GDT: NHL Free Agency

[895]

I slightly prefer Hagelin at 2.75M to Connolly at 3.5M

Would much rather have a Connolly at 3.5m and a random UFA PKer than Hagelin.

But he probably doesn't sign with us for 3.5m.

 

[895]

RIP to the birdman avatar.

 

[Calicaps]

DO NOT LIKE! All of this pre-reporting makes tomorrow less fun.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Yeah we're not going to be able to afford Holtby come next year.

Hate to say it but the writing is on the wall... Holtby is gone, cash out and trade him now.
Use the cap space on the bottom 6

 

[Charles Calvert]

Would much rather have a Connolly at 3.5m and a random UFA PKer than Hagelin.

But he probably doesn't sign with us for 3.5m.

I said this in our main thread: I'm not sure he was even offered that by GMBM. I REALLY think he wants to change direction of the third line, and I'm more convinced now that he didn't value Connolly at a significant higher raise to $1.5 million.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Charles Calvert]

DO NOT LIKE! All of this pre-reporting makes tomorrow less fun.

Most of the juicy stuff is from mega insider George Laraque, so rest easy.

 

[Charles Calvert]

I like that for Dallas. A lot.

 

[895]

I like that for Dallas. A lot.

I think Philly totally misread the market with Hayes. Most guys are signing reasonable deals. Philly outbid themselves.

 

[Langway]

why? there are tons of players available and if he signed it means that caps have moved on fast

I guess I don't really see the UFA alternatives provided that they're not willing to hand out term to compensate for a lower AAV. They could certainly sign a few depth players and make some value plays but, then again, I don't know that doing that is necessarily the best use of their limited cap space. It would take a lot more knowledge of the trade market and whatever value could be had there as well. Patience may be the better strategy.

 

[hockeykicker]

I guess I don't really see the UFA alternatives provided that they're not willing to hand out term to compensate for a lower AAV. They could certainly sign a few depth players and make some value plays but, then again, I don't know that doing that is necessarily the best use of their limited cap space. It would take a lot more knowledge of the trade market and whatever value could be had there as well. Patience may be the better strategy.

true. you also could argue he gets more playing time with panthers then he would with caps and that could be a factor too

 

[peterthegreat12]

Hartman to Minnesota according to Michael Russo. (Athletic Wild Beat Writer).

 

[hockeykicker]

Hartman to Minnesota according to Michael Russo. (Athletic Wild Beat Writer).

thank goodness

 

[Raikkonen]

First things first. 10M for Bob? I feel my faith in Samsonov increased big time! That's no brainer. Obviously, Holtby won't be traded now because someone has to play this season. But letting him walk is a writing on the wall. No budget for that.

Next. Connolly. Wanted to sign his lifetime contract. Became a victim of new low cap. Agreed to the most dollars I guess. Why did GMBM not sign him for 3,5M? No bite, I think it was serious comment of him wanting more bite. Connolly doesn't seem like that player.

Next. No rumors about Hartman and no info about Caps means he's our 3RW candidate. Hurray!

Feel free to ask me about any lotto numbers.

EDIT: Blah. Minny is getting all my candidates. I'll think more.

EDIT2: OK, no team has 6M for Mojo so he signs here for less.

 

[Raikkonen]

Evil GMing 101: extend Holtby with significant discount and expose him to Seattle if Sammy is good to go. Holtby plays 2 more seasons then disappears. Seattle doesn't get anyone else. Sounds like a plan.

 

[Langway]

Butwhy.gif

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Raikkonen]

OK thats the content we are waiting for.

 

[Raikkonen]

I think the hivemind (as in collective mind) here was right: GMBM targeted 2-way 3RW with some finishing skills and lower tier salary.

 

[g00n]

Panik is exactly the guy I was looking at when someone posted a thread of available players. Seems legit.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

9.2 cap available, say Panik for 2.75 and Vrana signs a 3.25 bridge for two years. Djoos and Stephenson 750k each. About 1.7 remaining.

 

[895]

2.5m is exactly the amount of money we can afford to pay 3rw. Makes sense to me.

Guy produced at a 40 point pace over the past 3 seasons. Good enough I guess.

 

[hb12xchamps]

Duchene to Nashville. Knowing where everyone’s going tonight takes away from the fun of tomorrow boo

 

[Calicaps]

Duchene to Nashville. Knowing where everyone’s going tonight takes away from the fun of tomorrow boo

Yup. Hate it.

 

[hockeykicker]

izzy doesnt seem to think caps are done yet