Winning attracting FAs

[Jets2point0]

Curious to get some fan perspective (as non-bias as possible) on the impact that this post season playoff run and all of hype inside and outside of the Bell MTS Centre can potentially have on attracting free agents moving forward, if any.

Serious answers only please, the WiFi jokes are old and lame!

EDIT: not just UFAs, but players waiving their NTCs as well

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[OppositeLocK]

Trust me... it’s not the WiFi...

 

[NyQuil]

Being competitive works for old players who still want to win a Cup.

We got Dominik Hasek for peanuts back in 2006 for that very reason.

That's about it.

But it might take more than a first round victory for that to happen.

 

[LeafFever]

Honestly, who wants UFAs? That's not how you win. Look at the results. They are horrific.
If they don't want to consider you it's good.

 

[Gm0ney]

I suppose being perceived as a contender could tip the balance in Winnipeg's favour for some UFAs. Winnipeg's not going to have much UFA money to throw around though.

 

[Jets2point0]

Honestly, who wants UFAs? That's not how you win. Look at the results. They are horrific.
If they don't want to consider you it's good.

Valid

 

[LeafFever]

UFAs will often go to bad teams if they are offered the most $. buffalo has had no problem, same with Vanouver recently.

 

[zetajerk]

I doubt Winnipeg would ever be the choice for any FA with options in front of him.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

It's not about free agents, the free agents you want are the college free agents. It's also about trading for the young stars and which ones will request to be traded to Winnipeg in lieu of our winning.

 

[LeafFever]

Why would Winnipeg need to sign a UFA? All that would do is cost them other players and screw-up their cap.

 

[Deedog99]

Honestly, who wants UFAs? That's not how you win. Look at the results. They are horrific.
If they don't want to consider you it's good.

Agree. Do you wish Lucic or Ladd or Erickson signed with your team? Free agent signings don't work.

 

[Stej]

I’m actually starting to think it’s a competitive advantage to not have UFAs choose Winnipeg. That forces a proper build and eliminates the temptation to overpay for an aging quick fix.

I really don’t want players who have nightlife and weather high on their list of hockey career priorities.

 

[LeafFever]

Agree. Do you wish Lucic or Ladd or Erickson signed with your team? Free agent signings don't work.

The thing is, they signed with bad teams as well. UFAs will mostly sigb for the most money with anyone.

 

[LeafFever]

I’m actually starting to think it’s a competitive advantage to not have UFAs choose Winnipeg. That forces a proper build and eliminates the temptation to overpay for an aging quick fix.

I really don’t want players who have nightlife and weather high on their list of hockey career priorities.

This.
That's why I always disagrred with people who thought Shane Doan was some great leader.

 

[Monkey D Luffy]

I doubt Winnipeg would ever be the choice for any FA with options in front of him.

Unless they want to win that is.

 

[CupInSIX]

Honestly, who wants UFAs? That's not how you win. Look at the results. They are horrific.
If they don't want to consider you it's good.

There's no way you weren't jumping for joy over Marleau.
And you'll do it again. That's what we do here.

 

[Jets2point0]

Honestly, who wants UFAs? That's not how you win. Look at the results. They are horrific.
If they don't want to consider you it's good.

Sorry, meant to mention players waiving their NTCs to go to wpg as well

 

[Royale With Cheese]

I think this question has been asked before. and yes, I'm sure winning helps. As does the perceived potential to win, money, weather, other amenities, and a young superstar to play with. It is all relevant in different ways to different players.

Look at the last 20 years and places like Detroit, Pittsburgh (historical) and Edmonton (recent).

Stastny just waived for Wpg because he felt he had a good chance at a long playoff run.

 

[Jets2point0]

I’m actually starting to think it’s a competitive advantage to not have UFAs choose Winnipeg. That forces a proper build and eliminates the temptation to overpay for an aging quick fix.

I really don’t want players who have nightlife and weather high on their list of hockey career priorities.

Please see edit, meant to also include players willing to now waive NTCs to come to wpg

 

[LeafFever]

There's no way you weren't jumping for joy over Marleau.
And you'll do it again. That's what we do here.

I was not. You are incorrect.

 

[Regal]

Honestly, who wants UFAs? That's not how you win. Look at the results. They are horrific.
If they don't want to consider you it's good.

Depends on the UFA. Lots of small signings are useful, and sometimes it can fill a big need. The issue is when the term is huge and the player is old. Lucic, Eriksson and Okposo are bad deals, but Stralman, Hamhuis (Van), Staal, and Hossa were great ones.

 

[LeafFever]

The August trash heap of UFAs can be useles to fill-out for 3rd and 4th lines for cheap. The big names on July 1st is not good.

 

[Johnny HFBOARDS]

Honestly, who wants UFAs? That's not how you win. Look at the results. They are horrific.
If they don't want to consider you it's good.

Agreed, we were lucky to pull off a Stastny at deadline and as much as TSN Trade centre would like you to believe every year; there isn't a Stastny out there every year.

So going UFA all in trading every year is a true and proven way to stay mediocre.

 

[Gotaf7]

Here's how Winnipeg acquired game 1 lineup. Not a single NHL FA signing. Unbelievable job by Cheveldayoff and his scouting staff:
Draft - Draft - Trade
Draft - Trade - Draft
Draft - Draft - Trade
Draft - Draft - College FA

Draft - Draft
Trade - Trade
Draft - Trade

Draft

 

[Stej]

Sorry, meant to mention players waiving their NTCs to go to wpg as well

Oh, yeah. I didn’t mean to come across as criticizing your OP. I was just making a general statement on signing UFAs. I agree it could potentially open up more possibilities for Chevy if the Jets weren’t at the top of everyone’s no-trade list.