Hossa re-signing looking unlikely, may be for the best
On the Wings —
... Ansar Khan has the latest on the Hossa “negotiations” here. It doesn’t sound like he’ll be back, as Holland himself is not optimistic and is even talking about ...
The Winter of Marian Hossa's discontent
Snapshots —
... receiving offers for Marian Hossa's negotiating rights circulating, MLive.com's own Ansar Khan asked Red Wings GM Ken Holland about the status of his offer to Hossa's agent, and the news...The news stinks: June 27, MLive.com : "If there's a (salary) cap number we think can fit in, we'll sign him. We're prepared to do a long-term deal," Holland said. "(Hossa's agent) Ritch Winter is hoping for a bigger cap number, more than what we're offering. He's talking to Marian. We'll talk in the next couple of days. I'm not optimistic, but we'll see." That's Winter for ya. Also: Holland ...
Howard’s Time
On the Wings —
One interesting bit of Khan’s piece that I didn’t mention in my last: the Wings won’t offer Conklin a contract, which means Howard’s all but assured the back-up spot next season. Only way he loses it is if he is terrible in camp and Larsson isn’t. Not likely to happen.
That means Howard is the guy the Wings are stuck with if Osgood gets injured. Makes me a little nervous.
Conklin will not be offered, Holland "not optimistic" about Hossa
Winging It In Motown —
... On the heels of a great draft for the Detroit Red Wings, some news that is a bit less encouraging.
From Ansar Khan/MLive:
"If there's a (salary) cap number we think can fit in, we'll sign him. We're prepared to do a long-term deal," Holland said. "(Hossa's agent) Ritch Winter is hoping for a bigger cap number, more than what we're offering.
"He's talking to Marian. We'll talk in the next couple of days. I'm not optimistic, but we'll see."
Holland also said the team will not offer backup ...
The summer of subtraction is upon the Red Wings and their fans
Snapshots —
... , and a downright gloomy report from MLive.com's own Ansar Khan regarding Ken Holland's negotiations with Ritch Winter, this morning's updates from the Detroit News's Ted Kulfan and the Free Press don't come as surprises. Kulfan reports that the Wings want to negotiate with Hossa until Wednesday at noon... ...
Holland Hopeful He Can Sign Hossa
KK Hockey —
... added 8:55am , from Ansar Khan of Mlive, “If there’s a (salary) cap number we think can fit in, we’ll sign him. We’re prepared to do a long-term deal,” Holland said. “(Hossa’s agent) Ritch Winter is hoping for a bigger cap number, more than what we’re offering. “He’s talking to Marian. We’ll talk in the next couple of days. I’m not optimistic, but we’ll see.” more Filed in: ...
Are Marian Hossa’s rights the next to be dealt?
Puck Daddy —
... After speaking with Winter, Holland said he wasn't optimistic about a new deal. Team sources close to Ansar Khan of MLive.com said that Winter is looking for a $6 million a year deal, a number that is too rich for Detroit's blood without Holland having to shed salary. ...
Free Press's Sipple confirms that Red Wings won't bring back Ty Conklin
Snapshots —
On Saturday night, MLive.com's own Ansar Khan reported that the Red Wings don't intend to offer a contract to goaltender Ty Conklin, and the Free Press's George Sipple confirms: ...
That might be all she wrote
The Triple Deke —
... Khan says ... "Red Wings GM Ken Holland not optimistic on chances for deal with free agent Marian Hossa" The Red Wings have 19 players signed ...
Red Wings hope to maximize their return on investment in Jimmy Howard
Snapshots —
Red Wings GM Ken Holland confirmed that the Wings don't plan on bringing Ty Conklin on Saturday night , and the decision to turn Detroit's back-up goaltending reins over to Jimmy Howard involves both salary cap concerns and the fact that the Red Wings have placed a tremendous amount of time, energy, and probably money in developing Howard since they drafted him six years ago. Howard starred at the University of Maine despite his status as a reactionary goaltender who butterflied on every shot, and when he "turned pro" after his junior year, the Wings hoped that he'd find his ...
