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Did You Say The Wings Would Be Sellers? Don’t Be A Dumbass
by IwoCPO on 02/24/09 at 01:37 PM ET
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Seriously. Did you really think there was even a possibility the Detroit Red Wings would be anything other than potential buyers at the deadline? According to Craig Custance, the best hockey writer in Detroit, the thought has never crossed the mind of one Tick Tock Kenny Holland.
There has been speculation the Red Wings might deal one of their potential restricted free agents to clear room for signing Marian Hossa and Johan Franzen. So we asked G.M. Ken Holland: Any chance the Wings will be sellers? “No chance,” Holland told SportingNews.com. “We’re going to give this team every opportunity to be as good as we want to be. We’ll worry about the 2009-10 season as soon as this one is over.”
A couple things. Holland could be lying to us. You know it and so do I. And, stop me if you’ve heard me say this before, we frigging dig that. Lie to us about injuries, trades, standing pat, UFAs and UFOs. Do. What. You. Have. To. Do.
Secondly. I had a second point but I forgot it. I’m serious. Dammit. Huh, well. If he’s not lying and he’s standing by this team? Another good move.
We trust you Kenny. It’s your world big boy.
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These memory lapses should not concern you Chief. It tends to happen after 40. If age does not get you, the alcohol will. Ha Ha.
Posted by Jeff from Loveland, CO on 02/24/09 at 01:48 PM ET
Reminds me of last year when everyone outside of Wings fans were claiming we needed to make a huge deal at the deadline if we wanted a chance at the cup…hmmm.
Posted by Itrusteddrrahmani from Nyc by way of A2 on 02/24/09 at 01:52 PM ET
Hockey’s Future has ranked what it thinks are the top 20 Wings prospects.
Shockingly, Leino is rated 8th and Helm is rated 11th. Not surprisingly, Larsson is rated way above Howard.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 02/24/09 at 01:56 PM ET
hf’s always been weird in terms of rankings…
kenny was never going to move anyone..
Posted by Pharazon from England on 02/24/09 at 01:59 PM ET
This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone at all, especially after all of D.C.‘s fellating during Sundays Pens/Caps game: PENS’ CROSBY LEAVES PRACTICE WITH SORE GROIN!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 02/24/09 at 02:06 PM ET
PENS’ CROSBY LEAVES PRACTICE WITH SORE GROIN!!
Should read: PENS’ CROSBY LEAVES PRACTICE TO FIND A GROIN (NOT TO PUNCH)!!
Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 02/24/09 at 02:16 PM ET
The salary cap and all the free agency stuff add a whole new angle to building and maintaining a hockey team, and I sure don’t know all the angles of it. With all the talk I thought they had to make a deal. Sort out a few issues, play consistent, stay healthy and prepare for the playoffs.
Posted by Interference on 02/24/09 at 02:16 PM ET
Just wondering if anyone thinks that Holland’s thinking may change if they have a poor couple of games before the deadline. If we lose to SJ, LA, and the Preds before next Wednesday, would he feel more inclined to make a deal?
Posted by detroitdan1982 from St. John's, NL on 02/24/09 at 02:19 PM ET
Hockey’s Future has ranked what it thinks are the top 20 Wings prospects.
1. Kindl.
2. Brendan Smith
10. Jonathan Ericsson.
Sigh.
Posted by shanetx on 02/24/09 at 02:40 PM ET
Just wondering if anyone thinks that Holland’s thinking may change if they have a poor couple of games before the deadline. If we lose to SJ, LA, and the Preds before next Wednesday, would he feel more inclined to make a deal?
Nope. Holland isn’t one to panic. Worst that happens is Ozzy does not start the playoffs and Cheli sits.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 02/24/09 at 02:40 PM ET
Worst that happens is Ozzy does not start the playoffs and Cheli sits.
Actually, Nate, that’s the best that could happen. 
No offense to Cheli, but it’s time to hang up the skates. And if Ozzie’s mask, pads and skates get hung up at the same time, so much the better.
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 02/24/09 at 02:46 PM ET
The only thing the Wings are selling at the trade deadline this year are tickets for the first round.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 02/24/09 at 02:49 PM ET
Actually, Nate, that’s the best that could happen.
beat me to it.
The only thing the Wings are selling at the trade deadline this year are tickets for the first round.
NICE!
Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 02/24/09 at 02:54 PM ET
Worst that happens is Ozzy does not start the playoffs and Cheli sits.
Actually, Nate, that’s the best that could happen
Heh, true enough. We’ll say that’s the most drastic thing that might happen.
And its not that a trade absolutely 100% wont happen, but if it happens, it wont be because of 2 or 3 games just prior to the deadline. It’ll be something that’s been in the works for a couple weeks prior to.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 02/24/09 at 03:18 PM ET
I prefer Matthew Wuest’s rankings rather than HF. That guy is closer to the prospects than anyone else.
Posted by SYF from a "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" on 02/24/09 at 04:45 PM ET
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