Well they’re not exactly short on cap space just yet. I’m not sure this will have an effect on what kind of salary they’re thinking about giving another D-Man.

However, it will definitely effect how much D-Man they get for the salary.  I’ve got to think that Ericsson’s deal might have just priced Wisniewski out of the running (provided he doesn’t finalize something with Columbus).

Meanwhile, Jon Ericsson is counting his money and getting stuck at “$20.” I’m not sure if the Ericsson signing lends creedence to the idea that Commodore may end up in Detroit or throws water on the smoldering rumor. Could go either way.

To tell the truth, it could turn out to be something awesome. I’m going to back Babs 100% on anything, but I don’t have a doubt that Commodore has “fire” and if it means bringing a bit of tension (not all-out war or whatever Mike Richards and Chris Pronger had going on in the Philly locker room, but… tension), then that might not be a horrible thing.

Turning on my 80s movie simulator, Babs and Commodore bring their history to a boil in February and then hug it the fuck out and the Wings slap the rest of the NHL around for the next four months.

Either that, or it turns into an unmitigated disaster that finally proves the growing Anti-Babcock crowd right and we get rid of a coach who gets taken down by Mike fucking Commodore of all people. 

Nothing wrong with a little fire in a forest every now and again to bring new life and fresh air into the situation.

Agree with this to an extent. Yes, Commodore said some stupid shit about Babcock and I’m sure he and Babs aren’t the best mixture ever. That said, Babcock has praised Commodore’s “great attitude” and “infectious personality” in the past, and Commodore has pointed out that Babcock is a very successful coach who served as a motivator (who he just didn’t happen to agree with from a tactical standpoint.)

Point being, these guys are professionals and if Commodore brings what the Wings want at the price they desire, Ken Holland shouldn’t have to think twice about these two needing to “hug it out.”

Does that mean Commodore is coming? No clue. I just report on what I hear.

A no-brainer…with a left handed shot.

yeah, Commodore and Babcock would have some serious water to put under the bridge.

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/01/not_everybody_loves_babs.html