GDT: NHL Free Agency | Friday, July 1st, 10am MT (NHLN, TSN) | Black Friday

[tigervixxxen]

Get your wallet out

It is about to begin...

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[member 116861]

My favourite Canada Day tradition. Wake up early and watch a bunch of idiots try to discuss hockey.

 

[dahrougem2]

The funniest part is listening to analysts who have maybe watched 4 or 5 games of a specific player and try to give their analysis.

 

[The Kingslayer]

The funniest part is listening to analysts who have maybe watched 4 or 5 games of a specific player and try to give their analysis.

I get a kick out of it aswell. Remember how Varlamov was the second worse goalie in the Western Conference as touted by Jamie Mclennan a guy who wasnt even worthy of polishing Varlamovs bicycle.

 

[BoxOfChocolates]

Im gonna predict a sense of hopelessness for next season at around 5PM MT

 

[Parks]

With us not likely to make a big splash I feel like getting it through the weekend without signing any bad contracts would be a win.

 

[UncleRisto]

I get a kick out of it aswell. Remember how Varlamov was the second worse goalie in the Western Conference as touted by Jamie Mclennan a guy who wasnt even worthy of polishing Varlamovs bicycle.

The riding bicycle or the throwing bicycle?

 

[Ivan13]

The funniest part is listening to analysts who have maybe watched 4 or 5 games of a specific player and try to give their analysis.

Since the Around the league thread is locked I'll respond to your question about Larsson here.

I don't think he will struggle, I just think it will be interesting to see how he will look at first when there no Green safety net behind him (Klefbom is good, but he's no Green), or Schneider for that matter. I think he might have some ups and downs early on, but he should come through in the long run. FTR I'm a big fan of his since before he was drafted.

 

[The Merchant]

 

[Ivan13]

Oh, and Happy Canada day to all Canadians and to those who feel like one.

 

[Ivan13]

I'm dying here

 

[UncleRisto]

In less than six hours:

 

[tucker3434]

Should have taken today off. At least it's a half day, which means I'll be driving home during the feeding frenzy.

 

[lonelybadger]

My guess is depth forward, depth d, and radulov signed.

 

[Freudian]

Matthias.
Wiercioch.
Guenin.

Mission accomplished.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

My guess is no signings by the Avs today. Instead whatever big trade we have cooking will finally be completed.

 

[UncleRisto]

My guess is no signings by the Avs today. Instead whatever big trade we have cooking will finally be completed.

Knowing the Avs I don't think it'll come to this at all. Regardless of the quality of players they target.

 

[Ivan13]

If the Avs do sign someone it will be withing the first 5mins of the FA.

 

[tucker3434]

My guess is no signings by the Avs today. Instead whatever big trade we have cooking will finally be completed.

Well grab at least one depth player today. The rest might come a few days out.

 

[UncleRisto]

Nielsen to the Red Wings is the obvious one.

 

[Mighty Makar]

Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians. Happy Free Agent Frenzy to everyone! Don't do nothing stupid, Joe!

 

[AslanRH]

May our pro-scouting be superb and our wallets be frugal.

Happy UFA Day!

 

[Freudian]

Colorado "the waiver wire is our July 1st" Avalanche.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

My pessimistic guess:

Boll and Wiercioch.

I hope it ends up being better than that. Probably Weise and Lovejoy.

 

[AslanRH]

I am dreading the "Kris Russell signs with the Avs" thread

also known as the

"We Got Another Shot Blocker!!!!!!!!!!!" thread