Free Agent Help.

I was at Spectorshockey.net yesterday and they already have the FA list out. I was wondering if Group III agents are also considered UFA's. Do they count as UFA's?

If I recall correctly, Group IIIs are UFAs that the team they are signed away from get compensation for. Meanwhile, Group IIs are RFAs

What do you mean by "signed away"?

ok...like Dan Bylsma could be signed away from Anaheim to another team, because he's a group III. Depending on how much cash he gets in his new deal, Anaheim will get som sort of compensation in the form of a compensatory pick

So, in other words, if he wants to go, Anaheim gets something in return even if he's a UFA or am I not getting this.

So, in other words, if he wants to go, Anaheim gets something in return even if he's a UFA or am I not getting this.

Ducks would get a pick. Depends on the player, some teams have gotten 2nd or 3rd round picks as compensation. Most likely it would be a mid-late round pick. Youre getting this. :)

Darn! There goes my dream of getting Keith Primeau , Mark Recchi, and Mike Ricci.

I looked at the 2004 list and I was wondering if it would be possible for the ducks to sign a few:

I dont think any of the core detroit players will leave on their own will like Federov.

Both of these guys are probably too old and most likely will stay with Toronto
Bryan Marchment, (III)
Gary Roberts, (III)

Scott Mellanby, (III) - too old and slow, but maybe he can help Chistov like Stumpy

Vladimir Malakhov, (III)*

Grant Marshall, (III) - the guy who I wanted on the ducks in before their miracle run, but instead he killed that run

Turner Stevenson, (III) - possible replacement for Leclerc

Richard Matvichuk, (III)
Chris Therien, (III
Chris Simon, (III) - I think the ducks need an insane guy

Sean O'Donnell, (III) - Not as tough as he used to be, but better than Havelid
Glen Murray, (III) - too much success in Boston to leave
Dan McGillis, (III) - big dman, hasnt been doing well in Boston
Mike Knuble, (III) - soft but plays in front of the net
Jassen Cullimore, (III) - isnt as nasty as he could be with his size, but he can help Carney in the defensive side

I looked at the 2004 list and I was wondering if it would be possible for the ducks to sign a few:

I dont think any of the core detroit players will leave on their own will like Federov.

Both of these guys are probably too old and most likely will stay with Toronto
Bryan Marchment, (III)
Gary Roberts, (III)

Scott Mellanby, (III) - too old and slow, but maybe he can help Chistov like Stumpy

Vladimir Malakhov, (III)*

Grant Marshall, (III) - the guy who I wanted on the ducks in before their miracle run, but instead he killed that run

Turner Stevenson, (III) - possible replacement for Leclerc

Richard Matvichuk, (III)
Chris Therien, (III
Chris Simon, (III) - I think the ducks need an insane guy

Sean O'Donnell, (III) - Not as tough as he used to be, but better than Havelid
Glen Murray, (III) - too much success in Boston to leave
Dan McGillis, (III) - big dman, hasnt been doing well in Boston
Mike Knuble, (III) - soft but plays in front of the net
Jassen Cullimore, (III) - isnt as nasty as he could be with his size, but he can help Carney in the defensive side

I doubt Bryan Murray will rush out and sign anyone on July 1st...considering the CBA situation...Simon would be good for fourth line if Burnett is not given a qualifying offer...Glen Murray has had all his success with Joe Thornton, I don't think he leaves Boston nor should the Ducks bid for him...no real interest for any of the other players on your list.

whatever we do it wont be too big

probably a middle-tear physical grinder type player and a decent defenseman.

God gets an "A" next year

I looked at the 2004 list and I was wondering if it would be possible for the ducks to sign a few:

I dont think any of the core detroit players will leave on their own will like Federov.

Both of these guys are probably too old and most likely will stay with Toronto
Bryan Marchment, (III)
Gary Roberts, (III)

Scott Mellanby, (III) - too old and slow, but maybe he can help Chistov like Stumpy

Vladimir Malakhov, (III)*

Grant Marshall, (III) - the guy who I wanted on the ducks in before their miracle run, but instead he killed that run

Turner Stevenson, (III) - possible replacement for Leclerc

Richard Matvichuk, (III)
Chris Therien, (III
Chris Simon, (III) - I think the ducks need an insane guy

Sean O'Donnell, (III) - Not as tough as he used to be, but better than Havelid
Glen Murray, (III) - too much success in Boston to leave
Dan McGillis, (III) - big dman, hasnt been doing well in Boston
Mike Knuble, (III) - soft but plays in front of the net
Jassen Cullimore, (III) - isnt as nasty as he could be with his size, but he can help Carney in the defensive side
Bryan Marchment...no thanks, I don't want a cheap shot artist on the Ducks.

Gary Roberts...doubtful he'd sign with the Ducks. Could be a good influence on the young guys, but a longshot to sign.

Mellanby...eh...could be a good fit. I like his game. Yeah, that works for me.

Malakhov...This one is the best DMan of those listed.

Grant Marshall....No big deal.

Turner Stevenson....no thanks. He couldn't come close to replacing Leclerc. And why does everyone want to replace Leclerc all of a sudden. I mean, he quit on the team, but wouldn't you?

Matvichuk...could be good, could be a bust.

Chris Therien...haven't really noticed him enough to comment, but that could be a positive.

Chris Simon...insane guy...heh heh...don't know that insanity would help the situation, but he's a good player.

Sean O'Donnell....I've actually always liked his play. Could be a good fit.

Glen Murray...would be a good signing. Possible, but not likely.

Dan McGillis....undecided.

Mike Knuble....boy there's a lot of Bruins on this list.

Jassen Cullimore....okay, I'm pretty sure I've heard of him.

Turner Stevenson....no thanks. He couldn't come close to replacing Leclerc. And why does everyone want to replace Leclerc all of a sudden. I mean, he quit on the team, but wouldn't you?

Dude! I tell you what, I'd love to have one of those guys hanging around in my locker room if I was the coach. I'd love to have a leadership guy, prideful type. He'd be a great addition.

Well as we all saw, the ducks lost because of lack of size up front, guys like Leclerc and Robbie were out of alot of the games, and the ducks didnt even call up guys like Severson until the 2nd half after it was already too late.

You dont want to depend on players like Leclerc, he could be out for a few seasons like Ruch the 2 yrs before.

Thats why I think the ducks should definitely get some size and character upfront and at least one on the blueline.