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Well Lookee Here…Stuart Signs For Four With Wings
by IwoCPO on 07/01/08 at 12:03 PM ET
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AlanaH breaks it at the Empire Home Page, with some help from TSN.
All Wing signings and commentary will begin and end with this post. It’s a UFA live blog is what it is.
Updated 1545: Wings sign a backup. Riveting commentary below.
Updated 1613: Well bitches. Tucker’s a Dive. I’ve always hated that bastard.
Updated 1800: With Devo’s signing (just made it up. Figure it out. Read below) for 750 and Ozzie making 1.4 next year? The Wings are committed to just over two million for a pair of goalies who could arguably be referred to as top ten in the league last season. Chicago? Just under 12 million for Huet and Khabibulin. Forget comparing the two sets of tenders. Dale Tallon or Ken Holland? No choice, eh?
Stuart: likes the team. Likes, yes, likes the town. Likes the stability. Likes cracking skulls with his new pal Nik. Unexpected happiness brought to you by Tick Tock Kenny Holland.
Conklin: Holy jumpin’ what a steal. Conklin for 750? Are you frigging kidding me? One thing’s for sure. Jimmy’s a Griff for at least one more year. Something a little more subtle: he may never see any consistent time in Detroit. Ever.
Ok. Look. I’m not into the juvenile creations of genitalic references to our new backup goalie.
But I will say this. Chris Osgood’s only starting four against Columbus this year.
Because we all know what’s expected when the BJs come to town. That’s right bitches. Time to whip the Conk out.
What? Me? Sorry. Jeez.
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Cujo back in Toronto..
Happy for him
and
HNIC may now be worth watching for another year.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 07/01/08 at 12:18 PM ET
Oops...make that the early game on HNIC…
The late games are always worth your time.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 07/01/08 at 12:20 PM ET
I am finishing up some credits for my law degree. I am actually heading to Stockholm for the upcoming weekend and will be very thankful for the cooler weather. I also will surely be talking with some locals about the Wings as I imagine there are quite a few fans in those parts. Wouldn’t mind a run-in with Z and his hot model girlfriend either…
Andrew, you think going back to MI is bad? When I leave Europe in August and head back to LA, I deal with a 9 hour difference. Messes you up for weeks.
Posted by A II R from Rome, ITA on 07/01/08 at 12:20 PM ET
Tootoo was pretty invisible as long as Drake dressed for the game....that is why we need Tucker, or Nolan.
Or have his water bottle spiked with amoebic dysentery. Cruel, but effective!
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 07/01/08 at 12:22 PM ET
I have to say I’m shocked nothing has happend with Rolston yet. It must mean there are a lot of competing offers coming in for him and his agent to pour over.
Come on, Brian, this is a no-brainer. You know you want to come home to Michigan. Your know your kid will get all the training he needs in the junior hockey programs around Detroit. So what’s the hold-up here? Get out your pen and tell Kenny you’ll take his offer. Please?
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 07/01/08 at 12:51 PM ET
And I’d forgotten about the backup goalie. Modest one-year deal for Kolzig, or are we all in consensus that he won’t take a backup role?
It’s just been reported Kolzig is “talking” to the Bolts and that the “talks apparently are going well.”
There they go, once again spoiling Miss B’s forwards-only theory. 
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 07/01/08 at 12:54 PM ET
Tootoo was pretty invisible as long as Drake dressed for the game....that is why we need Tucker, or Nolan.
Of just re-sign Aaron Downey.
Posted by Dave on 07/01/08 at 01:02 PM ET
Of just re-sign Aaron Downey.
Oh yeah…
He will look great out there killing a 5 on 3 !
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 07/01/08 at 01:10 PM ET
Kulfan hopped on the wagon! Way to scoop the story, Ted!
Let me sum up the A2Y (and my own) sentiments over this news: REPEAT! REPEAT! WINGS REPEAT!
Wings sign Stuart to 4-year deal
Ted Kulfan / The Detroit News
DETROIT—The Wings have re-signed defenseman Brad Stuart to a four-year, $15-million contract.
Stuart, 28, was acquired at the trade deadline by the Wings from Los Angeles and solidified the Wings’ back end, forming an excellent pairing with Niklas Kronwall. Stuart was set to enter the free-agent market.
The deal was worked out just before the noon start to free agency in the NHL.
Posted by TDeters on 07/01/08 at 01:16 PM ET
Sources tell TSN as many as four teams have tabled offers for the 37 year old (Sundin), including one undisclosed team that has offered a whopping $10 million per year on a multi-year contract.
Ah, I believe that should have been: “...one undisclosed team whose GM has gone temporarily INSANE has offered a whopping $10 million per year on a multi-year contract.” Mind boggling!
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 07/01/08 at 01:19 PM ET
no team has offered him 10 mil. thats just stupid. and the msm gives bloggers hell for what they post?
Posted by rwingscup19 from Dallas on 07/01/08 at 01:38 PM ET
Has to be the Rangers. No one else is that crazy.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 07/01/08 at 01:40 PM ET
It sounds like
‘not being able to make a decision’
has become somehow ‘Profitable’
Did I read about this in
‘The decline of the Roman Empire’
..??
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 07/01/08 at 01:41 PM ET
Has to be the Rangers. No one else is that crazy.
Well, I’d toss the Isles in that crazy basket as far as Wang-chung ownership goes.... but the Isles don’t have the cap room.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 07/01/08 at 01:54 PM ET
Come on, Brian, this is a no-brainer. You know you want to come home to Michigan. Your know your kid will get all the training he needs in the junior hockey programs around Detroit.
Isn’t Folston’s favorite road city New York? Does anyone else smell Rangers? They can dump Shanny and pick up a more mobile player who can do more than sit in the dot waiting for a setup.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 07/01/08 at 01:57 PM ET
Rolston is looking for a two year deal. then perhaps ending his career at that point. I think the wings are still in the running. Like someone said it’s to good to pass up. Signing stuart was cool!
Posted by hankyspanky40 from Michigan on 07/01/08 at 02:00 PM ET
TSN just reported the Wings signed UFA Ty Conklin (G) from Pittsburgh…
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 07/01/08 at 02:13 PM ET
damn you paul, i thought i was all over that one. can we make a rule right now that we never use the phrase “king conk” like the idiots at pensblog
Posted by rwingscup19 from Dallas on 07/01/08 at 02:15 PM ET
3:07PM Detroit signs UFA G Ty Conklin to a 1 year deal worth $750,000
2007-08 Pittsburgh 2.51 .923
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid[]=46803
Ah, okay.
Is this what we mean by a veteran goaltender to compete to play in GR?
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 07/01/08 at 02:18 PM ET
Great move
Team player
Played great for Pit when Fleury was out, and we have all seen too much of the Pen’s defense to even bother with his Stats.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 07/01/08 at 02:24 PM ET
damn you paul, i thought i was all over that one. can we make a rule right now that we never use the phrase “king conk” like the idiots at pensblog
Let’s add Conkblock to that list right now…
Posted by lilja4ever on 07/01/08 at 02:26 PM ET
Not sure he was worth less than Stuart (link)
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 07/01/08 at 02:28 PM ET
Can’t believe they got Conklin for that cheap. If he even plays close to what he did last season, it could be stellar. It’d allow Ozzie to play in the neighborhood of 50 games, and stay fresh, sharp, and healthy for the playoffs.
Posted by Nathan from Jonny Ericsson's ice cream truck on 07/01/08 at 02:30 PM ET
Kostitsyn RFA w/ Habs $3.5M x 3? 72 games, 53 points, +15..
Hopefully that’s more than what Val will be expecting. 78 G 36 pts, +16 for Val. Hmmm, how much is it going to cost to keep Val around?
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 07/01/08 at 02:30 PM ET
Conkblonk
King Conk
check. any others?
Posted by rwingscup19 from Dallas on 07/01/08 at 02:30 PM ET
Move over Lilja.....I predict you will be sharing your “team whipping boy” title with Conklin before the Wings are 20 games into the season. We watched him stink in Edmonton in the Cup Finals 3 years ago, we watched him shine in Pittsburgh this past season, so who knows what’s in store.
Posted by dougie on 07/01/08 at 02:31 PM ET
Incredible. I love Howard, but how the hell did we steal Conklin for this little salary after the season he had. He’s a solid 1A or 1B guy on any team. And he might be #3 for us.
His S% last season was #2 in the league. He’s an excellent tender.
The funniest thing is that Colorado’s big signing? ANDREW RAYCROFT.
Posted by moore00 from the Ohio State University on 07/01/08 at 02:33 PM ET
One more comment, he’s come a LONG way since Edmonton. I still am stunned that Holland pulled this off and that Conklin didn’t want more money or years.
Posted by moore00 from the Ohio State University on 07/01/08 at 02:34 PM ET
Finger gets Stuart type salary from TOR based on 94 career NHL games, 4 yr x $3.5.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 07/01/08 at 02:36 PM ET
Conkblonk
King ConkPosted by rwingscup19 from Dallas on 07/01 at 03:30 PM
ConkShell (protect the goal)
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 07/01/08 at 02:38 PM ET
BaConkadonk?
Great move!
Posted by Scott H from Kalamazoo on 07/01/08 at 02:41 PM ET
The funniest thing is that Colorado’s big signing? ANDREW RAYCROFT.
They resigned Foote to 2 years and LM Liles to 4 more…
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 07/01/08 at 02:52 PM ET
Ok, Kenny
Sign Fil
and
Tucker
and you can begin enjoying your summer off
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 07/01/08 at 02:52 PM ET
I thought Khabibulin had a fourth year with BlackHawks for $6.7M? I guess not, they wouldn’t commit over $12M just for goalies.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 07/01/08 at 03:01 PM ET
Freep has Kenny talking to Bertuzzis’s agent.
Posted by Pete K from Chicago, IL on 07/01/08 at 03:01 PM ET
Thank you Baby Jesus, let the dive deal with him.
Posted by rwingscup19 from Dallas on 07/01/08 at 03:06 PM ET
tucker to Avs. where’s the beef? can drake still sign?
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 07/01/08 at 03:08 PM ET
Raycroft and Tucker to the Av’s.
Both overpaid.
How long,
Oh Baby,
How long,
before the Av’s move back to Quebec..?
Do I smell ‘office pool’..?
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 07/01/08 at 03:12 PM ET
I think Pavel is the beef after the Finals...just wait, he might throw the gloves this year. Lady Bing be damned.
Posted by eyesris from Chestertown, MD on 07/01/08 at 03:13 PM ET
NO STILLWOOZI.
I seem to remember someone in the Brain Trust saying he’d seen his last days as a Wing last time around, our Brain Trust isn’t much for changing it’s tune. If Stillwoozi was one to be a Wing, he’d have stayed around. Ask Cleary, Drapes, Malts, Nik, Z, Dats et al what being a Wing is. It’s a philosophy and culture Stillwoozi didn’t “get” when he was a 1/2 ass 1/2 healthy Wing.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 07/01/08 at 03:13 PM ET
Where is Owen Nolan, Kenny..?
Think about it.....
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs dont live up to my expectations on 07/01/08 at 03:14 PM ET
Pav’s learned to finish checks from Dally, maybe he outta ask Downey & Mac about some pugilism.. that way he’ll learn throw down with both hands.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 07/01/08 at 03:16 PM ET
Tampa Bay is nuckin futs. Makes the Conklin deal look that much better…
Posted by eyesris from Chestertown, MD on 07/01/08 at 03:16 PM ET
RFA Bracketing - the ValFill sweepstakes
Kostitsyn RFA w/ Habs $3.5M x 3? 72 games, 53 points, +15..
Val 78 G 36 pts, +16 for Val.
Backes StL offer sheet by VAN 72 G 31 pts -11 = #2.5 M x 3yrs.
Hmmm, how much is it going to cost to keep Val around? He was more productive than the $2.5 guy but not quite as productive as the $3.5M guy. Someone could come in and offer him $3.5, more than the Wings expected and 900K more than Zetterberg.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 07/01/08 at 03:17 PM ET
I wouldn’t mind Bert for around 1.5, 2 MAX, with a Wings option for next year.
He did score around 50 points in something like 68 games last year, not great, but not terrible.
Posted by moore00 from the Ohio State University on 07/01/08 at 03:19 PM ET
“Colorado signs Tucker.”
I’ve been having a good day. Now it’s a great day!
Posted by Kate from Pa. on 07/01/08 at 03:23 PM ET
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