Jeremy with a zinfer of a question, eliciting responses that span the globe of opinion! Well done, my friend!!

If I HAVE to choose from the list provided; Zadarov or Hanafin. I think...THINK...Hanafin would be a longer deal. Iwatched him play in CAR, am a fan. I will say that what I've seen of Zadarov's been impressive, but I've not seen as much of him as Hanafin so they're a toss-up.

Eddy needs some more time in GR, his numbers are "off", but I'd not be surprised to see him up by the end of the season. That being said, I'd like to see him as a 3D paring to re-adjust to the NHL, ultimately anchoring 2D.... But could you imagine a d-line so good we had him paired with Mo Sides?!?!?! Wow. I cannot stand seeing Chiarot & Holl or Petry together. Whoever pairs with Chiarot (we're stuck with him, as much as it makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit...) needs to ve good enough to cover for his crappy play. Not sorry to say; Chiarot was a VERY bad signing. Holl's the only + guy, but I read an expose' on his metrics....needless to say, was less than complimentary. When he's on, he's not a "horrible" defensive D guy, and he was actually doing ok for a bit early on.....

Now, I do not like Gudas because of the trash hits he leveled on Larkin and Glendenning several years ago. Blind-sided head shots. Trash hits. See him as a Wing? I dunno. I guess it'd be like having Marchand.....hate to play them because they're nasty, but they're epically gifted if they're wearing the Winged Wheel!!!

So with all of the above (welcome being corrected, so fire away!!), are we REALLY looking for guys now to take us to the SCF? Are we REALLY that good? Nope. The guys we have MIGHT help us push for the final WC spot...MAYBE. But the reality is, this team seems to be set up as a middling team, decent draft position to help build on, maybe TDL moves to snag a better 1st rounder (maybe..), and build for the next 2-3 years. Let's be honest, as much as we love our Wings, we're not serious SCPO challengers right now. And we MIGHT not see a serious run in Larkin's prime time. That's just my gut. Larkin could end up like a Danny Gare, really good player on a less-than-good club for many years (ok. Maybe Reed Larson?).

Or, there could be an epiphany for the guys and everything clicks and we end up going deep into the 2d or 3d round!!!! Lord, what I would give for a guy like Vladdy patrolling our d-line right now. I seriously believe he was a Norris Trophy winner if not for the accident. He's an idol, for sure. Tear up every time I see him. What an incredible guy.....
- mcmastermike1968

As always, thanks brother. My only concern on the back end/goaltending is that the GAA and failure to clear the zone is killing the teams ability just to play. My contention for trade is age (in relation to core) I prefer 25 or below if possible and someone who can be more than just stop gap. Don’t go all in, but if a really good opportunity is there go for it. But you are right, we’re talking about a post season appearance as a step forward, not a deep run where you give up players or picks that keep you from building

Bud, you are fine. You can’t make everyone happy. And I have to say, glad that you came back.

Bud, you are fine. You can’t make everyone happy. And I have to say, glad that you came back.
- NC_Scott

Light years ahead of Duff!!!

I truly apologize that I’ve performed well below expectations. At this point, via Cap Friendly, Detroit’s first round pick is greyed out and listed as heading out. It may be something they track in real time, I published what was available.

Please know my intent is to provide good content from the best point of view I can find. I don’t just want to copy and paste full articles and pretend to have done any of the leg work. I would suggest reaching out to the site admin, let him know the issue, and he will touch base on how I can better and more accurately engage the fan base.
- Jeremy Laura

Mornin....I missed the last of this as I was driving back to SC.

Said it before, will say it again: YOU HAVE NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR. Ok, someone has an issue....how many posts on this blog can you find of his? None. How much substance did his comment contribute? None.

He's a drive-by dip-s***.

Love your blog, Jeremy. 1st thing I read every day. Keep it up!