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WHO DO YOU WANT FROM THE BEST OF THE REST? (UFA Edition) |
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Plenty of diamonds in the rough still to be found. If there is one thing we have learned since the lockout, it is quite often the guys who sign shortly after (and sometimes even late in the summer) can pay huge dividends and even out-perform the players who get all the early attention.
In my sleep deprived state I copied and pasted some of this from my notes. I apologize for a glaring mistakes until I wake up!
Thanks!
SOME KEY REMAINING UFAS
The Fab Five (Of Painstaking Indecisiveness)
Mats Sundin: Proving money can’t buy decisiveness…
Joe Sakic: “looks” to be returning. Should be returning
Teemu Selanne: “likely” to be returning. Please return and play in Montreal
Peter Forsberg: He is. He isn’t He is. Flip Foppa….
Martin Straka: Is he or isn’t he depends on who you ask in his own camp.
True Possible “Difference Makers”
Pavol Demitra-The cream of this crop..Vancouver appears to be once again out in front..
Sergei Fedorov-Had a real resurgence in DC, I haven't seen the guy that happy at the rink in a long time. Amazing spot for him, but NJ has some play, as will Montreal.
Jason Williams- Really young and talented 27…can play power play point and Chicago will regret not tying him up. IMO
Mark Recchi-At the trade deadline he wasn’t moved because Atlanta was trying to get him back
Brendon Morrison-Decision coming Monday.. Solid Center.
Ladislav Nagy- injury hampered last year… but he is a sniper and maybe the best natural scorer left.
Owen Nolan- Huge revival in Calgary, but he should really return to San Jose given the state of affairs
True Puck Moving D-Men
Steve Montador- Slowly making a name for himself under the radar in FLA. Good alternative to Boyle in Ottawa.
Bryan Berard- Proved very valuable for the Islanders last year, could he be Philly bound?
Joel Kwiatkowski- talked up highly by many as a one of the best puck moving d-men outside the NHL as he starred for the Wolves in the AHL. The Thrash would be wise to snag him.
“C Worthy”: Character Additions and Great Team Players
Brendan Shanahan-Any player who can lead the NHL can lead your team. Has already received offers and has always wanted to play in Montreal.
Jason Smith-Another go-to-the-end of the earth guy. The Sabres are looking at him and with great reason..
Teppo Numminen-Seriously has potential for comeback player as well. Teppo just does everything so well that you often don’t notice him until he is out of the line-up. Flyers like.
Rhett Warriner-One of my personal favorites. I really feel the Sabres to need to jump. Back to Buffalo?
Michael Peca-Again Peca will Peck and Prod you. Hate to play against the guy, but love to play with him. Back to Buffalo or Atlanta?
Jim Dowd-Huge defensive player who you can put out at any time in any place. Philly or NJ good bets.
Grit and Heart
Darren McCarty-Really pull for this guy. Was awesome to see him win the Cup.
Bryan Smolinski-Bryan can play serious minutes and has the ability to step up.
Stu Barnes- Solid shut down forward who has been a cornerstone and staple of the Dallas Stars.
Joe Dipenta- Always feel he is perhaps one of the more versatile D-men
Solid Depth Forwards
Trevor Letowski
Sephane Yelle
Matt Cooke
Sergei Brylin
Chris Gratton
Jeff Hamilton
Randy Robitaille
Brad Isbister
Aaron Asham
Martin Lapointe
The Solid Depth D-Men
Nolan Pratt
Marik Malik
Jaroslav Modry
Bret Hedican
The Comeback Players Could Be’s
Sandis Ozolinsh
Geoff Sanderson
The Specialist
Yanic Perreault
Who do you like to fill your team's needs?
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