I would imagine any kind of taxi squad would probably be subject to the same cap rules as players loaned to the AHL. So even if a team could put an expensive vet on the "taxi squad," they'd only get ~$1 million in cap relief.
- Sven22

THIS^^^^^^^^^^^



Taxi squad is a seperate issue than roster expansion.

Hey, Jeremy. I just wanted to stop by and let you know that you always do a great job blogging here. I'm a Habs fan, but I read your blog any time I see a new post simply because you always create an interesting read, even if it's about Wings stuff that I'm not particularly privy too.

Keep up the good work!

Hey, Jeremy. I just wanted to stop by and let you know that you always do a great job blogging here. I'm a Habs fan, but I read your blog any time I see a new post simply because you always create an interesting read, even if it's about Wings stuff that I'm not particularly privy too.

Keep up the good work!
- habtastic62

I can’t tell you how much that means, thank you so much! I love this community, and I love our game. That made my day!

If I could clone Stuart....a lefty who could play the right side well and was a defensive dman. Really miss that dude
- Jeremy Laura

No offense to Stuart but i think cloning Nick Lidstrom would be a much better move

While you are at it, get one of Datsyuk and Hasek and for good measure maybe even Scotty Bowman...that would fix a lot of the Wings problems

No offense to Stuart but i think cloning Nick Lidstrom would be a much better move

While you are at it, get one of Datsyuk and Hasek and for good measure maybe even Scotty Bowman...that would fix a lot of the Wings problems
- dcz28

I think I might even settle for having the original Lidstrom back. He's only 50!

Also Datsyuk's having a pretty good year in the KHL. Slowed a bit after a hot start (and he might be hurt? not sure) but he's got 24 points in 27 games. That's roughly a 60-point pace per 82 games in NHL terms.

I think I might even settle for having the original Lidstrom back. He's only 50!

Also Datsyuk's having a pretty good year in the KHL. Slowed a bit after a hot start (and he might be hurt? not sure) but he's got 24 points in 27 games. That's roughly a 60-point pace per 82 games in NHL terms.
- Sven22

Yeah i think Lidstrom could easily make the defense better even at his age. Datsyuk would also probably be a better option for 2nd line center than anything the Wings have right now.

Yeah i think Lidstrom could easily make the defense better even at his age. Datsyuk would also probably be a better option for 2nd line center than anything the Wings have right now.
- dcz28

I think there's almost no question a healthy Datsyuk would still be a legit 2C or at the very least an extremely good 3C on a contender if he were back in the NHL.

I mean, it's moot because he's not coming back. But the guy can still play.

Timashov traded to Isles for future considerations.

https://www.tsn.ca/detroi...-york-islanders-1.1563141

Timashov traded to Isles for future considerations.

https://www.tsn.ca/detroi...-york-islanders-1.1563141
- gergeswillems

Mlive reports the two sides were unable to reach a contract agreement. Guess Stevie didn't think whatever Timashov wanted was worth it.