also anyone else think that Boyes could be an insurance policy to move bailey grabner or KO in a deal for ryan?? just a thought
- NYI78

No

XxNYIxX

Anytime a player says they're gonna test the market, that translates to, "im gonna see who's gonna pay me the most".........which wasnt gonna be the isles. Once that was said, he should have been outta here.
- kindlyrick

Did PA say he was leaving during the season?

Or did he want to wait until after the season ended to discuss it.

Kinda like Nabby.

Plus you can't discuss a contract if the player is not on your team.

It goes both ways.

Garth offered him a contract.... PA wanted more money and a longer term.

PA was nothing before he got here.... and will be nothing more than a 50 point man maximum next year.

Tavares and Moulson made him alot of money today.

Isles need a top six player to play with Tavares.

They need to make Tavares happy now!!!
- jimmc7722

Hate to burst anyones bubble, but Brad Boyes is basically taking over PA's spot on JTs wing.

From TSN Coverage of 1st day of Hockey's UFA
HEADLINES

Senators trade Foligno for Methot, sign Latendresse, Lundin
Souray signs three-year, $11 million deal with Ducks
Numbers Game: Avalanche add Parenteau
Maple Leafs sign C McClement and RFA Frattin
Crosby's new deal includes $36 million in first three years
Hurricanes sign Jordan Staal to 10-year, $60 million deal
Avalanche sign Parenteau to four-year, $16 million contract
Salo signs two-year, $7.5 million deal with Lightning
Oilers re-sign Smyth to two-year $4.5M deal; introduce Schultz
Ponikarovsky signs one-year, $1.8 million deal with Jets
Panthers add free agents Kuba, Parros re-up Clemmensen
Red Wings ink Samuelsson, Gustavsson and Tootoo
Ducks sign D Allen to three-year, $10.5M deal; ink D Hendry
Kings re-sign free agent F Penner to one-year, $3.25M deal
Numbers Game: Stars sign veteran scorer Ray Whitney
Cullen: Breaking down NHL free agent signings
Waiting game on Parise as he tests free agent ma


Sunday, July 01, 2012

Garrison signs six-year, $27.6 million deal with Canucks

Souray signs three-year, $11 million deal with Ducks

Canadiens add toughness with Armstrong, Prust, Bouillon

Coyotes add scoring depth by signing Moss

Sharks sign Burish to four-year, $7.2 million contract

Maple Leafs sign C McClement and RFA Frattin

Ducks sign D Allen to three-year, $10.5M deal; ink D Hendry

Rangers sign former-Islanders forward Haley

Salo signs two-year, $7.5 million deal with Lightning

Numbers Game: Avalanche add Parenteau

Crosby's new deal includes $36 million in first three years

Oilers re-sign Hordichuk to one-year $850,000 deal

Panthers agree to terms with free agent forward Parros

Mason signs one-year, $1.25 million contract with Predators

Numbers Game: Senators, Blue Jackets trade

Blackhawks agree to terms with defenceman Brookbank

Avalanche sign Parenteau to four-year, $16 million contract

Ponikarovsky signs one-year, $1.8 million deal with Jets

Panthers add free agents Kuba, Parros re-up Clemmensen

Senators trade Foligno for Methot, sign Latendresse, Lundin

Bouillon re-joins Canadiens, signing one-year $1.5M deal

Cullen: Breaking down NHL free agent signings

Blue Jackets reach 1-year deal with G McElhinney

Kings re-sign free agent F Penner to one-year, $3.25M deal

Rangers land F Asham in free agency; re-sign D Bickel

Senators sign forward Prince to entry-level contract

Numbers Game: Stars sign veteran scorer Ray Whitney

Stars sign 40-year-old Whitney to two-year $9 million deal

Flyers re-sign goaltender Leighton

Waiting game on Parise as he tests free agent market

Senators sign F Latendresse to one-year $1.25M contract

Oilers re-sign Smyth to two-year $4.5M deal; introduce Schultz

Senators sign D Lundin to one-year, $1.15 million contract

Red Wings ink Samuelsson, Gustavsson and Tootoo

Jets re-sign defenceman Meech to two-way deal

Pouliot signs one-year, $1.8 million deal with Lightning

Clemmensen agrees to new contract with Panthers

Hurricanes sign Jordan Staal to 10-year, $60 million deal

Free agent frenzy coverage underway on TSN2 and TSN.ca

Numbers Game: Oilers secure Schultz's services

Oilers agree to terms with UFA defenceman Schultz


Seems to me one team has been dissed, Anyone care to venture who that team is? Its like they dont even exist!!

Did PA say he was leaving during the season?

Or did he want to wait until after the season ended to discuss it.

Kinda like Nabby.

Plus you can't discuss a contract if the player is not on your team.

It goes both ways.

Garth offered him a contract.... PA wanted more money and a longer term.

PA was nothing before he got here.... and will be nothing more than a 50 point man maximum next year.

Tavares and Moulson made him alot of money today.
- jimmc7722

No PA didnt say he was leaving, but if he wanted to stay they would have worked out a deal during the season..........thats just how it goes. If not, that means the players looking for the most money.

Major fail by Garth

XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

I really hope people arent upset that PA Parentheau is not an islander.
- kindlyrick

Yes losing a guy for nothing that put up more points in a season than any islander outside Tavares in five years should sit well with isles fans.

It's Garth snows biggest mistake and if team doesn't replace him then we can count down to draft party again.

Brad boyes is not the answer at all

No PA didnt say he was leaving, but if he wanted to stay they would have worked out a deal during the season..........thats just how it goes. If not, that means the players looking for the most money.
- kindlyrick

That's not how it goes....

That's not how it goes....
- jimmc7722

Yeah ok, its always about the money......

Yes losing a guy for nothing that put up more points in a season than any islander outside Tavares in five years should sit well with isles fans.

It's Garth snows biggest mistake and if team doesn't replace him then we can count down to draft party again.

Brad boyes is not the answer at all
- Isles316

I don't mind the Boyes signing - low risk with a cheap pricetag. All in all, you could put Andy Hilbert beside those guys and he'd still get 40-50 points! Yeah I said it, Andy Hilbert. My most hated player of all time and quite possibly the reason I got this ulcer.

Yes losing a guy for nothing that put up more points in a season than any islander outside Tavares in five years should sit well with isles fans.

It's Garth snows biggest mistake and if team doesn't replace him then we can count down to draft party again.

Brad boyes is not the answer at all
- Isles316

Not trading was a mistake yes, but losing him for me isnt really a big deal. His ice will be replaced, and playing with Tavares will make the right player better. Brad Boyes may or may not be the answer, but the guy did score 43 goals one year. That means something.

BDGallof ‏@BDGallof
i do not think they are done, though whether they can fill in rest of vision via #nhlfreeagency or thru trade unclear. #isles

I don't mind the Boyes signing - low risk with a cheap pricetag. All in all, you could put Andy Hilbert beside those guys and he'd still get 40-50 points! Yeah I said it, Andy Hilbert. My most hated player of all time and quite possibly the reason I got this ulcer.
- Mr.Black

Tavares will want somebody to play with this year.... Garth has to make the trade or break the bank.

The Isles added depth... no talent today.

They can't go into the season with this line up!!!

More work will be done!!!

I don't mind the Boyes signing - low risk with a cheap pricetag. All in all, you could put Andy Hilbert beside those guys and he'd still get 40-50 points! Yeah I said it, Andy Hilbert. My most hated player of all time and quite possibly the reason I got this ulcer.
- Mr.Black

I don't mind it if it's to be a 2nd or 3rd line player. Plugging him in p.a. spot is unacceptable.

Tavares will want somebody to play with this year.... Garth has to make the trade or break the bank.

The Isles added depth... no talent today.

They can't go into the season with this line up!!!

More work will be done!!!
- jimmc7722

is Moulson all of a sudden chopped liver? Moulson and Tavares are the duo - whoever else joins their line is just along for the ride. In all honesty, Nino should have been riding shotgun with MM and JT and he would have racked up some points and got some confidence. Hopefully the Isles have realized bringing in a rookie and pairing them with Marty Reasoner and Brian Rolston is a giant development (frank)ing fail.

Doesn't matter who is on this team, with Capuano running the show we're (frank)ed.

Tavares will want somebody to play with this year.... Garth has to make the trade or break the bank.

The Isles added depth... no talent today.

They can't go into the season with this line up!!!

More work will be done!!!
- jimmc7722

They're talkin on the NHL network about how teams are gonna front load with Parise and Suter to the tune of 14 million the first year (maybe the second). Under this collective bargaining agreement, teams can pay 2 million in salary and 12 in bonus. 14 million a year is CRAZYY, so anyone with any hopes of the isles getting either of these two, it aint happenin. If top teams are willing to pay these guys 14 shmill the first two years, there's no way they would chose the isles.

Not trading was a mistake yes, but losing him for me isnt really a big deal. His ice will be replaced, and playing with Tavares will make the right player better. Brad Boyes may or may not be the answer, but the guy did score 43 goals one year. That means something.
- kindlyrick

He did a long time ago. Boyes could be a great addition as a secondary scorer. Say he is on first line, does Neilson,grabner and okposo really cut it as a 2nd line in that division ? Especially when you have boyes coming off of two very poor years

I don't mind it if it's to be a 2nd or 3rd line player. Plugging him in p.a. spot is unacceptable.
- Isles316

Boyes is a one time 40 goal scorer... I'd say it's a good gamble. Sure he did it four years ago and has 40 total goals since but let's see what happens. Without risk comes no reward right. I like this move.

is Moulson all of a sudden chopped liver? Moulson and Tavares are the duo - whoever else joins their line is just along for the ride. In all honesty, Nino should have been riding shotgun with MM and JT and he would have racked up some points and got some confidence. Hopefully the Isles have realized bringing in a rookie and pairing them with Marty Reasoner and Brian Rolston is a giant development (frank)ing fail.

Doesn't matter who is on this team, with Capuano running the show we're (frank)ed.
- Mr.Black

Disagree. Niño was awful and never deserved more minutes. The guy is lost at the NHL level currently

He did a long time ago. Boyes could be a great addition as a secondary scorer. Say he is on first line, does Neilson,grabner and okposo really cut it as a 2nd line in that division ? Especially when you have boyes coming off of two very poor years
- Isles316

That Nielson, Grabner, Okposo line had some moments.......but unfortunately this is what the isles bring in. Guys who'll come cheap.........its all about value players for Garth.

Boyes is a one time 40 goal scorer... I'd say it's a good gamble. Sure he did it four years ago and has 40 total goals since but let's see what happens. Without risk comes no reward right. I like this move.
- Mr.Black

Thats fine but if the isles add no 2nd line center or top 6 winger, who the (frank) is scoring a goal after the first line ?

I don't mind it if it's to be a 2nd or 3rd line player. Plugging him in p.a. spot is unacceptable.
- Isles316

Amen. Isles have the pieces to make an impact move. Now is the time. Especially if they add another vet dman they will be able to move a young dman and a forward prospect or two.

That Nielson, Grabner, Okposo line had some moments.......but unfortunately this is what the isles bring in. Guys who'll come cheap.........its all about value players for Garth.
- kindlyrick

with the team's uncertain future, no player will commit long term so the only players Garth can attract are players looking to make a comeback or something to prove. By the time the Isles get their poop in order, Parise will be retired.

Thats fine but if the isles add no 2nd line center or top 6 winger, who the (frank) is scoring a goal after the first line ?
- Isles316

refer to my sign Jokinen and Semin post!!!

Not sure what Snow and Co. have in store for Strome. I watch him play for the Ice Doggs and I've spoke to him a couple times and he really thinks he has a shot this season at cracking the lineup. If he does, I would think he's penciled in for the second line center slot.

Back to Jokinen and Semin, WHY NOT?!?!? Sign em and see what happens.

They're talkin on the NHL network about how teams are gonna front load with Parise and Suter to the tune of 14 million the first year (maybe the second). Under this collective bargaining agreement, teams can pay 2 million in salary and 12 in bonus. 14 million a year is CRAZYY, so anyone with any hopes of the isles getting either of these two, it aint happenin. If top teams are willing to pay these guys 14 shmill the first two years, there's no way they would chose the isles.
- kindlyrick

I cannot blame the Isles if they did not want to pay that money. Make a strong offer for Ryan or another top 6 forward.