GDT: Free Agent Frenzy (in October!) | Sharks throw a pile of money at Labanc, re-sign Noesen, Marleau(?)

[WSS11]

Sounds like Jumbo is legit considering other teams. I dont really know if we have any replacment 3C so maybe that would be a target

what gives you that impression?

 

[The Nemesis]

The depth chart is actually deeper than that IMO. Seems like Leonard, Handy and Pasichuk should be listed somewhere there. I think they were brought in to fill out the NHL roster and are probably a better bet to play in the NHL out of camp than a few guys listed.

Yeah. I only wanted to list one extra spot per position and I'm operating under the assumption that any of the rookies have to demonstrate their readiness in camp before they get real consideration for the NHL roster. Until we know otherwise I'm earmarking them for the Cuda.

Maybe I'll put an additional Cuda depth chart up there at some point.

 

[STL Shark]

Prediction time:
Granlund - 2 years $4.5 million per year (low AAV relative to his last deal, but stock is low and money is tight leaguewide)

Sorensen - Dealt to someone likely later in offseason

Bottom 6 RW - Guessing someone like Hinostroza, Travis Boyd, etc.

3rd pairing RD - Someone like Rutta or TVR that costs $1.5 mil or less on a 1 year deal while we wait on Merkley to get ready.

Jumbo/Marleau - Both come back on league minimum deals

 

[themelkman]

what gives you that impression?

Lebrun tweet

 

[Alaskanice]

Lebrun tweet

I believe that coming from Lebrun, who is often in on Sharks stuff, Jumbo is a Shark until otherwise stated.

 

[The Nemesis]

Why am I waiting in anticipation when nothings going to happen today

I blocked out the day to watch the coverage, but in expectation of nothing happening I also set myself up a bunch of extra tasks. Other projects on the computer, cleaning the shelves around my desk, trying to find a pen that I'm missing, maybe even sitting back and making a dent in my video game backlog. Basically anything I can do while still within 15-20 feet of a tv and my laptop

 

[Gecklund]

If Jumbo doesn’t come back I see them letting Suomela/Handemark/Gambrell battle for it.

 

[Alaskanice]

I blocked out the day to watch the coverage, but in expectation of nothing happening I also set myself up a bunch of extra tasks. Other projects on the computer, cleaning the shelves around my desk, trying to find a pen that I'm missing, maybe even sitting back and making a dent in my video game backlog. Basically anything I can do while still within 15-20 feet of a tv and my laptop

You’re my hero.

Here in HB.

 

[Lebanezer]

Lebrun tweet

He'll wait until Doug has finalized the roster before re-signing and probably getting more money than he should at this point.

 

[Erep]

I blocked out the day to watch the coverage, but in expectation of nothing happening I also set myself up a bunch of extra tasks. Other projects on the computer, cleaning the shelves around my desk, trying to find a pen that I'm missing, maybe even sitting back and making a dent in my video game backlog. Basically anything I can do while still within 15-20 feet of a tv and my laptop

Thanks for managing all these threads. Looking at some other teams boards, it makes things much better.

 

[Barrie22]

Lebrun tweet

So the same answer he has used for the past 3 years where he waits to see what the roster looks like and how much room wilson has left to play with and then takes his share of the pie.

Nothing in that states he is looking at other teams, he just knows that he is no longer priority number 1 for wilson and the sharks and he also knows that if he waits till the team is fully sorted he may get more money then if he signs early and gets wilson to work around it.

 

[Lebanezer]

I blocked out the day to watch the coverage, but in expectation of nothing happening I also set myself up a bunch of extra tasks. Other projects on the computer, cleaning the shelves around my desk, trying to find a pen that I'm missing, maybe even sitting back and making a dent in my video game backlog. Basically anything I can do while still within 15-20 feet of a tv and my laptop

I hope you find that pen. I hate losing pens.

 

[Lebanezer]

Is there a stream for this?

 

[The Nemesis]

Is there a stream for this?

Check tsn.ca

Sometimes they don't region-lock their stuff and you can watch outside of Canada.

Or maybe nhl.com is simulcasting the nhl net feed like they did the draft.

 

[Lebanezer]

Check tsn.ca

Sometimes they don't region-lock their stuff and you can watch outside of Canada.

Or maybe nhl.com is simulcasting the nhl net feed like they did the draft.

I found on one NHL.com. Thanks a lot.

 

[Patty Ice]

Sounds like Jumbo is legit considering other teams. I dont really know if we have any replacment 3C so maybe that would be a target

Where are you getting that from? Lebrun tweeted he might stay in Switzerland for awhile but that is all I have seen besides Kurz's speculation.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

I like how hard that Vergas fan is trying to convince us that Thornton could leave for LV.

 

[themelkman]

Where are you getting that from? Lebrun tweeted he might stay in Switzerland for awhile but that is all I have seen besides Kurz's speculation.

It says hes coming back for sure, but hasnt made decision. That to me says he doesnt know what team

 

[Patty Ice]

Prediction time:
Granlund - 2 years $4.5 million per year (low AAV relative to his last deal, but stock is low and money is tight leaguewide)

Sorensen - Dealt to someone likely later in offseason

Bottom 6 RW - Guessing someone like Hinostroza, Travis Boyd, etc.

3rd pairing RD - Someone like Rutta or TVR that costs $1.5 mil or less on a 1 year deal while we wait on Merkley to get ready.

Jumbo/Marleau - Both come back on league minimum deals

That is what I am thinking as well (exact same Granlund term...not sure how feasible it actually is). Currently on CapFriendly trying to work Smith into the lineup as well on another short term deal for a million less than Granlund. Don't think there is anyway I can make it work though

 

[weastern bias]

I doubt we get a big fish, so if we get a mid-tier guy I hope it's Granlund

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I have not heard any rumors linking the big names AP, Hall to specific teams. Seems weird because normally the big names atleast get associated with some teams before the start of FA. I know some teams are aggressively clearing cap space but still not heard them linked to the players.

 

[Patty Ice]

It says hes coming back for sure, but hasnt made decision. That to me says he doesnt know what team

I see that as he's not sure at which point he will come back to the team from Switzerland.

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

Simmonds for 1.5 to Toronto?! Woooofff. With their cap situation and his decline, bold move. Double what he should’ve got.

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[KirbyDots]

Wow. Maybe we pick him up?