i think it sounds like we have 2 million left to sign another 3rd liner. no way they let that payroll get to 50 million
Just looking at what's left in the FA pool, Martin Rucinsky might be a decent center to sign for cheap. I think he could play the #2/#3 center role, depending on where Brassard ends up.
We can probably stretch the budget a little since all these new faces will be putting butts in the seats come October. GMSH made a big statement overhauling the team. Let's just hope it all gels together nicely. I'd go so far as to say I'm giddy with excitement for the new season.
Just looking at what's left in the FA pool, Martin Rucinsky might be a decent center to sign for cheap. I think he could play the #2/#3 center role, depending on where Brassard ends up.
I just don't see why we need another forward who is not a top six forward. I don't get it. Don't we already have Chimera, Novotny, Manny, Boll, Murray, and a host of others in the Cuse?
I also agree Backman is a third pairing PP specialist. He reminds me a little of Streit. Awful defensively, but can score on the PP from time to time. I just don't see why we want to pay this guy $3.2 mil to play on the third pairing.
I was just thinking the same thing.
He said he would wait to see in what direction the team going, before deciding about resigning. Wonder what he will conclude?
I keep thinking about one goal we scored last year. Peca was in the faceoff, and instead of pulling the puck back between his legs, he pushed it forward to a teammate (forget who it was) who stepped up and slapped it home. It was a bang-bang play, and Peca's goal all the way. In the after-game interview, he said that he just looked over, caught the guy's eye and nodded. Total surprise.
I was just thinking the same thing.
He said he would wait to see in what direction the team going, before deciding about resigning. Wonder what he will conclude?
I keep thinking about one goal we scored last year. Peca was in the faceoff, and instead of pulling the puck back between his legs, he pushed it forward to a teammate (forget who it was) who stepped up and slapped it home. It was a bang-bang play, and Peca's goal all the way. In the after-game interview, he said that he just looked over, caught the guy's eye and nodded. Total surprise.
Always liked Peca. Solid guy.
Funny thing, it was Z that scored that goal against Luongo, in the CBJ win!
I think that Duvie's buyout counts 600K against the cap. Still need to take into account Leclaire and Umberger signings. Many are assuming it will take 8M, which would put us over 43M.
We can probably stretch the budget a little since all these new faces will be putting butts in the seats come October. GMSH made a big statement overhauling the team. Let's just hope it all gels together nicely. I'd go so far as to say I'm giddy with excitement for the new season.
That's too funny. I'm sure Joe Casual Fan is running to pick up his tickets to see a bunch of mid-level NHL players. Seriously, novelty works best when its a big, marketable name. Unless we're going to have 41 OSU alumni nights in honor of RJ Umberger, we're going to have to win to get people in seats.
Brassard and Voracek had best be the next Kane and Toews. That's really what it comes down to.
The Senators are bracing for a raid on restricted free agents Antoine Vermette and Andrej Meszaros.
League sources told Sun Media yesterday the Canucks, Thrashers and Blue Jackets are so desperate to make a splash on the free-agent market, they're all looking at making offers for the highly touted winger and defenceman.
That's too funny. I'm sure Joe Casual Fan is running to pick up his tickets to see a bunch of mid-level NHL players. Seriously, novelty works best when its a big, marketable name. Unless we're going to have 41 OSU alumni nights in honor of RJ Umberger, we're going to have to win to get people in seats.
Brassard and Voracek had best be the next Kane and Toews. That's really what it comes down to.
Yep... I have a feeling we'll be taking another attendance hit this season. Hell, I used to buy tix all the time, now, unless I can bum my Dad's season tix for a game and get off work for the night, I rarely go anymore.
The Senators are bracing for a raid on restricted free agents Antoine Vermette and Andrej Meszaros.
League sources told Sun Media yesterday the Canucks, Thrashers and Blue Jackets are so desperate to make a splash on the free-agent market, they're all looking at making offers for the highly touted winger and defenceman.
Yep... I have a feeling we'll be taking another attendance hit this season. Hell, I used to buy tix all the time, now, unless I can bum my Dad's season tix for a game and get off work for the night, I rarely go anymore.
Win and all that will change.
And what TV network in their right mind would pen us in their schedule? Ratings suicide.
We're going to have to win to get respect. JMac Inc. will be enjoying another losing season on the accounting books. Commodore jerseys ain't exactly going to fly off the shelves, unless a group of computer nerds think they're an amusing novelty.
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