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tOfficial NHL Trade Deadline 2012 thread

  • I like most of us here (I imagine) am focused mainly on the Red Wings so if you hear rumors or have articles about potential moves, post them here.

    Also I hope we can discuss the types of moves we each hope the Wings will make at the deadline. The wings are obviously already damn good, but the looming retirement of Nick Lidstrom has me nervous and I really would like to see a "very very solid" replacement added to the ranks. I wouldn't mind adding a top 6 or even top 3 scorer added either.

    The deadline is right around the corner (February 27th) and the Wings have $15.676 million to available to pick up some solid additions. So I want to hear your thoughts RCMB...Go!

    This post was edited by mdpowers55 on 2/8/2012 at 10:20 PM

    Central: Wings able to be major deadline player - 2012 Trade Deadline

    The Red Wings have the prospects and cap space to add a piece for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they're not the only Central team that could be busy.

    www.nhl.com
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    mdpowers55

  • I think the winter classic in the d keeps nick around one mote year

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    beal99

  • beal99 said...

    I think the winter classic in the d keeps nick around one mote year

    I hope so, but in general its the right move to be prepared for his departure, even if it is after another year.

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  • mdpowers55 said...

    I hope so, but in general its the right move to be prepared for his departure, even if it is after another year.

    Yea. If he does stay, I hope he takes a pay cut just so we could sign a top d-man as well. Wishful thinking

    SenorRob

  • Say it with me, parise and weber

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    beal99

  • beal99 said...

    Say it with me, parise and weber

    Weber I would love to have. Parise too for that matter, Ive also heard Rick Nash may want out of Columbus

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    mdpowers55

  • beal99 said...

    Say it with me, parise and weber

    But neither are going to happen this season.

    mdpowers, I just want to clarify something you said. That cap number is funny because it works in a fuzzy way. The $15+mil available is only available for this year. If they bring a guy in on a multi-year contract, they will have to work around a tighter cap in the summer if they wish to keep some of their expiring contracts from this year (i.e. Bertuzzi, etc.) So yes, they could theoretically bring in Ovechkin and someone else, but they would have to get rid of A LOT of cap space in the summer.

    This post was edited by dubie7006 on 2/8/2012 at 10:48 PM

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  • beal99 said...

    Say it with me, parise and weber

    Suter is more likely than Weber. Pretty sure Weber is a restricted FA after this season, and the preds will likely match any offers.

    Landing Parise or Suter and a strong bodied forward before the trade deadline would be a slam dunk.

    Rex Havoc

  • dubie7006 said...

    But neither are going to happen this season.

    mdpowers, I just want to clarify something you said. That cap number is funny because it works in a fuzzy way. The $15+mil available is only available for this year. If they bring a guy in on a multi-year contract, they will have to work around a tighter cap in the summer if they wish to keep some of their expiring contracts from this year (i.e. Bertuzzi, etc.) So yes, they could theoretically bring in Ovechkin and someone else, but they would have to get rid of A LOT of cap space in the summer.

    Yeah I am aware, there is a disclaimer in the link I posted saying that the salary cap floats around and is subject to change (perhaps I should have included that)

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  • mdpowers55 said...

    Yeah I am aware, there is a disclaimer in the link I posted saying that the salary cap floats around and is subject to change (perhaps I should have included that)

    Wasn't so much questioning your knowledge of it, just making sure others reading this thread know. Sorry, wasnt trying to sound like a dick or troll.

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  • I see us landing a forward like Tuomo Ruutu.

    In the offseason, I'm predicting Nick comes back and we make a run at Parise as a UFA.

    ChuckESleeze

  • dubie7006 said...

    Wasn't so much questioning your knowledge of it, just making sure others reading this thread know. Sorry, wasnt trying to sound like a dick or troll.

    No you're fine lol I wouldn't say I am an expert by any means though.

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  • ChuckESleeze said...

    I see us landing a forward like Tuomo Ruutu.

    In the offseason, I'm predicting Nick comes back and we make a run at Parise as a UFA.

    I think if we bring in a guy like Parise at the deadline it would really solidify our shot at the cup. The thing is, it runs a pretty big risk to trade for a guy and then have to pay him or risk losing him when it free agency comes anyway. Its a risky move and Holland doesnt seem to be a huge fan of big risks like that. He (and I) would rather trade for a guy who is much more likely to stick around.

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  • "7. Which teams can separate from the pack?
    The two teams everyone should be scared of making a big move at this point are Boston and Detroit. While the New York Rangers have forged ahead of the Bruins, Boston has the cap space and the assets to make a significant move or two. The Bruins also proved earlier this season that when motivated, they might be the class of the League."

    Detroit GM Ken Holland hasn't made a lot of high-profile moves in recent years at the deadline, but the Red Wings are atop the Western Conference and could push even further clear of the competition with the right move or two.

    "If GM Dale Tallon wants to buy, the Panthers have the deepest collection of prospects in the League. That said, Tallon just acquired a bunch of those assets at the deadline a year ago and his first priority is to build a consistent winner in South Florida. Among the teams near the top of the standings who are definitely going to be buyers, the Detroit Red Wings have a very nice group of five or six elite prospects.

    Few teams ever deal their top prospect, but the Wings have several guys with impact potential and could afford to include one or two in a move for high-profile addition. The Boston Bruins dealt Joe Colborne last season, but there are still a handful of quality prospects there. The New York Rangers also have a collection of young players and prospects if GM Glen Sather does make a push for a star (more on that in a bit.)"

    Deadline Dozen: FAQs as trading day approaches - 2012 Trade Deadline

    Here are a dozen of the most pressing questions about teams and players as the deadline approaches -- and some possible answers.

    www.nhl.com
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  • ChuckESleeze said...

    I see us landing a forward like Tuomo Ruutu.

    In the offseason, I'm predicting Nick comes back and we make a run at Parise as a UFA.

    Carolina took him off the block from what I read yesterday on NBC sports.

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  • Puck Daddy had Selanne going to the Wings....is that a pipe dream or realistic?

    ScottsBadLiver

  • ScottsBadLiver said...

    Puck Daddy had Selanne going to the Wings....is that a pipe dream or realistic?

    Idk but I'm not sure it would be a good move for the wings, we need young talent, guys that wont be thinking about retiring in the next two years. Guys like Parise, Weber, Nash, and Suter would all be better moves IMO. Not that Selanne isn't good he just isn't the type of player the wings should be investing in at this point, especially when it means you are giving up younger high level prospects to get him. Plus, the better the ducks are playing, the less likely it is that they will trade him.

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  • mdpowers55 said...

    Idk but I'm not sure it would be a good move for the wings, we need young talent, guys that wont be thinking about retiring in the next two years. Guys like Parise, Weber, Nash, and Suter would all be better moves IMO. Not that Selanne isn't good he just isn't the type of player the wings should be investing in at this point, especially when it means you are giving up younger high level prospects to get him. Plus, the better the ducks are playing, the less likely it is that they will trade him.

    Why don't you point out Detroit's greatest need? I'd say backup goalie so I'll go w/ Nabokov.

    Narwhal

  • mdpowers55 said...

    Idk but I'm not sure it would be a good move for the wings, we need young talent, guys that wont be thinking about retiring in the next two years. Guys like Parise, Weber, Nash, and Suter would all be better moves IMO. Not that Selanne isn't good he just isn't the type of player the wings should be investing in at this point, especially when it means you are giving up younger high level prospects to get him. Plus, the better the ducks are playing, the less likely it is that they will trade him.

    Yeah, I agree. Does not make a ton of sense for a rent a player. Also, just about every team is still in contention so it will be interesting to see who sells and buys

    ScottsBadLiver

  • What's the likelihood of actually landing someone like Parise?

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    KEARNDAWG_3

  • Holland probably will TRY to land either Weber or Suter, I see him actually landing a gritty forward (ala a Dallas Drake, McCarty, Maltby, Barnaby type player, someone who will draw penalties) I don't see a goalie at all, not with Joey Mac playing so well. I actually think Joey Mac stole Ty Conklin's job this past 2 weeks.

    Don't expect a big deal.

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    High Speed

  • You not only have to consider this season, but also cap space in the future. I'm not sure I want to go get Parise, and then pay him a boatload to keep him after this season. The Wings won't have enough cap space to address the depleted defense if Nick and/or Stuart leaves. If they're going after a big money player, I'd much prefer Weber or Suter.

    To address the forwards, I'd rather go cheaper and trade for Ruutu, Doan, or Selanne.

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  • rabidgiraffe said...

    You not only have to consider this season, but also cap space in the future. I'm not sure I want to go get Parise, and then pay him a boatload to keep him after this season. The Wings won't have enough cap space to address the depleted defense if Nick and/or Stuart leaves. If they're going after a big money player, I'd much prefer Weber or Suter.

    To address the forwards, I'd rather go cheaper and trade for Ruutu, Doan, or Selanne.

    Shane Doan would be perfect

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    High Speed

  • High Speed said...

    Shane Doan would be perfect

    No, and weber is a realistic shot. Nashville won't have enough money to sign everyone on that team.

    ThePecanSandies

  • F Shane Doan, let him rot in Phoenix.

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    beal99

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