Speculation: Rumours, Speculation, and all Armchair-GM-ing needs! v.11

[InfinityIggy]

Eek. Thats a lot of money to be handing out.

Wonder if he would sign for less to play in Calgary..

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

He really wants out of there.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Eek. Thats a lot of money to be handing out.

so 8 years 7.5m AAV and still no?...

 

[InfinityIggy]

He really wants out of there.

That is the impression I get as well, that he just does not want to be there.

 

[Taranis]

Boy first Stastny, now Reilly... that really sucks for Avs fans.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

I hope the Flames stay far away. Potential for underachieving is too high IMO.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I hope the Flames stay far away. Potential for underachieving is too high IMO.

I disagree. At that number, yes. Stay far away. But I get the impression he just doesn't want to play in Colorado. Maybe he really does want to play in Canada or something.

I wouldnt mind him at 6 million. The guy is a great player and still very young. He would be a great second liner. A Bennett/ O'Reilly combo would be a great match up against other teams top lines, allowing Gaudreau and Monahan to really dominate.

 

[Lunatik]

He really wants out of there.

Yeah,sounds like Kovy in Atlanta. Turned down his own island to to get out of tjere

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Boy first Stastny, now Reilly... that really sucks for Avs fans.

At least they might get a decent asset for ROR, though. If they get a top 4 dman in return, that fills a big need for them.

 

[CraigsList]

ROR is looking for that much money? I think we should stay away.

 

[FLAMES666]

ROR is very interesting. I think he has wanted out of Colorado for quite sometime now. He signed an offersheet from Calgary which already shows he is willing to play here. Even though he has asked for 7.5 in Colorado I could still see him signing somewhere in the 6.5 - 7 mill in Calgary long term, which I would have no problem with. He is still very young at 24 and would fit in with our long term plans. Having our core forwards of Monahan/Gaudreau/ROR/Bennett for the next 5 - 8 years would be awesome.

The only thing is Colorado would most likely want D help which we cannot offer. I would put our 1st rounder this year though in a package without hesitation.

 

[Calculon]

Ryan O'Reilly will want 7M+ from which ever team he signs with. I don't buy the idea he'd sign for less in Calgary. Seems like wishful thinking.

Anyway, hope the Flames are going after Frolik

 

[slappipappi]

ROR is very interesting. I think he has wanted out of Colorado for quite sometime now. He signed an offersheet from Calgary which already shows he is willing to play here. Even though he has asked for 7.5 in Colorado I could still see him signing somewhere in the 6.5 - 7 mill in Calgary long term, which I would have no problem with. He is still very young at 24 and would fit in with our long term plans. Having our core forwards of Monahan/Gaudreau/ROR/Bennett for the next 5 - 8 years would be awesome.

The only thing is Colorado would most likely want D help which we cannot offer. I would put our 1st rounder this year though in a package without hesitation.

ROR doesn't want out of Colorado, he simply wants as much money as he can get, from anyone.

Sure he signed in Calagry, they offered him the most money.

Stay far away from players like him.

 

[JurassicTunga]

Damien Cox @DamoSpin 1m
CGY likely to kick tires on UFA F Michal Frolik.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Damien Cox @DamoSpin 1m
CGY likely to kick tires on UFA F Michal Frolik.

I like it.

 

[Calculon]

Damien Cox @DamoSpin 1m
CGY likely to kick tires on UFA F Michal Frolik.

Well, that was quick.

 

[Anglesmith]

Awesome. Frolik is a good, hard-working player.

 

[Gritty]

Damien Cox @DamoSpin 1m
CGY likely to kick tires on UFA F Michal Frolik.

I like it!

27, RW, 6'1. Capable of 20+ goals. Strong defensively.

 

[CraigsList]

4.5m x 4 for Frolik would be a good offer.

 

[Lunatik]

I would take both Colborne and Jones over Frolik. No need for him at all.

 

[Lunatik]

4.5m x 4 for Frolik would be a good offer.

God no. He's no better than Jones, who is overpaid.

 

[Calculon]

Even though Frolik hasn’t entirely ruled out a return to Winnipeg, he’s now considering other options. The Czech made $3.3-million last season and is believed to be seeking a contract in excess of $4-million in free agency.

Sportsnet

Would easily do 4.25-4.5M per for 4 or 5 years. Jets fans think he'll get over 5M per.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Just don't sign Franson.

 

[Lunatik]

stay away from Frolik at that price, that is vile.

 

[Anglesmith]

stay away from Frolik at that price, that is vile.

He hits, he skates, he goes to the dirty areas, he scores. What's not to like? Jones at his best is as good or better, but I don't think Frolik is a downgrade at all, especially when you factor in consistency. I had Frolik on Team Intangibles last season, so I was watching him quite a bit.

That said, if someone offers him over $5M, I'd let them have him.