GDT: Free Agent "Frenzy": Day 2 and Beyond

[GretzkytoKurri9917]

Hes a better man because he has different priorities? You could argue that Hall just made millions and could use for his family, friends and charities.

Hall went for a big paycheck at age 29 with a non contender while Kariya at age 28 took minimum pay for a chance to win the Cup.

 

[nabob]

To be honest I'm really surprised he actually got that much ($8 mil). But i guess Buffalo had cap space and it's only one year. I would guess other teams were significantly below that and Hall's narrative of wanting to go to a contender flipped because 5-6 mil is just way too much less.

Buffalo basically either paid extra for Hall to carry them to the playoffs or paid extra for the 1st round pick + that they’ll get in return at the trade deadline. Smart move by their GM.

 

[Soundwave]

I guess Colorado offered 6 while Buffalo offered 8 both one years.

 

[North]

Hey guys, remember when Calgary was going to trade Gaudreau and sign Hall to replace him this offseason?

 

[Aerchon]

Hall signing for 8 million in a flat cap world after supposedly wanting to play for a contender to win is priceless.

Priceless in that he is all about the money.

Can't believe anyone thinks Hall is anything but all about the money.

He literally picked a team that is in the third quarter of their own decade of darkness.

In the current environment Hall is worth 5 mill max to a contender. Wingers don't win cups. It's the dead last thing a contender needs. The cap is far too tight to drop more than 5 mill for any good team.

 

[Bangers]

Pouliot I believe can defend himself far better.

He had 141 penalty minutes in his last OHL season.

Against three players?

Missing: Edmonton Oilers' response to pummelling of teammate Benoit Pouliot | Edmonton Journal

Strudwick called the team out pretty hard on that one.

 

[nabob]

Has no coherent opinion of his own... slags other people's opinions. Good job. Great contribution.

shouldn’t you be on the Buffalo page shit talking Hall? Or will you wait until the season starts for that?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Hall signing for 8 million in a flat cap world after supposedly wanting to play for a contender to win is priceless.

Priceless in that he is all about the money.

Can't believe anyone thinks Hall is anything but all about the money.

He literally picked a team that is in the third quarter of their own decade of darkness.

In the current environment Hall is worth 5 mill max to a contender. Wingers don't win cups. It's the dead last thing a contender needs. The cap is far too tight to drop more than 5 mill for any good team.

Patrick Kane? Ovechkin?

 

[CanmoreMike]

Calgary Puck is salty that Hall chose Buffalo over them lol.

Its a thanksgiving miracle!

 

[Soundwave]

shouldn’t you be on the Buffalo page shit talking Hall? Or will you wait until the season starts for that?

He should go over there and introduce himself to the neighbourhood at least, lol.

 

[Oilhawks]

Hey guys, remember when Calgary was going to trade Gaudreau and sign Hall to replace him this offseason?

 

[GretzkytoKurri9917]

Against three players?

Missing: Edmonton Oilers' response to pummelling of teammate Benoit Pouliot | Edmonton Journal

Strudwick called the team out pretty hard on that one.

A team full of players with 50 overall toughness.

Too afraid to get into a tussle.

 

[Shathar]

Just saw the signing. Take it and run, Hall.

 

[Oilers in NS]

It's funny that Free McDavid (Canucks fan) was ragging the Oilers on the main board for OEL not wanting to go to Edmonton and whooping it up about how attractive Vancouver is to FAs ... and then Barrie turns down Vancouver for Edmonton and the OEL deal falls apart, lol.

I love it
I use to live in Vancouver in the 90’s and I have been to both arenas they have. You want a fan base that don’t know anything about hockey and are about as interesting as watching church shows on Sunday, move to Vancouver. If they ever win, they will finish burning down the city.
Now Edmonton, they know their shit. I worked in Edmonton in 2006 and I went to every party down town after each win. I got to see hundreds of free shows of ta tas. I’m still hungover from the run in 06 but it was a blast

 

[Burnt Biscuits]

Hall signing for 8 million in a flat cap world after supposedly wanting to play for a contender to win is priceless.

Priceless in that he is all about the money.

Can't believe anyone thinks Hall is anything but all about the money.

He literally picked a team that is in the third quarter of their own decade of darkness.

In the current environment Hall is worth 5 mill max to a contender. Wingers don't win cups. It's the dead last thing a contender needs. The cap is far too tight to drop more than 5 mill for any good team.

You realize he can be traded to a contender, right?

He wouldn't be the first player to have a little handshake deal in place, where if the team is "X" amount of points outside of a playoff spot come deadline he gets to choose where he lands. Then you get the benefit of the money and playing for a contender, this one year deal doesn't lock him in to playing for a loser the whole season.

 

[nabob]

Man some posters here are more embarrassing than the Flames fans melting down on CP. so much cringe.

 

[McOilers97]

If Buffalo sucks, Hall gets traded at the deadline and there’s no commitment to Buffalo’s continued suckage with a long-term deal. Knowing that Hall is a UFA next summer, teams interested in him will have some ability to plan for that next season and give him long-term if they wish. I didn’t see this coming, but it kinda does make sense.

 

[nabob]

You realize he can be traded to a contender, right?

He wouldn't be the first player to have a little handshake deal in place, where if the team is "X" amount of points outside of a playoff spot come deadline he gets to choose where he lands. Then you get the benefit of the money and playing for a contender, this one year deal doesn't lock him in to playing for a loser the whole season.

Yep. Not sure how anyone wouldn’t see that. It basically guarantees that Hall will be on a playoff team.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

If Buffalo sucks, Hall gets traded at the deadline and there’s no commitment to Buffalo’s continued suckage with a long-term deal. Knowing that Hall is a UFA next summer, teams interested in him will have some ability to plan for that next season and give him long-term if they wish. I didn’t see this coming, but it kinda does make sense.

If anything they got another first round plus good asset for this signing if the team sucks again.

good move by Buffalo

 

[Oilhawks]

Don't worry folks, he'll be here at the deadline

 

[Oilers in NS]

Man some posters here are more embarrassing than the Flames fans melting down on CP. so much cringe.

So go on and enlighten us

 

[GretzkytoKurri9917]

Don't worry folks, he'll be here at the deadline

If not....definitely Calgary!

 

[MuzzaFuzza]

Oh God, he just signed somewhere else and it’s already “Hall to Edmonton in FA!!!!” again

 

[GretzkytoKurri9917]

Oh God, he just signed somewhere else and it’s already “Hall to Edmonton in FA!!!!” again

Yup..you mad bro?

 

[Oilhawks]

Oh God, he just signed somewhere else and it’s already “Hall to Edmonton in FA!!!!” again

For the record I was joking. I don't really care either way.