GDT: 2022 NHL Free Agency

[McDuffz88]

There's this guy named Dougie something...

I know but that's my whole point. Back in the day we couldn't land any big fish in FA. Now we have a chance to sign the 2 biggest names in back to back seasons.

 

[Forge]

But if he’s cheap is there really much downside to it? He’s still a really good forward.

If we are out of other options, it's fine. But trading for him otherwise takes you out of potential other acquisitions and I'd be wary of that given how likely he is to miss time and be a non factor

 

[JimEIV]

That could be true. I'm at the point where I'm indifferent on Johnny. It'd be great to have him, but I'm also fine with pursuing Palat as our big add. I think Palat could be just as profound of an add given his "intangibles."

I've been consistent in my opinion that Johnny won't get double-digit AAV. I don't think the bullet you're referring to is as big as people think it will be. He won't get Panarin money.

I'm not all that crazy about a going on 32 years old Palat either...But from a player profile perspective, I think he's much more along the lines of what we need.

 

[SJinNewJersey]

I know but that's my whole point. Back in the day we couldn't land any big fish in FA. Now we have a chance to sign the 2 biggest names in back to back seasons.

 

[Forge]

We only have so many eyes, Kevin

 

[grcenter47]

every year, free agent frenzy gives me headaches

 

[MadDevil]

Jesus, we're gonna turn him into Phil Kessel.

 

[TonySoprano]

 

[Mgd31]

 

[Guttersniped]

It has been because it has a bonus, if that bonus is paid out today, there's only $4M left on a $7M deal. Some bonuses are paid out during the season, I haven't seen anywhere if that's true.

Bonuses are paid the 1st day of free agency so it’s today and traditionally July 1st.

That’s why Carolina got the 1st for Marleau, he had a 3m signing bonus and the buy out period is before free agency (and he required a buy out since he refused to play for anyone other than team that wouldn’t trade for him). So Toronto couldn’t pay it.

 

[NjdevilfanJim]

i would not spend to the cap today.

i would keep cap space open. the core of this team needs to be playoff ready first, then you start to spend to the cap by filling out the roster with the missing pieces. just because you have cap space you don't have to go after the biggest name available in free agency.

 

[NJDevils#4]

Man. If we get Gaudreau. I might cream.

 

[JimEIV]

Lilliputian All-Stars

 

[Normal Devil]

Jesus, we're gonna turn him into Phil Kessel.

That looks ridiculously good!

 

[OmNomNom]

Lilliputian All-Stars

nice grouping in your new photo

 

[McDuffz88]

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I stopped, thought about it. Yeah we definitely should. It's not everyday you have the ability to add a 100 point winger to your team for nothing but money.

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[Devils090]

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

Man. If we get Gaudreau. I might cream.

I hope there's an S there somewhere, probably lost on the message's way over the Atlantic to my phone in Finland

 

[Cheddabombs]

Just for Whiskey's sake, I hope we sign Gaudreau lol

 

[Ripshot 43]

Hey Johnny… I hear you’d like to move East… and you already look good in red…

 

[NjDevsRR]

 

[JimEIV]

nice grouping in your new photo

Thanks. I was particularly proud of that one. 38 yards with a longbow

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Philly is gonna rip our hearts out lol

 

[Emperoreddy]

Bonuses are paid the 1st day of free agency so it’s today and traditionally July 1st.

That’s why Carolina got the 1st for Marleau, he had a 3m signing bonus and the buy out period is before free agency (and he required a buy out since he refused to play for anyone other than team that wouldn’t trade for him). So Toronto couldn’t pay it.

I am assuming Fletcher and other teams know this and the offers on the table were post bonus and they simply aren't interested in giving them a break as they have no leverage.