Then I have no idea why they are different.
- bixll

Both were bought out prior to the trade deadline, and both were put on waivers prior to being bought out. Komisarek was also put on waivers, but we didn't buy him out.

I understand that.

Here's the sequence...they were bought out by the Rangers and Habs respectively, became UFA's and signed FA contracts with the Bruins and Sharks. Their buyouts are still listed on the Rangers and Habs payroll (at $0...but it's there). It also shows how far their contracts extended...Gomez until 2014 and Redden until 2014 as well.

Both players original deals went beyond this year. They didn't have wait until FA started to get signed by a new team, they were immediate FA's.
- djamon

No idea why, and I do not need someone to try to explain it to me. Thanks.

maybe spraying this in here will clean up the trolls that are infesting the Rangers blog today, this seems to be where they all come from

No idea why
- bixll

It was prior to the trade deadline, or cuttoff date, that's why.

damn thought the draft would just roll right into UFA day
- DoubleDown

that would kill a couple GMs

It was prior to the trade deadline, or cuttoff date, that's why.
- mykokes

maybe spraying this in here will clean up the trolls that are infesting the Rangers blog today, this seems to be where they all come from


- jimbro83

Gagner is garbage. If the Leafs wanted to get raped they could just troll Young St. at 2am in heels.
- trolleytracks

Once again you type a statement and prove you know zilch about hockey.

maybe spraying this in here will clean up the trolls that are infesting the Rangers blog today, this seems to be where they all come from


- jimbro83

for what its worth I dont think the rangers are worth my trolling time

maybe spraying this in here will clean up the trolls that are infesting the Rangers blog today, this seems to be where they all come from


- jimbro83

wow your blog must of actually had some activity for once then

for what its worth I dont think the rangers are worth my trolling time
- senstroll

Was thinking the same thing

Going to go check and see who's over there now.....

I'd move Grabo to Columbus!
- PrinceLH

Jenner and a 3rd!

have you guys traded for, bought out and resigned Lecavalier yet?

I like Grabs but if he isn't scoring he's pretty much useless, plus he did little this year and the offense had no problems. Other players bring versatility so even when they don't produce they hold value to the Leafs.
- aminnes

something like 90% of his ice time was started in the defensive zone.

he wasnt scoring because carlyle was using him in a checking / shadowing role

Then I have no idea why they are different.
- bixll

They're not at this point. They were UFA's...so is Vinnie.

I think someone was asking whether Vinnie had to wait until July 5th to sign with a new team, or whether he was an immediate FA. I think he's an immediate FA.

something like 90% of his ice time was started in the defensive zone.

he wasnt scoring because carlyle was using him in a checking / shadowing role
- Dozzer

Point being that without him scoring the team still was big on offense. Don't need him.

maybe spraying this in here will clean up the trolls that are infesting the Rangers blog today, this seems to be where they all come from


- jimbro83

Melting, I'm meltingggg

I think the whole waivers thing with buyouts is actually there to benefit the player, ie. does anyone really think for example that Bryz is happy to be forfeiting so much money because he got bought out? In Vinny's case, he's fine with the buyout because he knows his next contract will be a good one anyways to go with the buyout payout. Did that make sense?
- mykokes

100%

PA wanted to make sure that another team wouldn't take the player for free at full contract value before he gets bought out.

so two leaf posters in the thread is a troll fest?

Once again you type a statement and prove you know zilch about hockey.
- Sabata

We all ready have Kadri, a better version of Gagner, and we don't need our top 2 centers both being midgets.

Vinnie to sign with Rangers - 7yrs x $8M... Bought out in 2014.

No idea why, and I do not need someone to try to explain it to me. Thanks.
- bixll

I think you do...but whatever. You keep bringing things up that are irrelevant to the question of whether Vinnie is a FA right now...or the 5th.

Canuck fans make me laugh

Apparently the reason Schneider sucked in the playoffs was because he was injured.

Yet Luongo has great trade value but isn't a better option than an injured goalie...

How does that make sense?

"coach we can either go with Luongo or injured Schneider........"

"injured goalie of course"

"ok coach"

so two leaf posters in the thread is a troll fest?
- mykokes

I am a fan of leaf fans.

Breakdown of Leaf draft selection position:

21. Toronto
51. Toronto
82. Toronto

112. Nashville (from Tor.) Traded Pick for Lombardi, Cody Franson

117. Toronto (from Ana.)
142. Toronto
172. Toronto
202. Toronto