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Posted by: redwing40 Jul 1 2012, 12:12 PM

Well it's July 1st, first day of free agency!

No news on the Wings of yet, they have a big wish list and have $20 million to spend, think we all know who the Wings are after!

Good luck on everyones Team's!

Sidney Crosby is a very rich kid $100 million rich, just stay healthy son

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 1 2012, 12:41 PM

Here we go!Jonas Gustavsson a Red Wing?


The Red Wings took care of one of their needs within the first hour of NHL free agency getting underway, signing goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to two years and $3 million this afternoon.

Gustavsson, 27, played 42 games last season for Toronto, going 17-17-4 with a .902 save percentage and 2.92 goals-against average.

The Wings had wanted to add an NHL-tested goalie to push Joey MacDonald for the backup spot to Jimmy Howard.

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 1 2012, 03:46 PM

Ray Whitney signs with Dallas Stars
Flyers sign Michael Leighton
Coyotes,David Moss agree to two-year deal
Avalanche agree to deal with John Mitchell, Matt Carkner
Zenon Konopka, Torrey Mitchell headed to Minnesota

Any one hear any new updates not listed?

Posted by: aceecards Jul 1 2012, 04:34 PM

Nice the red wings get a Monster!

Posted by: aceecards Jul 1 2012, 04:36 PM

otherwise a bunch of whozits wannabes getting paid way way too much money

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 1 2012, 05:01 PM

Might work out, Might!

And yeah, kind of a boring day!

Wings update:

Red Wings sign Swiss forward Damien Brunner

As much as the Detroit Red Wings want to add size and grit to their team, they couldn't pass up the chance to add a small but highly skilled and speedy European.

Damien Brunner had already told the Wings they'd won his services 10 days ago but he couldn't officially sign until July 1, the start of NHL free agency. There's little risk involved for the Wings, because Brunner is locked into an entry-level contract, which maxes out at $925,000, plus bonuses, and it's a one-year, two-way deal.

• Wings make offers to Parise, Suter

Brunner, 26, was a star scorer last year in his native Switzerland's Swiss league, where he recorded 24 goals and 36 assists in 45 games. He caught the attention of Wings coach Mike Babcock during the Worlds Championships in May.

"Brunner flat out flies," Babcock told the Free Press. "He can skate and he can score and he's got high-end skill. He loves to score.

"He can play in our top six. He gives us a player for our top six. Now, the question is, he's never played on a smaller rink. But I loved him at Worlds. I think he has a chance to be a good player. I'm excited about having him. He gives us a right-hand shot on the power play. For me, it's a big deal. We sure think there's an opportunity here for him, now he has to do it. Going from the big ice to small ice, you never know for sure. But others have done it, so why can't this kid?" detroit freepress news!

Hmm! Not sure what to think what holland is up too!

Still awiting news of the offer of Ryan Suter and Parise

Posted by: Krusin Jul 1 2012, 05:52 PM

PLease please stay put Mr. Suter, remember no income tax here. Dreaded this weekend all season. Wonder where Toot's will land, he will be missed in Nashville he had quite a following.

UPDATE - WOW Tootoo to the REDWINGS


Yellow Blue & white look better on you.

Posted by: northicehero99 Jul 1 2012, 06:28 PM

Pens loose Asham, but pick up a few forwards and defense. Oh well, hopefully they will make some other needed moves. Maybe resign Sully for one more year?

Posted by: aceecards Jul 1 2012, 06:54 PM

looks like the blues will stay frugal needing to get perron and oshie under contract

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 1 2012, 06:58 PM

Red Wings bring back Mikael Samuelsson, sign Jordin Tootoo


The Red Wings added a familiar face and a new one to their lineup Sunday, bringing back Mikael Samuelsson and adding Jordin Tootoo.

Samuelsson signed for two years, $6 million. Tootoo agreed to three years, $5.7 million.

Samuelsson, 35, played for the Wings from 2005-09 and was lost to free agency when the Wings opted to focus their pursuit on Jiri Hudler in '09. Samuelsson split last season between Vancouver and Florida, producing 14 goals and 17 assists for 31 points in 54 games.

• Wings sign Swiss star Damien Brunner

• Wings make offers to Parise, Suter

The Wings brought him back to help their ailing power play, as Samuelsson is a good-sized player who shoots right and has a booming shot. He's not shy about shooting, either, and contributed 23 power play goals during his four seasons in Detroit.

Tootoo, 29, is one of the NHL's most aggravating player, the kind that has a knack for getting under an opponent's skin. He plays bigger than his 5-foot-9, 200-pound frame, and adds an element of grit the Wings wanted. He's played all eight of his NHL seasons with Nashville and recorded six goals and 30 points last season in 77 games.

Tootoo, a player you hate but would love on your team, I guess!
Edit: Didnt like Mikael Samuelsson either, played poorly last time

Posted by: northicehero99 Jul 1 2012, 07:00 PM

NHL.com is saying some big offers being put to Parise and Suter. They said something about Suter possibly getting $10 million signing bonuses for 2 years and $2 million per year??? Huh? That would be ridiculous if that happens.

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 1 2012, 07:09 PM

No wonder Wings are going different direction and getting some signing done, maybe room for one more big name, can count Suter out, and reports say Sidney Crosby called Parise to help sales pitch, so might not get him either

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 1 2012, 07:25 PM

Reports are saying that Ryan Suter has picked the Wings, not confirmed as of yet! Freepress reporters claim!

From Tootoo to freepress:

Jordin Tootoo: "I've known Darren Helm for a number of years, I'm great buddies with him. It's great to be a part of his team." think I like him more

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 1 2012, 07:39 PM

Blues Sign McKenna, Chorney and Ford



ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club has signed goaltender Mike McKenna as well as defensemen Taylor Chorney and Scott Ford to one-year, two-way contracts.

A native of St. Louis, McKenna, 28, appeared in 41 games for the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Binghamton Senators last season posting a 14-22-1 record including a 2.98 goals against average and a .918 save percentage.

The 6’2, 190-pound goaltender has dressed in 17 career National Hockey League (NHL) games between Tampa Bay and New Jersey posting a 4-9-1 record to go along with a 3.49 goals against average and a .887 save percentage.

McKenna was originally drafted by Nashville in the sixth round, 172nd overall, of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Chorney, 24, dressed in five NHL games last season including two with the Blues after the club claimed him off waivers from Edmonton on Oct. 11, 2011. The 6’0, 196-pound defenseman spent the majority of 2011-12 with the AHL’s Oklahoma City Barons appearing in 50 games recording 24 points including six goals and 18 assists.

Chorney’s NHL career has spanned 61 games between Edmonton and St. Louis including seven points (one goal, six assists) and 16 penalty minutes.

The Thunder Bay, Ontario native was originally drafted by Edmonton in the second round, 36th overall, of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Ford, 32, dressed in 75 games for the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals last season posting 11 points including four goals and seven assists to go along with 89 penalty minutes.

The 6’3, 216-pound defenseman has appeared in 380 career AHL games between Cleveland, Bridgeport, Providence and Milwaukee recording 41 points including four goals and 37 assists to go along with 596 penalty minutes.

Posted by: aceecards Jul 1 2012, 07:47 PM

\whozits for sure. frugality at its finest

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 1 2012, 07:49 PM

Sorry Steve!

Posted by: northicehero99 Jul 1 2012, 09:02 PM

So has the Pens bids so far, but not a lot out there other than the few big names.

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 3 2012, 05:08 AM

The Flames pick up Jiri Hudler from the Wings

Posted by: aceecards Jul 3 2012, 05:38 AM

new ownership, i just want perron and oshie back

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 3 2012, 07:46 AM

I hear yeah Steve, hate losing players, still waiting for the wings to resign Abdelkader and Quincy

Dallas sent Ott and Pardy to the Sabres for Dereck Roy

Posted by: booth9919 Jul 3 2012, 09:08 AM

How long dove have to wait to hear the Wildvsign Suter and Parise!

Posted by: northicehero99 Jul 3 2012, 11:07 AM

That is why they are dragging it out.

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 3 2012, 03:33 PM

Reports say in the Detroit Freepress say Suter is on a plane. Flying to Detroit with Wings owner, waiting on press conference, say 12yr deal worth 90 million! Other rumors are Nash is involved also, Filppula trade

OK, This is what headlines say, I hate rumors!

The agent for unrestricted free agent defenseman Ryan Suter -- a top target of the Detroit Red Wings -- said his client is making progress but won't be rushed.

General manager Ken Holland is believed to have met today with Suter at his off-season home in Madison, Wis., though neither side would confirm that. The Wings made an offer of $80 million over 13 years to Suter on Sunday and have since increased the money to $90 million.

The issue isn't so much money as a whole, rather the salary-cap hit, as the Wings are concerned about retaining flexibility under a new collective bargaining agreement. Their top offer of $90 million averages to a cap hit of $6.9 million, which would put Suter among the leaders for defensemen.

Suter also is being courted by his former team, Nashville, as well as Philadelphia and Minnesota. His agent, Neil Sheehy, told the Free Press, "a decision is forthcoming," but wouldn't say whether it will come today.

Posted by: northicehero99 Jul 3 2012, 03:47 PM

Heard the Wings plane went to where Suter lives, but not sure whether the Wings GM/Owner went to him or if they flew him to Detroit. Not sure?

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 3 2012, 04:37 PM

I know, driving me nuts

Posted by: Krusin Jul 3 2012, 04:42 PM

He better not fly over my house

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 3 2012, 05:03 PM

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 3 2012, 05:21 PM

New post on Freepress:

The agent for unrestricted free agent defenseman Ryan Suter -- a top target of the Detroit Red Wings -- said his client is making progress but won't be rushed.

General manager Ken Holland met today with Suter at his off-season home in Madison, Wisc., arriving back in Detroit late this afternoon. Holland was not immediately available for comment.

The Wings made an offer of $80 million over 13 years to Suter on Sunday, and have since increased the money to $90 million.

The issue isn't so much money as a whole, rather the salary-cap hit, as the Wings are concerned about retaining flexibility under a new collective bargaining agreement. Their top offer of $90 million averages to a cap hit of $6.9 million, which would put Suter among the leaders for defensemen.

Suter also is being courted by his former team, Nashville, as well as Philadelphia and Minnesota. His agent, Neil Sheehy, told the Free Press, "a decision is forthcoming," but wouldn't say whether it will come today.

Posted by: northicehero99 Jul 3 2012, 06:40 PM

So it sounds like the Pens are out of the running??

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 3 2012, 07:14 PM

Not sure Brian as I been refreshing the NHL.com page and detriot freepress news page all day! trying to keep track of trades and re-signs and free agent deals! Wings fans are counting on the Suter deal, rumors as now!

Posted by: PSquared Jul 4 2012, 03:15 AM

That was the top 6 forward they were looking for.

Olli Jokinen signs with the Jets
Jaromir Jagr signs with the Stars

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 4 2012, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the updates Dave, wish Hudler the best

Jagr. To Dallas, wow it will be funny to see him in a stars uniform
Jokinen to the jets, found his RC the other day wondering if he stilled played Lol!

Posted by: northicehero99 Jul 4 2012, 10:04 AM

Jagr to Dallas, that one shocked me a little, but he got $4 million to go there, so guessing that is a no brainer.

Posted by: booth9919 Jul 4 2012, 12:54 PM

Yes the wild got both Suter and Parise

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 4 2012, 02:34 PM

Yeah, NHL.com confirms it, guess long contract of 13yrs and $8 million more then wings offered got them, good for the wild Did I say I hate romurs

Wondering what the wings will do next, Doan, or Nash deal?

Posted by: northicehero99 Jul 4 2012, 04:56 PM

Bummer. Oh well, they got money for going. Would have been nice to add Parise to Crosby's line, but that is the way free agency goes. Hopefully, Shero will find a nice fit like he did with Neal.

Posted by: booth9919 Jul 4 2012, 06:32 PM

I will always be a wings fan because of Stevie Y but I am glad to see the wild be able to hit two home runs with these two! You can only imagine that excitement around here!

As for the wings I hope they get a player like Doan in there

Posted by: Zimbow Jul 4 2012, 10:39 PM

Good riddance to Ryan Suter. Time to move up Blum or Gill to line with Weber.

Posted by: aceecards Jul 5 2012, 05:43 AM

the wild are instant contenders.. oh wait.. they have no offense still!

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 6 2012, 05:40 AM

They're gonna win a Cup for sure now

What where they thinking

Posted by: aceecards Jul 6 2012, 05:42 AM

blues got perron back.. now just so up oshie and a 6th blueliner and im good!

can you say tarasenko!?

better learn to!

Posted by: booth9919 Jul 6 2012, 05:47 AM

Be nice now ! They will atleast be better than your Blues!

Posted by: urbanmonk Jul 6 2012, 08:10 AM

Folks on another board think they still have no defense. They could be in trouble if both the case

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 15 2012, 06:07 AM

So Nash and Doan still thinking on what to do?

Other signing's

Penguins sign Ferriero to two-way contract
Stars give Larsen two-year deal, sign Fortunus
Selanne returning for one more season
Passed over three times, Houser finds home in Florida

Posted by: redwing40 Jul 20 2012, 07:03 PM

Flyers sign Shea Weber to sheet, The deal is for 14 years and is worth about $110 million, Will Nashville match that? With his Team breaking down in trades, he just might go!