Anybody think Doan would consider the Wild? I'm sure it was talked about but you basement shut-ins are moving too fast lately
It wasn't talked about too much actually.
There has been talk of him going to Winnipeg, for the sheer factor that its the Jets. I don't know, I could see him going to Detroit, like many old players do to end their career. A contender, thats all I know.
The Schultz news really surprised me, I still highly doubt he picks Minnesota though over the Canadian teams or even NYR because they all are very good situations for him. If nothing else though, he can be an example for other FA's who cut Detroit and Pittsburgh out of the mix and are instead considering up and coming teams like the Wild.
The Schultz news really surprised me, I still highly doubt he picks Minnesota though over the Canadian teams or even NYR because they all are very good situations for him. If nothing else though, he can be an example for other FA's who cut Detroit and Pittsburgh out of the mix and are instead considering up and coming teams like the Wild.
You had me, and then you included the sarcasm sign. I hope that it does set an example showing the WIld are actually open for business. Don't know why the sarcasm sign is there.
NYR and Toronto would be awful situations for him. Neither has room for him in the lineup, so he'd be banished to the AHL almost for certain. Ottawa could be the best situation for him. I don't think Edmonton or Vancouver would be wise choices though. As for teams that fit his alleged wants and needs, I'd rank the fit as OTT>MIN>EDM>VAN>NYR>TOR.
I don't know about that Ottawa have a better D corps than us, by far. I don't see him getting as much time as he would here. If Fletcher would promise a spot, I'm sure that we could get him to sign.
I don't know about that Ottawa have a better D corps than us, by far. I don't see him getting as much time as he would here. If Fletcher would promise a spot, I'm sure that we could get him to sign.
Ottawa only has 4 defensemen under contract for next season at the moment, and doesn't have much for prospects knocking on the door in that regard. I think their situation is better for him because he can earn a top 4 spot, has a great shot at the NHL roster, but still has quality players in a safe environment to lean on. In Minnesota, if he earns a spot and someone flounders, it could get dicey pretty quickly if he doesn't have a perfect adjustment period. In Ottawa they have the reigning Norris trophy winner, two grizzled veterans in Phillips and Gonchar, and an up and comer in Cowen. It just seems like a much more stable environment than what we can offer.
Ottawa only has 4 defensemen under contract for next season at the moment, and doesn't have much for prospects knocking on the door in that regard. I think their situation is better for him because he can earn a top 4 spot, has a great shot at the NHL roster, but still has quality players in a safe environment to lean on. In Minnesota, if he earns a spot and someone flounders, it could get dicey pretty quickly if he doesn't have a perfect adjustment period. In Ottawa they have the reigning Norris trophy winner, two grizzled veterans in Phillips and Gonchar, and an up and comer in Cowen. It just seems like a much more stable environment than what we can offer.
Mmm. Sound reasoning. I'd like to say their prospect pool can't hold a light to ours, but that would be wrong. So I'd be wrong in saying we have a brighter future. Ottawa seems like a good fit, but it looks like their top 4 is basically set already.
You had me, and then you included the sarcasm sign. I hope that it does set an example showing the WIld are actually open for business. Don't know why the sarcasm sign is there.
I'm still learning the emoticons and that was the wrong one, no sarcasm intended there. I don't see a fit in Vancouver, and yes Ottawa is stable but VERY deep on the blueline, so are the Rangers, the two teams that offer the best opportunity to me is Edmonton and Minnesota, so it's can Fletcher outsell the Oilers on our future? Guess we'll find out.
I don't see a fit in Vancouver, and yes Ottawa is stable but VERY deep on the blueline, so are the Rangers, the two teams that offer the best opportunity to me is Edmonton and Minnesota, so it's can Fletcher outsell the Oilers on our future? Guess we'll find out.
