Not at that crazy price (rumored at 4 years 30M).
- stveshdy

if that's what he got, then I would have to pass. I thought most money doesn't always get the player though? See Parise, and Suter.

So the Flyers didn't get Doan either huh? Hmmm... Holmgren batting 0.0%
- PLindbergh31

Disagree on batting 0%. My followers knew since the beginning of the offseason that there weren't going to be major changes.

I was surprised by JVR leaving.

I still think Bobby Ryan will happen before the trade deadline.

-Da Man

A person in the know says a 1st + a prospect or player
- bradleyc4

That's an expensive price for Jay-Bo. Wow. Defenseman are high priced I guess.

Guess you missed the signings of Leighton, Grevais, and Tenko. His batting % is higher than 0.
- stveshdy

I liked the Fedetenko signing he can be a useful player. Gervais goes from spare part, to all of a sudden playing a role with this team. Leighton is a waste of oxygen.

if that's what he got, then I would have to pass. I thought most money doesn't always get the player though? See Parise, and Suter.
- PLindbergh31

No it doesn't. The player has to be willing to come to town as well.

I liked the Fedetenko signing he can be a useful player. Gervais goes from spare part, to all of a sudden playing a role with this team. Leighton is a waste of oxygen.
- PLindbergh31

They didn't sign Gervais to be a spare part. And Leighton will be a solid backup.

Depending on the terms. I wouldn't be in favor of a long deal for him. He certainly would improve the team if he was added, no question about it.
- PLindbergh31

But not at the terms that were reported? IE 4 years, etc?

That's an expensive price for Jay-Bo. Wow. Defenseman are high priced I guess.
- stveshdy

Would you do a 1st + Cousins for Jbo?

I don't think I would. But I would do a 3rd and Cousins for J-Bo.


(currently possessed by a Leaf fan with this post - my apologies)

I liked the Fedetenko signing he can be a useful player. Gervais goes from spare part, to all of a sudden playing a role with this team. Leighton is a waste of oxygen.
- PLindbergh31

leighton has stanley cup final experience how is that a waste of oxygen?

But not at the terms that were reported? IE 4 years, etc?
- MBFlyerfan

4 yrs 30 million is excessive for him. 7+ is a steep price to pay for Doan. I wouldn't have been in favor of that. We don't know what the Flyers offered him. They could have offered more for all we know.

Would you do a 1st + Cousins for Jbo?

I don't think I would. But I would do a 3rd and Cousins for J-Bo.


(currently possessed by a Leaf fan with this post - my apologies)
- Daman

I would not trade a 1st for Jay-Bo. Lucky if I would deal a third for him, Da Man.

No it doesn't. The player has to be willing to come to town as well.
- stveshdy

well weber was

4 yrs 30 million is excessive for him. 7+ is a steep price to pay for Doan. I wouldn't have been in favor of that. We don't know what the Flyers offered him. They could have offered more for all we know.
- PLindbergh31

Doan really has no intention of leaving the Coyotes IMO.

They didn't sign Gervais to be a spare part. And Leighton will be a solid backup.
- MJL

Just like Leighton was a solid signing 2 years ago when he was brought back to be the starter and was injured when he signed his contract. 2 yrs, 1.5 million per, and he started 2 regular season games. I guess we have a different definition of solid.

4 yrs 30 million is excessive for him. 7+ is a steep price to pay for Doan. I wouldn't have been in favor of that. We don't know what the Flyers offered him. They could have offered more for all we know.
- PLindbergh31

So your not in favor of signing Doan to a long term deal, or to the rumored 7M Cap hit. But you have no problem bashing Holmgren for striking out on Doan?

well weber was
- 2Real

Nothing you can do about that. Nashville went to the secret safe and got the money.

Just like Leighton was a solid signing 2 years ago when he was brought back to be the starter and was injured when he signed his contract. 2 yrs, 1.5 million per, and he started 2 regular season games. I guess we have a different definition of solid.
- PLindbergh31

Leighton was injured. And that has zero to do with Leighton's ability to be a backup this year to Bryzgalov. What do you care what they had to pay Leighton in the minors?

Just like Leighton was a solid signing 2 years ago when he was brought back to be the starter and was injured when he signed his contract. 2 yrs, 1.5 million per, and he started 2 regular season games. I guess we have a different definition of solid.
- PLindbergh31

I believe Leighton is an NHL backup. Thats just my thoughts. He shouldn't be a starter though.

Doan really has no intention of leaving the Coyotes IMO.
- stveshdy

Maybe not, but he tested the market. The financial situation was up in the air in Phoenix. I'm sure his preference was to stay in Phoenix all things being equal.

Leighton was injured. And that has zero to do with Leighton's ability to be a backup this year to Bryzgalov. What do you care what they had to pay Leighton in the minors?
- MJL

Injuries have zero to do with a players ability? Good to know.

Maybe not, but he tested the market. The financial situation was up in the air in Phoenix. I'm sure his preference was to stay in Phoenix all things being equal.
- PLindbergh31

The financial situation is something that Doan is familiar with. I just think he has no choice but to test the open market but his preference is to play in Phoenix. He is willing to wait this long to find out whats going on. If he didnt want to be there he would of signed elsewhere by now.

So your not in favor of signing Doan to a long term deal, or to the rumored 7M Cap hit. But you have no problem bashing Holmgren for striking out on Doan?
- MJL

lol perfect

The financial situation is something that Doan is familiar with. I just think he has no choice but to test the open market but his preference is to play in Phoenix. He is willing to wait this long to find out whats going on. If he didnt want to be there he would of signed elsewhere by now.
- stveshdy

Fair point.

So your not in favor of signing Doan to a long term deal, or to the rumored 7M Cap hit. But you have no problem bashing Holmgren for striking out on Doan?
- MJL

If your looking for logic, you've knocked on the wrong door (i.e. HB for the slow ones). I recommend driving down the street, and make a right at the second stop sign.

If your looking for logic, you've knocked on the wrong door (i.e. HB for the slow ones). I recommend driving down the street, and make a right at the second stop sign.
- Daman

Logic is overrated. Sometimes you can overthink.