Free Agent Frenzy is shaping up to be as entertaining as watching paint dry. I think it will be turning into watching average players cash enormous cheques.
- claygolf83

Florida getting Bennet, Ekblad and Marchand all done for under market value is pretty wild

Florida getting Bennet, Ekblad and Marchand all done for under market value is pretty wild
- NorthNuck

Amazing work from them, that being said they are going to have to shed some salary to be compliant. Luostarinen would be worth a call....makes 3M for 2 more seasons...he could be a cap casualty

Amazing work from them, that being said they are going to have to shed some salary to be compliant. Luostarinen would be worth a call....makes 3M for 2 more seasons...he could be a cap casualty
- claygolf83

I think it's more likely they trade Rodrigues, I can't see them getting rid of one of the baby Barkovs

Free Agent Frenzy is shaping up to be as entertaining as watching paint dry. I think it will be turning into watching average players cash enormous cheques.
- claygolf83

We really should pass aside from adding a C short term.

I think it's more likely they trade Rodrigues, I can't see them getting rid of one of the baby Barkovs
- NorthNuck

They both may need new homes depending on how many players FLA plans on dressing on a nightly basis

They both may need new homes depending on how many players FLA plans on dressing on a nightly basis
- claygolf83

Maybe they'll just LTIR Bobrovsky for a bit at the start of the year. There are plenty of options available to cheat the cap

As far as I can see there are only 2 FLA teams , how does signing below market value contracts help the NHLPA?
Remember when all the fuss was made about Kesler commenting on players needing to accept less to help build contending teams , what a farce the league is allowing to happen , all teams should have equal financial footing to level the playing field

As far as I can see there are only 2 FLA teams , how does signing below market value contracts help the NHLPA?
Remember when all the fuss was made about Kesler commenting on players needing to accept less to help build contending teams , what a farce the league is allowing to happen , all teams should have equal financial footing to level the playing field
- onesmallleap

According to Bettman it isn't really an issue

https://thehockeynews.com...tman-has-won-the-argument

Trade the only franchise Norris defenceman in the clubs history? Can't see it.
- ScotlandVonRickens

Not happening unless he intimates behind closed doors he won’t resign. I expect this to not be leaked one way or the other after past history.

Boeser said he wanted to stay as well
- NorthNuck

Home town discount only imo.

Boeser said he wanted to stay as well
- NorthNuck

Home town discount only imo.

Only 5 hours to go

Home town discount only imo.
- Nighthawk

You know that "hometown " means exactly that .
Like Tavares in TO , not like Minnesota boy Brock

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC

Mitch Marner has been traded to Vegas
- York Newbury

Pretty much guarantees that Vegas won't get past the second round with Marner there long term. Perfect.

Brock is gonna get massive massive money. Hes all that's left outside Ehlers.

Pius Suter is gonna be the chandler Stevenson this year. Get ready for 5x5

Just over 30 minutes to go.

Looks like everyone is staying put!

Looks like everyone is staying put!
- York Newbury

Go Blue Jackets Go
Go Ducks Go

Van is gonna sign Nik Bjustad

Van is gonna sign Nik Bjustad
- Jkuzzi

Two signings:

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General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with goaltender Thatcher Demko on a three-year contract with a $8.5 million AAV.

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General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Conor Garland on a six-year contract with a $6 million AAV.

Two signings:
- York Newbury

That Demko AVV is horrific - what an absolutely terrible signing. Term is great but he didn't deserve or earn that contract in any way shape or form. Disappointing way to start the day.

I love Garland and he earned it but I would have liked 5X5

That Demko AVV is horrific - what an absolutely terrible signing. Term is great but he didn't deserve or earn that contract in any way shape or form. Disappointing way to start the day.

I love Garland and he earned it but I would have liked 5X5
- Brooks_Light

Id like a toilet made out of gold but that's not going to happen. There is no way you get Demko for less w/o giving term and with his injury history that doesn't seem like an option. A Silovs/Lankinen tandem going forward is scary as eff.

As for Garly, he is your heart and soul. The guy gives it his all and if 6x6 is what was needed then you do the deal.

Id like a toilet made out of gold but that's not going to happen. There is no way you get Demko for less w/o giving term and with his injury history that doesn't seem like an option. A Silovs/Lankinen tandem going forward is scary as eff.

As for Garly, he is your heart and soul. The guy gives it his all and if 6x6 is what was needed then you do the deal.
- claygolf83

Pretty much. Either give money or term. They settled on money. Also the possibility to trade him next year before his extension kicks in.

I think he'll rebound and form a pretty great tandem with Lanks. Not my favourite signing but understand it.

Id like a toilet made out of gold but that's not going to happen. There is no way you get Demko for less w/o giving term and with his injury history that doesn't seem like an option. A Silovs/Lankinen tandem going forward is scary as eff.

As for Garly, he is your heart and soul. The guy gives it his all and if 6x6 is what was needed then you do the deal.
- claygolf83

There was absolutely no need to give him this contract - that's the point. They weren't backed into a corner - they had a full year to extend and see how he plays. He had no bargaining power given his injury history and inconsistency and it just didn't need to happen. Let alone giving him that much money! Terrible signing.

And I'd argue going with Arty/Lank is in no way scarier than trusting Demkos health.

It a horrible move - no matter how you spin it.

You're right about Garly, heart and soul and he's a beast every night. One of the best players I've seen along the boards ever - cus of his size. He creates a ton of chances and kills defenders cardio with his o-zone possession.