Comments on: Once a Wing, Always a Wing: Kyle Quincey returns

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:34:00 +0000

In reply to Jeff H.

Isn’t it amazing — I feel like played more than that, too. But alas… that’s what the stats say.

Tatar is far from our best prospect right now. Nyquist (a FOURTH rounder) has that distinction. It sounds a little rough, but the first round has been nothing short of a disaster for the Red Wings in recent history.

2011 — None (Jurco was taken first with their acquired 2nd)
2010 — Riley Sheahan (hasn’t changed at all since drafting)
2009 — None (Ferraro was taken with their acquired 2nd)
2008 — Thomas McCollum (as close to a bust as we have at the moment, sadly)
2007 — Brendan Smith (he’s getting there)
2006 — None (Emmerton was their top pick)
2005 — Jakub Kindl (in the lottery year, 19th overall)
2004 — None (Franzen was their top pick in the third)
2003 — None (Howard was their top pick)

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:34:00 +0000

In reply to Thesuper. That's an excellent point. I hadn't thought of it like that... excellent twist.

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:28:00 +0000

In reply to Astrok.

He’s definitely an upgrade on the third pairing. And with this upcoming draft (it’s fairly weak… especially compared to last year. Outside of the top two, the rest of the first round is a mess), not to mention Brad Stuart’s unknown future (just kidding — he’s leaving). I like the move. Generally wish we could keep all of our first rounders… but I’m alright with this one. For now. We’ll show how he fares.

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:28:00 +0000

In reply to Crater from SoCal. Coach Babcock has said he'll be on the second unit... so probably with Kronwall, yeah.

By: Thesuper

Thesuper — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:07:00 +0000

Let’s not forget the RFA angle. If he gets an offer sheet at 3.1 (this years salary) we can keep him or ship him off for a first and a third! That is tick-tock Jedi mind f-ing the rental player scenario! Or I saw somewhere a trade bait scenario with kindl and hudler….. I’m just saying

By: Jeff H

Jeff H — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:13:00 +0000

Amazing that this guy only played in 13 regular season games with the Wings (plus another 13 in the ’07 playoffs). Seemed like more. Anyway, my initial reaction was shock that they gave up a 1st, but upon further inspection, this will definitely help with defensive depth now (and in the future if we have to replace Stuart). This team is serious about winning this year, which means that 1st rounder won’t be that high anyway.

The Wings haven’t been able to restock with the low 1st rounder anyway. Franzen was a 3rd rounder. Howard was in the 2nd. Helm was a 5th rounder. If Tatar is our best prospect right now, he was a low 2nd rounder also.

By: Crater from SoCal

Crater from SoCal — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:59:00 +0000

In reply to Crater from SoCal. To further explain, Brad Stuart may be gone after this season, along with maybe Lidstrom(tho he hasn't slowed a bit, so not as likely). Commie will be gone... maybe sooner than later. This is a good movie. He is still young, produces. Powerplay guy with Kronwall maybe?

By: Crater from SoCal

Crater from SoCal — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:53:00 +0000

Totally talked about this last season on my blog as a move I liked. Like it now too. Great pick as long as his doesn’t end up on our IR immediately like he did for LA and Avs.

By: Astrok

Astrok — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:46:00 +0000

Eh. Not really a fan of Quincey, nor am I a fan of giving up a first round pick (low as it may be) for a third pairing defenseman. But he should be an upgrade over Kindl… we shall see!