Of all the players out there the one I liken the most to Pouliot, though he has enjoyed some success in the NHL already, is Devin Setoguchi. RH shot, whose play has tailed off the last few seasons and needs to reverse that trend if he wants to stay in the NHL. I believe he's also only 27. If the Rangers could get Setoguchi for the same terms Anaheim got Heatley, then I pull the trigger.
- gkmkiller

I didn't want to say his name again, thought I was over killing it but Setoguchi is exactly the player I want them to sign

I didn't want to say his name again, thought I was over killing it but Setoguchi is exactly the player I want them to sign
- KreiderBomb

He's one of the few guys left I would still want to sign. I would have liked Heatley as well but setoguchi is top of the list for me now.

He's one of the few guys left I would still want to sign. I would have liked Heatley as well but setoguchi is top of the list for me now.
- nyrangers9479

With Setoguchi being a RH shot and a need for another one on the PP even after getting Boyle, his being a young guy with talent and a track record, it seems like a no-brainer if I can get him for $1M next season. Maybe he's still holding out for more though.

With Setoguchi being a RH shot and a need for another one on the PP even after getting Boyle, his being a young guy with talent and a track record, it seems like a no-brainer if I can get him for $1M next season. Maybe he's still holding out for more though.
- gkmkiller

There was talk of Heatley and the Jets, this might open up a chance to return, I hope Sather or Gorton are thinking like us though

There was talk of Heatley and the Jets, this might open up a chance to return, I hope Sather or Gorton are thinking like us though
- KreiderBomb

I have to think they could afford $1M more on a vet. If he doesn't work out he doesn't. Nothing ventured, nothing gained in my book. I'd take a hard look at making that addition.

Yo Jan! Happy Birthday!

Toews and Kane 10.5 a year for 8 years... I see Chicago cap strapped after this year...

Yo Jan! Happy Birthday!
- evitageN

Thank you

Toews and Kane 10.5 a year for 8 years... I see Chicago cap strapped after this year...
- evitageN

Crazy contracts. Most went into signing bonuses, but the cap hit is still insane. Perhaps they have some key players hitting UFA status after next season and this shows they may deal them during the season or let them walk.

I'm sorry, though these two are awesome players, is it smart to tie up nearly 1/3 of your cap in only two players?

Yo Jan! Happy Birthday!
- evitageN

Happy B-day, Jan. Another year smarter or just more grey hair?

I didn't want to say his name again, thought I was over killing it but Setoguchi is exactly the player I want them to sign
- KreiderBomb

Sather has RFA worries. Otherwise, I'd sign Guchi now.

Happy birthday Jan. Thanks for always turning out quality blog after quality blog.

Crazy contracts. Most went into signing bonuses, but the cap hit is still insane. Perhaps they have some key players hitting UFA status after next season and this shows they may deal them during the season or let them walk.

I'm sorry, though these two are awesome players, is it smart to tie up nearly 1/3 of your cap in only two players?
- mames11

They are pretty screwed next year even if the cap is like 77 million. Saad, Kruger and Leddy all RFA's due for a raise

Yea happy birthday Jan. Kreider sends his wishes to

Crazy contracts. Most went into signing bonuses, but the cap hit is still insane. Perhaps they have some key players hitting UFA status after next season and this shows they may deal them during the season or let them walk.

I'm sorry, though these two are awesome players, is it smart to tie up nearly 1/3 of your cap in only two players?
- mames11

we have 24% of our cap in 2 players this year with hank and Nash. I agree it's not smart but u can't let Kane or toews walk.

we have 24% of our cap in 2 players this year with hank and Nash. I agree it's not smart but u can't let Kane or toews walk.
- nyrangers9479

I guess it's something that all teams have to deal with.

Happy Birthday Jan!

Any intrest in Sobotka from St. Louis? 33 pts decent checker. Not overly big. He's RFA too. Only 27

Any intrest in Sobotka from St. Louis? 33 pts decent checker. Not overly big. He's RFA too. Only 27
- Slimtj100

Just signed with Omsk in the KHL........

Just signed with Omsk in the KHL........
- tomburton99

Lol nevermind. I figured since they kept Ott maybe he was available.

Lol nevermind. I figured since they kept Ott maybe he was available.
- Slimtj100

Thanks goodness

So which one of you in LI found the severed arm in your yard? WTF is going on out there on the island.

It's like bloggers gone wild on this site the past few days. Now, the NJ blogger is making statements like "the numbers suggest that the Devils signed the best goaltender in hockey." I wish everyone would just stop! Seriously.

So which one of you in LI found the severed arm in your yard? WTF is going on out there on the island.
- mdw7413

It's like bloggers gone wild on this site the past few days. Now, the NJ blogger is making statements like "the numbers suggest that the Devils signed the best goaltender in hockey." I wish everyone would just stop! Seriously.
- Pete V

The numbers his teammates back him up with suggest the Devils are a mediocre hockey club, they're Milan Hedjuk away from reliving the Czech glory days