting Duncan Keith guys, book it.

After 10 years, he is a free agent. Then, yeah.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Keith didn't even stay at MSU for very long. He left and played in the W instead. Probably something about books and words and numbers.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Okay. So last season we were out of the competition, because Ryan Suter's wife wanted move to her home-area, where all her old friends and relatives were.

Does anybody know which UFAs have a Michigan wife, that would be easier to acquire to Wings at this summer?

Both Nathan Horton and his wife are from Welland, Ontario. That's very near of Buffalo. I'm not saying he is going to sign with the Sabres, but Detroit is not that far from that area.

There has been speculation, that Shawn Horcoff could be bought out by the Oilers. How about him? He has been drastically overpaid with his latest contract, but for bargain price after a buyout he would be a decent player.

If I remember right, Horcoff has been all those summers at Wings training camp, because he lives his summers at Michigan. Reason is his wife, which is Michigan born, they have relatives and summer cottage (?) in here and they met during Horcoff's Michigan University days.

So I'm quite sure Horcoff would be interested in coming to Detroit, if he becomes UFA after possible compliance buyout. But he is a center, do we actually need a center? That would push Andersson to wing etc.

Does anybody know any other outsiders, that have natural connection to Michigan/Detroit?

Who are the current NHLrs, that started their career through those Michigan Universities? If any of these are current UFAs, we should check from where those wifes are...

"My decision was a family decision..." we have heard this many times. Wife decides the target, husband just wants to play hockey and keep wife happy. Does not matter where.

Horcoff could be a possibilitie he could finish his career in Detroit, But unless Edmonton is willing to eat about $2 million of his salary i cant see any team wanting him. Unless a team like the Islanders are looking to get to the cap floor or something like that would take a chance.

 

[1st Line Interloper]

Guys from Michigan State Univ.

- W David Booth
- F Adam Hall
- C Shawn Horcoff
- D Duncan Keith
- D John-Michael Liles
- W Drew Miller
- G Ryan Miller
- W Chris Mueller
- D Jeff Petry
- D Corey Potter
- C Jim Slater
- W Corey Tropp
- D Mike Weaver

I could really get behind David Booth in a 3rd line scoring role after he gets bought out (the role Sammy was supposed to play) where he comes up for 2nd line duties at times but he's so damn injury prone. If we miss on Stalberg then I would be happy with Booth in the 3rd line Power Forward role with Tatar and Helm? centering the line.

It would kick Abby back to the 4th line as well.

 

[Henkka]

Horcoff could be a possibilitie he could finish his career in Detroit, But unless Edmonton is willing to eat about $2 million of his salary i cant see any team wanting him. Unless a team like the Islanders are looking to get to the cap floor or something like that would take a chance.

There's those buyout rumours about Horcoff...

I could really get behind David Booth in a 3rd line scoring role after he gets bought out (the role Sammy was supposed to play) where he comes up for 2nd line duties at times but he's so damn injury prone. If we miss on Stalberg then I would be happy with Booth in the 3rd line Power Forward role with Tatar and Helm? centering the line.

It would kick Abby back to the 4th line as well.

I just listed guys that are playing at the moment in NHL. These are not all UFAs. Booth is signed for 2 more years.

 

[1st Line Interloper]

I just listed guys that are playing at the moment in NHL. These are not all UFAs. Booth is signed for 2 more years.

A lot of info points to Booth being bought out ATM. The Canucks could change their mind but it looks like Ballard & Booth will both be bought out.

 

[ThankYouBasedGod]

That's a big **** no too both Booth and Horcoff. Don't think we need anymore ****** bottom six players.

 

[we like our team*]

horcoff is better than most of our bottom six tbh

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

horcoff is better than most of our bottom six tbh

Horcoff is a quality hockey player if you don't just stare at his contract which is hard not to do. But he would instantly improve a lot of teams.

I threw out Booth a little while ago, his parents have been season ticket holders for years and he like Horcoff spends a lot of his summer here. Plus I think Booth could be had on a one year 2 million dollar deal, while he re-establishes his value and tries to get healthy.

 

[Brodie]

I'd be happy with Booth. He'd be a big, big improvement on the third line and if he ever got back to form he'd be a stud for us

 

[irishock]

Lol Booth is pretty horrible for his contract

 

[Shoalzie]

Booth makes Colaiacovo look like Doug Jarvis.

...look it up if you don't get the reference.

 

[Brick Top]

Booth makes Colaiacovo look like Doug Jarvis.

...look it up if you don't get the reference.

I had to look it up... and I agree . Booth is basically Glass Joe from Tyson's Punchout. I'll pass on him.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

the best trait guys like booth or horcoff have going for them is that they're big buyout candidates

once they get their bounty from their respective teams they can and will sign for far less someplace else and do so hopefully with a chip on their shoulder with something to prove

horcoff at 2 million(max) for one season is a good deal
booth at 2 million(max) for one season is a good deal