PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Honestly i know very little of Nielson. Wikipedia says he the most successful shootout guy all-time. That will definitely help. For a team that needs scoring his history of points leaves much to be desired. 6 years is too long. Hopefully there's not NTC or NMC in case our prospects supplant him in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shocky2002 36 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Except that is facts, your is just your opinion. Watch him on the ice before drawing conclusions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What is "facts"? There are no facts here. "Plays on 1st PP and PK. Good at shootouts. Draws toughest assignments" None of that means anything significant. Edited July 1, 2016 by shocky2002 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 968 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 In my opinion I would have taken Eric Stall at 3.5, thats what makes Nielson hurt more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TankIt 9 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 My prediction next up: Quincey 4 years @ 4.5 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) What is "facts"? There are no facts here. "Plays on 1st PP and PK. Good at shootouts. Draws toughest assignments" None of that means anything significant. Read Tripod post again. He's a above average player.It carries more weight then your opinion which has nothing behind it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited July 1, 2016 by DatsyukianDekes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) A deal like this shows holland has no plan for the future. What's his game plan for this rebuild? Hope a superstar signs with us in free agency? Magically draft a superstar with a 20 something pick That feeling when your up against the cap and your roster sucks with no hope for the future Edited July 1, 2016 by joesuffP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shocky2002 36 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Read Tripod post again. He's a above average player. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I believe that. You're fine with paying a 32 year old above average player 6/35? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 6 years?? Wtf? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 I believe that. You're fine with paying a 32 year old above average player 6/35? I said earlier it's not great but not horrible. It's the going rate look at some of the contracts handed out today. I will reserve my opinion on his play on the ice. Right now I can look at he player he was the last couple years and know what type of player we are getting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 DangleDangleBeach reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tr!PoD#19 524 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 What is "facts"? There are no facts here. "Plays on 1st PP and PK. Good at shootouts. Draws toughest assignments" None of that means anything significant. I'll trust the judgement of the fanbase that has watched him his entire career moreso than a bunch of Wings fans who likely have no idea who he is. 3 DatsyukianDekes, krsmith17 and Frozen-Man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Excuse me, but why the flying frack did we get a 32 yr old for a 6 year contract? #fireholland 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Officially don't want Holland as GM of this team anymore. What are you thinking signing an average 32 year old to a 6 year contract. Like what's his end game where does he see this going. This is an awful decision for our team now and going forward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 A deal like this shows holland has no plan for the future. What's his game plan for this rebuild? Hope a superstar signs with us in free agency? Magically draft a superstar with a 20 something pick That feeling when your up against the cap and your roster sucks with no hope for the future Lol @ no hope for the future. 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Internet.Unknown 422 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Just how many non-1C centers does a team need? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Islanders offered Neilsen 7 years and he declined. Wanted a change of scenery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 I know people freak out when we use the word rebuild but this signing just delays the inevitable. Unless we get an extremely lucky Datsyuk or Z late in the draft again, we are going to need a superstar player or 2. Since we can't get those through free agency or trade that leaves only one other option. Like it or not, we are going to have to fall in order to get back up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Nelson is finishing not a starting piece this team is nowhere near contention ...why not stay pat ? Seems like cap space needs to be spent no matter what ? Which is so dumb there's going to be another UFA day, trade deadline and a draft ...yeah Wings didn't get Stamkos in fact he wasn't even interested how about using that fact as a hint that a rebuild is needed instead of spending money on non number one centers and magically hope some late pick will turn into the next Z. Meanwhile Looch who is much younger, brings something the Wings lack signs with Edmonton. Backes in Boston, Okposo with Buffalo the east got heavier to play against but if course the Wings are going with a guy who may or may not help getting them to the usual first round exit. Jesus Christ So what's the center position now? Nielson Larkin Z or AA ? What's the endgame here? Pissing Mr Is money away and hope for a draft wonder? This team will need to be bottom out in order to get up again...yeah the Wings are an original 6 team which had tons of success but top guys are shying away from signing here may be that should give Holland something to think about Edited July 1, 2016 by frankgrimes 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvmnger 125 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 meh. the days not over yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 6 years?! Holy f*** holland. You're a ******* dips***. 1 evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 meh. the days not over yet. It is because half the posters had there minds made up no matter what Holland did it was a horrible day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Helene St. James @HeleneStJames 13s14 seconds ago Frans Nielsen no move clause first two years, then limited no-trade. Believe breakdown $6M/$6M/$6M/$5.5M/$5M/$3m. #RedWings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
romagoth 47 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Not the worst signing ever by any stretch of the imagination. I am ok with the AAV but the term is concerning to be sure. Doesn't really fill a need that someone else can't fill (AA?). Oh well, more mediocrity and 1st round playoff exits coming. HOORAAH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 The more I read about Nielsen, the more i like him.. The term obviously isn't great but that's free agency for ya. Hopefully holland isn't done. 2 DatsyukianDekes and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings! 179 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 I really hope the Red Wings birthday presents to me aren't just a Nielsen signing and resigning of Helm and Marchenko. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 The more I read about Nielsen, the more i like him.. The term obviously isn't great but that's free agency for ya. Hopefully holland isn't done. I'm in the same boat. Seems like he'll be a good fit. And the limited no trade after two years makes that contract movable if he starts to decline or if Larkin and AA surpass the hell out of him at center. And maybe we'll win shootouts now!! 3 amato, krsmith17 and DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
