Non-Devils UFA Signings

Thought it might be sensible to have one of these, it could get ugly.

And the floodgates have opened!!

yeah it would be good to consolidate ****. I woke up this morning like :amazed:

tsn.ca reporting Brad Stuart to the Red Wings, 4 years, 3.75 per.

Dupuis signs with Pens, 3 year deal.

Stuart re-ups with D-town.

www.tsn.ca

database is already ******** out. See you guys friday. :shakehead

tsn.ca reporting Brad Stuart to the Red Wings, 4 years, 3.75 per.

Would have been a much better option than Salvador, but anyway.

Leafs sign CuJo to a 1 year 700-800K deal.

Leafs sign CuJo to a 1 year 700-800K deal.

Nice, he belongs there. :handclap:

Pitkanen to Carolina for Erik Cole per NHL live

Pitkanen to Carolina for Cole.

just reported on NHL Live

Pitkanen to Carolina for Erik Cole per NHL

:amazed:

If thats it, thats pretty cheap. Pitkanen's value is pretty poor right now.

Pitkanen to Carolina for Erik Cole per NHL live

Yuck. Under achiever for under achiever.

Perry resigned by Ducks 5yrs / 26M

Perry re-ups.

Whats the word on a self up-dating signings tracker?

:amazed:

If thats it, thats pretty cheap. Pitkanen's value is pretty poor right now.

I really like Cole, but his injury history is a big questions mark.

Yuck. Under achiever for under achiever.

Pretty much.. both came out of the gate flying then their play dropped. Both are taking a gamble on this deal.

I really like Cole, but his injury history is a big questions mark.



Pretty much.. both came out of the gate flying then their play dropped. Both are taking a gamble on this deal.

Pitkanen has attitude problems too. I think Carolina got the man they wanted, but im not sure Joni is going to fit in with the Whalercanes.

I like Cole too


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:sarcasm:

Pitkanen has attitude problems too. I think Carolina got the man they wanted, but im not sure Joni is going to fit in with the Whalercanes.
Joni failed in Philadelphia because of his attitude. I don't want him anywhere near the Devils.

Pitkanen has attitude problems too. I think Carolina got the man they wanted, but im not sure Joni is going to fit in with the Whalercanes.

I expect his point totals to go up this year though.. Carolina plays a much more offensive game and he'll get some good powerplay chances on the Canes. I don't think he's the kind of guy who can turn the team's fortunes around though.

Never heard about the attitude problems, but it wouldn't surprise me considering how much he's moving around now after his stellar rookie year.

Joni failed in Philadelphia because of his attitude. I don't want him anywhere near the Devils.

Me neither, ive always hated him. Completely overrated.

He looked god-awful in 06-07 and didnt look to hot this year either.

I like Cole too


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:sarcasm:

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hahahahah

Pitkanen to Carolina for Cole.

just reported on NHL Live

Takes Cole out of play for Bieksa. Maybe a Gionta for Bieksa trade?

Takes Cole out of play for Bieksa. Maybe a Gionta for Bieksa trade?

if lou was going to trade gio, this would probably be it.

Takes Cole out of play for Bieksa. Maybe a Gionta for Bieksa trade?

That would Bieskallent.

if lou was going to trade gio, this would probably be it.

But only if another scorer is guaranteed in the cards.

Is it me or is this whole signing free agents going slower than i expected?

That would Bieskallent.

I see what you did there.

Is it me or is this whole signing free agents going slower than i expected?

Nope, will take a couple of hours for the big ones to go through.

Is it me or is this whole signing free agents going slower than i expected?

This isn't the trade deadline.. most teams haven't been able to speak to these guys yet so their fielding offers for the first few hours. I expect most of the big names to get signed today.. but some players may take alot longer. Souray last year comes to mind.

This isn't the trade deadline.. most teams haven't been able to speak to these guys yet so their fielding offers for the first few hours. I expect most of the big names to get signed today.. but some players may take alot longer. Souray last year comes to mind.

My father said something about Souray wanting to move again....I had instantaneous flashbacks

No surprise.

http://bruins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367312

Radim Vrbata to TB - $3m, term unknown

Vrbata signs with TB, according to the sportsnet tracker. One less B-lister off Lou's list!

Good, I'm glad Vrbata went to TB. He was a one year wonder. Tampa continues to had out riduculous contracts.

I wonder if TB can afford someone like Redden or a similar Dman. If so they might be a formidable foe this year even with goaltending issues.

Zidlicky for Ryan Jones and 2nd pick. Good for Minny.

Brunette signs in Minny too.

Zidlicky for Ryan Jones and 2nd pick. Good for Minny.

Brunette signs in Minny too.
Very good for Minnesota.

Zidlicky for Ryan Jones and 2nd pick. Good for Minny.


Wait.. Brule AND Zidlicky were available today? Damn.

Zidlicky for Ryan Jones and 2nd pick. Good for Minny.

Brunette signs in Minny too.

Brunette signing in Minny isn't a surprise at all.

Man did you guys hear that one team offered Mats 10 million PER SEASON!?

Zidlicky for Ryan Jones and 2nd pick. Good for Minny.

Brunette signs in Minny too.

couldn't we find anyone to trade for Zidlicky?

Good, I'm glad Vrbata went to TB. He was a one year wonder. Tampa continues to had out riduculous contracts.

Vrbata is a pretty good player. Just a matter of whether that's a fluke or not. That contract, I think is a pretty good value. If he continues to progress, they got a steal.

I would love to take a gamble on him with that contract. But, hey Pando's gotta get paid.

Brunette signing in Minny isn't a surprise at all.

Man did you guys hear that one team offered Mats 10 million PER SEASON!?

Lou's gone insane!

I also think Cole was a pretty heavy price, I wouldn't have participated if that's what the cost was going to be.

couldn't we find anyone to trade for Zidlicky?

Probably could have, but he has a hefty tag for just two more years. I'd rather sign Soup.

Apparently Rolston is close to a deal with Tampa....and so is Kolzig...

When will the madness end in TB?!

Brunette signing in Minny isn't a surprise at all.

Man did you guys hear that one team offered Mats 10 million PER SEASON!?
Which team is THAT team? That's ridiculous.

Which team is THAT team? That's ridiculous.

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Which team is THAT team? That's ridiculous.

I'm guessing NYR or Ak Bars Kazan.

Apparently Rolston is close to a deal with Tampa....and so is Kolzig...

When will the madness end in TB?!

I would be upset if TB get Rolston. :(

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"I offer Mats $100 billion dollars!"

I would be upset if TB get Rolston. :(


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Looks lik ewe may have hit a Lull. Big things to come?????

Which team is THAT team? That's ridiculous.

Vanchewver....I mean Vancouver lol

TSN's tracker has Washington signing Theodore. Didn't see that coming.

TSN's tracker has Washington signing Theodore. Didn't see that coming.

Yep, that's official. 2 years. Huet gets the big screw-over.

TSN's tracker has Washington signing Theodore. Didn't see that coming.

Another rumour is taking Kölzig to Tampa. This is a strong indicator that Olie is gone.

Man, what a stupid move by Washington, would have rather kept Crystal Ball. Huet to Avs?

wow...the ****ing signed Theodore. That was a BAD move, IMO.

Another rumour is taking Kölzig to Tampa. This is a strong indicator that Olie is gone.
Olie was gone months ago.

Kinda surprised by this, I guess they just couldn't get a deal done with Huet.

Olie was gone months ago.

Kinda surprised by this, I guess they just couldn't get a deal done with Huet.

My best guess is it had to do with the Green contract being so high. I think Cristobal may have demanded around the same and when you look at Ovie + Green + Him that's a lot of bank.

I still think Theodore is a horrid move but I guess there isn't much else out there. But we'll have to wait to see the terms of the agreement to see if my aforementioned assumption is correct.

Why is the NHL network showing old games?

$4.5M per. Huet can't have been more than that.

Avs just grabbed Raycroft

Huet's gonna be in Russia or the Swiss League the way its going for him

Avs just grabbed Raycroft

Huet's gonna be in Russia or the Swiss League the way its going for him

LOL, Raycroft?

Avs just grabbed Raycroft

Huet's gonna be in Russia or the Swiss League the way its going for him
The Sens, IMO, should go after him.

The Sens with good goaltending like Huet will be tough to play. and LOL at Raycroft in Colorado, hahaha.

Raycroft?!?! really? The fail boat is sailing right now...****in A.

We need to jump off with a big move within the next 45 minutes. Something. Anything.

Kostitsyn (RFA) Montreal signs deal worth 3.25 million a season, while Conklin goes to Detroit as Ozzie's back up.

Man, what a stupid move by Washington, would have rather kept Crystal Ball. Huet to Avs?

The Avs signed Raycroft

The Avs signed Raycroft

I saw, and LOL'd.

I saw, and LOL'd.

lol Fedoruk signed with Phoenix for 3 yrs

Well, there's Redden, Campbell, Hoassa and Rolston. If Lou doesn't oick uo two of these guys, we basically have the same team with a spot for Bergfors or Vrana with Sarge on the outs.

Conklin to Detroit 1/750k per TSN tracker.

Well, there's Redden, Campbell, Hoassa and Rolston. If Lou doesn't oick uo two of these guys, we basically have the same team with a spot for Bergfors or Vrana with Sarge on the outs.

Then I will need Dr. Jack

Strickland says Tucker signing imminent.

Strickland says Tucker signing imminent.

Fedoruk just set the "aging goon-agitator" market. Tucker will fall, and then Ruutu and Avery will lead the pack.

Our only hope of adding offense is Rolston and I guess Shanny? Lou is getting desperate. Shanny is good for the first 4 months of the season and then get's burnt out.

Then I will need Dr. Jack

Amen to that! :party:

Toronto signs Jeff Finger, 4 years at $3.5 Million per year(TSN Reporting).

Toronto signs Jeff Finger, 4 years at $3.5 Million per year(TSN Reporting).

3.5 a year? I think you mean 4 years 3.5 million total. LOL although it would be Leafish. Some poster on the main boards said Tucker to NJ? I could see it because of the same agent.

Toronto signs Jeff Finger, 4 years at $3.5 Million per year(TSN Reporting).

:shakehead

This is why I won't be upset at all to see Lou do little.

Toronto signs Jeff Finger, 4 years at $3.5 Million per year(TSN Reporting).
I've never even heard of this guy and he's making 3.5 million. Maybe I've been living under a rock but I would think I'd have at least heard the name.

Toronto signs Jeff Finger, 4 years at $3.5 Million per year(TSN Reporting).

Am I missing something here?

I've never even heard of this guy and he's making 3.5 million. Maybe I've been living under a rock but I would think I'd have at least heard the name.

4 years 3.5 million TOTAL.

3.5 a year? I think you mean 4 years 3.5 million total. LOL although it would be Leafish. Some poster on the main boards said Tucker to NJ? I could see it because of the same agent.

PER year.. 4 years...

fan590

PER year.. 4 years...

fan590

I thought he was a prospect, maybe some prized European player then? I dunno, still 3.5 total sounds more appropriate.

^^^^ He played with the Avs the last two years and he doesn't even have 100 gp.

PER year.. 4 years...

fan590
Well it makes me feel A LOT better about the Salvador signing...and maybe people will shut up about White's contract for a while.

OMFG I can't believe it!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!

I thought he was a prospect, maybe some prized European player then? I dunno, still 3.5 total sounds more appropriate.

I did a double take myself..

It's on the main board as well

I thought he was a prospect, maybe some prized European player then? I dunno, still 3.5 total sounds more appropriate.

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=45079

Early career AHL'er that made the Avs full-time last season. He's alright. Nothing special. Salvador is a better signing, at least he has a long-term track record, even though no one remembers him because of how horrible the Blues were.

Haha, first post on the Leafs board..."Who the **** is Jeff Finger?"

Is this how they rebuild in Toronto?

Here's a stream of fan590... They report signings pretty fast

http://www.fan590.com/listen/

Haha, first post on the Leafs board..."Who the **** is Jeff Finger?"

:laugh:

LMAO, that's like giving Mottau 3.5 million per year. HAHHAHAHA

$4.5M per. Huet can't have been more than that.

Huet turned down a 3 year $5m deal.

LMAO, that's like giving Mottau 3.5 million per year. HAHHAHAHA

Yeah, pretty much. Or like giving Oduya $6M. We're ****ed with Oduya, you know.

Salvy's contract looks like a steal now, thanks again Laughs.

Huet turned down a 3 year $5m deal.
What the hell was he looking for? I guess Theodore was the next best option, though I would have thought they could get him for less than 4.5 per.

Huet may have screwed himself, there aren't many teams out there in need of goaltending.

Imagine what Campbell is going to sign for now ladies and gents.


I can't imagine it being below 10 million (front-loaded, of course)

Lightning have signed Adam Hall to a 3 year 1.8 million deal.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=11353

Lightning have signed Adam Hall to a 3 year 1.8 million deal.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=11353
Not a 3 year 18 million deal?

More from the TSN Ticker:
Cory Stillman agrees to terms with Florida on a three year deal for $10.6 million. Cristobal Huet has signed with Chicago. Details to follow.

Also the Rangers signed Voros for those interested in the former Devils prospect.

Rangers have signed Voros.


Chicago signs Huet.

Imagine what Campbell is going to sign for now ladies and gents.


I can't imagine it being below 10 million (front-loaded, of course)

Hmm, front-loaded and obviouosly heading for a loop hole... who could you be thinking of? :sarcasm:

Marty making $5M and these other 'tenders rejecting deals that approach it... odd. Must be because Marty's been "solved" :laugh:

Rangers have signed Voros.


Chicago signs Huet.
Man, they love their ex-Devils.

Man, they love their ex-Devils.

Amen. For all the trash they talk about us...they sure love to sign our people.

Voros to Rags. lol.

Man, they love their ex-Devils.

They sure do, and you have to wonder if he's serving as Avery's replacement. He fights, he's got a huge shot...and last year he showed a little bit that he can be decent offensively.

Where's Voros19?!!!??? lol

I was completely wrong about Huet. 5.6M per from Chicago. What the hell are they doing with Khabibulin?

Tucker to Detroit is the new rumor.

$4.5M per. Huet can't have been more than that.

5.2 million for Marty, 4.5 for Theodore. Marty = best value in the NHL. :yo:


I've never even heard of this guy and he's making 3.5 million. Maybe I've been living under a rock but I would think I'd have at least heard the name.

I never heard of him either. Half the posts in the thread on the main board are like, "who?"

If this is the market for dmen, Salvador's contract might be the biggest bargain of free agency.

I was completely wrong about Huet. 5.6M per from Chicago. What the hell are they doing with Khabibulin?

They've been trying to shop him..

I'm sure if they can't move him now someone will take him at the deadline

Tucker to Detroit is the new rumor.

gayyyyyy

More from the TSN Ticker:
Cory Stillman agrees to terms with Florida on a three year deal for $10.6 million. Cristobal Huet has signed with Chicago. Details to follow.

Also the Rangers signed Voros for those interested in the former Devils prospect.

Huet on Chicago? What the hell are they going to do with Khabibulin, the highest paid goaltender in the league????

3.53 million per for Stillman - I would have loved to have signed him for that. He'd be great on our second line.

I never heard of him either. Half the posts in the thread on the main board are like, "who?"

If this is the market for dmen, Salvador's contract might be the biggest bargain of free agency.

I remember hearing Finger's name during the playoffs...because my father and I looked at each other and said Finger? Who is heck is that?
But 3.5/year for 4 years? ooook

Stillman has to love the southeastern conference as he signed for the Panthers. :) (3 year 10,6 million contract) He would have been a decent signing for us too. (20+40=60)

The Rangers picked up Voros...

Well, there's Redden, Campbell, Hoassa and Rolston. If Lou doesn't oick uo two of these guys, we basically have the same team with a spot for Bergfors or Vrana with Sarge on the outs.

Just one of those guys would be a huge improvement from last year. Two of them would be amazing.

gayyyyyy

It would make a lot of sense though. They need some of that grit.

I've gotta imagine Chicago is going to trade Khabi or move towards a buy out or something. Crawford wasn't half bad when he came up and you just can't wrap up like 12 million or whatever in 2 goalies.

To me it seems like they're turning a new leaf and doing what it takes to get back into contention and on TV for that matter. So hopefully this will be a good sign of things to come for the franchise, I'm really pulling for them.

David Backes offer sheet from Vancouver for $7.5 mil. Not usre of the years.

WOW.

crazy day

It would make a lot of sense though. They need some of that grit.

Rags and SJ in the mix too..

Can't we work something out... He has the same agent as Salvador.. Maybe he can make up for that moronic comment

Tucker to Detroit is the new rumor.

He should make a ton there!

Anyone else realize Osgood made $800k this year... is that the lowest paid Stanley Cup winner in the modern era?

Vancouver signs RFA forward David Backes to an offer sheet, 3 years $7.5-million. St. Louis has seven days to match or accept a 2nd round draft pick as compensation.

-TSN tracker

I was completely wrong about Huet. 5.6M per from Chicago. What the hell are they doing with Khabibulin?

Told you so. :)

Huet's Agent asked for 3 years, 5m per. Caps said ok. Huet's agent said "Wait, we want to test the market." Caps sit there, having already agreed to the $15m deal, and Chicago comes in, gives an extra year and .6 per more, and the Caps don't take the bait.

David Backes offer sheet from Vancouver for $7.5 mil. Not usre of the years.

WOW.

crazy day

3 years... STL must match or will get a 2nd round pick

Told you so. :)

Huet's Agent asked for 3 years, 5m per. Caps said ok. Huet's agent said "Wait, we want to test the market." Caps sit there, having already agreed to the $15m deal, and Chicago comes in, gives an extra year and .6 per more, and the Caps don't take the bait.

Just another reason for people in Washington to hate the French :sarcasm:

tucker to col

confirmed

Colorado just signed Darcy Tucker. TSN. 2 years, $4.5 Million(total).

Darcy Tucker signs with the Avalanche per TSN. 2 years worth 4.5 million

Tucker to Colorado.

Thank god....did not want him in NJ.

Geez, glad we didn't spend that much on Tucker.

Lou is taking a nap. :)

Pretty dec. deal by the Avs.

Lou is taking a nap. :)

well, he is like 70

Lou is taking a nap. :)

While many other GMs seem to be asleep at the wheel with the contracts that are being handed out here.

Just another reason for people in Washington to hate the French :sarcasm:

I usually take it out on the agents in these situations. Don't get me started on Rich Winter.

Lou is taking a nap. :)

Yeah, I wanted Jeff Finger and Darcy Tucker so, so much. ;)

Yeah, I wanted Jeff Finger and Darcy Tucker so, so much. ;)

Especially for what they made.

Dude...Finger is a bargain at $3.5 million....

:sarcasm:

Tucker would have been a good pickup. we are missing that type of player ever since Claude left.

Dude...Finger is a bargain at $3.5 million....

:sarcasm:

Now take back what you said about Sal, you naughty Swede. :laugh:

peace Tucker..thank god

He should make a ton there!

Anyone else realize Osgood made $800k this year... is that the lowest paid Stanley Cup winner in the modern era?What's your idea of modern era?


Marty Brodeur earned $81,200 (of a $140,000) during the 1994-95 seasons. If that's too "olden days" for you, Cam Ward made $684,000 in 2005-06 with Carolina.

Is it me, or did the Offer Sheet Vancouver signed Backes to seem low. And if so, why would Backes sign it knowing he would easily make more?

I would have offered him that contract for a 2nd rounder......

No doubt that St louis will match and thank VAncouver for such a low offer....

Auld to Ottawa

He's actually a very dec. goalie is Auld.

So Florida made out pretty well in the Luongo trade...

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz

I'm surprised we haven't seen any big moves yet. The five biggest (IMO) names are still on the market - Hossa, Sundin, Campbell, Redden, Rolston.

So Florida made out pretty well in the Luongo trade...

Auld was on Boston this year...

...and hopefully we pick up one of them. please lou!

I don't think we'll see any big names signed until late tonight or tomorrow..

They're trying to get the most they can..

Why should they sign early?

i hear edmonton is trying hard to sign hossa. atleast thats what TSN says. i hope they dont get him. id love to see hossa in a devils uniform..

I guess I didn't miss anything.

Hmmm, HF doesn't seem to like the quote feature right now.

I have a really hard time seeing Hossa in Edmonton, at least if he was serious about going to a contender.

Chicago reportedly matched Atl's $8.5 offered to Campbell

If I remember, most of the big names went later in the evening last summer. And Chara didn't go until 5 or so the summer before that. I'm sure they'll still get their money.

I'm guessing that means the big FA's are considering a lot of offers.

If I were any of those guys I wouldn't be in any rush to sign

Longest day in a long time as a Devils fan.

Told you so. :)

Huet's Agent asked for 3 years, 5m per. Caps said ok. Huet's agent said "Wait, we want to test the market." Caps sit there, having already agreed to the $15m deal, and Chicago comes in, gives an extra year and .6 per more, and the Caps don't take the bait.

"I want a 15 million dollar contract!"

"ok"

"uh...nevermind"

haha

Lalime signs in Buffalo 2 years 2 million total.


start database error.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=11353

Was listening to NHL on XM because I had to run out to restaurant depot.

Boston is offering Hossa 7/79?

Was listening to NHL on XM because I had to run out to restaurant depot.

Boston is offering Hossa 7/79?

If thats the case, Let him go to Boston....

7.5 is okay 10 is ridiculous.....

Same goes for Campbell......No way to that type of cash...
Sorry......

Was listening to NHL on XM because I had to run out to restaurant depot.

Boston is offering Hossa 7/79?

The number that was going around earlier was 8/100.

Chicago signs Brian Campbell, 8 years $56.8M according to RIS

Chicago signs Brian Campbell, 8 years $56.8M according to RIS
Maybe I don't want Lou to sign any UFA's.

Gettin paid

ri ****ing diculous

Maybe I don't want Lou to sign any UFA's.

I hear ya:nod:

You know what the crazy thing is? We're not doing anything but we're still not getting hurt. The Isles are a gimp, Pittsburgh must be shellshocked or something, the Flyers are capped out, and the Rangers seem to actually be showing *restraint*.

You know what the crazy thing is? We're not doing anything but we're still not getting hurt. The Isles are a gimp, Pittsburgh must be shellshocked or something, the Flyers are capped out, and the Rangers seem to actually be showing *restraint*.

Until they sign Hossa for like 600 million dollars over 2 years. :biglaugh:

What a horrible free agent class.

The Campbell deal is ridiculous......

The NHL my friends is once again in trouble......:shakehead

You know what the crazy thing is? We're not doing anything but we're still not getting hurt. The Isles are a gimp, Pittsburgh must be shellshocked or something, the Flyers are capped out, and the Rangers seem to actually be showing *restraint*.

This doesn't worry anybody?

honestly, if contracts get this ridiculous, id almost rather see lou let the youth come in (vrana, bergfors, corrente at least) and play significant roles. at the same time i still hope the devils get one of the better guys who are left.

This doesn't worry anybody?

For the future, yes, for right now, no.

honestly, if contracts get this ridiculous, id almost rather see lou let the youth come in (vrana, bergfors, corrente at least) and play significant roles. at the same time i still hope the devils get one of the better guys who are left.

I'm starting to take on that position myself. I think I'd rather risk not overpaying players and giving youth a chance to flourish in the NHL at a cheaper cost than go blow our load like some teams.

I feel like I'd rather have a young guy be a bust than an overpaid guy be one.

You know what the crazy thing is? We're not doing anything but we're still not getting hurt. The Isles are a gimp, Pittsburgh must be shellshocked or something, the Flyers are capped out, and the Rangers seem to actually be showing *restraint*.

Good point, for now.

http://chryslagallery.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/hawkins-cemetary.jpg

Campbell is official per TSN tracker.

Brian Campbell, lol. Couple of years ago the guy was a nobody.

The Campbell deal is ridiculous......

The NHL my friends is once again in trouble......:shakehead

Why? Salaries are tied to revenues. If revenues go down, so do salaries. I see no trouble.

How much is Chicago over the cap right now? At least 5 or 6 mil, I think.

Does this make Campbell the 2nd highest paid D-man?

Chicago: Why break the bank on Campbell when you have an emerging D-corps with Keith, Seabrook, and Barker?

Why? Salaries are tied to revenues. If revenues go down, so do salaries. I see no trouble.

How much is Chicago over the cap right now? At least 5 or 6 mil, I think.

yeah they've got to be over it. I think we might see a huge dump of Khabi either back to TB or maybe LA for a bag of pucks.

If I'm them, I've gotta have some type of plan for that guy getting out of town and I'd give him away if I could.

Chicago: Why break the bank on Campbell when you have an emerging D-corps with Keith, Seabrook, and Barker?

Yeah if they were going to spend they should have gone after Redden. He might not be worth the money but at least he has defensive skill. Campbell isn't really good defensively for that much money.

The Maple Leafs are nuts. If you compare Mottau and Finger they are very close.
Both were career minor leaguers. Finger has only played one full season and is slightly younger than Mottau. They had similar seasons last year, expect for Mottau
-11 plus/minus.

That Campbell contract is huge, 7.1 per? Hossa's gonna easily sign for 10, maybe 11.

So much for us making a splash, best we can hope for is getting Rolston, but with 17 teams bidding for him, I don't feel like paying him the kind of money it'll take to get him back.

yeah they've got to be over it. I think we might see a huge dump of Khabi either back to TB or maybe LA for a bag of pucks.

If I'm them, I've gotta have some type of plan for that guy getting out of town and I'd give him away if I could.

Maybe Lou can figure out a way to get Havlat cheap. :handclap:

Havlat possiby being shopped?

That Campbell contract is huge, 7.1 per? Hossa's gonna easily sign for 10, maybe 11.

So much for us making a splash, best we can hope for is getting Rolston, but with 17 teams bidding for him, I don't feel like paying him the kind of money it'll take to get him back.

I've heard that the B's were thinking of offering Hossa 7 years 11.3 mil per

Havlat possiby being shopped?

Possibly. Our best shot at improving our team is still through trade. Overpaying a guy in an extremely average market is not smart and I expect Lou to stay status quo - and I couldn't be more happier.

yeah they've got to be over it. I think we might see a huge dump of Khabi either back to TB or maybe LA for a bag of pucks.

If I'm them, I've gotta have some type of plan for that guy getting out of town and I'd give him away if I could.

I couldn't imagine them signing Huet without having a plan or deal in place to move Khabi out of town.

Destination Tavares! :nod:

The Campbell deal is ridiculous......

The NHL my friends is once again in trouble......:shakehead

7.1 million is about what I expected, its the number of years that I think is a little crazy.

This boards emotions sure changed a lot from the last two days

Lou has to identify the bargains in this market. Brunette signed for $2.3M/per while Stillman was inked by Florida for $3.5M/per. Vrbata's deal wasn't awful either.

It seems like defensemen are the ones going for ridiculous rates, not so much the forwards.

St. Louis matches Vancouver's offer for Backes. No surprise here.

McKenzie hinting that Rolston signing coming soon. 4 team... NJ, NY, DET, MIN

St. Louis matches Vancouver's offer for Backes. No surprise here.

This Gillis guy is going to come away looking like a moron, he's been an NHL GM for like 2 months.

What an idiot.

I've heard that the B's were thinking of offering Hossa 7 years 11.3 mil per

There's been some crazy talk out there for lots of guys, Sundin and Hossa both getting 10 mil + offers?? Insane.

Maybe Lou can figure out a way to get Havlat cheap. :handclap:

I figured with the 10 mil or so in cap space we have, Lou would be up to something. Especially since letting Sarge go and taking relatively small cap hits on Pando and Salvador in regards to the market.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Rolston, hopefully his former days and success year will lure him back.

Lou has to identify the bargains in this market. Brunette signed for $2.3M/per while Stillman was inked by Florida for $3.5M/per. Vrbata's deal wasn't awful either.

It seems like defensemen are the ones going for ridiculous rates, not so much the forwards.

You're right, Brunette was a fantastic deal. But I'm not sure what else is out there bargainwise.

I need a drink after all this. :help:

Why? Salaries are tied to revenues. If revenues go down, so do salaries. I see no trouble.

How much is Chicago over the cap right now? At least 5 or 6 mil, I think.Exactly. If I hear one more person say how the cap floor is higher for the coming season than the cap floor was just after the lockout, I will lose my mind.

McKenzie hinting that Rolston signing coming soon. 4 team... NJ, NY, DET, MIN
Isles or Rags?

McKenzie hinting that Rolston signing coming soon. 4 team... NJ, NY, DET, MIN

Link?

McKenzie hinting that Rolston signing coming soon. 4 team... NJ, NY, DET, MIN

Wow, he shrunk that field of 17 down in a hurry.

McKenzie hinting that Rolston signing coming soon. 4 team... NJ, NY, DET, MIN

The way things are going, Rolston is looking at $6 mil easy now.......

Hopefully he has found his taste for the Kool Aid again.......or shall i say Kool Aid Light.....

But the Rags arent copying NJ's system at all!!

Brylin to Rangers BD3

hmmmmmm

I think Chicago is around 4m over the cap, i'm assuming either Keith, Seabrook, Byfuglien, or Havlat are available.

Rolston will probably go to NYR...I just have a feeling he will....

The only thing I'm worried about is, that if Lou doesn't want to spend money, we won't get anyone.

Nevertheless that Campbell contract is ridiculous.

Isles or Rags?

stRangers

Link?

Heard it on Free Agent Frenzy on NHL net. He made it sound like his signing will come in the next half hour or so.

I think Chicago is around 4m over the cap, i'm assuming either Keith, Seabrook, Byfuglien, or Havlat are available.

I've read they're shopping khabibulin, LA is a possible destination

Rolston will probably go to NYR...I just have a feeling he will....

It's the only thing that'll make yet another UFA period complete:

We sit on our *****.

The Rangers get a one time Devil.

The cycle continues.

Commodore is off the market, thank goodness. Signed with Columbus.

I think Chicago is around 4m over the cap, i'm assuming either Keith, Seabrook, Byfuglien, or Havlat are available.

They will probably move Habby....this year

Next year Havlat and Lang are off the books. Or trade deadline material...and will free up enough money to sign their RFA's they actually have done a pretty good job on the spacing...BUt the Campbell one is coming out of left field. Especially with Keith, Barker, and Seabrook..

It's the only thing that'll make yet another UFA period complete:

We sit on our *****.

The Rangers get a one time Devil.

The cycle continues.


They already got one in Voros!

Commodore is off the market, thank goodness. Signed with Columbus.

5 year 18.75 mil

rangers pick up rissmiller

rangers pick up rissmiller
Laugh.

rangers pick up rissmiller

:laugh:

5:59pm ET - Mike Commodore going to the Blue Jackets... Brian Rolston likely off to New Jersey.

Lou, make it happen please.

Lou, make it happen please.

It's done. :handclap:

Yeah, i can see it now. :D
I'm studying so i just look for some info every thirty minutes or so and didn't evan watch the other threads.

I'm delighted with Rolston. He will be our best fa aquisition since years.

Metropolit to the Flyers... very surprised that Boston didn't lock him up.

ANyone else hear 4 years/ $20 mill for Rozsival?

Edit: Yuppp...

http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=530797

Rangers nab Redden on top of Rozsival.

Rangers nab Redden on top of Rozsival.

6.5M per for 6 years.. ouch.

6 yr/$39M for Redden. Rangers can have him.

Rangers nab Redden on top of Rozsival.

$6.5 a year??


Yikes... Stay away from the D-man market.. Trade for one

Rangers nab Redden on top of Rozsival.

Boooooo...

Now I have to hate Redden, I always liked him too.

EDIT: Thats a whole lot of cash.

Boooooo...

Now I have to hate Redden, I always liked him too.
At what they're paying him, he can take the extra heat.

6.5M per for 6 years.. ouch.
That's a lot of money for him.

The Garden is going to eat him alive when he plays poorly.

Rangers nab Redden on top of Rozsival.
Can you say top heavy???
Gomez 7.4
Drury 7
Lundqvist 6.9
Redden 6.5
Roszival 5

32.8M locked up in five players.

Can you say top heavy???
Gomez 7.4
Drury 7
Lundqvist 6.9
Redden 6.5
Roszival 5

32.8M locked up in five players.
They've got enough quality youth that they'll be okay.

Can you say top heavy???
Gomez 7.4
Drury 7
Lundqvist 6.9
Redden 6.5
Roszival 5

32.8M locked up in five players.

:amazed:

Thats amazing. Sather must be confident.

they now have approximately 33 million wrapped up in 5 players (gomez, drury, rozsival, redden, queen henrik)

:amazed:

Thats amazing. Sather must be confident.

Or really stupid.

They've got enough quality youth that they'll be okay.
But for how long? These aren't short term deals. These young players will come off of their entry level contracts pretty soon.

Can you say top heavy???
Gomez 7.4
Drury 7
Lundqvist 6.9
Redden 6.5
Roszival 5

32.8M locked up in five players.

What's Marc Staal going to ask for??

waaaay too much money. :shakehead

Staal, Girardi, Tyutin, Sanguinetti, did they really need to sign Redden for 6 years?

so what d-men do you think we will sign or trade for now?

Staal, Girardi, Tyutin, Sanguinetti, did they really need to sign Redden for 6 years?

Add Del Zotto to that list.

Definitely a weird signing by them...I'm not complaining though, they're overpaying once again. :)

Add Del Zotto to that list.

Definitely a weird signing by them...I'm not complaining though, they're overpaying once again. :)

That's who I forgot, way to go Sather :handclap: