Speculation: FA options if Stamkos walks?

[Todd1a]

If stamkos is not signed long term in Tampa bay do you guys see yzerman going after Keith yandle in FA ?

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[Stamper]

Why would SFY go after a #4 defenseman if our 2nd highest scoring forward leaves?

 

[Todd1a]

Why would SFY go after a #4 defenseman if our 2nd highest scoring forward leaves?

Pp qb and I see no forward FA options in FA

 

[Todd1a]

Eric staal ?

 

[HoseEmDown]

Pp qb and I see no forward FA options in FA

So we are going to pay 6 defenders more then we pay 12 forwards?

 

[CupsOverCash]

I say get our core figured out first and then go get FA.

 

[Hoek]

Here's a list to help the discussion (not sure how accurate)

http://www.spotrac.com/nhl/free-agents/ufa/forward/

I'd be intrigued by Staal, but depends how the bidding on him goes.

Frans Nielsen could be a good cheap buy. Jiri Hudler could be good, former Red Wing too.

 

[Brie]

Loui Eriksson or Andrew Ladd would be nice to add for the kind of players they are, but I think they might cost too much since they already make over 4 mil. Tikhonov might be someone to look into, I mean sure he’s been a bit underwhelming since coming to the NHL but maybe being around another group of Russian might help since he was a really good player in Russia, or maybe the risk wouldn’t be worth it. And Staal like you guys have said is an option as long as he’s willing to take a paycut because we can’t give anyone new over 8 million.

 

[Todd1a]

Loui Eriksson or Andrew Ladd would be nice to add for the kind of players they are, but I think they might cost too much since they already make over 4 mil. Tikhonov might be someone to look into, I mean sure he’s been a bit underwhelming since coming to the NHL but maybe being around another group of Russian might help since he was a really good player in Russia, or maybe the risk wouldn’t be worth it. And Staal like you guys have said is an option as long as he’s willing to take a paycut because we can’t give anyone new over 8 million.

I'd give staal 8 per year for 3 or 4 years that would not be a bad deal.

 

[HoseEmDown]

I'd give staal 8 per year for 3 or 4 years that would not be a bad deal.

Why? Just pay Stamkos a million or two more if doing that. We need someone at no more then 6mil if we bring in a UFA, would prefer closer to 4 so we have that much more space.

Edit: Okposo at 6x6 would be who I'd target if going the UFA route. Slot him into Stamkos spot next to Palat - Namestnikov. Don't lose a lot in production and free up some money.

 

[Todd1a]

Why? Just pay Stamkos a million or two more if doing that. We need someone at no more then 6mil if we bring in a UFA, would prefer closer to 4 so we have that much more space.

Edit: Okposo at 6x6 would be who I'd target if going the UFA route. Slot him into Stamkos spot next to Palat - Namestnikov. Don't lose a lot in production and free up some money.

Forgot about okposo that's a great option. Ya stamkos would be great at 8.5 or 9 but it looks like he is not going to accept that.

 

[PaulGG]

If Stammer walks we probably should not go for a high dollar Stammer replacement who may or may not work out. Just go for a midrange FA who fits our style of play. Drouin may stay if Stammer goes

 

[Todd1a]

If Stammer walks we probably should not go for a high dollar Stammer replacement who may or may not work out. Just go for a midrange FA who fits our style of play. Drouin may stay if Stammer goes

Drouin is gone no matter what hates cooper

 

[The Macho King]

Drouin isn't staying.

But I agree on the not going for a high dollar replacement. Find a guy with a good two-way game that can put up 50 points and 20+ goals. And then use the rest to re-sign guys and maybe make a nice, impact trade.

 

[chasespace]

Eric Staal, Ladd, Okposo, and Eriksson

 

[HoseEmDown]

Eric Staal, Ladd, Okposo, and Eriksson

If they all want similar money I choose Okposo since he's the youngest. Ladd seems to have started his regression early would avoid him at all costs.

 

[Todd1a]

If they all want similar money I choose Okposo since he's the youngest. Ladd seems to have started his regression early would avoid him at all costs.

Ya got to agree okposo would be our number one target I'd hope

 

[MattM92]

Drouin isn't staying.

But I agree on the not going for a high dollar replacement. Find a guy with a good two-way game that can put up 50 points and 20+ goals. And then use the rest to re-sign guys and maybe make a nice, impact trade.

Because those guys are just a dime a dozen.

 

[The Macho King]

Because those guys are just a dime a dozen.

Never said they were? But we shouldn't be targeting a Staal or a Ladd.

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

Because those guys are just a dime a dozen.

Nielsen is potentially that guy. I'm not sure how much he'll go for though or if he'll even leave the Islanders.

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

i personally want to add no one if stamkos walks let the kids fight it out we got plenty i like

tyjo is back he can run with triplets vladdy and someone is a good two like boyle and paquette as our other centers

have peca point erne etc.. for a body jam etc..

id do nothing work on a puck moving rhd power play qb younger maybe do for drouin somehow younger guy move on

 

[Todd1a]

i personally want to add no one if stamkos walks let the kids fight it out we got plenty i like

That's a good option but can you salvage drouin into a role again?

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

That's a good option but can you salvage drouin into a role again?

no would like to move drouin for a young upcoming rh puck moving ppqb type as soon as possible

 

[Todd1a]

no would like to move drouin for a young upcoming rh puck moving ppqb type as soon as possible

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[Todd1a]

It's all this guys fault he said don't sign with yzerman!! https://mobile.twitter.com/mstlouis_26/status/696416230656364545