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Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 5:58 p.m.
Thread: Wings need a legit goalie
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SharkTank</b></div><div>CFACGM posters really underrate Wallinder in my opinion.

I think he's a stud but we won't know for a few years.

I also thought Brendan Smith was a stud many years ago. LOL

But he's still playing in the NHL! 🙂</div></div>

People were always quick to bash on Smith. He's a decent bottom pair NHL Dman. There's a reason he's still in the league in that role after 13 years. The problem for Smith was he had enormous shoes to fill. From 2008-2012 Detroit had arguably the best top 4 in the league with Lidstrom, Rafalski, Stuart and Kronwall. When he showed up in 2013, only Kronwall was left and Smith had to fill that void left behind. Wings fans were used to being the kings of the NHL. He was nowhere capable of being that stud guy Wings fans were used to having and Wings fans crucified him for not being that guy.

But speaking of Smith, my favourite Smith memory is still Gustav Nyquist picking his pocket behind the net and feeding Abby in the slot for a goal. Then Smith swinging and missing the puck after the goal. Or him wanting to fight Chara but backing away scared the whole time. :tearsofjoy
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 12 at 2:31 p.m.
Thread: Wings need a legit goalie
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MoxNix</b></div><div>Calgary declines.

Flames don't need or want another goalie with an NHL contract coming back in a Markstrom trade. The main reason for trading Markstrom would be to make room for Wolf.

Pending UFA left shot winger Fabbri is of no interest. Conroy's plan involves getting younger and bigger, not older and smaller with a player type (left shot winger) we already have a big surplus of.

Wallinder is an ok prospect but nothing special Calgary already has plenty of defense prospects and players who are as good or better to compete for spots next year. If the Flames trade for a defenseman it'll be for a top 4 or a big mean hard hitting stay at home type. Wallinder is neither of those.</div></div>

No Problem. I can remove Husso from the deal. and just bury him in GR for one year. I thought it made sense for moving contracts purposes but not a dealbreaker to move him.
Wallinder is a pretty damn good prospect. Top 4 future potential. But you're not getting special prosects for a 34 year old goalie. Not from Detroit or anybody. A good B prospect like Wallinder or similar is about as good as it gets. He's 6'4" and a very mobile, relaible defender, good passer.
Fabbri could change. Swapped out for Joe Veleno. Younger and Center.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 12 at 2:19 p.m.
Thread: Wings need a legit goalie
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lancebmx</b></div><div>I actually don't think Walman is part of the future, was weird as it sounds. He is 28 now, 30 when he needs a new deal. I think he eventually gets moved. Edvinsson I think is destined for that top pairing spot with Seider. Wallinder could very well be a second pairing option in two years. I would personally rather keep our younger options.
You get guys like Petry, Sprong, Gostisbehere off the team and replace them with more defense competent players, this team will be substantially better and give up less chances.
Personally I'm not pro on giving up the future for a small bit of success now.
Although I think Markstrom would be better than what we have now, I don't think it's significant enough unless we upgrade other areas.</div></div>

That does sound a bit weird to say Walman isn't part of the future. He is 28. It's not as if when he turns 30 he'll forget how to play hockey. I honestly see him staying in Detroit until he's 33-35. Another 5-7 years. He and Seider just fit so well together and the guy just brings a ton of energy to the team. Loved by teammates. But I wouldn't be opposed to trading him if they could do so for a legit top 6 forward of similar age. Edvinsson will likely be the LD to Sandin Pellikka and be a formidable tandem. Think of a Lidstrom Rafalski style pairing. Obviously Edvinsson is not Lidstrom, but you can get what I mean. Johansson or Wallinder will be great bottom pair LD guys in the future. But I like Johansson just a bit more at this point. There's also still Shai Buium playing very well in NCAA on the radar.

There's more benefit to Markstrom than just the improved goaltending he'll provide in the next couple years. He'd be an excellent mentor to Cossa when he arrives in the NHL. So in a way acquiring Markstrom would be an investment in the future of goaltending in my opinion.

Holl will be bought out this summer if he can't be traded or claimed off waivers. Ghost just won't be re-signed. Great on the PP but just sucks in his own end. Give his PP time to Walman, Edvinsson. Sandin Pellikka will QB the PP in the long term future. Petry, as much as it sucks, likely will stay and be the 7th D guy next season and will remain on the team for one more year then is gone as a FA. Sprong is a love hate relationship for me. Has games where he's buzzing but then games where you wonder if even touched the puck. But not a bad guy at his cap hit. Perron will likely be gone and his cap hit hopefully used to re-sign Kane for 1-2 years. His offense has been a welcome addition. Even at 35 and post hip surgery, he's still elite.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 12 at 1:24 p.m.
Thread: Wings need a legit goalie
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lancebmx</b></div><div>I wouldn't do it. Rather just run it back with Husso and upgrade the team defense first. Maybe sign another cheap option as a third option like we did this year.</div></div>

Both Wallinder and Johansson are very good D prospects but realistically both don't have a future in Detroit. There will only be a spot on the LD side for one of them behind Walman and Edvinsson. So giving one up to improve the team in other areas isn't the worst idea. Fabbri can be replaced with Berggren next season. Crossing fingers and hoping Husso can do what he's proven he's unable to do isn't a good strategy for making the playoffs. A move like this, saying we're intent on making the playoffs next year, might entice Kane to stay which is needed. It's not a given he'll stay.

Lyon down the stretch just seems to give up at least one backbreaker each game. He's just tired. Every goalie, even the greats like Vasilevskiy gives up a stinker every now and then. But one every game when the playoffs are on the line just crushes your team. We need a better solution than do nothing and hope Husso bounces back.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 23, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Thread: Accelerating
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>Yes Fabbri is there as a placeholder and to make cap work but Rasmussen and Veleno are depth players At this point. Calgary could still get 2 1sts and better prospects selling them separately</div></div>

Saying Rasmussen is a just a depth player proves you do not watch the red wings. he was injured around the 60 game mark and in the last 20 games his absence was really felt on the ice. Detroit was in a playoff spot and after he went down the wheels started to come off. It really showed his value on the team as they went from playoffs to finishing 15 points out.

Saying Rasmussen is just a depth player is like saying Anthony Cirelli is just a depth play on Tampa. They are very tough to play against 3rd line centers or 2nd line wingers. Last Season Stats.

Ras Stats 56 GP, 10 G 19A 29 PTS
Cirelli Stats 58 GP 11G 18A 29PTS
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 23, 2023 at 7:13 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 23, 2023 at 6:02 p.m.