WingNut722 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Nothing's official yet, but it looks like Detroit has come to an agreement with Blues defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo. Through an article on NHL.com, the reported deal is for two years and 5 million dollars, which is a typical "good faith" offer from Ken Holland to a guy who shows enough potential to keep around. In this summer's free agent talk, Colaiacovo's perpetual nickname was "injury-riddled" however, given the "loss" of Ryan Suter to the Wild, I believe this is one of the best moves for the Red Wings. Carlo is a slick puck-moving defenseman, when he's healthy, and signing him from a heated division rival only adds to his worth. This should take some of the pressure off the Wings' blueliners, particularly the young guns, who can now be rotated in and out as the season progresses. This deal is about as good as it gets for the WIngs at this point in time. Colaiacovo will always be encircled with questions surrounding his health, but look on the bright side...if there's a lockout, he's almost certain to make it to April in one piece!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Good signing, I have been saying he is the guy to target, kind of a this years version of Ian White, a solid unspectacular D-man with some offensive skill. Seven deep there now, just hope we have a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 @yave1964 Was going to post the story from the Detroit Free Press that said they were trying to work out a deal with Carlo...but seems as if things have progressed past that....dammit, I wanted Carlo on the Flyers! 2 years 5 mill is a good solid deal for the Wings. Bit of a risk due to the injury concerns...but his pts per game average is WAY above anyone currently available.....I love this signing for the Wings....real smart move by Holland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut722 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 @jammer2 Agreed. And it looks like Holland is willing to overlook the injury risk if he's slated for two years at 5 million. That's definitely not a contract you offer as just a place-holder until something better comes along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 A good signing. A risk but a good one to take. I mean, he's no Bruno Gervais or anything but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 @Polaris922 UGGGGGGHHHH!!! I'd like to sit down at the end of the season, and compare the years of Bruno and Carlo...it will not be close. Even if Carlo get's hurt, it's still better than being a healthy scratch....LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut722 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 @Polaris922 UGGGGGGHHHH!!! I'd like to sit down at the end of the season, and compare the years of Bruno and Carlo...it will not be close. Even if Carlo get's hurt, it's still better than being a healthy scratch....LOL!And if it doesn't work out for them on the ice, Bruno and Carlo could always go around breaking peoples thumbs and collecting money for Tony Gazzo on the docks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 @jammer2I have to apologize. That was unfairly cruel of me. My condolences. @WingNut722I never thought of that! Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 @WingNut722 ha ha....always nice to have other career options on the back burner..LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 @Polaris922 Just for that, I hope Paul Martin looks extra ordinary next season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 @Polaris922 Just for that, I hope Paul Martin looks extra ordinary next season!! I'm hoping he bounces back. Lol but in his worst day he's no Bruno! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 @Polaris922 Sad but true bro....sad but true.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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