CornKicker
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well we don't currently have an "always offside" guy so we could use him.
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well we don't currently have an "always offside" guy so we could use him.
joestevens29
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No to Hemmer. Don't need to see him look like garbage and that be my last memory of him as an Oiler.
Last time he was actually healthy he still looked like a quality depth scorer and still had a fair amount of speed. I'd be fine with a PTO. He's a guy just looking to extend his career at this point. Coming back home with the potential to play with a skill center should be enough to light a fire under his ass.
I'm not sure how effective he'll be though. That concussion did a number on him from what I read.
joestevens29
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So in 2006?
Injury prone 34 year old coming off hip and concussion issues, not something I want to see or even see our team waste time playing him in training camp.
No, when he returned from injury in his final year in Dallas.
The truth is we're probably looking at a number of value options at UFA. Our depth chart could use a healthy dose of experienced NHL talent. And it'd be nice if one or two of those guys come in at under $1m. It's why I see us targeting guys who are coming off of horrendous statistical seasons--like Hansen and Matthias. We have a limited amount of space this summer and a number of organizational holes to fill.
There's no harm in inviting a seasoned veteran who's spent the majority of his NHL career in the city.
I don't know why Hemmer would return and risk further injury. What does he gain by returning? An extra million or so on top of the tens of millions he's already earned?
Jumptheshark
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I keep coming back to Vanek on a one or two year deal for 1 to 2 mill-he was the guy many on this board wanted
yes--broken record here--but I would rather have Vanek on the team then see Yamamoto struggle again--still believe Yamamoto should not be on this team for at least one more year
yes--broken record here--but I would rather have Vanek on the team then see Yamamoto struggle again--still believe Yamamoto should not be on this team for at least one more year
Almost all do. They still get to the point where their bodies just won't let them do it any more. Hemmer has played 22 games over the last two seasons. I'm all for a one-day contract so he can retire as an Oiler. But I think the PTO idea is a bit much.
Burnt Biscuits
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Hopefully he earns it and isn't just placed there because of a lack of other options or a push from management.
The Hound
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Same could be said for all of our forwards, Leon and Connor excluded lol. I know what you mean though. At least RNH and Connor clicked, took long enough to play them on the same line.
Vanek's production over the past few seasons is going to earn him a bit more than $2m. He might be looking at a multi year deal this summer in all honesty.
With the Wild looking to make some changes and build their prospect pool up I wonder about looking at a guy like Niedereiter shaking lose for Puljujarvi + picks.
Thats pretty bad for us. Pulju for Nino is bad enough but you want add on top of that? If anyone is adding, it should be Minny.
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Matty saying we should sign Roussel. I kinda like that idea. Him and Kassian on the 4th live would drive teams nuts.
joestevens29
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Not against signing him, but he was making 2mil a year. Not sure how much of a pay cut he'll take and he probably want multiple years again. Can't exactly afford to be paying 1.5mil to a 4th liner. We already have one in Kassian that needs to step up or he will be dealt at some point.
Why? Pulju is a question mark and Nino is an established 20 goal, 40-50 point player in his prime.
Bryanbryoil
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If we add Roussel we'd likely move Kassian IMO. We need to add speed and skill to our lineup. Roussel is a rat but a fairly skilled one.
Bryanbryoil
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Then you trade Pulju, not Pulju + picks. Personally I'd stick with Pulju. I'd prefer Coyle over Nino if given the choice.
BoldNewLettuce
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yes please to coyle. but not sure how much id give up.
i wonder if you could pilfer depth guys from carolina
al di giuseppe or mcginn etc
Coyle's cheaper, but he's only got two years left on his deal versus four for Nino, who is also more productive and a year younger.
MoneyGuy
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Gregor says Yawny and Gulutzan are signed, sealed and delivered, just awaiting the announcement.
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