Speculation: The Offseason: V (All Offseason Wishlist/Strategy Talk)

[kmo429]

Jussi Jokinen bought out. Can play C or wing, has been primarily a winger of late but was a full time in Carolina for the most part. Has always been solid on the draw. He has had 57 and 60 points 2 of the last 4 seasons. Struggled last year as did 90% of the Panthers.

Would cost very little, whereas someone liek Gagner or Hanzal will cost 4-5 mil a year over multiple years.

 

[CodeE]

Mike Cammalleri, Jussi Jokinen, Lance Bouma, Ryan Murphy, Jimmy Hayes, Brad Stuart all bought out today

Damnnnnn

Sure wouldn't mind seeing Bouma or Hayes bring some snarl to the bottom-6.

Also I think it's Mark Stuart that was bought out, not Brad.

 

[seafoam]

Damnnnnn

Sure wouldn't mind seeing Bouma or Hayes bring some snarl to the bottom-6.

Also I think it's Mark Stuart that was bought out, not Brad.

Yes, Mark. Good call.

Also add Smith-Pelly as well.

 

[SI90]

Lots of buyouts taking place.

 

[PWJunior]

Lots of buyouts taking place.

I remember there was a contingent that wanted Ryan Murphy badly during his draft year. Well, we can get him now for pretty much nothing.

 

[SI90]

Am I the only one who thinks Minny got hosed here? Scandella is a pretty good d-man (still hate him for that Bunyan-esque slash to JT), that's all they could get?

I was thinking the same thing. I guess they really wanted to get rid of Pommy.

This also allows them to keep Brodin and Dumba

 

[seabass45]

Am I the only one who thinks Minny got hosed here? Scandella is a pretty good d-man (still hate him for that Bunyan-esque slash to JT), that's all they could get?

It's bad.

 

[SI90]

I remember there was a contingent that wanted Ryan Murphy badly during his draft year. Well, we can get him now for pretty much nothing.

I'm not a fan. With his skill set you would think he could have success in today's NHL. I see the rangers being high on him. Let him fight it out with DeAngelo.

 

[PWJunior]

I'm not a fan. With his skill set you would think he could have success in today's NHL. I see the rangers being high on him. Let him fight it out with DeAngelo.

I have little faith that DeAngelo will amount to anything. Would love the Rangers to pick up Murphy though. Battle of the all offense, no defense scrubs for their #3RD spot.

 

[SI90]

Teams gearing up for feee agency. This years crop isn't too great. So the few good guys there are teams are going to be fighting for. Yikes.

 

[seabass45]

Teams gearing up for feee agency. This years crop isn't too great. So the few good guys there are teams are going to be fighting for. Yikes.

So we can count on buyouts for some of the UFA contracts signed tomorrow in a few years.

 

[doublechili]

Is there a legit source out there saying what the asking price is up to? If he turned down Barzal and 2 firsts in a strong draft, or more, then he is certifiable.

If nothing else, the past couple of years has finally resolved the old debate of "who's better: Sakic or Yzerman?".

 

[Doshell Propivo]

If nothing else, the past couple of years has finally resolved the old debate of "who's better: Sakic or Yzerman?".

The correct answer is LaFontaine.

 

[A Pointed Stick]

There was some article that listed Sakic's desired return. 3 high end assets if there is a young established d-man in the package or 4 assets if the player is unproven.

All signs point to Sakic wanting Hamonic and Barzal plus a 1st. Didn't realize Duchene is the next coming of Lindros.

Duchene has too many warts to yield that. I guess Joe thinks he has two years so why not hold out for the moon now?

 

[A Pointed Stick]

If nothing else, the past couple of years has finally resolved the old debate of "who's better: Sakic or Yzerman?".

Lol. That's what you get with ex players with no experience.

 

[Costigan77]

Duchene has too many warts to yield that. I guess Joe thinks he has two years so why not hold out for the moon now?

Because if he waits a year, may only get a pick, rather than 2 and a prospect

 

[NewYorkIsles]

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/880835594376577024

As of this morning, Tampa Bay, Islanders and Philadelphia also in contention for the veteran forward.

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/880835720159649793

Oops that was on Justin Williams. Wrong quote tweet

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Also..



I think the Stars are the 4th team.

Dougie connection with Justin Williams is there.

Again.. I really can't wait to see who is on this damn team come October lmao.

 

[seabass45]

A bit surprised that Isles didn't buy out Kulemin. Would have given them some more flexibility for any other moves but I guess that should tell us something.

 

[NewYorkIsles]

CBJ and Nashville with trade offers for Matt Duchene. Other teams still calling as well. Colorado continues to play waiting game.

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/880837336501813248

c'mon isles

 

[Macch]

Seems like we're bowing out of the Duchene sweepstakes

 

[NYI365]

Seems like we're bowing out of the Duchene sweepstakes

As much as I want Duchene, not worth it at the price Sakic is asking at all.

 

[Costigan77]

Seems like we're bowing out of the Duchene sweepstakes

Bowed out when we sent Hamonic to Calgary

 

[seabass45]

We COULD sign Shattenkirk and make the CDH++ for Duchene deal. If CDH costs near 5 mil, is it worth spending extra for Shatt?

 

[SI90]

Murray from CBJ is the best COL can do. I don't think we can compete with that.