Chris Boden‏@CSNBoden

Still say Brodeur stays w/ #NJDevils. If he moves, he'll want to start - not split time or coach-up eventual successor #Blackhawks

Yes.

But we natives are restless , the Hawks go belly up 1st round out again, could cause some attendence problems.
- mrpaulish

Hey, I'm 100% with you. They're going to sell out regardless. Whether 20k fans show up every night is another story.

We sat on 6 mil in cap space this year. All we have to do is sign Doan. To get Nash, we would most likely have to give up Kane. You aren't going to replace Kanes skill set with that extra cap space. So once again. Doan + Kane > Nash. By a wide margin.

Nash isn't coming here. And Doan is most likely staying as well. But it's much more realistic he inks here than us trading for Nash.
- ilinkhawk

That's logical. 2 good players are always better than 1 good player. Have to add to Nash's side.

So..........what's better:

Kane and Doan

Or

Nash and Ott(or Suter)????????

Nick Cotsonika ‏@cotsonika

Chelios could be Red Wings' recruiting ace -- played at Wisconsin, knows Suter's uncle and ... well, he's Cheli.

Nick Cotsonika‏@cotsonika

According to @AnsarKhanMLive, Wings owner Mike Ilitch and Chris Chelios scheduled to visit Ryan Suter's farm in Wisconsin.

Nick Cotsonika‏@cotsonika

Chelios could be Red Wings' recruiting ace -- played at Wisconsin, knows Suter's uncle and ... well, he's Cheli.

We sat on 6 mil in cap space this year. All we have to do is sign Doan. To get Nash, we would most likely have to give up Kane. You aren't going to replace Kanes skill set with that extra cap space. So once again. Doan + Kane > Nash. By a wide margin.

Nash isn't coming here. And Doan is most likely staying as well. But it's much more realistic he inks here than us trading for Nash.
- ilinkhawk

Oh, I don't think there's a shot we will get Nash. I'm saying that I would rather trade Kane for Nash and use the rest of the money for the other holes.
I'm just a big Nash fan. I think he'd be a huge improvement. And I agree with you, it's more likely than not that the 'Hawks would get neither.

Ek reporting Wild brass flying to Toronto. I hope Parise doesn't start a circus like Richards did last year. I thought that was a joke.

Are people happy with the possible result of Suter and a 4th line center who can win draws? Is that enough to make this team a cup contender again? (I think it is)

Nick Cotsonika ‏@cotsonika

Chelios could be Red Wings' recruiting ace -- played at Wisconsin, knows Suter's uncle and ... well, he's Cheli.


- EKolb13

I thought Cheli, while being booed on his Heritage Night, said he was one of us...

Are people happy with the possible result of Suter and a 4th line center who can win draws? Is that enough to make this team a cup contender again? (I think it is)
- rollpards19

Not without a coach who can design successful special teams.

Are people happy with the possible result of Suter and a 4th line center who can win draws? Is that enough to make this team a cup contender again? (I think it is)
- rollpards19

Not to be a contrarian, but I don't believe it is. I think they need more depth up and down the lineup. It's a start. Having Suter will slot other guys more appropriately, but they just need a different attitude from the forwards

Nick Cotsonika‏@cotsonika

According to @AnsarKhanMLive, Wings owner Mike Ilitch and Chris Chelios scheduled to visit Ryan Suter's farm in Wisconsin.

Nick Cotsonika‏@cotsonika

Chelios could be Red Wings' recruiting ace -- played at Wisconsin, knows Suter's uncle and ... well, he's Cheli.
- hawkshossa81

Cheli = Hockeys version of Dwayne Wade

I read the same thing. I also think the Hawks have the longest season ticket holder waiting list in the league.


Who are half of these people posting today? Did I miss "membership drive" day in here or something?
- EKolb13

Ya, but I'll bet a large number of them are people that jumped on in 2010. If the team keeps going south they will go away just as quickly has they came on.

Ek reporting Wild brass flying to Toronto. I hope Parise doesn't start a circus like Richards did last year. I thought that was a joke.
- NewToHockey

Weren't Richards' rights traded before the start of free agency....don't remember a circus. I could be wrong...

Nick Cotsonika‏@cotsonika

According to @AnsarKhanMLive, Wings owner Mike Ilitch and Chris Chelios scheduled to visit Ryan Suter's farm in Wisconsin.

Nick Cotsonika‏@cotsonika

Chelios could be Red Wings' recruiting ace -- played at Wisconsin, knows Suter's uncle and ... well, he's Cheli.
- hawkshossa81

While Rocky and the boys are joyriding on his yacht in Lake Michigan...

15 minutes............

Andy Strickland ‏@andystrickland

Florida #Panthers have come to terms on goaltender Scott Clemmensen on a 2-yr deal...should be signed shortly

Sounds like Luongo isn't going to Florida.

Andy Strickland‏@andystrickland

Jonathan Quick contract totals 10 yrs $58 millilon...will make $7 mill a yr the first 7 yrs of deal...$9 mill over final 3 yrs #lakings

Ya, but I'll bet a large number of them are people that jumped on in 2010. If the team keeps going south they will go away just as quickly has they came on.
- PaulNewman

I don't doubt it.

Nick Cotsonika ‏@cotsonika

Chelios could be Red Wings' recruiting ace -- played at Wisconsin, knows Suter's uncle and ... well, he's Cheli.


- EKolb13

True, but doesnt Chelios mom live in Chicago?

I thought Cheli, while being booed on his Heritage Night, said he was one of us...
- hawks2010

We'll see about that.

Not to be a contrarian, but I don't believe it is. I think they need more depth up and down the lineup. It's a start. Having Suter will slot other guys more appropriately, but they just need a different attitude from the forwards
- eburgio

No worries I asked the question because I figured people felt that way. I think ideally they could add someone who plays with grit to replace Bickell, but I'd be very surprised if the top 6 changes at all

So let me get this right...

Holland is heading to Toronto to speak with Parise's agents, and Ilitch and Chelios (I hope he never comes back to Chicago again) are going to Madison to speak with Suter. Stan....at the nearest IHOP ordering a second helping of pancakes while checking his twitter feed...

We'll see about that.
- EKolb13

Maybe he'll show up and say, "You know... you should just sign with the Blackhawks and be done with this."

Andy Strickland ‏@andystrickland

Florida #Panthers have come to terms on goaltender Scott Clemmensen on a 2-yr deal...should be signed shortly

Sounds like Luongo isn't going to Florida.
- EKolb13

If Luongo goes anywhere, it will be Toronto IMO.

Of course they will also get Suter, Parise, Nash, Doan, Gretzky, Toe Blake & the rights to Sidney Crosby's first born.