I don't think it will take Strome 4 years to produce. He already has some good development going on. I expect him to produce as soon as he is brought up.
- mighty13duck

he will produce but he won't be in his peak until he has 4 years of experience. he will certainly produce but in inconsistent bunches most likely like every other rookie.

Wow, who saw this coming.

Wow, who saw this coming.
- muffin_man

What? A really bad rumor blog?

I did.

Wow, who saw this coming.
- muffin_man

I think PK's agent just had an orgasm.

apparently pittsburgh is going to dress a three man defensive squad next year.

Letang hasn't signed Richard yet. This is (frank)ing retarded.

here Bobrovsky is looking for 6mil a year and BlueJackets are shopping him!

apparently pittsburgh is going to dress a three man defensive squad next year.
- saintjust21

They have 40% of salary tied up in three players.

Letang hasn't signed Richard yet. This is (frank)ing retarded.
- mochoson

Correct if I'm wrong but you can't sign a player to an extension till he is officially in his final year.
Which means July 5th this year.

hmm rumor has it the Oilers offered 7th overall and Devan Dubnyk for rights to Bobrovsky. Sign and trade!

I can see PK getting 6.5-7 million with a full NM/NTC. I think Bergevin is going to try and sell the franchise players on being affordable, but well paid, to stay competitive. The 6.5-7 million range ensures you can keep elite core players and add FA's and/or retain home grown talent.

I think PK would be on board with this because of his last contract. Trust me though. When PK signs it will be 8years and the biggest contract in Canadiens history. I bet that Bergevin is telling guys that he will try to bring in a scorer and a D, maybe move some other guys, then he can negotiate the next big deal for PK.

I could be way off base, but I think that's the mentality that guys will either accept or move on for more money.

As for letang, I thought he would be a 6-6.5 mill guy but anything over that is a over payment and exact opposite of hometown discount. Pitts is in a tough spot because its either negotiate a deal now or try when he is close to FA time when he might say "I'm just going to see what I'm worth" and them someone blows him away with a offer. So Pitts has to over pay now or wait and run a bunch of risks like injury, even better play, Letang wanting to take part in FA frenzy. It's a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenario. Before the PK comparison remember that he is still a restricted FA after this season.

Seems like iggy has become a after thought after the playoffs he had eh? Think iggys hit the wall or was he just used improperly? I think I'm most curious to see how over paid guys like Clarkson, Clowe, and Horton will be.

Boyes is gone but I would take Nino Strome over Kredier everyday of the week. I would take Moulson over any of your forwards minus Callahan. And JT is far and away the best forward in NY
- mighty13duck

Breathe guy. Islanders made great strides. Let the Islanders prove consistency before you puff out your chest. They barely made the playoffs in a 48 game season and Boston easily showed that Pittsburgh is a terribly flawed team as constructed. Had they played a team that was tighter defensively it would have been a quick exit for the Isles. Glad to see the team better though.

Awesome. So much money, so few players...

if richards can become elite again, kreider - richards - nash. if not, kreider - stepan - nash ALL DAY ERRY DAY
- rangerdanger94

Homer...JT is better than any player on the Rangers...

I think PK's agent just had an orgasm.
- TripperTom

Not saying I'm a fan of the deal but everyone should keep in mind that cap hits are about to skyrocket now that the NHL has completely banned cheat contracts. Going to reconstitute what is considered a fair deal.

hmm rumor has it the Oilers offered 7th overall and Devan Dubnyk for rights to Bobrovsky. Sign and trade!
- 215mike

I call BS on that...terrible, terrible deal for the Oilers...

What GM (frank)s this whole day up?

Awesome. So much money, so few players...
- wolfhounds

Wait, didn't you guys way overpay a 35 year old D-man giving him over 5m for 4 years?

Lots of teams received a call from Canucks to see if they have any interest in Corey Schneider. Kind of a surprise no ? #RDS

hahah vantel looks like gillis is desperate! ahahahhaahah god this is hilarious