Chris Neil to NOWHErE

TheNeutral · 03-03-2009, 05:45 PM

lol this thread is serious business for wings fans...

Mac08 · 03-03-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Frozen Ice

Need? The Wings have the same Cup winning roster + Hossa. The only thing the Wings need is solid goaltending and solid defense. Which on paper they have... we just need them to wake the hell up.

I don't think the Wings will trade for anyone.

I don't see why people keep saying that the wings have a cup winning roster with the addition of Hossa and we're fine. Are we guaranteed another cup just because we have the same people and an additional super star? Yeah, it worked for us last year, but this year is different. Other teams have improved a lot, and are currently doing better in the standings then last year's Detroit Red Wings at this point in the season. I just think assuming that we don't need to add/move anyone because we won a cup last year is complete crap.

**Frozen Fiend** · 03-03-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac08

I don't see why people keep saying that the wings have a cup winning roster with the addition of Hossa and we're fine. Are we guaranteed another cup just because we have the same people and an additional super star? Yeah, it worked for us last year, but this year is different. Other teams have improved a lot, and are currently doing better in the standings then last year's Detroit Red Wings at this point in the season. I just think assuming that we don't need to add/move anyone because we won a cup last year is complete crap.

You might be refering to other people, but I never said we're fine. We're faaaaaaarrr from fine.

What would you have Holland do? The Wings are so close to the cap. Adding a tough guy won't solve the Wings defensive woes. Right now (imo) the Wings need to focus on getting Osgood and the defense going. I think it's there best chance.

Yeah, i'm a bit serious today... it's very cold outside.

Mac08 · 03-03-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Frozen Ice

You might be refering to other people, but I never said we're fine. We're faaaaaaarrr from fine.

What would you have Holland do? The Wings are so close to the cap. Adding a tough guy won't solve the Wings defensive woes. Right now (imo) the Wings need to focus on getting Osgood and the defense going. I think it's there best chance.

Yeah, i'm a bit serious today... it's very cold outside.

Wasn't directing it towards you sorry should have been more clear. I was just commenting on the part about the same cup winning roster + Hossa. A lot of Wings fans tend to use that argument as a way of saying why Kenny should stand pat. I personally think he should not.

Now to answer your question, what would I have Holland do? No clue, that's why I'm not an NHL GM. All I know is something has to be done if we're going to compete with the likes of San Jose, Boston, Washington, New Jersey or whoever else may make it that deep. Would a defensive change fix our goals against, or does Kenny need to bring in another goalie? We shall see I hope.

Edit: I don't see a Neil type improving our chances too much, considering our issues are on the back end. Yeah, little grit would help, but that's not the answer. If a move like that is made, I don't think it will be the only move.

**Frozen Fiend** · 03-03-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac08

Now to answer your question, what would I have Holland do? No clue, that's why I'm not an NHL GM.

I know what your saying... Thankfully we have Ken Holland and he tends to do alright. I think I will sleep soundly tonight, but I hope they figure the whole back end out before the playoffs.

And here's a joke to lighten our (my) moods...

Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Steve Yzerman all die and meet in heaven. God is sitting in his chair and says to Lemieux "Mario what do you believe in?"
"I believe hockey is the greatest thing in the world, and the best sport in history"
To that God says "take the seat to my left, and Steve what do you believe in?"
"I believe bravery is the best"
To that God says "take the seat to my right, and Wayne what do you believe in?"
"I believe you’re sitting in my seat"

[Edit] I found something else I thought was funny... sorry for jacking the thread.

The Official Canadian Temperature Conversion Chart!!!

50° Fahrenheit (10° C)
• New Yorkers try to turn on the heat.
• Canadians plant gardens.

40° Fahrenheit (4.4° C)
• Californians shiver uncontrollably.
• Canadians Sunbathe.

35° Fahrenheit (1.6° C)
• Italian Cars won't start
• Canadians drive with the windows down

32° Fahrenheit (0 ° C)
• Distilled water freezes
• Canadian water get thicker.

0° Fahrenheit (-17.9° C)
• New York City landlords finally turn on the heat.
• Canadians have the last cookout of the season.

-40° Fahrenheit (-40° C)
• Hollywood disintegrates.
• Canadians rent some videos.

-60° Fahrenheit (-51° C)
• Mt. St. Helens freezes.
• Canadian Girl Guides sell cookies door-to-door.

-100° Fahrenheit (-73° C)
• Santa Claus abandons the North Pole.
• Canadians pull down their ear flaps.

-173° Fahrenheit (-114° C)
• Ethyl alcohol Freezes.
• Canadians get frustrated when they can't thaw the keg.

-460° Fahrenheit (-273° C)
• Absolute zero; all atomic motion stops.
• Canadians start saying "cold, eh?"

-500° Fahrenheit (-295° C)
• Hell freezes over.
• The Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.

Eternal Sunshine · 03-03-2009, 07:13 PM

Frozen Ice, great post

SENSfreak_03 · 03-03-2009, 10:11 PM

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35° Fahrenheit (1.6° C)
• Italian Cars won't start
• Canadians drive with the windows down

definitely done that, anywhere near the zero more then windows open

dtown77 · 03-03-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by embrace

lol this thread is serious business for wings fans...

That really cracked me up for reason lol

Dagoon44 · 03-03-2009, 11:50 PM

According to Ranger beat writers the Rangers are now trying to Neil also

zetterberg40 · 03-03-2009, 11:55 PM

Tonight during the game, Holland told Ken Daniels that he has not talked to Murray in over 8 years. There is absolutely no truth to Detroit getting Neil, Detroit wanting Neil or anything of that nature.

**Rickety Cricket** · 03-04-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by zetterberg40

Tonight during the game, Holland told Ken Daniels that he has not talked to Murray in over 8 years. There is absolutely no truth to Detroit getting Neil, Detroit wanting Neil or anything of that nature.

That sounds weird, in 8 years?

Sony Eriksson* · 03-04-2009, 12:08 AM

Daryl Reaugh in tonight's game said that Neil is rumored to Dallas as well.

zetterberg40 · 03-04-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Murderin Murphy

That sounds weird, in 8 years?

Why is that odd? Im sure it ment trade talks.. im sure you had the "hello, hows it going" at meetings...

**Hell on Heels** · 03-04-2009, 12:15 AM

Okay, if there's one more team i'm going to just change the title to "a bunch of teams"

Spezza19 · 03-04-2009, 12:15 AM

Seems like Neil will be a fairly hot commodity. Very interested in seeing what the Sens can get for him, although I will miss him. Would be just fine with keeping him as well.

**Rickety Cricket** · 03-04-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zetterberg40

Why is that odd? Im sure it ment trade talks.. im sure you had the "hello, hows it going" at meetings...

Never had trade talks in 8 years? I dunno, seems weird to me

**Hell on Heels** · 03-04-2009, 12:17 AM

Took Wings off.

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Ken Daniels, Wings TV play-by-play man, talked with Ken Holland today regarding the Chris Neil rumor that the Wings may have interest in trading for him.

Holland says he has not talked to Bryan Murray since the Wings acquired Igor Larionov.

http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.ph...s_neil_rumors/

Bill_Crosby · 03-04-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Murderin Murphy

That sounds weird, in 8 years?

I bet it was over a girl.

**Rickety Cricket** · 03-04-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill_Crosby

I bet it was over a girl.

Had to have been

DetroitWhat · 03-04-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by The SilverCup

Took Wings off.

http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.ph...s_neil_rumors/

Haha, damn. I've been wanting Neil on the Wings for a while now. Such an upgrade for some of our 4th liners (i.e. Downey, Kopecky, Maltby).

Gil Gunderson · 03-04-2009, 12:19 AM

Neil/Ott, Neil/Avery.

Which is the better duo?

BigG44 · 03-04-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Knee Seeking Scud

Daryl Reaugh in tonight's game said that Neil is rumored to Dallas as well.

This is not correct. Razor was talking about the Sharks going after him. I just went back on my Tivo to check.

Birko19 · 03-04-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by zetterberg40

Tonight during the game, Holland told Ken Daniels that he has not talked to Murray in over 8 years. There is absolutely no truth to Detroit getting Neil, Detroit wanting Neil or anything of that nature.

Well this sucks.