GDT: Free Agent Frenzy - 2022, GM's gone wild edition

[Fistfullofbeer]

If you can't beat them. Join them. Right?


Right???

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[Fistfullofbeer]

Yeah, that is exactly what I thought when I saw this. Now I am a little concerned.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Yeah, that is exactly what I thought when I saw this. Now I am a little concerned.

Yeah.
Get ready for that $9M AAV contract over the next seven years....

 

[The Marquis]

We'll find out soon enough, but I've read speculation that Klingberg will fetch in the 6-7 range. I realize I'm alone in this, but I figure that's probably fair for him... especially in light on most people thinking Bowness' system was a big part of the problem. I know I've said this before.

Also, today is the day we might find out if Frank Vatrano is our man... hahahaha

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

We'll find out soon enough, but I've read speculation that Klingberg will fetch in the 6-7 range. I realize I'm alone in this, but I figure that's probably fair for him... especially in light on most people thinking Bowness' system was a big part of the problem. I know I've said this before.

Also, today is the day we might find out if Frank Vatrano is our man... hahahaha

I don't think Klingberg gets 9M x 7 either. I was thinking more like 7/7.5M x 6 years.

 

[The Marquis]

I don't think Klingberg gets 9M x 7 either. I was thinking more like 7/7.5M x 6 years.

I've come to grips with Klingberg as a Kraken. I think we all need to reconcile with it now, because it's happening, and happening soon.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

We'll find out soon enough, but I've read speculation that Klingberg will fetch in the 6-7 range. I realize I'm alone in this, but I figure that's probably fair for him... especially in light on most people thinking Bowness' system was a big part of the problem. I know I've said this before.

Also, today is the day we might find out if Frank Vatrano is our man... hahahaha

I don't think Klingberg gets 9M x 7 either. I was thinking more like 7/7.5M x 6 years.

I hope you're right but given the players available I think he can ask for more than that.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Trochek to the Rangers for seven years.

 

[The Marquis]

Trochek to the Rangers for seven years.

Under 6M. Not a bad contract for either. A little long for NY, though.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Brent Burns traded to Carolina.

 

[kihei]

Justin Schultz, 2 years, 3 million. Good move for us. Calms the Klingberg fears. Hopefully.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

No Johnny Hockey for us.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

No Johnny Hockey for us.

Based on what I had read over the last few days, this is what I expected to happen IF he did not re-sign with the Flames. I am ok with that.

 

[The Marquis]

Come on Devils!

 

[kihei]

Murray and Samsonofg-- the Leafs goaltending will be an adventure next year. They will need to score five goals a game.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

No Vatrano for us @RainyCityHockey

 

[kihei]

No Vatrano for us @RainyCityHockey

Too bad.

 

[The Marquis]

No Vatrano for us @RainyCityHockey

LMFAO! I legit laughed out loud at this news. Somebody gonna be hella disappointed.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Rumored:

 

[RainyCityHockey]

No Vatrano for us @RainyCityHockey

And it's even at a solid AAV and term.

Rumored:

I hope the AAV and term are not too bad.

 

[AarG]

 

[The Marquis]

If we don't sign Burakovsky, I'm entirely skeptical about the definition of the word "aggressive".

 

[RainyCityHockey]

If we don't sign Burakovsky, I'm entirely skeptical about the definition of the word "aggressive".

Well, maybe we were "aggressively" in on all those deals but just fell short.

Though, might be for the best to not go crazy in free agency given that those contracts usually aren't worth the money you're paying.

BTW: Sergachev now the highest paid defender in Tampa Bay.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Wonder if we are trying to get Niederreiter

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Wonder if we are trying to get Niederreiter

Doubt it if we do sign Burakovsky.