GDT: Free Agency: Dr Strangedubas or How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Nerd

[Josey Wales]

Twitter is apparently having a big meltdown for a lot of users, myself included. Perfect timing.

Yep

 

[Shady Machine]

Move on from Jarry please. It’s time.

Reaves is expected to get a 3yr/1.3aav from the laughs

Long pants hockey baby

 

[TimmyD]

It’s gonna be awesome when it’s 12:45 and Dubas hasn’t signed anyone yet and people freak out. Can’t wait. I might honestly make some popcorn and a cocktail

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I'll be out at the Furry Convention when the signings [officially] start.

 

[domaug]

I'll be out at the Furry Convention when the signings [officially] start.

have fun with the furries!

 

[TimmyD]

LeBrun is reporting that the Penguins could be an option for Freddy Andersen. Depending on the price I would like that move

 

[Pens x]

Starting to think Jarry will hit the market and the offers won't be what he wants. I think he'll be back on a 1 yr $4M deal to bet on himself. I'm not against it given there aren't many truly great bets to make out there. Definitely need to upgrade on DeSmith at that point though

Imagine being okay with bringing back Jarry in 2023, regardless for how much.

 

[Shady Machine]

We should obviously temper our expectations but given the cap constraints a lot of teams have, I expect Dubas could get a bargain on a guy that has higher upside.
Doubt that will happen today, but we shall see.

Also on the buyouts, as much as I wanted Granlund gone, that buyout term sucks. Rather see if he can rebound and if not, try to retain and trade later. Dubas didn’t create this terrible problem, so we gotta give him some time to sort it out.

LeBrun is reporting that the Penguins could be an option for Freddy Andersen. Depending on the price I would like that move

I’m down. I’d love to get rid of DeSmith too and grab another Andersen quality guy on a cheaper contract and run a true tandem

 

[Ryder71]

Keeping Granlund and inevitably icing Carter is a guarantee way to not be a legitimate contender. Hextall f***ed us - not much to do about Carter beyond limiting his minutes. For reasons only known to Dubas, not using a buy out means Granlund will be around.

Maybe Dubas finds value in Granlund, maybe he feels he can perform better this coming season, or maybe he trades him.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

We should obviously temper our expectations but given the cap constraints a lot of teams have, I expect Dubas could get a bargain on a guy that has higher upside.
Doubt that will happen today, but we shall see.

Also on the buyouts, as much as I wanted Granlund gone, that buyout term sucks. Rather see if he can rebound and if not, try to retain and trade later. Dubas didn’t create this terrible problem, so we gotta give him some time to sort it out.


I’m down. I’d love to get rid of DeSmith too and grab another Andersen quality guy on a cheaper contract and run a true tandem

Reluctantly agreed on Granlund.

Also agreed on the goalie situation. Neither Jarry nor DeSmith are the right players for this team. Yeah, yeah, you can look at the positive stats but just like James Neal we need to find a better fit for what's needed.

 

[Ryder71]

I'll be out at the Furry Convention when the signings [officially] start.

You're probably representative of the majority of this board.

 

[IcedCapp]

i don't want Granlund bought out. I want him shipped to Chicago or Arizona. Give up a mid round pick, who cares, i'm not the GM.

Anyone interested in ROR?

I know he's old and not the greatest skater, but he's good when it counts, and if he'll play 3C, it stabilizes the roster

 

[Andy99]

Geekie, Wood, Bunting, Engvall would all look good playing for Sullivan

 

[domaug]

Geekie, Wood, Bunting, Engvall would all look good playing for Sullivan

I would really like any of those signings tbh

 

[Malkinstheman]

i don't want Granlund bought out. I want him shipped to Chicago or Arizona. Give up a mid round pick, who cares, i'm not the GM.

Anyone interested in ROR?

I know he's old and not the greatest skater, but he's good when it counts, and if he'll play 3C, it stabilizes the roster

Id like him as 3C but a team like Boston will give him more money and a bigger role

 

[TimmyD]

Anyone who watches the Duck, can you shed some light on their RD situation? Would Petry be a fit for them? Maybe something around Gibson for Petry?

 

[Ryder71]

It's an exciting time!!!!! I'm getting pretty stoked here, here we go...

 

[Josey Wales]

Twitter is still FUBAR for me

 

[TimmyD]

i don't want Granlund bought out. I want him shipped to Chicago or Arizona. Give up a mid round pick, who cares, i'm not the GM.

Anyone interested in ROR?

I know he's old and not the greatest skater, but he's good when it counts, and if he'll play 3C, it stabilizes the roster

I would say it depends on the cost. I would love ROR and finally having a stable 3C. I just don’t think I want to pay him $5-$6 million for that

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Just looking at non QOd RFA D, Simon Benoit is someone I'd sign.

 

[Borgir]

I am only here for the meltdowns.

 

[Rakell67]

Why hasn't Dubas signed anyone yet!!

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Do the thing, sign new brahs.

 

[Borgir]

Something something Harry Potter.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Zucker could end up getting squeezed because of his injury history and lack of cap space