GDT: Free agent frenzy - day 2+

[Boom Boom Apathy]

The Petr era was a fun one. Hope he does ok in the hot seat.

He’s such a likable guy.

 

[hockeynjune]

He’s such a likable guy.

Yeah, He really is. Sad to see him go.

 

[SlavinAway]

The post game interview with him yelling "we made it" still gives me goosebumps.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

You just know the Svech negotiations are about to be a shit show, even tho management loves the kid.

Knowing you guys, it'll be much funnier if it's smooth and quick.

 

[Chrispy]

Knowing you guys, it'll be much funnier if it's smooth and quick.

7 days max.

 

[MinJaBen]

Knowing you guys, it'll be much funnier if it's smooth and quick.

Is he going to be an Olympic swimmer now?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Knowing you guys, it'll be much funnier if it's smooth and quick.

Says the guy that was going to rub it in our faces after Dougie signed.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Says the guy that was going to rub it in our faces after Dougie signed.

Sure, of course Dougie signed his mega-contract with the Devils. But do you see a pattern here with me? Being an inherent optimist is a much more difficult but also more fulfilling way to watch my favorite sports team than constantly being a Negative Ned about everything.

 

[SlavinAway]

Sure, of course Dougie signed his mega-contract with the Devils. But do you see a pattern here with me? Being an inherent optimist is a much more difficult but also more fulfilling way to watch my favorite sports team than constantly being a Negative Ned.

This is the direction I've gone. The last 3 years have been a hell of a lot more fun following this team; and moderate playoff success is only a portion of that.

 

[Wolfpuck]

The Petr era was a fun one. Hope he does ok in the hot seat.

This damn dust in the air…

 

[WreckingCrew]

7 days max.

Dundo so cheap he can only afford Svech for 1 week

 

[hblueridgegal]

^^It's been a rough week on the emotional rollercoaster. I cried watching the NBA draft last night during the Terrence Clarke segment and after reading Calipari's post. The show was well done..the human interest videos in particular. The outfits were colorful. Nice seeing dreams come true.

Hope ESPN/Disney puts that much effort into some of the hockey coverage moving forward.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Sure, of course Dougie signed his mega-contract with the Devils. But do you see a pattern here with me? Being an inherent optimist is a much more difficult but also more fulfilling way to watch my favorite sports team than constantly being a Negative Ned about everything.

There’s a wide chasm between overly optimistic and Overly negative.
Still, when you announce that you are going to give a big “I told you so” when Dougie signs, you deserve a little crow.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

DGA doesn’t work as well as BBA

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

There’s a wide chasm between overly optimistic and Overly negative.
Still, when you announce that you are going to give a big “I told you so” when Dougie signs, you deserve a little crow.

Maybe a microscopic nibble of crow, except that there's a reason that I don't call myself a professional psychic.

 

[HisIceness]

Regarding CDH he did not leave happy because he wanted to stay, so that’s a different situation

I've stated this before but I truly do believe this team would have been better off keeping de Haan. He was a steady guy who wasn't a liability except for his nagging injuries, but still the dude did all the little stuff well.

The Petr era was a fun one. Hope he does ok in the hot seat.

"We're in! We're in!! YES! Yes yes! Whoo!"

Spoke for every one of us who had to witness 9 years of mediocrity.

 

[Novacane]

Nevermind

 

[To Be Determined]

Nevermind

oh well, whatever

 

[chaz4hockey]

The Petr era was a fun one. Hope he does ok in the hot seat.

Asking for a friend…..did Dougie pen one similar?

 

[bleedgreen]

Asking for a friend…..did Dougie pen one similar?

Dougie has never been a big sharer of emotions and I’ve never seen a single social media post associated with him about anything. I don’t think there’s anything to read into him posting or not posting something.

Petr is another guy I felt didn’t get enough love for what he did to help us turn things around. I personally felt his play during the run to the playoffs that first year was the best goaltending I’ve seen with this team. His passion about it was infectious and I was always surprised he wasn’t embraced more. Good luck in TO, I hope you find more of a home than you did here.

 

[Lempo]

Nevermind

oh well, whatever

Bless your hearts.

 

[bobc222]

Leafs sign Ritchie and Kase
Canes sign ???????

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Leafs sign Ritchie and Kase
Canes sign ???????

Either improves our roster?

Jarvis would improve our roster better than both.

Toronto lost Hyman and their depth. They are trying to get back to last season’s level

 

[Tryamw]

Either improves our roster?

Jarvis would improve our roster better than both.

Toronto lost Hyman and their depth. They are trying to get back to last season’s level

So are we. Our D is a downgrade.. Goaltending a wash maybe? Forwards so far a minor downgrade. assuming no one improves reasonably.
McGinn so far hasn't been replaced or improved upon.

 

[spockBokk]

Leafs sign Ritchie and Kase
Canes sign ???????

I wouldn’t have minded them taking a flyer on Kase, hard pass on Ritchie. They tried and failed with what would have been the ideal addition in Saad. It’s not like they’re now content with their roster, there will be another forward added.

I’m thinking it will end up being Tatar. I’d prefer taking a gamble on Tarasenko, we’ll see…