Red Wings re-sign Stuart, get Conklin

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All about 'Conks'
Published 7/2/2008 by George James Malik at Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com
... seem to indicate that he's going to be the Wings' backup over Jimmy Howard, who can be sent down to Grand Rapids without clearing waivers, and the Detroit News's Ted Kulfan shares a similar assessment: July 2, Detroit News : As for the goalie situation, Holland said Tuesday Conklin has the edge for the backup job behind Chris Osgood. If Conklin were sent to Grand Rapids, the Wings would have to expose him on waivers and another team would likely claim him. That, coupled with the fact Conklin had an excellent season backing up Marc-Andre Fleury in Pittsburgh last season ...

Re-signing Stuart served as Holland's free-agent fireworks display
Published 7/2/2008 by George James Malik at Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com
... still looking for a third-line forward and/or a top-six forward at a bargain price. Holland could very well put his feet up on his desk, however, and watch the free agent fireworks with the rest of us after re-signing Brad Stuart to a 4-year, $15 million contract, and addressing the Wings' crease concerns by signing Ty Conklin to a one-year, $750,000 deal. The Detroit News's Ted Kulfan confirmed that Holland is still a busy bee when he discussed re-signing Stuart with the Wings' GM: July 2, Detroit News : The Red Wings aren't a team with a lot of needs, but the few they had ...

Puck Daddy's hastily graded free-agent frenzy report card
Published 7/2/2008 by Greg Wyshynski at Puck Daddy
... deal (four years, $15 million) was perfect because it allows the Wings to keep a Stanley Cup winning defense intact, and it means the young'ins won't be rushed. Adding ...