Who will Wings sign from NCAA Free Agent pool?

[detredWINgs]

Morrison signed with Calgary. They do have an exciting up-and coming team, I suppose, but I was still a little surprised to find out he signed there until I realized he's an Alberta boy.

 

[Winger98]

Well these kids are free agents, so they don't have to adhere to a "patience is best" mind set, like the kids we draft. We essentially own the kids we draft, so they don't have much of a choice there. These guys have a choice. They can ask for a guaranteed spot just like Schultz did, and what kid wouldn't want to bypass the AHL and go right to the NHL out of college?

Instant gratification and more money are hard things to say no to. Especially in your early to mid 20's.

also, injuries aren't exactly uncommon. If you're given the opportunity to step right into the NHL and make big money NOW, and set yourself up just in case something happens like you blow your knees out or maybe your career is ended from a concussion, etc., I don't think it's selfish or short-sighted at all.

These guys aren't guaranteed 10 year careers regardless of whose system they go into.

 

[Chex LeMeneux]

If we're continuing the "going home" trend, I'm guessing Mike Reilly is headed for the Wild. I don't know if there is anyone left that's worth signing, but that's mostly because of a lack of familiarity with the remaining names.

 

[Brandel*]

Sounds like Calgary clear frontrunner, but we're interested

 

[SimplySolace]

Sounds like Calgary clear frontrunner, but we're interested

According to?

 

[ap3x]

Dreger.

 

[Brandel*]

According to?

Sorry, I thought he said clear for some reason. But yeah, tweet above.

 

[wings95]

Sounds like Calgary clear frontrunner, but we're interested

Does it not say " a front runner"? I think that means more than one. Could be wrong.

 

[newfy]

Big right winger, wouldnt hurt to add for free. Sounds like the type of player the wings are missing in the prospect pool a bit. Hopefully they can land him

 

[Brandel*]

Does it not say " a front runner"? I think that means more than one. Could be wrong.

Hope so! I've never seen him play but it's always nice to add a decent ELC player for free.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

meh, keep the contracts dry and go after Savage or Bayreuther next year.

 

[Frk It]

Baun attended our prospect camp last summer, so may have a chance.

His grandpa played for Toronto, and he's from there, so he could probably have him if they want him.

Don't know much about him.

 

[Xvash2]

Sounds like Calgary clear frontrunner, but we're interested

Baun was at our prospect camp was he not?

 

[Ennui]

Sounds like a young Erik Cole. He could suit the needs of the Griffins, but I don't know that the Wings are in dire need of his position/skillset.

 

[Frk It]

Baun was at our prospect camp was he not?

Yes.

 

[InjuredChoker]

Baun attended our prospect camp last summer, so may have a chance.

His grandpa played for Toronto, and he's from there, so he could probably have him if they want him.

Don't know much about him.

his grandpa also played for wings couple of seasons.

 

[ap3x]

So the Hawks got him. Damn.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Not terribly surprised. the Hawks have kind of fading depth, so they have room for some young players. The Wings are sort of the opposite.

Looks like the Hawks agreed to burn the first year of his two-year contract, too. So he was certainly asking for a lot.