looks like i was wrong ..


the Preds would be dumb not to match
- gerbe75pts

There were a lot of us that didn't think he'd sign an offer sheet.

There were a lot of us that didn't think he'd sign an offer sheet.
- HonkFortheGoose

I hope they match .. they being picking in the 20-27 every year imo

Buffalo should have let Vanek go and started the rebuild at that time.
- RicoMartin

The Sabres would have sucked on their own so their picks would have been top ten, and the Oilers sucked and would only have improved marginally so their picks would have been high. 8 high 1st round picks they would have had in the last 4 years. Dynasty!! Darcy and most likely Larry Quinn dropped the (frank)ing ball big time.

If Nashville doesn't match, they'll be left with 3 or 4 defensemen. That's good for Buffalo.
- rcostel77

If Weber leaves the Predators "D" consists of Hal Gill, Ryan Ellis, Kevin Klein and some kids you never heard of.

I hope they match .. they being picking in the 20-27 every year imo
- gerbe75pts

I hope they match too. I don't want to see Weber in Philly.

I hope they match too. I don't want to see Weber in Philly.
- HonkFortheGoose

it would suck for the fans big time .. if they don't match

If Weber leaves the Predators "D" consists of Hal Gill, Ryan Ellis, Kevin Klein and some kids you never heard of.
- DixonWard

Jonathan Blum is more than a kid you never heard of.

Can the NHL step in and poop can the deal based on term like they did with New Jersey?

Can the NHL step in and poop can the deal based on term like they did with New Jersey?
- DixonWard

The NHL can step in at any time and say the deal isn't valid for "x" reason.

"Luke Schenn makes $3.6 million per season, but if Weber joins the Flyers, Schenn will be just the sixth-highest-paid defenceman on Philadelphia behind Weber, Kimmo Timonen, Chris Pronger, Braydon Coburn, and Andrej Meszaros. Throw Niklas Grossman into the fix and the Flyers have seven defencemen with a cap hit of $3.5 million or higher."

http://realsports.ca/blog...aking-shea-weber-is-rich/

They are going to be wheeling and dealing if they get Weber.

Jonathan Blum is more than a kid you never heard of.
- poisondhearts37

Yes, but an RFA at the moment. Correct?

"Luke Schenn makes $3.6 million per season, but if Weber joins the Flyers, Schenn will be just the sixth-highest-paid defenceman on Philadelphia behind Weber, Kimmo Timonen, Chris Pronger, Braydon Coburn, and Andrej Meszaros. Throw Niklas Grossman into the fix and the Flyers have seven defencemen with a cap hit of $3.5 million or higher."

http://realsports.ca/blog...aking-shea-weber-is-rich/

They are going to be wheeling and dealing if they get Weber.
- GilPerreault

Pronger will be on LTIR as soon as the season starts essentially wiping his contract off the cap anyway.

Yes, but an RFA at the moment. Correct?
- DixonWard

What does that have to do with it? Weber is also an RFA.

Yes, but an RFA at the moment. Correct?
- DixonWard

Yea. But it isnt like he isnt gonna get signed. He plays on theyre roster. He isnt gonna cost to much to keep right now.

Pronger will be on LTIR as soon as the season starts essentially wiping his contract off the cap anyway.
- HonkFortheGoose

Goose, where is that barbecue place in Orchard Park?

I may be in the South Towns next week.

Pronger will be on LTIR as soon as the season starts essentially wiping his contract off the cap anyway.
- HonkFortheGoose

Of course, but when you have 6 or 7 Dmen making more than 3.5 million a year, something has to give. They are going to be tight against the cap so they will have to make some moves.

Yea. But it isnt like he isnt gonna get signed. He plays on theyre roster. He isnt gonna cost to much to keep right now.
- poisondhearts37

Still sucks to be a Preds fan right now....

Goose, where is that barbecue place in Orchard Park?

I may be in the South Towns next week.
- DixonWard

On Rt 20. Between Michael and Angle Rd. Just up past Lowe's and Tops.

On Rt 20. Between Michael and Angle Rd. Just up past Lowe's and Tops.
- HonkFortheGoose

Got it! Thanks!

Of course, but when you have 6 or 7 Dmen making more than 3.5 million a year, something has to give. They are going to be tight against the cap so they will have to make some moves.
- GilPerreault

I'm sure Holmgren will pull something off. He usually does. Whether or not it ends up helping the team is something different though. Don't forget they have a lot of young guys up front that make less than Carter and Richards did.

I'm sure Holmgren will pull something off. He usually does. Whether or not it ends up helping the team is something different though. Don't forget they have a lot of young guys up front that make less than Carter and Richards did.
- HonkFortheGoose

Myers and a 1st for Webers rights.


Then match it.

Myers and a 1st for Webers rights.


Then match it.
- dadeadhead

Is that legal?

Sorry if I am slow, I got into a debate about the virtues of Jonathan Blum's RFA status....

Myers and a 1st for Webers rights.


Then match it.
- dadeadhead

Can Webers rights be traded while the offer sheet is on the table?

Is that legal?

Sorry if I am slow, I got into a debate about the virtues of Jonathan Blum's RFA status....
- DixonWard

I dont see why not.

I dont see why not.
- dadeadhead

I just looked at the 2005 CBA. It says:

Once an Offer Sheet for a Restricted Free Agent has been received by the Prior Club, the Prior Club may not Trade or otherwise Assign its Right of First Refusal for such Restricted Free Agent.