Bure fan Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Detroit Defenseman: Niklas Kronwall ($4.750m) / Kyle Quincey ($3.775m) Jonathan Ericsson ($3.250m) / Carlo Colaiacovo ($2.500m)* Kent Huskins ($0.750m) / Ian White ($2.875m) Brian Lashoff ($0.578m) / Jakub Kindl ($1.050m) (*Injury) Cap space: $4,688,788 With Ian White just recently returning from injury to his leg, Detroit's defensive group looks not so bad. However, Detroit's defence shows that it is feeble when a defenseman suffers an injury for them. Adding one more strong defenseman, in my opinion could solve their issue right now. Im not purposing a trade with Canucks like most users suggest. I think Detroit should go via free agency. Many top notch defenseman are still looking for jobs. Shaone Morrisonn: He is a tough stay-at-home defenseman standing 6ft4in. He is thirty years old, making him one of the more experienced guys. 2010-11 62GP 1G 4A Colin White: Big body defenseman at a height of 6ft4in, and a weight of 215lbs. The thirty-five year old veteran has achieved two stanley cups with the Devils in 2001 and 2003. Failed to gain a contract with the Blues this season on a PTO. 2011-12 51GP 1G 3A Pavel Kubina: A great defenseman with a huge frame and offensive ability. 6ft4in and weighing 250lbs. Also thirty-five years old currently playing in his home country Czech league. Also has a stanley cup on his resume, in 2003-04 season. 2011-12 69GP 3G 12A What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Apparently Quincey has been brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susraiders Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I doubt that Kubina will come back to the NHL this season. However, if they have the contract room (which I'm not sure about) then the Red Wings should go out and sign somebody to shore up their defense. There is no such thing as too much defensive depth. Additionally, this will put pressure on the current defenseman to play better or else they could sit in the press box while someone else takes their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logic Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 And people complain that we have Ballard on our team.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James van Riemsdyk Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 inb4 we trade Raymond+ Ballard+ First Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 How does this sound? To Detroit: Niklas Hjalmarsson To Chicago: Valterri Filpulla I know Filpulla's a UFA after this season but I'm sure Chicago will be able to re-sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 How does this sound? To Detroit: Niklas Hjalmarsson To Chicago: Valterri Filpulla I know Filpulla's a UFA after this season but I'm sure Chicago will be able to re-sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Wilson Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hjalmarsson really isn't anything special, meanwhile Filpulla has developed really nicely over the last 2 seasons into one of the fastest scorers, averaging around a point-per-game. Massive rip off for Detroit, they should ask for a 1st rounder as well or a prospect to even this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I think ballard would fit their system quite well. Just not sure if Detroit would have interest or what they would return? 1st round pick? prospect and mid round pick? Doubt they would trade Filpulla for Ballard If I was MG i would call Ken Holland and be like "hey Kenny, its Mike, I see your defence has been ravaged by injuries, we got a smooth skating guy in Keith Ballard would you have interest? Wouldnt hurt to make the call to a few teams that are lookin for a solid D man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Wilson Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I think ballard would fit their system quite well. Just not sure if Detroit would have interest or what they would return? 1st round pick? prospect and mid round pick? Doubt they would trade Filpulla for Ballard If I was MG i would call Ken Holland and be like "hey Kenny, its Mike, I see your defence has been ravaged by injuries, we got a smooth skating guy in Keith Ballard would you have interest? Wouldnt hurt to make the call to a few teams that are lookin for a solid D man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missioncanucksfan Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Why do we have threads on how to fix other teams? I could give a crap if detroit, wash and others suck for years to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure fan Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Why do we have threads on how to fix other teams? I could give a crap if detroit, wash and others suck for years to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Why would we trade Ballard? He'd have to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TspecPA Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 How about a trade that upgrades Det and Van in the areas needed. My proposal actually be two trades. To Van. Franzen To Det. Ballard,Tanev and a pick if required to pry Franzen These two may not be noticed individually,but their great play together, I'm sure had been noticed around the league giving them value. Detroit gets a good D pair and we get a work horse with scoring ability. Now replacement for our lost D. To Was. Luongo,Raymond(to make room for Franzen) To Van. John Carlson,Karl Alzner and 2013 1st Sedin Sedin Franzen Booth Kessler Burrows Higgins Schroeder Kassian Volpatti Lapierre Hansen Weise Malhotra Gaunce Jensen Edler Garrison Bieksa Hamhius Carlson Alzner Barker Vandermeer Connauton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missioncanucksfan Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Dude..... Wake up You do realize that Franzen is like 34 and often injured after years of the poundings he takes in front of the net. Can you imagine us still paying him on our roster at age 39? Luongo "might" and thats a big might get you one of Carlson or Alzner but not both plus their 1st pick which will likely be top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TspecPA Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'm actually going to make my previous post as a new proposal. See what kind of response there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 How about a trade that upgrades Det and Van in the areas needed. My proposal actually be two trades. To Van. Franzen To Det. Ballard,Tanev and a pick if required to pry Franzen These two may not be noticed individually,but their great play together, I'm sure had been noticed around the league giving them value. Detroit gets a good D pair and we get a work horse with scoring ability. Now replacement for our lost D. To Was. Luongo,Raymond(to make room for Franzen) To Van. John Carlson,Karl Alzner and 2013 1st Sedin Sedin Franzen Booth Kessler Burrows Higgins Schroeder Kassian Volpatti Lapierre Hansen Weise Malhotra Gaunce Jensen Edler Garrison Bieksa Hamhius Carlson Alzner Barker Vandermeer Connauton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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