I was actually thinking one of the top 6 dmen and still being able to keep Mayfield as the 7th. Dehaan might be the odd man out in the near future because of the expansion draft
- Vukota

Staple has mentioned that de Haan (and Nelson) may be moved to avoid having him claimed. Maybe this expedites that process? I honestly don't know. Seidenberg has had some major knee issues in the past and I'm not totally sure that I'm comfortable relying on him for a full-time job.

I just hope it wasn't done because of Boychuk's nagging injury.
- JimmyP

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 17m17 minutes ago
Don't believe this is a response to a possible long-term Boychuk injury, simply adding to depth. Seidenberg can play both sides.

Maybe after the season, can't fathom them doing that now.
- eichiefs9

I would do it now especially if it brought back a #1 wing. Garth may or may not be the GM in the summer. I would think he would want to push for improvements now?

Staple has mentioned that de Haan (and Nelson) may be moved to avoid having him claimed. Maybe this expedites that process? I honestly don't know. Seidenberg has had some major knee issues in the past and I'm not totally sure that I'm comfortable relying on him for a full-time job.
- eichiefs9

Probably right, I would just hate to see Mayfield get the Donovan treatment

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 17m17 minutes ago
Don't believe this is a response to a possible long-term Boychuk injury, simply adding to depth. Seidenberg can play both sides.
- eichiefs9

This is the third time you posted a response to a question after it was asked on here ha

Are you sending Staple questions?

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7 teams were in on Seidenberg, including Ottawa. All wanted to wait, but Isles step up. 1 yr, $1 million. Good deal.

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 24s25 seconds ago
#Isles have agreed to terms with Dennis Seidenberg, as @DarrenDreger reported. One year, $1 million.
- eichiefs9

Don't know why anyone would have a problem with this. Especially with Boychuks "nagging" injury. Good to have a solid 7th. Much better than Strait.

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 17m17 minutes ago
Don't believe this is a response to a possible long-term Boychuk injury, simply adding to depth. Seidenberg can play both sides.
- eichiefs9

OK, I'm relieved!

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 17m17 minutes ago
Don't believe this is a response to a possible long-term Boychuk injury, simply adding to depth. Seidenberg can play both sides.
- eichiefs9

Its very rare you can find somebody who plays both Violin & Cello. Good signing

Its very rare you can find somebody who plays both Violin & Cello. Good signing
- Vukota

Seidenberg has long been a versatile member of the strings section

Its very rare you can find somebody who plays both Violin & Cello. Good signing
- Vukota

The question is does he play a heavy game?

The question is does he play a heavy game?
- ses111

And what's his Battle Level?

Seidenberg has long been a versatile member of the strings section
- eichiefs9

Stand-up bass & harp?

Its very rare you can find somebody who plays both Violin & Cello. Good signing
- Vukota

Mayfield would have to pass through waivers because he has a one way deal right? Trade coming?
- Vukota

Hamonic for Trouba

Now add Chara...get the band back together

I think this signing is a precursor to another move. With the expansion draft coming, the Isles can only protect 4 dmen. Now, that looks like Pulock, Hammer, Leddy & Boychuk. Meaning CDH and/or Hickey are going to be unprotected. One of them may be getting moved for a forward now that Siedenberg is in the fold.

Seidenberg as 7th dman, that's great news. This guy is good player. Way to go Snow.

Now add Chara...get the band back together
- DDM-Coga

Now add Chara...get the band back together
- DDM-Coga

Hahahahahahahahahahaha

- eichiefs9

do it....DO IT

I think this signing is a precursor to another move. With the expansion draft coming, the Isles can only protect 4 dmen. Now, that looks like Pulock, Hammer, Leddy & Boychuk. Meaning CDH and/or Hickey are going to be unprotected. One of them may be getting moved for a forward now that Siedenberg is in the fold.
- Jethro09

I think we're all hoping for this.....we shall see.

I think this signing is a precursor to another move. With the expansion draft coming, the Isles can only protect 4 dmen. Now, that looks like Pulock, Hammer, Leddy & Boychuk. Meaning CDH and/or Hickey are going to be unprotected. One of them may be getting moved for a forward now that Siedenberg is in the fold.
- Jethro09

why would Boychuk be protected. he make a pretty healthy paycheck and seems to have some injury issues. No way someone going to take his contract in expansion with that risk.

do it....DO IT
- DDM-Coga

Maybe at next year's deadline, if he wants his career to come full-circle.

why would Boychuk be protected. he make a pretty healthy paycheck and seems to have some injury issues. No way someone going to take his contract in expansion with that risk.
- Spartiarti

He's required to be because of his NMC/NTC.

why would Boychuk be protected. he make a pretty healthy paycheck and seems to have some injury issues. No way someone going to take his contract in expansion with that risk.
- Spartiarti

No movement clauses have to automatically be protected. Don't have a choice with him, JT, and Ladd.