Rumor: CBJ interested in Martin

[Fro]

Aaron Portzline ‏@Aportzline 12m12 minutes ago
#CBJ GM Jarmo Kekalainen sounded like he didn't expect much today in free agency, though told they've spoken with D Paul Martin.

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[ClevelandJacketFan]

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#CBJ GM Jarmo Kekalainen sounded like he didn't expect much today in free agency, though told they've spoken with D Paul Martin.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Martin is a LHD but played the right side in Pittsburgh with Orpik. He played right side earlier in his career in NJD also if memory serves.

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

Why not Odouya?

If I had to guess, Odouya may get more money than Martin is likely to be seeking. Could be wrong though.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Unless Paul Martin takes a friendly deal to win a cup (like ehrhoff last year) hes not coming here.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Unless Paul Martin takes a friendly deal to win a cup (like ehrhoff last year) hes not coming here.

Yes I would expect the conversation to begin with Jarmo saying 'Paul we think you'd be a great fit, and I think we're a great opportunity for you both to win and to be a mentor, but I understand you may have a dollar amount or term in mind that we're not prepared to meet.'

Richards would know Martin from Team USA, yes? He's also a family guy - obvious zoo reference here.

Ehrhoff also played the right side despite being a LHD. I'd take either on a cap-friendly two-year deal.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

@DarrenDreger: Veteran d-man Paul Martin has a number of options ranging from 1 yr to multi year term. Solid player.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

So I guess Martin has a ton of interest and Sekera might be going to EDM as well as a potential Tarasenko offer sheet.

Welcome to FA Frenzy

 

[Fro]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 44s44 seconds ago
SJ is believed to be a leading contender for Paul Martin. #TSN

Renaud Lavoie ‏@renlavoietva 48s49 seconds ago
Paul Martin est très en demande. Les Blue Jackets sont très agressifs et souhaitent aussi mettre la main sur lui. Il faut aussi regarder SJ.
Translated from French by Bing Wrong translation?
Paul Martin is very much in demand. The Blue Jackets are very aggressive and also want to get their hands on him. We must also look at SJ.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Wow if we get Martin

 

[Samkow]

CBJ aggressively pursuing Paul Martin

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I could be a homer but I think if Martin TRULY wants to attempt to win a cup, we're a better option than SJ.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

I could be a homer but I think if Martin TRULY wants to attempt to win a cup, we're a better option than SJ.

But zoo, weather, etc...

 

[Fro]

would agree...but term and dollar worry me with any July 1 deal

 

[CBJWerenski8]

would agree...but term and dollar worry me with any July 1 deal

Dreger said Martin has many options including 1 year options. Maybe we're offering 5 per on 2 year deal?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 1m1 minute ago

Things change fast on UFA Day. Now hearing SJ no longer a top contender for Paul Martin. But COL will be in hard on Francois Beauchemin.

Is this getting real?

 

[Samkow]

Martin is a LHD but played the right side in Pittsburgh with Orpik. He played right side earlier in his career in NJD also if memory serves.

Jarmo seems to care a lot less about handedness than most.

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

Man, Martin would be perfect on a short term deal.

 

[GoJackets1]

I fondly remember Martin assisting on nearly every single Pens goal against us in the playoffs. He was outstanding that series. I didn't know he was 34, but he was the one FA defenseman I wanted us to take a run at. He'd fit in nicely. Get it done with short term Jarmo.

 

[punk_o_holic]

I'm throwing out numbers so I could be way off but out these 3 options, which is best?

1) 1 year for $6.5 million

2) 2 years for $10 million ($5 mil cap hit)

3)3 years for $12.75 million ($4.25 cap hit)

Keep in mind he is 34.

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

I'm throwing out numbers so I could be way off but out these 3 options, which is best?

1) 1 year for $6.5 million

2) 2 years for $10 million ($5 mil cap hit)

3)3 years for $12.75 million ($4.25 cap hit)

Keep in mind he is 34.

2 years at 10 million sounds fantastic.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

2 years at 10 million sounds fantastic.

Agreed. Get it done JK

 

[Bobcat110]

I'm throwing out numbers so I could be way off but out these 3 options, which is best?

1) 1 year for $6.5 million

2) 2 years for $10 million ($5 mil cap hit)

3)3 years for $12.75 million ($4.25 cap hit)

Keep in mind he is 34.

Figured he'd want a likely final NHL contract. Something like 4 years for $18M or 5 years for $22M

 

[blahblah]

Interesting. If there was a D that I would want, it's him. Concerned about term, but we'll see.

 

[EspenK]

Assuming we sign Calvert around 2 mill & letestu at 2 that would leave about 9 to split between Saad & Martin. Then we're right at cap with no flexibility. Something's not going to happen.