Crow
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Gonchar in Ottawa actually ended up working out, even though he was 36 (I think) at the time of the signing.
And as it's been stated, Chara/Savard pretty much turned the Bruins around in on off-season.
True, but he wasnt considered a very notable signing back then was he? Marchessault was also a no-name signing by Florida that ended great (for vegas...)Marty St. Louis was picked up as a UFA for the Lightning. Then he won 2 Art Ross trophies, a Hart, a Pearson, and a ton of PPG+ seasons, ending in the HHOF (as well as being a key part of a Cup win to boot).
Rebuilding teams don't always succeed. For every Buffalo Sabres, there is an Edmonton Oilers, or Arizona Coyotes. The Wild are doing fine.
. Sharp was great for Chicago and so was Hossa.
I’d argue they’d have been better off rebuilding and the Suter/Parise contracts are preventing them from that. While both players are still good, Wild are stuck in mediocrity for a while
Sharp was a trade acquisition for the Blackhawks, not a UFA signing.
Hossa hawks
Another solid one was Ribeiro for Dallas. Not a superstar but he earned his paycheque there.
Finally, i cant believe it took second page for this to be mentioned
That one did work out for them though, both of the Sedins and Kesler cited him as big influence in their progressing as players. The three of them all went on to reach huge highs after that.Sundin with Vancouver?
lol
But, has their production warranted the money they were given?Sutter and Paraise has worked out ok for Minnesota. They’ve at least been a consistent playoff team every single season.
Gomez was great? I guess we have different understanding of the meaning of the word "great" and how it applies to hockey players.Gomez was great for the Rangers and then they flipped him before he declined. That was an outstanding signing.
It was Drury that was a disaster.
Ye he has been fantastic in Minnesota and has easily played like he was worth twice as much in todays market.Eric Staal. Gets paid 3.5 million a season and has put up 60-70ish points his first two years and is on pace for another 30 goal and 60 point campaign for the Wild. Great signing.
Rebuilding teams don't always succeed. For every Buffalo Sabres, there is an Edmonton Oilers, or Arizona Coyotes. The Wild are doing fine.