Can't wait to see what happens over the next few days.

I'm not even sure what I want to see today. The few good players available either won't consider signing here or they're guys I don't think are the right fit which leaves us with the B players.

Last year, they got the guy I wanted in Cole, but for this year, I honestly expect to be let down a bit.

Nothing against Bergevin, but hopefully he will surprise me though.
- mr.peanut

As-tu mangé un clown à matin tête de noix?
- QuebecPride

Yes.

HB will crash in less than 2hrs.... (E5)

HB will crash in less than 2hrs.... (E5)
- Symba007

DOMINOES

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger

Ray Whitney will be a free agent today. Shane Doan will listen to interest, but won't decide on leaving Phx until the 9th.

Can't wait to see what happens over the next few days.

I'm not even sure what I want to see today. The few good players available either won't consider signing here or they're guys I don't think are the right fit which leaves us with the B players.

Last year, they got the guy I wanted in Cole, but for this year, I honestly expect to be let down a bit.

Nothing against Bergevin, but hopefully he will surprise me though.
- mr.peanut

Merci.

See DT, that's when I hate Gagnon.

http://www.lapresse.ca/de...-aux-folies-estivales.php

Mais pour satisfaire Michel Therrien qui voudra deux trios de soutien bien plus féroces que ceux de l'an dernier et des années précédentes, le Canadien embauchera des joueurs fiers, fougueux, responsables et utiles. En plein le genre de joueur qu'était et est encore Mathieu Darche.

Je vais attendre quelques jours avant de commenter le traitement insensé que le Canadien vient de réserver à Darche. Pour l'instant, je suis tellement outré que les mots pourraient dépasser ma pensée. J'espère seulement que le Lightning de Tampa Bay profitera de l'occasion pour faire une place à Darche et que ce dernier fera la preuve par 1000 que le Canadien s'est trompé et a surtout manqué de classe en le jetant à la rue comme il l'a fait...

Merci.
- Ultimate Cyberhabs

Bienvenue

HB will crash in less than 2hrs.... (E5)
- Symba007

No one signs at noon. Atleast TSN finally figured that out having 14 hours of coverage was too much.

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger

Ray Whitney will be a free agent today. Shane Doan will listen to interest, but won't decide on leaving Phx until the 9th.
- Symba007

Hein.

Hein.
- QuebecPride

Damn him for enjoying the nice weather.

Bienvenue
- Symba007

Pas de quoi.

Well you can't really stop agents to talk to teams. Tender's probably has a player with Sens. There goes your theory, now try to prove it in court!
- QuebecPride

This is where the NBA has 1 thing over the NHL.

They have a 1 week period prior to signing players where any team can talk to any free agent.

Some people argue this lets players more effectively play teams against each other for bigger dollars (but with salary and term caps, not such an issue for big name players).

It also allows teams to step back from a bidding war to see who else might be available without panicking they will loose their initial target player (and hence, making a crazy offer).

I prefer this method than the free for all stupidity of NHL July 1st.

Damn him for enjoying the nice weather.
- mr.peanut

and waiting to hear what will happen in PHX. He will most likely stay put.

Hein.
- QuebecPride

MTC

Surprise:

#NHL *News*-- The #FlaPanthers have taken their vet goaltender off the market by signing G.Scott Clemmensen to a 2yr/$2.4M contract.

This is where the NBA has 1 thing over the NHL.

They have a 1 week period prior to signing players where any team can talk to any free agent.

Some people argue this lets players more effectively play teams against each other for bigger dollars (but with salary and term caps, not such an issue for big name players).

It also allows teams to step back from a bidding war to see who else might be available without panicking they will loose their initial target player (and hence, making a crazy offer).

I prefer this method than the free for all stupidity of NHL July 1st.
- JDJ

That might be a good thing to adopt that.

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger

By the way, July 9th is the earliest Jamison will know how close he is to Coyotes ownership.

So basically, if the Yotes are back in PHX he signs with them.

and waiting to hear what will happen in PHX. He will most likely stay put.
- Symba007

Phoenix is staying for another year I believe. I'm sure if they were leaving it would have be announced previous to the draft.

Well my issue lies with the fact that the highly talented players won't sign here or they have issues like Semin being taking nights off.

The talented players don't exactly have what we're looking for either unless a trade is made to get a bigger centre.

I really hate having 2 small guys on one line which means I even dislike Gionta playing with Plekanec.

The real top guys don't bring size either.

PA Parenteau is someone I really hope they don't sign. He'll want too much, he's not as big of a player as we need, and he's not a goal scorer which is what we need, and he'll likely end up not being worth his contract.

I would love Doan, he's what we need, but if he's waiting until next week to let Phoenix try to work something out with him, then I wouldn't want to wait for him and not get him.

Parise is very unlikely.

If we want a guy with size with 2nd line potential, Latendresse likely is the best bet.

I wouldn't mind Leblanc going back to Hamilton to continue his development and sign someone else for the 3rd line, even if it was taking a chance on Armstrong.

I always like the idea of having someone on the 3rd line who is kind of injury prone because then its a good line to insert a kid, and having the depth is great too.

Defense is the big question mark though. It's likely 2 5/6 guys needed with one having some offensive upside. Not sure who I want. I do like Allen though.

Phoenix is staying for another year I believe. I'm sure if they were leaving it would have be announced previous to the draft.
- mr.peanut

I have a feeling the NHL was staying in Phoenix regardless until after the new CBA was signed.

Helps the owners case.

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger

By the way, July 9th is the earliest Jamison will know how close he is to Coyotes ownership.

So basically, if the Yotes are back in PHX he signs with them.
- QuebecPride

Gotta give Doan credit, he is class guy giving the 'Yotes all the time they need to give him a reason to stay.

Phoenix is staying for another year I believe. I'm sure if they were leaving it would have be announced previous to the draft.
- mr.peanut

Québec will be ready if Jamieson can't find any financial help. They have revamped the old Colisée.

I have a feeling the NHL was staying in Phoenix regardless until after the new CBA was signed.

Helps the owners case.
- JDJ

Yup, better for the owners to get 50% of the purchase fee and relocation fee opposed to 43%.

I have a feeling the NHL was staying in Phoenix regardless until after the new CBA was signed.

Helps the owners case.
- JDJ

yup