retrospect

Based on what evidence do you think Yzerman "could have signed him instead"?

just saying we could have made an attempt (or better attemp) to get them instead of holl. and even when chariot was signed, everyone knew it was garbage

You're assuming those players would've wanted to sign with Detroit. Yzerman has to overpay to attract UFA's.

Also, Yzerman doesn't share most Red Wings fans opinions on Chiarot and Holl. He values them. He doesn't care what the fans think.

Based on what evidence do you know that no attempt was made? Based on what evidence do you know that a "better" attempt was not made? What does a better attempt even mean?

You see how this is going?

Chiarot deal is not garbage...he's a fine third pair guy and there's plenty of cap space. Whose spot is he taking?

I can live with Holl as a bottom pair sheltered guy even if they did overpay but who wouldnt rather have severson instead of Chairot.