Detroit Red Wings

I don't think this is someone to get excited about, but we do know that he's three years older than the prospect that will be selected in his third round spot a year from now. We usually have a pretty decent idea for where a middle rounder projects after a couple of years, and I think DET is getting a middling prospect that will probably see ice time in Detroit eventually.

San Jose was just going to lose him to the draft since he did not seem to want to sign there. I know he played in Saginaw and may have ties to Michigan. I don't want to go overboard, but this is the kind of move that successful teams make. I view it as stacking the odds slightly in their favor.

 

http://fansided.com/2016/06/04/nhl-rumors-red-wings-interested-steven-stamkos/

 

Interesting. Stamkos in a Wings uniform never even crossed my mind. Im too used to the stand pat, higher an old vet moves.

 

Never thought about it either, but it makes sense if they're looking replace a datsyuk.

 

What could go wrong?

 

I, as a Sabres fan, hope there's legs to the Stamkos to Detroit rumors. After 25 years, it's going to be hard for them to let go of their "entitlement" to be a playoff team. Stamkos can certainly fill a need, and can help them win some games.

What scares me as a Sabres fan is the thought of having to allocate $9-10MM of the cap to this player for the next 7 years. I hope that does not scare Holland.

 

Sign Helm already !

 

Who? Chicago?

 

Ken Holland to meet with Datsyuk next week to talk future with the Red Wings.

 

Red Wings hire John Torchetti as assistant coach​

DETROIT ? The Detroit Red Wings have completed the off-season overhaul of their coaching staff by hiring John Torchetti as an assistant.

Torchetti, 51, has served as an interim head coach for three NHL teams, most recently with the Minnesota Wild. He went 15-11-1 after replacing Mike Yeo, guiding the Wild into the playoffs, where they lost in the first round to the Dallas Stars.

Torchetti will be working with the forwards and responsible for a power play that struggled most of the regular season and in the playoffs.

He replaces Pat Ferschweiler -- who will be working from the press box during games ? on Jeff Blashill's staff. (Mlive)

 

RIP Mr.Hockey Gordie Howe, 88 years old.

 

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWKFmrp9HSY[/video]

 

Just made today. Its from Red Wings.com...

[video]https://youtu.be/6NSrH0mW69I[/video]

 

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/eh-game/hockey-world-reacts-to-death-of-gordie-howe-141005732.html

 

I dont put much stock in rumors or the Wings making a big move, lol.

 

I think they will.