> The Red Wings are not expected to re-sign any of their other pending UFAs: forward Adam Erne, defensemen Gustav Lindstrom, Robert Hagg, Jordan Oesterle and Mark Pysyk and goaltenders Alex Nedeljkovic and Magnus Hellberg.
GiantDongDK
Good. This is what I was hoping for.
kotacross
Hot dog, we’re making MOVES.
Shtabie
Great news, Chiasson definitely deserved another contract. He was looking great on that powerplay unit.
Mendoza8914
Pius Suter really won me over this year, after being a bit of a bust as a second-line stopgap the year before.
GreenGlassFox
“The Red Wings like Suter and Chiasson as depth players. They would prefer to sign Suter for one season, but he might explore the market for a two-year deal. They would like to retain Chiasson on a two-way contact, but he likely will see if he can get a one-way deal from another organization.”
Interesting, so sounds like they’ll both not be signing before July 1st.
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Also interesting that the article lists all the other UFAs correctly and says we aren’t expected to re-sign them but also lists Lindstrom, who is an RFA. I wonder if that’s a mistake or if they’re moving on from Lindstrom?
Caboose119z
The two I’d bring back, but I’d bring Oesterle back too. I think he’s a good 7D.
eciggy
Was hopeful Ned would get another shot, especially after the strong play at the end of the season. I enjoy the chaotic style of play (when he’s on that is), and just seems like a good dude around the team.
ColdSplit
Lotta gaps to fill, what’s Stevie Y cooking?
Shotokanguy
Suter seemed like the most difficult one to resign when it comes to cost and where he fits into the lineup. I like him but he’s a 4th line center, which begs the question about what you do with Veleno. I don’t think he’s going to go up to 2nd line center. Copp might start there but we should be building a roster that puts him on the 3rd line.
Chiasson was effective on the PP and that’s about it. He’s another 4th liner and if we already get Suter back, I don’t see how there’s room for him unless basically none of our prospects are ready for NHL time.
JDSchu
What’s the market like for goalies this summer?
Wakattack00
If you can give Chiarot 4 years, you can give Suter 2….. He is the type of player good teams have. He plays every situation, every night, on any line. Is he special any one thing? No, but he can score some goals and play well in his own end. I would hate to lose him tbh.
FragmentEx
Glad to hear this, and Chaser too, he earned a spot on special teams for sure
4plates1barbell
Sad about Ned, but yeah he’s been bad, and there is ZERO reason to pay substantial cap dollars for a backup goalie.
I like Suter a lot, but I don’t think he’s worth significant term or cap hit. Putting too high a percentage into your bottom 6/bottom pair is a good way to mess up your team
dudewithchronicpain
I’ll miss Ned
Edit: I worry he will go be better somewhere else. I want him to rebound but wish it was for us.
zze0001
Man I know most of this sub loves chiasson but re-signing him just shows we can’t coach up someone to play the net front on the powerplay. Dude is 32 already been in and out of the league and brings absolutely nothing 5v5. Hope he does well if he gets a new deal obviously but just don’t see how him taking up a spot over a young player or there just not being a better option is good for the team.
Isphet71
Suter had good defensive analytics, and can put the puck in the net some as well.
AmeriCanadian98
Pius Suter is great. Excellent Swiss army knife (who is actually Swiss lol). Not elite by any means, but absolutely a valuable player to have on your team whether you’re a contender or a bottom feeder
Calamitous_Waffle
Sounds about right. Raymond can learn some thing from Chaisson on the ppl
jfstompers
Sure if suter takes a massive pay cut and accepts the bottom 6 role
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Outside of Suter + Chiasson from the title:
> The Red Wings are not expected to re-sign any of their other pending UFAs: forward Adam Erne, defensemen Gustav Lindstrom, Robert Hagg, Jordan Oesterle and Mark Pysyk and goaltenders Alex Nedeljkovic and Magnus Hellberg.
Good. This is what I was hoping for.
Hot dog, we’re making MOVES.
Great news, Chiasson definitely deserved another contract. He was looking great on that powerplay unit.
Pius Suter really won me over this year, after being a bit of a bust as a second-line stopgap the year before.
“The Red Wings like Suter and Chiasson as depth players. They would prefer to sign Suter for one season, but he might explore the market for a two-year deal. They would like to retain Chiasson on a two-way contact, but he likely will see if he can get a one-way deal from another organization.”
Interesting, so sounds like they’ll both not be signing before July 1st.
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Also interesting that the article lists all the other UFAs correctly and says we aren’t expected to re-sign them but also lists Lindstrom, who is an RFA. I wonder if that’s a mistake or if they’re moving on from Lindstrom?
The two I’d bring back, but I’d bring Oesterle back too. I think he’s a good 7D.
Was hopeful Ned would get another shot, especially after the strong play at the end of the season. I enjoy the chaotic style of play (when he’s on that is), and just seems like a good dude around the team.
Lotta gaps to fill, what’s Stevie Y cooking?
Suter seemed like the most difficult one to resign when it comes to cost and where he fits into the lineup. I like him but he’s a 4th line center, which begs the question about what you do with Veleno. I don’t think he’s going to go up to 2nd line center. Copp might start there but we should be building a roster that puts him on the 3rd line.
Chiasson was effective on the PP and that’s about it. He’s another 4th liner and if we already get Suter back, I don’t see how there’s room for him unless basically none of our prospects are ready for NHL time.
What’s the market like for goalies this summer?
If you can give Chiarot 4 years, you can give Suter 2….. He is the type of player good teams have. He plays every situation, every night, on any line. Is he special any one thing? No, but he can score some goals and play well in his own end. I would hate to lose him tbh.
Glad to hear this, and Chaser too, he earned a spot on special teams for sure
Sad about Ned, but yeah he’s been bad, and there is ZERO reason to pay substantial cap dollars for a backup goalie.
I like Suter a lot, but I don’t think he’s worth significant term or cap hit. Putting too high a percentage into your bottom 6/bottom pair is a good way to mess up your team
I’ll miss Ned
Edit: I worry he will go be better somewhere else. I want him to rebound but wish it was for us.
Man I know most of this sub loves chiasson but re-signing him just shows we can’t coach up someone to play the net front on the powerplay. Dude is 32 already been in and out of the league and brings absolutely nothing 5v5. Hope he does well if he gets a new deal obviously but just don’t see how him taking up a spot over a young player or there just not being a better option is good for the team.
Suter had good defensive analytics, and can put the puck in the net some as well.
Pius Suter is great. Excellent Swiss army knife (who is actually Swiss lol). Not elite by any means, but absolutely a valuable player to have on your team whether you’re a contender or a bottom feeder
Sounds about right. Raymond can learn some thing from Chaisson on the ppl
Sure if suter takes a massive pay cut and accepts the bottom 6 role