All guesses:

Carle re-signs

Prust signs with the Leafs now that they bought out Armstrong

PA gets a big paycheck elsewhere. Somewhere weird and not obvious like MTL. St. Louis or Nashville.
- eichiefs9

What are the chances we get Doan?

What are the chances we get Doan?
- mighty13duck

My gut says zero. IF he even leaves PHX, he's going to want to try and win a cup before his career is over. Not help a rebuilding franchise.

He may not be the ideal player but he has a undeniable skill. I'd snatch him up in a heartbeat for the right price.
- eichiefs9

I can live with Semin as PA's replacement. Isles still need to add some grit. Hopefully a change does Semin good.

I can live with Semin as PA's replacement. Isles still need to add some grit. Hopefully a change does Semin good.
- ses111

That would likely mean one of the younger guys that probably could make the team could have to go back to Bridgeport.

To me anyway, the lines currently look something like this:

Moulson - JT - ?
Bailey - Nielsen - KO
Ullstrom - Cizikas - Grabner
Martin - Reasoner - ?

AMac - Hamonic
Visnovsky - Streit
Reese - Donovan/deHaan

Ideally Reese would be replaced with a better defenseman, but he's not bad.

That would likely mean one of the younger guys that probably could make the team could have to go back to Bridgeport.

To me anyway, the lines currently look something like this:

Moulson - JT - ?
Bailey - Nielsen - KO
Ullstrom - Cizikas - Grabner
Martin - Reasoner - ?

AMac - Hamonic
Visnovsky - Streit
Reese - Donovan/deHaan

Ideally Reese would be replaced with a better defenseman, but he's not bad.
- eichiefs9

Hopefully if they do get Semin it's not a long term deal. I'm not sure they would bring in Olli as well and is there any chance of Ryan still being brought in if Semin is added? I'd rather bring in a better dman than Reese. Things may be more interesting than I thought during Free Agency.

Semin will be our new Satan...

He has had a 40 goal season, and a couple 30 goal seasons.

If we even sign this guy.... what kinda contract does he get on Redemption Island?

5.5 million/yearly for 2 years???

Eric Francis via twitter:Sources saying Olli Jokinen’s days as a Flame are over. He’ll be a UFA on July 1st. George Richards via twitter: Hearing that Jokinen could be heading back to the Islanders.

He's from Fla Panthers

Eric Francis via twitter:Sources saying Olli Jokinen’s days as a Flame are over. He’ll be a UFA on July 1st. George Richards via twitter: Hearing that Jokinen could be heading back to the Islanders.

He's from Fla Panthers
- SCLI

We all want upgrades and NHL-ready players, well can't really complain with Semin and Jokinen.

All guesses:

Carle re-signs

Prust signs with the Leafs now that they bought out Armstrong

PA gets a big paycheck elsewhere. Somewhere weird and not obvious like MTL. St. Louis or Nashville.
- eichiefs9

heard that Colorado has interest.

Hopefully if they do get Semin it's not a long term deal. I'm not sure they would bring in Olli as well and is there any chance of Ryan still being brought in if Semin is added? I'd rather bring in a better dman than Reese. Things may be more interesting than I thought during Free Agency.
- ses111

I mean I don't really know what Ryan would cost, so it could shift some stuff around on the roster. If we got Semin he'd obviously be slotted on that top line with JT, but I wouldn't hold my breath on him signing here. Especially not if it's long term.

I mean I don't really know what Ryan would cost, so it could shift some stuff around on the roster. If we got Semin he'd obviously be slotted on that top line with JT, but I wouldn't hold my breath on him signing here. Especially not if it's long term.
- eichiefs9

I would not be upset if we do not sign Semin. If the Isles cannot get Ryan I would not mind seeing what this team could do with a couple of gritty forwards and an upgrade on D.

On free agency:

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

Among scoring Fs, the reach: A. Semin, if he's willing to take short-term. The reality: B. Boyes, one-time star in need of prove-it year

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

On D, the reach: B. Salvador, who likely escaped #Isles $ range w/ great PO run. The reality: M. Carkner/S. Eminger, affordable depth guys.

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

Tough guys, the reach: B. Prust. #Isles like him, but not at $2m+ per. The reality: G. Parros/J. Scott, role-fillers who can protect stars.

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

But #Isles hope to be active on Sunday, from what I understand. We'll see how crazy it gets at noon!

Eric Francis via twitter:Sources saying Olli Jokinen’s days as a Flame are over. He’ll be a UFA on July 1st. George Richards via twitter: Hearing that Jokinen could be heading back to the Islanders.

He's from Fla Panthers
- SCLI

Olli played on the Island for a year!!!

On free agency:

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

Among scoring Fs, the reach: A. Semin, if he's willing to take short-term. The reality: B. Boyes, one-time star in need of prove-it year

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

On D, the reach: B. Salvador, who likely escaped #Isles $ range w/ great PO run. The reality: M. Carkner/S. Eminger, affordable depth guys.

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

Tough guys, the reach: B. Prust. #Isles like him, but not at $2m+ per. The reality: G. Parros/J. Scott, role-fillers who can protect stars.

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

But #Isles hope to be active on Sunday, from what I understand. We'll see how crazy it gets at noon!
- eichiefs9

7/1 12:01: Holds breath
8/24 9:36: Dies

On free agency:

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

Among scoring Fs, the reach: A. Semin, if he's willing to take short-term. The reality: B. Boyes, one-time star in need of prove-it year

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

On D, the reach: B. Salvador, who likely escaped #Isles $ range w/ great PO run. The reality: M. Carkner/S. Eminger, affordable depth guys.

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

Tough guys, the reach: B. Prust. #Isles like him, but not at $2m+ per. The reality: G. Parros/J. Scott, role-fillers who can protect stars.

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

But #Isles hope to be active on Sunday, from what I understand. We'll see how crazy it gets at noon!
- eichiefs9

I agree with giving Semin only a short term deal. He needs to prove himself. I like Carkner. I like Prust no way he should get 2 mill. If he gets 2 mill there should be a lockout. I like the part about Isles should be active. If FA is not a fit I hope they go the trade route.

Opening Night:

Moulson-Tavares-Semin
Bailey-Jokinen-Okposo
Grabner-Nielsen-Niederreiter
Martin-Reasoner-Joensuu (lets face it, he has the one way deal and he'll be playing)

Streit-Oduya
Hamonic-MacDonald
de Haan-Visnovksy

Nabokov
DiPietro (remember, I said opening night)

Boom.

I agree with giving Semin only a short term deal. He needs to prove himself. I like Carkner. I like Prust no way he should get 2 mill. If he gets 2 mill there should be a lockout. I like the part about Isles should be active. If FA is not a fit I hope they go the trade route.
- ses111

If the isles do sign jokinen and semin, and we get a solid d man with size like carkner and add a goon we should all be thrilled..like big time thrilled.

Opening Night:

Moulson-Tavares-Semin
Bailey-Jokinen-Okposo
Grabner-Nielsen-Niederreiter
Martin-Reasoner-Joensuu (lets face it, he has the one way deal and he'll be playing)

Streit-Oduya
Hamonic-MacDonald
de Haan-Visnovksy

Nabokov
DiPietro (remember, I said opening night)

Boom.
- NYIDRIVE4FIVE

You forget ullstrom who will be on team over niño.

You forget ullstrom who will be on team over niño.
- Isles316

I don't know, I think Nino will do some damage with the space Nielsen and Grabner's speed will give him. I can see a lot of goals from the slot off of rebounds and such.

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

#Isles will also be in on young guys who didn't get QOs -- Wojtek Wolski and Peter Mueller both possibilities at right price.

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

Also on #Isles, expect D Dylan Reese to re-sign, fill 6/7 D slot as he did for parts of last two seasons.

What are the chances we get Doan?
- mighty13duck

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I don't know, I think Nino will do some damage with the space Nielsen and Grabner's speed will give him. I can see a lot of goals from the slot off of rebounds and such.
- NYIDRIVE4FIVE

Kid has 2 career goals and was (frank)ing awful last year. Bridgeport for sure

Kid has 2 career goals and was (frank)ing awful last year. Bridgeport for sure
- Isles316

yeah i guess

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

#Isles will also be in on young guys who didn't get QOs -- Wojtek Wolski and Peter Mueller both possibilities at right price.

Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday

Also on #Isles, expect D Dylan Reese to re-sign, fill 6/7 D slot as he did for parts of last two seasons.
- eichiefs9

Staple is just naming every free agent available...

I think I need a twitter account... anybody can throw crap out there.

Kid has 2 career goals and was (frank)ing awful last year. Bridgeport for sure
- Isles316

So you think a Hart is out of the question????

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