What trades or UFA signings do you think Stevie has up his sleeve?

[GreatGordie9]

That doesn't mean anything about tanking.

We can still have luck (we haven't had) in draft lottery from the 11th worst position, getting the 1st overall.

This year I believe the Wings will be a very competitive team. We also know that they're in a division full of playoff teams like Montreal, Toronto, Tampa, Florida, and Boston. I think we'll finish ahead of Buffalo and Ottawa and improve our point totals for a 82 game schedule to about 70-75 points.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Disappointed that you guys haven’t made a Dirty Dan Renouf thread today.

You signed an absolute beauty of a defenceman. No cap. He was 9th on our defence depth chart to enter the season, got into some games and held his own.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

LOL, why are you picking on Seattle? They have a full roster now.

I lived in Seattle for a few years and really wished they had a hockey team when I did. Now that they do they picked a bunch of scrubs.

 

[Gniwder]

I lived in Seattle for a few years and really wished they had a hockey team when I did. Now that they do they picked a bunch of scrubs.

Yeah, it's like Francis is trying to run 2 second lines and 2 third lines. No top end talent, low event coach.

I'll get to compare which coach is more boring, Blash or Hakstol.

I live in Bellingham BTW.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Yeah, it's like Francis is trying to run 2 second lines and 2 third lines. No top end talent, low event coach.

I'll get to compare which coach is more boring, Blash or Hakstol.

I live in Bellingham BTW.

Nice area up there. I used to pass through on my way to Vancouver games whenever I needed an NHL fix. But being all the way up there, aren't you closer to Vancouver and seeing 'nucks games?

 

[Gniwder]

Nice area up there. I used to pass through on my way to Vancouver games whenever I needed an NHL fix. But being all the way up there, aren't you closer to Vancouver and seeing 'nucks games?

Physically closer, but I'm not gonna root for a Canadian team. Plus the border is closed, which is fine because the lines at Costco are 1/3 of pre-COVID levels.

I really don't care for the Canucks other than their Disco Flying V uniforms. Those were so ridiculously ugly it's now classic.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Good idea, bad idea.

Tarasenko

For

Bertuzzi

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Good idea, bad idea.

Tarasenko

For

Bertuzzi

3 shoulder surgeries, $salary & term & low output upon return....Tarasenko is likely damaged goods.

No, bad idea.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

3 shoulder surgeries, $salary & term & low output upon return....Tarasenko is likely damaged goods.

No, bad idea.

I agree, it's a risk. Bertuzzi just had back surgery.

Line of thinking is that Tarasenko could be a producer, helping the wingers development, or/and be a flip.

 

[jkutswings]

Nice area up there.

Jim? Is that you?

Jim Price -isms

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

I agree, it's a risk. Bertuzzi just had back surgery.

Line of thinking is that Tarasenko could be a producer, helping the wingers development, or/and be a flip.

The Blues are still in their Cup window & don't want him...that's a Yuge Red Flag.

Kraken could've had him, but chose to pay UFA Schwartz instead, albeit different type of games & cheaper player, but still.

7g in 34gp the last 2 seasons / ~ 128g possible

turns 30 in Dec. Nope, nope, just say no.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

The Blues are still in their Cup window & don't want him...that's a Yuge Red Flag.

Kraken could've had him, but chose to pay UFA Schwartz instead, albeit different type of games & cheaper player, but still.

7g in 34gp the last 2 seasons / ~ 128g possible

turns 30 in Dec. Nope, nope, just say no.

Ok, that reasoning makes sense.

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

Jim? Is that you?

Jim Price -isms

hey, he and Dan are following quite literally one of the best radio guys of all time. Give them a break.

“stood there like the house on the side of the road and watched it go by”.

“called out for excessive window shopping”

 

[jkutswings]

hey, he and Dan are following quite literally one of the best radio guys of all time. Give them a break.

“stood there like the house on the side of the road and watched it go by”.

“called out for excessive window shopping”

Good stuff. After reading this list, a few more rang a bell:

Ernie Harwell's ten most famous catch phrases - Vintage Detroit Collection

 

[deca guard]

 

[Ricelund]

Ok, that reasoning makes sense.

Congratulations, this is possibly the first time this phrase has been uttered on the internet.

 

[Gniwder]

I'd offer them future consideration for DeBrusk. His AAV of $3.675 isn't horrendous, but his actual salary of $4.85M is above his production. Maybe we can actually get some goals out of the third line that way. RFA on an expiring contract if he regains his scoring abilities.

Interesting that they signed Nosek for $1.75M x 2yrs. He's now making more than Helm who was protected in the expansion draft.

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

Debrusk for a middle tier prospect or pick would fit Yzerman’s MO of bargain shopping for high ceiling youngish players at all time low value.

If we could get him for say a 3rd or a Mastrosimone/Grewe level prospect I’d be all for it

 

[deca guard]

nick ritchie age 25 fits the core age , ufa reclamation project as an ex #10oa pick

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

nick ritchie age 25 fits the core age , ufa reclamation project as an ex #10oa pick

He sounds like the perfect guy for Yzerman, Stevie likes his reclamation projects.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

The Blues are still in their Cup window & don't want him...that's a Yuge Red Flag.

Kraken could've had him, but chose to pay UFA Schwartz instead, albeit different type of games & cheaper player, but still.

7g in 34gp the last 2 seasons / ~ 128g possible

turns 30 in Dec. Nope, nope, just say no.

I dont' see St. Louis as anything other than a 1st round casualty. They were like the 2012 LA Kings and just got hot at the right time in a weird year.

Their goals against jumped through the roof last season and I think it's more to do with losing Bouwmeester and Pietrangelo. Krug is a poor replacement defensively for either of them. And now they lost Vince Dunn so they are even thinner on the back end.

Replacing Schwartz with Saad is kind of a wash. I personally think Schwartz is more talented. They should probably both produce around the same rate (40-50 points) so it's a wash, but I think that St. Louis is maybe a 6 to 8 seed in the west.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

He sounds like the perfect guy for Yzerman, Stevie likes his reclamation projects.

Not very disciplined, takes bad penalties at the worst times, not particularly fast. I like that he's gritty and can fight but he can also be a bit dirty (which is why he gets called out and has to fight) and has a few suspensions for late/dangerous hits.

IF we are somehow able to get rid of Namestnikov and slot Ritchie in there I think it could be a decent pickup but it's strange to me that a guy that's gritty, fights, and has halfway decent hands hasn't been picked up yet.

 

[deca guard]

Not very disciplined, takes bad penalties at the worst times, not particularly fast. I like that he's gritty and can fight but he can also be a bit dirty (which is why he gets called out and has to fight) and has a few suspensions for late/dangerous hits.

IF we are somehow able to get rid of Namestnikov and slot Ritchie in there I think it could be a decent pickup but it's strange to me that a guy that's gritty, fights, and has halfway decent hands hasn't been picked up yet.

maybe hes waiting for the best offer

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

maybe hes waiting for the best offer

Maybe. He was an RFA who wasn't qualified and shouldn't be worth more than 2.5 million. I'm surprised that the Ducks haven't done what they could to get him back.

Maybe he has unreasonable demands?

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

maybe hes waiting for the best offer

According to B's fans Ritchie is lazy, disengaged, slower than Maroon and was lucky to play on a good PP to bang in rebounds.

News: - Nick Ritchie not qualified