I think youll see Sather kick the tires on Ference for our defense.
- aecliptic

as 7th defense yes

Both Calgary people and Boston people have said "losing him was a really tough decision. He's a great teammate and hated to see him go." He isn't a bad player either. He should be a target but like all these guys, probably will get to expensive
- Slimtj100

As long as its under 3 million, I think its a good signing.

as 7th defense yes
- webleedblue

Just stop, hes a solid defenseman. Eminger is a 7th defenseman and he cant hold Ference's jock.

Leafs have JVR under contract long term, he's not leaving Toronto.
- tomburton99

i think of the 3 i listed he's the least possible but he's a lifelong fan so maybe he wants to play for the rangers if he gets the chance, I would be ok with one of the other to as well

As long as its under 3 million, I think its a good signing.
- aecliptic

He's the best defenseman available on the UFA market. He's getting at least 4 million.

Just stop, hes a solid defenseman. Eminger is a 7th defenseman and he cant hold Ference's jock.
- aecliptic

I've watched him play, he's a good skater and has a bit of mean streak. Someone will give him 3-4mil a year.

Just stop, hes a solid defenseman. Eminger is a 7th defenseman and he cant hold Ference's jock.
- aecliptic

we need to give mcilrath a chance, the kid has waited long enough

He's the best defenseman available on the UFA market. He's getting at least 4 million.
- tomburton99

No way hes getting 4 million. Some of you guys really go over board with what guys are going to get. Kunitz just got 3.85 million AAV and he was a point per game last year.

we need to give mcilrath a chance, the kid has waited long enough
- webleedblue

His biggest weakness is his skating and we cant have a human turnstile on the ice. I want to give him a chance, but not in a year when Hank needs to resign.

No way hes getting 4 million. Some of you guys really go over board with what guys are going to get. Kunitz just got 3.85 million AAV and he was a point per game last year.
- aecliptic

He took a home town discount. Letang was offered 6.75 million and said no.

Jason Garrison got 4.6 mill per last year
Dennis Widemen got 5.25 per the year before
Wiznewski got 5.50 in 2011.

Ference with sign for nothing less than 3.75 million. If Grossman is worth 3.5 million, Ference is worth more.

He took a home town discount. Letang was offered 6.75 million and said no.

Jason Garrison got 4.6 mill per last year
Dennis Widemen got 5.25 per the year before
Wiznewski got 5.50 in 2011.

Ference with sign for nothing less than 3.75 million. If Grossman is worth 3.5 million, Ference is worth more.
- tomburton99

Gonchar got 5 per this offseason already.

His biggest weakness is his skating and we cant have a human turnstile on the ice. I want to give him a chance, but not in a year when Hank needs to resign.
- aecliptic

He looked good during traverse city and training camp couple years ago. I've got high hopes for him.

He took a home town discount. Letang was offered 6.75 million and said no.

Jason Garrison got 4.6 mill per last year
Dennis Widemen got 5.25 per the year before
Wiznewski got 5.50 in 2011.

Ference with sign for nothing less than 3.75 million. If Grossman is worth 3.5 million, Ference is worth more.
- tomburton99

All signed in the wake of a 70.2 million dollar salary cap.

He took a home town discount. Letang was offered 6.75 million and said no.

Jason Garrison got 4.6 mill per last year
Dennis Widemen got 5.25 per the year before
Wiznewski got 5.50 in 2011.

Ference with sign for nothing less than 3.75 million. If Grossman is worth 3.5 million, Ference is worth more.
- tomburton99

But does the reduction in cap space force teams to be a bit more frugal?

Wideman at the time I thought was ridiculous money but that was a higher cap

His biggest weakness is his skating and we cant have a human turnstile on the ice. I want to give him a chance, but not in a year when Hank needs to resign.
- aecliptic

I want to be careful here as to not give the impression that I'm anti Hank, but I think they need to show some reservation in his negotiation. I think it should be noted that the Hawks have won two cups with Anti Neimi and Cory Crawford.

Gonchar got 5 per this offseason already.
- rangerdanger94

Dallas... the Stars... the worst managed franchise in recent time next to the Yotes and Devils? Come on.

Gonchar got 5 per this offseason already.
- rangerdanger94

And Gonchar is 39. Streit got 5.2 million and he's 35 and has been a minus player.

Gonchar got 5 per this offseason already.
- rangerdanger94

That is crazy

Dallas... the Stars... the worst managed franchise in recent time next to the Yotes and Devils? Come on.
- aecliptic

Really? Not the Panthers, not the Oilers, not the Avs. The Stars. The Stars have a goalie, a solid 1st line and 2 picks in this years 1st round.

Really? Not the Panthers, not the Oilers, not the Avs. The Stars. The Stars have a goalie, a solid 1st line and 2 picks in this years 1st round.
- tomburton99

And the Stars almost fell apart last year.

And Gonchar is 39. Streit got 5.2 million and he's 35 and has been a minus player.
- tomburton99

Who do the Flyers not over pay on the defense?

Who do the Flyers not over pay on the defense?
- aecliptic

So if Streit is worth 5.2 million. Andrew Ference is definitelt worth 3.5 million or more. Ference can actually, ya know, play some defense.

And the Stars almost fell apart last year.
- aecliptic

Every post expansion team has money issues. That's the leagues fault. I'll take the stars team of a handfull of others.

we need to give mcilrath a chance, the kid has waited long enough
- webleedblue

Last year was his first year of pro hockey, take it easy

He took a home town discount. Letang was offered 6.75 million and said no.

Jason Garrison got 4.6 mill per last year
Dennis Widemen got 5.25 per the year before
Wiznewski got 5.50 in 2011.

Ference with sign for nothing less than 3.75 million. If Grossman is worth 3.5 million, Ference is worth more.
- tomburton99

Staal will be ready to start the season and you will have him Mcdonagh, Girardi, Stralman, Moore, MDZ, and Eminger. Plus maybe Mcilrath will get a chance to make it. I think we are pretty much set on D. I don't think we need to make that many moves. Let's give it another go with this group. After really thinking about it I really think we should keep Richards for this one more season. I really think he is going to return to form. Yes he looked horrible last season in every facet of the game but I really think that had a lot to do with him not playing during the lockout and just being a step behind from the get go. Trust me it would be easy to just buy him out but I honestly don't see anyone in the FA market that I would rather have. Yea we might be running the risk just in case he gets hurt but I am willing to take the chance. Oh and btw count me in as someone who would like to go after Vinny if the money works. I think Richards is primed for a bounce back season. Telling you wouldn't be surprised at all to see 20-25 goals and 35-40 assists from him next season.