News From Around the League Part XLVIII - FREE AGENT NOT-MUCH-FRENZY Edition

[Bleedred]

If Marty plays again, I think it will be in St Louis or Anaheim. One of those two teams will struggle, due to question marks in net.

I don't think he will, but if he does play again it will be there. Or for the Devils if Cory has a long term injury.

 

[YouMyBoyBlue]

Gotcha. Thanks for the update.

 

[MadDevil]

If Marty plays again, I think it will be in St Louis or Anaheim. One of those two teams will struggle, due to question marks in net.

I don't think he will, but if he does play again it will be there. Or for the Devils if Cory has a long term injury.

I might even throw San Jose into that mix if things don't go well there. But like you, I think it's unlikely he plays this year. It kind of sucks to see him hanging on like this, but it's his choice.

 

[Missionhockey]

Per Rich Chere, JP Parise was diagnosed with lung cancer.

http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2014/10/former_devils_captain_zach_parise_dealing_with_dads_lung_cancer_diagnosis.html

 

[Better Call Sal]

Per Rich Chere, JP Parise was diagnosed with lung cancer.

http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2014/10/former_devils_captain_zach_parise_dealing_with_dads_lung_cancer_diagnosis.html

Had been reading that previously also earlier in the week.

I'm over it, Zach went home and now it turns out to be a good thing given the circumstances with his father and being able to be with him as often as possible.

Best wishes to JP.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Sad news

 

[The 29th Pick]

Chicago signs Carcillo and they're already above the cap.....soon to make some moves?

 

[NJDevs26]

McKenzie thinks Leddy's all but gone. Wouldn't shock me if they dealt him off to their farm team in Florida.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 4m4 minutes ago
#Isles are very close to acquiring CHI D Nick Leddy, according to sources. Have not heard what would go back to CHI yet.

 

[Devils Trap]

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 45s45 seconds ago
Breaking: #Isles have acquired D Johnny Boychuk from the Bruins for a 2015 2nd, a 2016 2nd and a conditional 2015 3rd round pick.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

HOLY OVERPAYMENT lol

 

[Unknown Caller]

So the Islanders essentially don't draft this year?

 

[Devils Trap]

So the Islanders essentially don't draft this year?

yep .... huge risk by them

 

[Status Quo*]

uhhhhhh

 

[tycobb]

Corey Pronman @coreypronman
Boychuk is a 1-1.5 win player who is a pending FA. Two seconds are ~ close to that in value. NYI get slight value in this deal in end 1/2

Corey Pronman @coreypronman
Boychuk is a 1-1.5 win player who is a pending FA. Two seconds are ~ close to that in value. NYI get slight value in this deal in end 1/2

Islanders have one of the best farm systems and a very young team. Okay for them to improve their defense.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

they overpaid for a pending UFA. no questions asked.

 

[tycobb]

they overpaid for a pending UFA. no questions asked.

Not according to a very respected NHL analyst. They can trade him at the deadline for 2 2nd rounds if needed.

 

[Unknown Caller]

Not according to a very respected NHL analyst. They can trade him at the deadline for 2 2nd rounds if needed.

Yeah just like they could always trade Vanek at the deadline for a first round pick.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 2m2 minutes ago
Have not confirmed yet, but it appears #Isles are indeed also acquiring Nick Leddy from Chicago. Stay tuned...

 

[tycobb]

Yeah just like they could always trade Vanek at the deadline for a first round pick.

They got a 2nd round pick and a solid prospect in Collberg.

I agree with Corey Pronman that the NYI made a good trade. NYI farm system is stack. They lack dependable D and just got a REALLY good one in Boychuk. Guy is very underrated if you think he is worth less than 2 - 2nd round picks.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Mark Lazerus ‏@MarkLazerus 2m2 minutes ago
Source says #Blackhawks have traded Nick Leddy to the #Isles.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

They got a 2nd round pick and a solid prospect in Collberg.

I agree with Corey Pronman that the NYI made a good trade. NYI farm system is stack. They lack dependable D and just got a REALLY good one in Boychuk. Guy is very underrated if you think he is worth less than 2 - 2nd round picks.

hes a free agent in 9 months. the Islanders are not close to being a contending team.

 

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Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 1m1 minute ago
Official: #Isles acquire D Nick Leddy from CHI for D Ville Pokka, D T.J. Brennan and G Anders Nilsson.

 

[Ripshot 43]

Bravo to the Isles management for trying. If I were a fan of the team, I'd be happy. Lots of young guys in the lineup and they need to create a winning culture sometime.

 

[Bcap88]

‏@TSNBobMcKenzie · 4m4 minutes ago
“@StapeNewsday: Official: #Isles acquire D Nick Leddy from CHI for D Ville Pokka, D T.J. Brennan, G Anders Nilsson.†Big day on the Island.