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Wings step out of comfort zone, still in on Nash

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08:25 AM ET 07.02 | As Zach Parise and Ryan Suter continued to make the Red Wings, along with a few other teams, sweat into Monday, Detroit remained active. The Wings remain interested in Columbus superstar Rick Nash, but are disadvantaged by needing to make an offer so sweet it will entice the Blue Jackets to trade the face of their franchise to a team within the Central Division. About $17 million remains in salary cap space. ... [Jonas Gustavsson, Mikael Samuelsson, Jordin Tootoo and Damien Brunner] give shape to the Wings' promise of being different -- especially so Tootoo, a punishing hitter who has got a reputation for being dirty. "We're stepping out of our comfort zone," Holland said.

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July 2, 2012  08:51 AM ET

especially so Tootoo, a punishing hitter who has got a reputation for being dirty.
really? I had no idea
I think though, when your share a name (audibly) with a piece of ballerina paraphenalia, you really must feel the need to hit people

July 2, 2012  08:56 AM ET

How are they steping out of their comfort zone if all the FA's are supposed to go there?

July 2, 2012  08:59 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

How are they steping out of their comfort zone if all the FA's are supposed to go there?

nice....

July 2, 2012  09:00 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

How are they steping out of their comfort zone if all the FA's are supposed to go there?

There appears to be some hesitation on all the available FA's to do so.

July 2, 2012  09:12 AM ET

For some reason I have this feeling he will end up in Pittsburgh....then all they need is a Stills to complete the trifecta

July 2, 2012  09:28 AM ET

Nash is coming to Toronto...

July 2, 2012  09:28 AM ET

Someone remind me again why Holland is the "Best GM" in the League.

*tap tap tap*

Where are you now Red Wing Nation?

July 2, 2012  09:43 AM ET
QUOTE(#7):

Someone remind me again why Holland is the "Best GM" in the League.

*tap tap tap*

Where are you now Red Wing Nation?

Please see my comments on yesterday's threads. :-(

July 2, 2012  10:00 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

especially so Tootoo, a punishing hitter who has got a reputation for being dirty. really? I had no ideaI think though, when your share a name (audibly) with a piece of ballerina paraphenalia, you really must feel the need to hit people

and he does fill that need....quite often... I think he will be a fan favorite with Wings....he filled that slot with the Pred fans...role player...

July 2, 2012  10:03 AM ET

Supposedly the Rangers don't want to trade Stephan or any of their big 3 Dmen. Smart I guess, but you have to give something to get something. Plus with the cap hit Nash has, they kind of have to trade someone decent to get cap relief.

July 2, 2012  10:09 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

How are they steping out of their comfort zone if all the FA's are supposed to go there?

Wait, what? Are you saying that all the FAs haven't signed with the Red Wings, yet?

July 2, 2012  10:10 AM ET

We signed Jonas Gustavsson and Jordin Tootoo! What more do you want? ;-)

July 2, 2012  10:10 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

Wait, what? Are you saying that all the FAs haven't signed with the Red Wings, yet?

No they let Leighton slip through their fingers. LOL

July 2, 2012  10:11 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

Supposedly the Rangers don't want to trade Stephan or any of their big 3 Dmen. Smart I guess, but you have to give something to get something. Plus with the cap hit Nash has, they kind of have to trade someone decent to get cap relief.

I always wondered why the Rangers would be interested in Nash. He seems to be similar to Richards in the type of role he would play.

July 2, 2012  10:12 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

Wait, what? Are you saying that all the FAs haven't signed with the Red Wings, yet?

They're all standing in line, hat in hand, waiting their turn. It takes a while to process all the paper work y' know.

July 2, 2012  10:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#13):

No they let Leighton slip through their fingers. LOL

Don't remind me! I suppose Leighton can provide decent back-up, if the Flyers improve the defense. If not, this season will be a repeat of last season.

July 2, 2012  10:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#14):

I always wondered why the Rangers would be interested in Nash. He seems to be similar to Richards in the type of role he would play.

because he can score. This will be cured the moment he gets here I'm certain

July 2, 2012  10:15 AM ET
QUOTE(#15):

They're all standing in line, hat in hand, waiting their turn. It takes a while to process all the paper work y' know.

That's true. Hadn't thought of all the work involved. If it's any comfort, Adrian Datar has both Parisie and Suter heading to the Wings, so I guess it's a done deal.

July 2, 2012  10:16 AM ET
QUOTE(#17):

because he can score. This will be cured the moment he gets here I'm certain

As a Flyers fan, I still think they were smart to hold onto their defensemen. I'm jealous.

 
July 2, 2012  10:20 AM ET
QUOTE(#13):

No they let Leighton slip through their fingers. LOL

And I am sure they are regretting it

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