Confirmed Signing with Link: [SJS] F Collin Graf signs ELC with the Sharks (3 years, $941.667 AAV)
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Jimmy Firecracker
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Good for the Sharks. Need all the talent they can get.
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trick9
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Sharks biggest win of the season.
Happy for them.
Happy for them.
Should be a 3 year ELC due to Graf's age; Unfortunately for him, he missed the cutoff by six days to get a 2 year ELC. First year would burn as well without needing to play in 10+ NHL games since the slide rule only applies to teenagers.
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OgeeOgelthorpe
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With that Sharks roster he's likely in the opening day lineup.
What does he realistically project as? I haven't had a chance to watch him.
What does he realistically project as? I haven't had a chance to watch him.
Boy Hedican
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We’re getting it. Just no showcasing it yet. I’m excited to see where we end up post draft.
If we land Celebrini our future is going to take a major upswing. Just need to stack D after.
But I ain’t counting no eggs as chickens….i saw what happened to our friends in Anaheim…
Stewie Griffin
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Grier has proved myself and others so wrong with how fast he's been able to acquire cap space, picks, and now prospects. Obviously this is only a college free agent, but he continues to add promising young talent
Next big thing is the draft lottery.
Next big thing is the draft lottery.
Szechwan
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I'd be curious to see a comparison of how NCAA free agents who sign with bottom feeders vs competitive teams pan out.
A College FA is more likely to burn out than not, so getting a few years of guaranteed NHL time is understandable as a priority, but I wonder if their career might be longer if brought along by a competent org
A College FA is more likely to burn out than not, so getting a few years of guaranteed NHL time is understandable as a priority, but I wonder if their career might be longer if brought along by a competent org
Boy Hedican
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I’m actually hoping Pitt keeps this years and we get their lotto pick next year.
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Just because a team isn't doing well, does not mean they are not a competent organization. I do like your first premise, however.
The Crypto Guy
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Might just be unique to the player and the situation. Ilya Mikheyev (signed 2019) did fine with Toronto and landed a solid contract with Vancouver afterwards. But Alex Barabanov (signed 2020) couldn't find regular ice time with the Leafs then had a couple decent seasons with the Sharks after being traded.
Apparently Jimmy Vesey was considering the Devils (non-playoff team) in 2016 before signing with the Rangers. Devils probably could have offered more ice time but I don't think he would have turned out any better.
Will Butcher got plenty of PP time with the Devils in 2017-18 which helped him on his next contract. Unfortunately his limitations became more apparent with more ice time. I don't think he would have turned out significantly better with a different team.
Boy Hedican
Homer Jr, friends call me Ho-Ju
That would be a steal considering what we paid to acquire him.
I also think that would be more on the worst case scenario side of things. He’s a smart guy.
Boy Hedican
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Rudy Russo
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He closed the door on the rumors wanting to play on the east coast.
