FA Game #2 by Soli, TP, and JW

[Joel Ward]

Filip Forsberg ($6,000,000) - Ryan Johansen ($6,250,000) - Viktor Arvidsson ($4,125,000)
Colin Wilson ($3,937,500) - Claude Giroux ($7,025,000) - James Neal ($5,000,000) "A"
Pontus Aberg ($900,000) - Mike Fisher ($3,000,000) "C" - Calle Jarnkrok ($2,000,000)
Austin Watson ($850,000) - Colton Sissons ($625,000) - Cody McLeod ($800,000)

Roman Josi ($4,000,000) "A" - Ryan Ellis ($2,500,000)
Mattias Ekholm ($3,750,000) - P.K. Subban ($9,000,000)
Matt Irwin ($650,000) - Trevor Daley ($2,750,000)

Pekka Rinne ($7,000,000)
Juuse Saros ($692,000)

Scratched: Anthony Bitetto ($612,500)
Injured: Kevin Fiala ($863,333)
Cap Hit: $75,189,167
Cap Space: $310,833​

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Very happy with the moves we were able to make. Strengthened what was already the best defensive core in the league with the addition of another top 4 defender in Trevor Daley, and added a second number one center with Claude. From top to bottom this is probably the best team in the league on paper, and even better once Fiala returns.

 

[The Instigator]

Claim Rinaldo

Have also signed Mike Stone to a 3.5x4m deal. Welcome back Mr. Stone!

3 and a half years, hey?

 

[forsbergavs32]

Western conference defensemen

Dennis Wideman will sign this evening if no other offers come in.

 

[Joel Ward]

3 and a half years, hey?

That way Stone has a chance to sign with a contender before the playoffs.

 

[AnArmchairScout]

sign Justin Williams, Brandon Pirri, Dmitri Kulikov
& Finalize their roster



Alexander Ovechkin ($9.538m) -- Nicklas Backstrom ($6.7m)-- Marcus Johansson ($4.58m)
Andre Burakovsky ($4.25m) -- Evgeny Kuznetsov ($7.5m) -- Justin Williams ($4m)
Jakub Vrana ($0.863m) -- Lars Eller ($3.5m) -- Tom Wilson ($2m)
Jay Beagle ($1.75m) -- Brandon Pirri ($1.5m) -- Brett Connolly ($1m)

Nate Schmidt ($2m) -- John Carlson ($3.967m)
Dmitri Orlov ($3.25m) -- Matt Niskanen ($5.75m)
Dmitri Kulikov ($3.5m) -- Taylor Chorney ($0.8m)

Braden Holtby ($6.1m)
Vitek Vanecek ($0.714m)

Salary Cap: $72,402,629
Remaining: $597,371

 

[FlamerForLife]

Patrick Eaves has signed.

 

[forsbergavs32]

Considering the speed of this UFA, Campbell will likely sign tonight or tomorrow morning.

are waiting on one more UFA then will post their final lineup

 

[FlamerForLife]

Hanzal, Sharp & Hemsky will likely sign sometime today. If you're interested in them get your offers in.

 

[DomiToDuclair]

FORWARDS (12)

R. Vrbata ($4,500,000) - T. Johnson ($3,333,333) - J. Voracek ($8,250,000)
S. Doan ($3,500,000) - J. Carter ($5,272,727) - J. Eberle ($4,000,000)
M. Domi ($863,333) - J. Martinook ($1,500,000) - A. Duclair ($2,000,000)
M. Grabner ($1,650,000) - B. Richardson ($2,083,333) - T. Rieder ($2,225,000)

DEFENSE (7)
O. Ekman-Larsson ($5,500,000) - A. Goligoski ($5,475,000)
M. Stone ($3,500,000) - C. Tanev ($4,450,000)
K. Wood ($717,500) - L. Schenn ($1,250,000)
K. Connauton ($1,000,000)

GOALTENDER (2)
M. Fleury ($5,750,000)
L. Domingue ($1,050,000)

BUYOUTS
M. Ribeiro ($1,944,444) - A. Vermette ($1,250,000)

DETAILS
Roster Size: 21
NHL Salary Cap: $73,000,000
Cap Hit: $71,064,670
Cap Space: $3,935,330

By far the best team Arizona has ever had, and under the tutelage of Dave Tippett, a team that should go far in the playoffs. I set out to create a playoff viable team without sacrificing too much of the identity Arizona has built up. With a solid mix of young and old players, as well as players just entering their prime, Arizona should be able to be a competitive team for years in the future.

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[FlamerForLife]

Hanzal, Sharp & Hemsky will likely sign sometime today. If you're interested in them get your offers in.

All 3 have now signed.

 

[forsbergavs32]

are pleased to announce the signing of Martin Hanzal to a 1 year deal @ $4,250,000. We felt we needed to add a veteran center to help ease Eichel and Reinhart into being the top centers on the team. We will rely on Martin to take key faceoffs and mentor our young team.

Final roster:

Larkin(925k)-Eichel(925k)"A"-Okposo(6m)
Kane(5.25m)-Reinhart(894,166)-A. Nylander(894,166)
Moulson(5m)-Hanzal(4.25m)-Ennis(4.6m)
Larsson(2.25m)-Girgensons(2m)-Foligno(2.75m)
Malone(883,750), Carrier(689,167)

Hanifin(925k)-Ristolainen(5.4m)"C"
McCabe(1.6m)-Shattenkirk(7.5m)"A"
Gorges(3.9m)-Gudbranson(3.75m)
Merrill(1,137,500)


Varlamov(5.9m)
Pickard(1m)

Buyout - $41,667

$68,465,416/$75,500,000

We feel the team going into the 17-18 season will be very competitive despite being so young. The forwards have gotten younger while still having vets like Hanzal and Moulson to help mentor them, the defense has been completely revamped and will be competitive for many year, and we feel we have a solid goaltending tandem that can split games and not have to rely on going god mode to win games like on their previous team due to them now having a solid defense in front of them.

 

[NowitzkisBrownNugget]

Rickard Rakell - Ryan Getzlaf - Corey Perry

Andrew Cogliano - Ryan Kesler - Jakob Silfverberg

Patrick Eaves - Antoine Vermette - Ondrej Kase

Nick Ritchie - Daniel Winnik - Chris Wagner

Jared Boll


Hampus Lindholm - Brandon Montour

Josh Manson - Sami Vatanen

Andrei Markov - Kevin Bieksa

Clayton Stoner


Cory Schneider

Dustin Tokarski​

We got caught with our pants down with losing Fowler to VGK. But we're happy to add a proven #1 G in Schneider and some veteran depth.

 

[Joel Ward]

Well, I think that is likely it for games until the fall comes around. I recently started a new job so my time will be a bit more limited as I put in some extra hours to learn the ropes. With expansion/related deals likely to come quickly next week, it would be difficult to maintain the realism that we normally strive for anyways.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the games this year, and a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time in administrative roles!

Enjoy the offseason and summer!

 

[TribalPhoenix]

Well, I think that is likely it for games until the fall comes around. I recently started a new job so my time will be a bit more limited as I put in some extra hours to learn the ropes. With expansion/related deals likely to come quickly next week, it would be difficult to maintain the realism that we normally strive for anyways.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the games this year, and a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time in administrative roles!

Enjoy the offseason and summer!

Tip of the hat and a lift of a glass to you, JW! Great work this season!

 

[forsbergavs32]

Thanks for running this JW! Had a great time with these 2 mocks.

 

[Soli]

Thanks JW for a great season of games!

 

[Dichow Stopper]

Hello!

 

[Dabeast]

Hi there

 

[Tryamkin]

hello

 

[Joel Ward]

Hey, hope everyone had good summers! For the time being, I'm not going to be able to commit to running the league as I am busy balancing work, classes and some persistent health issues. I'm hoping that as the season progresses, I might be a bit more organized and have the time to put in the work for this, but for now I am going to have to focus on other things.

 

[Joel Ward]

If interest is there, I would be willing to run a game or two during December.

 

[Dabeast]

yes pls

 

[Gecklund]

I was trying to get sign ups for a game similar to this but currently only have 5 or so signed up

 

[Gibby]

I'd be interested

 

[CaptPantalones]

I'm in