News Article: Oliwer Kaski signed

[FireBird71]

What is a muffin shot?

Why should he be NHLr at next season?

Why can't he first get adjusted to NA hockey and then we'll see what happens.

Because some people need something to complain about

 

[Oddbob]

According to DetNews he's signing a 1 year 2 way ELC contract, so the max AHL salary is $70k. (Hell, I make more money than that.) He won't need to be bought out, since it's one season.

Absolutely no risk for the Wings, the roster spot can be freed up by not resigning Chelios.

Yeah, mine was all a joke!

 

[Konnan511]

According to DetNews he's signing a 1 year 2 way ELC contract, so the max AHL salary is $70k. (Hell, I make more money than that.)

Weird flex, but ok.

 

[Gniwder]

Yeah, mine was all a joke!

I know you were being sarcastic, but the AHL ELC max is significantly lower than what you posted which is the NHL ELC max (which just enforces your point). Two way contract makes it an absolute no-brainer.

Weird flex, but ok.

Obviously you missed my point, $70k is nothing in pro sports. It's normal people salary. I'm not flexing anything.

To put it in perspective, a team flight costs more. That's for one game.

 

[tellermine]

Really bad at getting puck to the net at WC and there is more time and space to do it.

Quite a dissapointing games for him.

 

[lilidk]

Probably 1 year in GR and then go home

 

[RedMenace]

Oh for f***'s sake, can we give the guy a minute before calling him a disaster?

Also, the IIHF coverage made it sound like this was a done deal. Anyone have any links or whatever to prove one way or the other?

By the way, nobody cares how much money anyone here makes... mostly because it's the internet and I'm a millionaire.

 

[obey86]

Oh for ****'s sake, can we give the guy a minute before calling him a disaster?

Also, the IIHF coverage made it sound like this was a done deal. Anyone have any links or whatever to prove one way or the other?

By the way, nobody cares how much money anyone here makes... mostly because it's the internet and I'm a millionaire.

Kaski's agent is on the record saying he intends to sign with Detroit after the tournament.

Red Wings, Finnish D-man Oliwer Kaski agree on one-year deal

 

[PelagicJoe]

Oh for ****'s sake, can we give the guy a minute before calling him a disaster?

Also, the IIHF coverage made it sound like this was a done deal. Anyone have any links or whatever to prove one way or the other?

By the way, nobody cares how much money anyone here makes... mostly because it's the internet and I'm a millionaire.

You're a millionaire? Hey, me too! I got all sorts of Bench Bucks in the bank.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

You're a millionaire? Hey, me too! I got all sorts of Bench Bucks in the bank.

Hopefully when our team's fortunes return to form @Bench bucks return in full. I feel like we are in a recession there since we started being bad and he stopped being a mod while dropping in as often. He does show up a lot more than @SoupNazi at this point. Though none are nearly as dire as the decline in @Kronwalled55 hat eating

 

[Killerjas]

Done deal

Red Wings add free agent defenseman Oliwer Kaski

 

[Richard Gibson]

@AnsarKhanMLive 18m18 minutes ago
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#RedWings announce signing of Finnish FA defenseman Oliwer Kaski to 1-year entry-level contract. He's 23, 6-3, 190 and shoots right

 

[Hammettf2b]

nice. so whos getting shipped out?

 

[Mister Ed]

Offensive defenseman with great size. Despite his size, he doesn’t play a physical style and instead relies on his positioning and stick-checking on defense. Loves to join the rush and create offense. Has a heavy and accurate slap shot, and he is capable of shooting from imperfect passes. His release on the wrist shot is extremely quick. He loves to shoot the puck as much as possible. Very dangerous on the power play. Needs to work on his defensive game and avoid unnecessary risks. A late-bloomer.

Oliwer Kaski

 

[TCNorthstars]

Hopefully when our team's fortunes return to form @Bench bucks return in full. I feel like we are in a recession there since we started being bad and he stopped being a mod while dropping in as often. He does show up a lot more than @SoupNazi at this point. Though none are nearly as dire as the decline in @Kronwalled55 hat eating

Has anybody actually seen him eat a hat?

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

How good did he do the in WHC?

 

[iDangleDangle]

Welp, that's a wrap!

Off to start a thread named "Should Yzerman pursue Karlsson?" next then.

Gonna save the thread about trading for McDavid 'till next off-season, or maybe for the trade deadline.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

Welp, that's a wrap!

Off to start a thread named "Should Yzerman pursue Karlsson?" next then.

Gonna save the thread about trading for McDavid 'till next off-season, or maybe for the trade deadline.

I’m already starting the speculation about bringing Howie Morenz out of cryo.

 

[DetroitRed]

How good did he do the in WHC?

10 games, 2 assists, 4 penalty minutes, +3.

 

[Dexter Colt]

In the WC, he performed the worst in his own end and was one hell of a shinpad assassin, but seems he had a good season with his club team. I hope he gets the jist in the A but am a bit worried, as he was quite timid on defense.

As of now, I think Sulak 2.0 but hope he proves me wrong.

 

[Henkka]

nice. so whos getting shipped out?

Hopefully Bowey and Green for Trouba.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

Hopefully Bowey and Green for Trouba.

Why would the jets do that?

 

[RedMenace]

Hopefully Bowey and Green for Trouba.

It's going to have to be someone more tempting than Bowey, and does anyone know if Green is actually planning on playing this season?

p.s. - Good on someone for changing the thread title.

Love,
The Thread Title Police

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

If this kid is so good why would he take this absolute team friendly contract from a lottery team? He couldn't get a better offer?

 

[GreatGordie9]

Before Wing fans get over excited about Kaski let him get into training camp and see how he does. My feeling is that he may start in Grand Rapids depending on injuries, trades, buyouts, free agency etc. I believe though he will have a great camp and the future looks bright for Kaski.