Wings sign Filppula to a 2 year deal

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Holland would get torn apart for this. Let’s see how Yzerman gets treated. Bad signing imo.

Why do people feel the need to police how Yzerman is getting treated versus Holland?

Aside from his storied history here as Captain of the Wings, Yzerman is a new GM for the franchise so will get more rope. Holland had long used his up by repeating mistakes.

 

[Oddbob]

I would be fine if this was a 1 year deal, why the extra year? Obviously Stevie is a big fan of him, seeing has this is the second time he has signed him.

 

[NickH8]

A #6/7D from the Avs getting a "nice raise" over $2.5M is an overpayment.

I have really no reaction to the Filppula signing other than finding it funny that Yzerman has gone for a classic Holland tactic of re-treading guys that have been here before. Hopefully it goes better than Samuelsson and Quincey, though.

It literally doesn't matter "how well it goes", we aren't competing for a playoff spot anytime soon. He's literally a stop gap and everybody is freaking out.

 

[drw02]

Fine with this if it means they're gonna move Nielsen out. If not, I do not care for it

 

[Larkin2AA]

People act like we are competing for a cup within the 2 years he will be here.

 

[obey86]

Holland would get torn apart for this. Let’s see how Yzerman gets treated. Bad signing imo.

Yep, he would. It's a silly signing. And most of the people saying they are "ok with it" (because, let's be real, it's Yzerman and not Holland) are huge hypocrites.

 

[Claypool]

Pointless contract if there's no other moves.

 

[GreytWun]

Why do people feel the need to police how Yzerman is getting treated versus Holland?

Aside from his storied history here as Captain of the Wings, Yzerman is a new GM for the franchise so will get more rope. Holland had long used his up by repeating mistakes.

Because it’s the truth? No need to be an apologist.

 

[Reality Check]

Fire Holland
Fire Yzerman
#SellTheTeam

Go Detroit Lions!

 

[jprenkert]

I think this is solid. Curious how much each year is. Has better offensive upside than Neilsen and can play any situation. I think Stevie is a huge fan. Wonder who gets #51 this year? Hopefully some dead weight gets moved soon and young guys like veleno forces stevie to push old overpriced guys out.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Because it’s the truth? No need to be an apologist.

No need to came call. I hadn't even commented on the trade.

The thread is about Filpulla. Not crying about how Holland would've been treated.

As I stated, obviously as the new guy and a beloved Red Wings, Yzerman is going to get more of the benefit of the doubt than Holland would. Get over it.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

So
Mantha-Larks-Bert
AA-Nielsen-Hirose
______________
Ras/Svech-Filp-Zadina/Veleno
Abby-Glen-Helm
JDLR, Ehn

guessing Svech & Zadina start in GR, unless Witkowski gets signed too.

Our D is also a log jam aka competition for spots.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

They want to let the kids develop in GR. It's not a bad plan. Let's ice a stopgap lineup in Detroit and see if we can land another big draft pick this time next year. Patience and all.

 

[NickH8]

Yep, he would. It's a silly signing. And most of the people saying they are "ok with it" (because, let's be real, it's Yzerman and not Holland) are huge hypocrites.

If Holland made this signing I would have been okay with it.
This does nothing to affect our future, so why are people mad?

 

[TKB]

A #6/7D from the Avs getting a "nice raise" over $2.5M is an overpayment.

I have really no reaction to the Filppula signing other than finding it funny that Yzerman has gone for a classic Holland tactic of re-treading guys that have been here before. Hopefully it goes better than Samuelsson and Quincey, though.

When Holland made those signings we were trying to win.

I can't believe (well I guess I should believe) some of the reactions here (not just you) to a couple of 2 year deals, no one should have expected any big signings.

SFY is simply plugging some holes.

 

[obey86]

Why do people feel the need to police how Yzerman is getting treated versus Holland?

Aside from his storied history here as Captain of the Wings, Yzerman is a new GM for the franchise so will get more rope. Holland had long used his up by repeating mistakes.

You should judge the move based on it's merit alone, not on who made the move.

 

[ThankGord]

Fills the role Vanek left, fine with it.

 

[GreytWun]

No need to came call. I hadn't even commented on the trade.

The thread is about Filpulla. Not crying about how Holland would've been treated.

As I stated, obviously as the new guy and a beloved Red Wings, Yzerman is going to get more of the benefit of the doubt than Holland would. Get over it.

Lol name calling.. oh boy.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

Fills the role Vanek left, fine with it.

Vanek wasn't a C? Unless you mean unnecessary vet player on the roster?

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

The Wings

Lol name calling.. oh boy.

Would you prefer I call it dismissive labeling?

I'm not an Yzerman apologist. I hadn't even commented on the trade yet but you categorized me already.

Go follow Edmonton if you want to focus on how Holland is treated.

 

[Frk It]

We don't know the money on Nemeth, and Fil is likely just a stop gap for Veleno. I don't understand how you could get your panties in a bunch over this.

Isn’t that what Nielsen is for?? Who’s signed until age 38. Maybe signing another guy until 37 for that is not needed here...

 

[lhsgolf19]

Not Bad

 

[Mister Ed]

At 3M, it's exactly what Vanek made. I'm fine with that.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

You should judge the move based on it's merit alone, not on who made the move.

Which I try to do. But giving someone who is the GM some leeway because they have a plan or know more than you is also part of the deal.

Holland had burned up a lot of that leeway here so people were less inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt. None of this is objective. It's all opinions.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

At 3M, it's exactly what Vanek made. I'm fine with that.

If we didn't sign Nemeth, Fil and Pickard we could have gotten Dzingel...