Meh. Think the garrison signing was OK. According to Dreger, he's got a good work ethic, so even if he's not putting up points I think he'll do OK.

Could be a bad signing, but I think teams would take a risk on him in the future for $4.5 Mil. It's no Redden or Jaybo $6.5 Mil contract.

I'd like to see Doan. One year deal. Could fill in well for Kesler and Sedin, Kesler, Doan, Lappierre, would be a deadly centre lineup.

Suter for Edler+ would be an excellent swap for both teams.

Sarah McLellan ‏@azc_mclellan
Glendale council candidates call for delay in signing Phoenix Coyotes deal http://www.azcentral.com/...phoenix-coyotes-deal.html

This saga is longer than Avatar. I never realized how long and complicated losing money could be.

Sarah McLellan ‏@azc_mclellan
Glendale council candidates call for delay in signing Phoenix Coyotes deal http://www.azcentral.com/...phoenix-coyotes-deal.html

This saga is longer than Avatar. I never realized how long and complicated losing money could be.
- AlexF

The problem is, Glendale wants to get out, but if the Coyotes go then Glendale probably goes down with it because it's sucked so much taxpayer money into that arena. It's having enough problems trying to book dates beyond Coyote games that they could end up with an empty arena and no way to fill it.

Darren Dreger‏@DarrenDreger

@Eklund. Sorry pal. Just talked to Dale Tallon and he says nothing has changed. Still talking with Van. Nothing imminent. High price.

He would be playing somewhere else then.
- VANTEL

It had been reported several times that he wanted to play in Vancouver.

As it was, he took less money to go there.

Darren Dreger‏@DarrenDreger

@Eklund. Sorry pal. Just talked to Dale Tallon and he says nothing has changed. Still talking with Van. Nothing imminent. High price.
- VANTEL

I'm sorry but that is just embarrassing.

Sarah McLellan ‏@azc_mclellan
Glendale council candidates call for delay in signing Phoenix Coyotes deal http://www.azcentral.com/...phoenix-coyotes-deal.html

This saga is longer than Avatar. I never realized how long and complicated losing money could be.
- AlexF

with all their stars leaving hopefully they'll be in seattle soon

I'm sorry but that is just embarrassing.
- AlexF

Ek should take the family out today.

I'm sorry but that is just embarrassing.
- AlexF

Predictable is more like it.
I just giggle everytime he makes some bold statement, particularly when it involves the Canucks.

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger

@Eklund. Sorry pal. Just talked to Dale Tallon and he says nothing has changed. Still talking with Van. Nothing imminent. High price.

Predictable is more like it.
I just giggle everytime he makes some bold statement, particularly when it involves the Canucks.
- Marwood

Yeah I think it's pretty clear that he has zero inside sources in the Canucks organization.

Shane Doan is exactly what we need, I'm trying not to get my hopes up since I think the losers in the Parise/Suter sweepstakes will then go hard after him and potentially beat our offer. If MG can land him, then this team looks complete to me, you can always pick up a depth forward or d-man in the Lu trade or trade deadline to push us over the top. I'd be willing to overpay for Doan, just front load the contract for the first 2 years.

Yeah I think it's pretty clear that he has zero inside sources in the Canucks organization.
- AlexF

Not a surprise since MG likes to run a tight ship, but I think the insiders are usually getting their info from the other teams(TOR, FLA, etc.).

Shane Doan is exactly what we need, I'm trying not to get my hopes up since I think the losers in the Parise/Suter sweepstakes will then go hard after him and potentially beat our offer. If MG can land him, then this team looks complete to me, you can always pick up a depth forward or d-man in the Lu trade or trade deadline to push us over the top. I'd be willing to overpay for Doan, just front load the contract for the first 2 years.
- Nucker101

Front loaded isn't really an advantage because Doan is already 35+ as per the "Mogilny" rule.

EDIT - what I mean to say is that if you front load the contract there is no incentive for a player to play out the contract but you are stuck with the cap hit, whereas if the $ are spread evenly there is more incentive not to retire.

Shane Doan is exactly what we need, I'm trying not to get my hopes up since I think the losers in the Parise/Suter sweepstakes will then go hard after him and potentially beat our offer. If MG can land him, then this team looks complete to me, you can always pick up a depth forward or d-man in the Lu trade or trade deadline to push us over the top. I'd be willing to overpay for Doan, just front load the contract for the first 2 years.
- Nucker101

i agree doan is what you need.

Langkow is a cheap alternative for some grit at centre on 3rd line

Front loaded isn't really an advantage because Doan is already 35+ as per the "Mogilny" rule.
- 1970vintage

Fair enough, I'd still be willing to go a third year. He'll be useful for the next 2 years and IMO still a useful third liner in year 3 and a great leader. Who knows, he might even retire if we actually win the cup. With most of "the core" in it's prime I think we should go for it.

i agree doan is what you need.

Langkow is a cheap alternative for some grit at centre on 3rd line
- numbear

I like Langkow, but his faceoff percentage last year was horrible, I'd want someone better at faceoffs for that role.

Fair enough, I'd still be willing to go a third year. He'll be useful for the next 2 years and IMO still a useful third liner in year 3 and a great leader. Who knows, he might even retire if we actually win the cup. With most of "the core" in it's prime I think we should go for it.
- Nucker101

Totally agree

Totally agree
- 1970vintage

Me too

Fair enough, I'd still be willing to go a third year. He'll be useful for the next 2 years and IMO still a useful third liner in year 3 and a great leader. Who knows, he might even retire if we actually win the cup. With most of "the core" in it's prime I think we should go for it.
- Nucker101

Love to sign Doan but reality says that once the other big fish are off the market the teams left at the alter will give him stupid $$ and term.

Love to sign Doan but reality says that once the other big fish are off the market the teams left at the alter will give him stupid $$ and term.
- instigator

I'd be willing to go as high as 3 years at 5mil per with a NTC. I know it's too much but that's probably what it will take for him to consider. He may not be worth that only scoring 20-25 goals but his leadership is also very valuable and he's the type of player you win cups with.

I'd be willing to go as high as 3 years at 5mil per with a NTC. I know it's too much but that's probably what it will take for him to consider. He may not be worth that only scoring 20-25 goals but his leadership is also very valuable and he's the type of player you win cups with.
- Nucker101

thats pretty much what I was thinking.

I do think VCR, EDM, CGY may have a strong chance for him.

EDM I could see really making a push for him, but I almost think JAGR would fit in better there.

thats pretty much what I was thinking.

I do think VCR, EDM, CGY may have a strong chance for him.

EDM I could see really making a push for him, but I almost think JAGR would fit in better there.
- numbear

Hometown interest never hurts. He can visit Catriona on weekends.

I'd be willing to go as high as 3 years at 5mil per with a NTC. I know it's too much but that's probably what it will take for him to consider. He may not be worth that only scoring 20-25 goals but his leadership is also very valuable and he's the type of player you win cups with.
- Nucker101

Doaner is a winner with BC roots. You're going to have to overpay a bit, but as others have stated, he has the characteristics that this teams missing to win the Cup. I think 3 years @ $5 mill is right on point Not a bad 'sunset' contract for Doan

thats pretty much what I was thinking.

I do think VCR, EDM, CGY may have a strong chance for him.

EDM I could see really making a push for him, but I almost think JAGR would fit in better there.
- numbear

I think he wants a cup, out of those 3 teams it's a no-brainier. By the the time EDM is a cup contender he'll be retired.