GDT: Free Agent Frenzy Day 1

[UnderratedBrooks44]

To play devil's advocate, Fehr had 19 goals in 75 games in 14-15, 13 goals in 73 games in 13-14 and 9 goals in 41 games in 12-13. Before this year, he was producing pretty well with the Capitals (roughly a 18 goal, 35 point pace). I think people are writing him off too soon. I'd rather have Fehr at $2 million than re-sign Cullen for 1 year at $2 million, Cullen is a lot more likely to regress from last year than Fehr is to stay at the same level he was last year IMO.

I want Cullen back for one more year but I think trading Fehr is excessive.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

If I'm JR I'm moving Fleury today. We really need that cap space.

 

[The Greatest 101]

Surprised that Weber and Radulov become teammates again.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I want Cullen back for one more year but I think trading Fehr is excessive.

Yeah, this is where I'm at. I'd like both back, but if I had to pick one with each having the same salary, I'd pick Fehr before Cullen solely due to age.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I mean, it looks like we have D depth by numbers if not quality. How much is Cullen asking for? I mean, I doubt he is going to give us what he did last year. The bigger question is that if we are opening space, who is out?

Probably Fehr. I'd guess only one of them will be in the lineup this season. If Fehr stays, Cullen's probably out. If Cullen signs, they'll probably move Fehr.

They'd probably like to give Sundqvist or Wilson a spot on that line. So there's only room for one vet making over $1 million on that line.

 

[thecore]

I think Fehr and Cullen produce at a nearly equal level next year. Cullen comes back to earth and Fehr improves a bit. Thing is, Cullen offers leadership, more of a speed game, and is better on faceoffs. For that reason, I would move Fehr if necessary and pay Cullen up to $2 million if that's what it takes.

 

[DesertPenguin]

JR doesn't need to move out cap space first, he can sign Cullen and then trade Fehr at a later date. Teams can go over the cap during the offseason by 10%. My bet is that Cullen has a Pittsburgh offer on the table and he's just waiting to see if he'll get significantly more money from another team.

Not even that. We have the space right now to do it and start the season, even if we wants 2m.

Sheary - Crosby - Hornqvist
Kunitz - Malkin - Rust
Hagelin - Bonino - Kessel
Wilson-Fehr-Kuhnhackl


Dumoulin - Letang
Maatta - Daley
Pouliot - Cole
Warsofsky

Murray
Fleury

Dupuis on IR (full relief)
1.125m retained for Scuderi

That leaves us with 2.97m in space to add a 13th F, which could be Cullen.

 

[Nakawick]

If I'm JR I'm moving Fleury today. We really need that cap space.

Could there be something in the works with Dallas with The status of Bishop also involved? We could take Niemi back and still gain some cap space. Not sure if Tampa can take back a goalie.

 

[UnderratedBrooks44]

Yeah, this is where I'm at. I'd like both back, but if I had to pick one with each having the same salary, I'd pick Fehr before Cullen solely due to age.

I mean to say nothing of their talents, we have Fehr for one more year after this next one and I think he's worth having around. He's nothing special but he fills a role and is somewhat versatile.

 

[SEALBound]

To play devil's advocate, Fehr had 19 goals in 75 games in 14-15, 13 goals in 73 games in 13-14 and 9 goals in 41 games in 12-13. Before this year, he was producing pretty well with the Capitals (roughly a 18 goal, 35 point pace). I think people are writing him off too soon. I'd rather have Fehr at $2 million than re-sign Cullen for 1 year at $2 million, Cullen is a lot more likely to regress from last year than Fehr is to stay at the same level he was last year IMO.

He did that on their 3rd line though, no? May be tougher on the 4th line but to your point, that makes him an excellent 4th line player for us. I like his versatility too.

 

[chethejet]

Third line as it play like a third line of Fehr, Kuny and Cullen has the size and grind that the Pens really need. Looking at FA spending, I keep Fehr at 2 million. I think Cullen resigns and Oskar starts out in WB. I get back to clearing cap space. Wilson LW, still think Schultz in the mix at the right price but the Pens need cap room.

 

[PensandCaps]

Honestly with how dumb these GMs get when they see a gritty leader type player and overpay for them, i truly wonder what kunitz could return. a 1st+?


Too bad JR probably views kuni as an important piece.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Could there be something in the works with Dallas with The status of Bishop also involved? We could take Niemi back and still gain some cap space. Not sure if Tampa can take back a goalie.

I think if JR was going to move Fleury, it would have been last week at the draft. I think unless a team completely blows him away with an offer, Fleury is here to stay for the season.

I don't know. I just can't see JR trading Fleury to Dallas for Niemi and a pick/prospect after he turned down an offer where he didn't have to take back salary from Calgary.

 

[MtlPenFan]

Cullen is about 90% brains. I have no fear that his play drops off.

This isn't a Guerin type player who sucked off the teet of a great center. Cullen was what turned that 4th line from generic to one that you can dominate an opponent's 1st line.

 

[PensandCaps]

Boninos value has to be sky high....fehr could probably fill in for him or just bump hags and Phil with geno. Probably get a haul for bones.

 

[Nakawick]

I think if JR was going to move Fleury, it would have been last week at the draft. I think unless a team completely blows him away with an offer, Fleury is here to stay for the season.

I don't know. I just can't see JR trading Fleury to Dallas for Niemi and a pick/prospect after he turned down an offer where he didn't have to take back salary from Calgary.

True, but Calgary didn't have a goalie to send back either and we could have been left with a rookie and a career back up 10-20 start goalie. We need a solid goalie in addition to MM.

 

[Empoleon8771]

He did that on their 3rd line though, no? May be tougher on the 4th line but to your point, that makes him an excellent 4th line player for us. I like his versatility too.

Yeah, he played on the 3rd line in most of those years, but he was also on a shutdown line in those years too. He played with Ward and Laich in 14-15 and Chimera and Ward in 13-14.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Somethings either possibly lined up or JR is scrambling/pleading/desperate to off load $.

 

[WheresRamziAbid]

Honestly with how dumb these GMs get when they see a gritty leader type player and overpay for them, i truly wonder what kunitz could return. a 1st+?


Too bad JR probably views kuni as an important piece.

How many time does GMJR have to have to be right on the verge of trading Kunitz before people realize that he is absolutely someone he's is willing to trade (not give away but trade). Not to mention JR said himself he was interested in finding an anchor on the LW last year, implying he clearly doesn't feel Kunitz is that.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

I think if JR was going to move Fleury, it would have been last week at the draft. I think unless a team completely blows him away with an offer, Fleury is here to stay for the season.

I don't know. I just can't see JR trading Fleury to Dallas for Niemi and a pick/prospect after he turned down an offer where he didn't have to take back salary from Calgary.

Canucks could use him, Miller is terrible.

 

[MtlPenFan]

Still some solid guys out there. Versteeg and Hudler come to mind.

No and no.