Marian Hossa Signs In Detroit

Ken Holland is a super-genius, and the rest of the Hockey World knows it and caters to him accordingly. There is no other explanation for Marian Hossa's decision to leave money and term on the table (beyond Rich Winter's dislike for big commisions that in anyway connect him to Kevin Lowe) and sign a 1-year, 7.4-million dollar contract with the Red Wings.
This was the best free agent signing of the period, a brilliant move only possible for the Detroit Red Wings. Nobody else, including the Penguins, could have induced Hossa to ink such a contract. Hossa wants the Stanley Cup next year, and presumably feels he can get his retirement payday at that time. Detroit now has an almost unbeatable group of forwards, with four total players among the best at their positions. I'm stunned.
As for the Oilers, this could be a the best possible outcome, given that Katz has sent his message and their is no doubt the team is willing to spend. It could be a bad outcome too, if Lowe takes the money he had earmarked for Hossa and offers it to Kristian Huselius.
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and of course, kudos to Holland. again.
by Kish on Jul 2, 2008 11:17 AM MDT reply actions
by Doogie2K on Jul 2, 2008 11:28 AM MDT reply actions
by Kyle on Jul 2, 2008 11:52 AM MDT reply actions
Jonathan - what do you think of Naslund if he could be had for a decent salary? After the last couple days I'm not sure what a decent salary is.... but what if you could get a 3-4 year at 4 mill per?
by DOOGIE81 on Jul 2, 2008 12:24 PM MDT reply actions
I think Naslund could be a really nice fit on the soft minutes line, especially with Gagner setting him up. Plus, he likes playing in the shadow of a good sized forward, so he might be really suited to playing with Penner or Cole. The only thing is that I'm pretty sure signing Naslund displaces Robert Nilsson, unless Cole's playing third line.
Jagr for short term would be alright.
And possible too, I think - I seem to recall Jagr being a big fan of Hemsky.
by Jonathan Willis on Jul 2, 2008 1:10 PM MDT reply actions
by tcho on Jul 2, 2008 1:56 PM MDT reply actions
This team seems like it could do some damage with individual pieces, but I am having a hard time seeing the pieces working as a whole.
-Do you break up the Kid Line? Do we put Cole on an outscorer line like LT sugests? What are the chances Cole want's to resign if he's playing 2b - 3rd line duty?
by DOOGIE81 on Jul 2, 2008 2:20 PM MDT reply actions

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