Free Agency Opens Today; Your FA Open Thread
by gallagher on Jul 1, 2009 9:00 AM CDT
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PrintAt 11 am (Central) the second volley of NHL summer fireworks is set to begin. With trading awfully quiet during the Entry Draft this past weekend, it looks like today could get a bit wild and wacky. While other teams have already gotten down and dirty, with the Rangers trading Scott Gomez (and others) to Montreal for Chris Higgins (and others), Cal and Gary signing Jay Bouwmeester to a five-year, $33 million deal and the Senators finally moving Dany Heatley to the West, sending him to Edmonton for Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner and Ladislav Smid. (Or maybe they didn't.)
The Blues, on the other hand, have been pretty quiet. Yes, they want a backup goalie, but beyond that, they haven't said much. Most Blues fans, including us, have not gotten ourselves overly frothy over what could end up being just another summer Wednesday.
But allow us to play conspiracy theorist for just a bit. First of all, the Blues have cleared off $2.67 million from their cap number by buying out Jay McKee. Secondly, if reports from people around town who have seen him are to be believed, Eric Brewer is nowhere near playing shape yet. Could his $4 million be freed up under the cap if he isn't deemed available to play this year? If he can't go, his salary becomes money the Blues can use (insurance tends to cover the salary of players on the long-term DL).
Suddenly, it seems, the Blues may have a bunch of money to play with under the cap.
Secondly, the Blues have been very, very quiet leading up to today. In the past, that means something is happening. Need proof? Here's some:
- Last year everyone was talking about Keith Tkachuk being traded. Didn't happen.
- Last year and again this summer, everyone was talking about how the Blues wanted Chris Pronger. Didn't happen.
- Published media reports said they were deeply involved in the Dany Heatley sweepstakes. Didn't happen.
Um, got a point Gallagher? Yes, yes I do:
- No one saw the Lee Stempniak trade coming.
- No one saw the Paul Kariya signing coming. (Aside from Brad Lee, but no one believed him.)
- No one saw the Jay McKee buyout coming.
This organization has a recent history of keeping their cards pretty close to their chest. At a time like this, their lack of noise might just mean that they have something going on. They must have a prognosis on Brewer. They've created cap room with McKee. They'd love to make a splash and grab headlines; the Kariya signing motivated the average fan and jacked up ticket sales and merchandise receipts.
What're we saying? Stay tuned, that's what we're saying. And if the Blues make a big announcement at some point today, we've all picked up on their tell: they get real quiet when they have a good hand working.
Everyone's favorite tri-first-named Blues blogger Bradley Leigh Lee will be manning the helm here all day, so if something big breaks, he'll have info up for you as soon as humanly possible for you to cheer/lament. Feel free to use the comments in this post to discuss what all is happening in the world of the NHL today.
And to discuss conspiracy theories. You know, if you see any black helicopters flying around downtown or anything.
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Geez
So you’re telling me all this flap I’ve herad about the Blues trying to sign The Answer Man is just a load of bull? Don’t screw with me like that.
Here’s my prediction: The Blues shock the hockey and basketball worlds by signing Iverson.
I feel unclean. It's a shame so deep it can only be erased by the ravages of time and the constant abuse of hard liquor. I rooted on the Red Wings and I am now less of a man for it.
No moves=good moves
Aside from the obvious of polak/backup the best moves we can make are ones that don’t get announced on ESPNs main page.
Defense
First line: Johnson/Brewer(?)
Second line: Jackman/The Cola
Third line: Polak/P-Jello
7th man: Weaver
If Brewer is really down for the count this year Polak/Jackman can shift up a line but the better move is to get a topline defender for brewers spot. How many top flight defensemen are willing to take a 1 year deal? I dunno.
Francois Beauchemin was a name I had heard tossed around a bit that sounded like a decent second line guy for a cheap price. I was going to say get him for 1 year only but he could potentially be our next Colaicova, depends on how cheap he shows up for.
It wouldnt hurt to have a winger that could score as well to round out lines 2/3, doesn’t need to be big money or long term, just a decent shooter to give us some depth.
Sedina
Sign 5 year 30.5 million dollar deals with Canucks per TSN
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Whoops
Make that Sedins unless we want to make that the new more feminine form of the creepy twins
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This means
creepy Swedish twin jokes for five more years. That kind of makes me happy.
If you get the NHL Network, NHL Live is on talking free agency. Then at 1 p.m. CDT, they’ll switch over to TSN coverage until 5 p.m.
I just took batteries out of the remote.
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Mattias Ohlund
Signs with Tampa Bay per NHL live
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As Down Goes Brown tweeted
Tampa dives into free agency. Stick with what works.
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Something to think about today if the Blues are talking trade
This should probably be its own post, but it fits here…so here we go.
If you look at this front office, the trades they’ve made have included players they had already made a strong decision about. Examples:
- Dennis Wideman took some big gambles and got burned. He had offensive upside at the time (he was used on at least one shootout attempt – the Wipeout), but it was clear he did not play Murray-style hockey.
- Lee Stempniak had probably peaked. They gave him good RFA money, but he didn’t earn it. His playing time fell off, he got bumped around the lines.
- Christian Backman was not a key player.
- Soderberg the prospect traded for Tofu, he had eye issues.
All of those guys, the Blues thought they had gotten their best from them, and it wasn’t going to be enough (except maybe Wideman). The team made decisions about their usefulness.
So who on this team or in the organization have they made decisions about? Probably why everyone throws Perron’s name around.
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Put a fanpost on front
that Darren Dreger says Hossa is close to signing with Chicago.
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As much as I would hate to see Chicago get the additional talent, if this is a longer term deal it may fuck them over enough to where they may lose some damn good players and end up handcuffed like NYR (until Montreal comes along that is)
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That's why I don't think this Hossa thing is true
Unless it’s another one year deal, Tallon won’t do it. Resigning Kane and Towes next year is the number one priority of this club.
Twelve. Friggin'. Years.
I don’t know wether to laugh at Tallon, or cry because the NHL is going the way of the NBA and MLB with these stupid-assed long-term contracts.
B.
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Fuck Chicago
Sergei Zubov? He was @ like $5.3mil last year, Blake was @ $5mil last year. Blake resigns for $3.5mil this year, is the $3.5mil range too much for Zubov to the Blues? Ofcoarse he has to have a healthy hip.
Don't worry
By the end of the day I’m sure we’ll see some Havlat to the Blues rumors, along with 25 other teams.
Well the Blues just bought out
their player with osteoporosis. So they could fill that slot with Havlat. But I hope not.
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Oh, he'll get a sheet alright.
I’m just afraid of how many zeroes will be on it.
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its really easy
copy the link you want. type out what you want to say and then highlight a few words. then click on that little chain thing next the quote marks and the tree and paste the link in there. it should work.
Kovalev
Has apparently re-signed with Montreal, still waiting on TSN confirmation of this
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$1MM/yr for HIM?!
CamTits HAS to be salivating.
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This has nothing to do with signings . . .
but a bit to do about current NHL events.
I saw the most awesomely wrong and hilarious sign-in name on PPP this morning . . . “Tree1Heatley0”
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And . . .
showing my work: http://www.sbnation.com/users/Tree1Heatley0
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
I think we need to do the same . . .
with either a Blackhawks or Red Wings sweater.
Any takers?
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Andy Green
Re-signs with Jersey
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Okay...
so if you were JD…who would you go for? Clemmensen, Conklin or trade for Harding?
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Yup..
exactly. Harding, for me, would be entirely dependent on what we’d have to give up to get him. I do like Clemmensen though.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I would take Conklin if he didn't have that damn Detroit Stank all over him.
Personally . . . I’d go after Clemmensen.
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craig anderson
i think he’ll be cheap. he IS a backup. harding has got that young kid “i could be a starter vibe.”
if not anderson, Conkblock would be good, because he is also a backup. if mase in the No. 1, we dont need a fringe starter muckin things up.
I say Clemmenson
Sure Mason is our number one, but he’s in his early to mid thirties. I know we have Bishop and Holt in development, but If we could snag Clemmenson we wouldn’t be screwed when one of our other goalies goes down.
That is all dependant on price however. If he wants more than Mason, I’d say pass. We don’t need another self-destruction here…
Barret Jackman is my hero.
Good, bad, I'm the guy with the gun.
I like all three, but...
Harding seems to get respect to where everyone you hear talk about him thinks he could start eventually and i like the idea of starting to stabilize goaltending for the future and the now.
Hmmm
Hockeybuzz are reporting that Lightning have contacted our old friend, Matt Walker.
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They might have asked him . . .
how his left ring finger is doing.
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After further review . . .
make that his middle finger.
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LMAO
Probably! “Hey, dude. How you doing over there, bud?”
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Pavel Kubina
Reportedly traded to Atlanta…Darren Dreger reporting deal not done yet
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640 Toronto
is reporting that the Leafs have traded Kubina to the Thrashers in a deal involving Colby Armstrong
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David Booth
re-signs in Florida
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Craig Anderson
Reportedly signed by Colorado
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Well, if he's looking to start . . .
that’s the right place for him.
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Craig Anderson..
signs with the Avs according to sportsnet. 2years at $1.8m per year
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Matthieu Garon
Strickland is saying Blues have contacted him as well
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Ty Conklin
is down to Blues and one other team – also according to Strickland
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Hossa
TSN reports that “sources report” that Hossa to Chicago is a done deal.
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LOL
Well I’m loving this free agency thing so far. But then – I’m a big rumour whore anyway
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Yes, sir
i like all the rumor and wonder of July 1, wish it was United States day too & i didnt have to go into work in a couple hours
LOL
Actually – wrong sex. LOL I’m a woman. And in the UK – which is great because I have all evening to check in on rumours.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Hossa...
apparently 12 year deal. $5.3m per year – Chicago
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holy shit
that’s D U M B. Bill Wirtz has to be looking up at his sons with a disapproving look on his face. I can’t wait for the 12-year deals to backfire. Also, Taves or Kane would look nice with the Blues since the Hawks won’t have the cap space to sign them with Soupy and Hossa eating up all the room.
What
I want to know is how are they going to manage to re-sign Kane, Toews etc..
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
If it's $5.3MM/yr for 12 years . . .
there’s no way in bloody Hell they’re re-signing those two without jettisoning some dead money.
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I still
can’t get over a 12 year, $62m deal. Surely they’ve moved either Huet or Khabibulin?
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy cow
Hossa’s deal is front loaded. 53 mil for the first SEVEN years.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Geez.
It’s as if they EXPECT the contract to be worthless by the time 7 years have passed. Wonder why!
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Matt Walker
Is now a member of the Lightning
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$1.7MM/yr for 4 years . . .
not bad for Big Cuntreeeeeeee.
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Heatley
apparently says no to Edmonton.
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Conklin!
signs a two year deal with the Blues according to Strick – $1.3 per year
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SHIT!
DETROIT STANK!
HERE IT COMES!
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it worked well the last time
for a little bit. this is three ex-det goalies the blues have had since 2000: Ozzie, Manny and Ty.
What eases the pain . . .
is that at least Conklin had some modicum of success filling in for Fleury in Pittsburgh in ‘07-’08.
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
true
and he’s played in every winter classic game. so if we ever get one, he can talk about it. which is nice.
Of course...
… since this year’s Classic involves Boston and Montreal, the signing of Conklin will be negated by the league any minute now.
Solid pickup
I also like the short term in case Bishop decides to wake up or Allen is the real deal
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Anyone watching TSN/NHL Network?
The asian dude (John Lu) sounds like Bill Clement. Totally threw me off.
Roloson
Goes to the Islanders
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Koistenen
to Panthers. And it looks like Havlat might be a King
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Steve Montador
signs with Sabres
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Did I just read Hossa @ 12yrs? Wow.
Kane and Toews get out of their entry contracts after next year. Hawks might have just effed themselves.
Half their roster's up for FA next year
and they still have Versteeg and Khabibulin up this year. Rumor has it they’re looking to trade Huet and re-sign Khabi, no idea on Versteeg but I’m guessing they won’t move for him given the amount they’ve already spent.
Sounds like Edmonton should be in for Huet now that Roloson's out. Probably overpay.
I’d love for them to sign Khabi at big bucks.
I'd take Versteeg in the 'Note...
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't hear that on NHL Network.
Side note: If I see another Obama/Debt Crisis commercial on NHL Net, I’m putting a hole in my head.
Scott...
and if we’re going for him…I wouldn’t think Brewer would be back…or would he?
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
true statement
brewers sitch reminds me of the cards. all we keep hearing is how fine he is … until a setback. how hurt is this dude. it would be nice if someone would get the real scoop on him.
The difference is
… that the Blues have shown the willingness to prepare (and, if necessary, act on) backup plans. The local baseball team seems to convince itself that all of its players will be perfectly healthy, and therefore there’s no need to look at alternatives.
Knuble
to Washington. 2 years. $2.8 per season
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2.8m
over 2years
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, that should
… make Sean Avery even less likely to face the consequences of his own actions.
Pulled from the Puck Daddy chat
BREAKING NEWS! Chicago Starbucks release new drink in honor of Hossa…it’s served without a cup.
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by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
WIN!
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Neidermeyer
re-signs with Anaheim according to TSN
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Scott
of course.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
1 year deal
$6m plus bonuses
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
WAY TOO MUCH
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
Niedermayer
Re-signs with the ducks
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Joel Ward
Re-signs with Nashville
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Aaron Rome
Signs with Vancouver
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Schneider
Blues expressing interest in matthieu Schneider according to Strick
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Nicht nein aber ficht nein…
B.
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Krajicek
Re-signs with the Bolts
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Brian Boucher
Signs with Flyers
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Garon
Allegedly signs with Columbus
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Brewer
First they were looking at Niedermayer, now possibly Schneider – wondering if the interest in a veteran D-man says anything about the possibility of Brewer not returning from injury
It hedges their bets..
If Brewer isn’t back, we are covered. If he is, we will be solid defensively.
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We’ll match any most offers.
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by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I just don't see Blues letting The Emperor go...
…unless some jagoff — cough, cough, Brian Burke, cough, cough — throws absolutely stupid money at him.
B.
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Spacek
to Montreal 3 years, $11.5 mil according to Boston Globe
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$11.5 mil?
So does Gainey just hate the Habs? As pointed out on the p daddy chat – "If Spacek deal is true, Gainey must b trying to get fired like George on Seinfeld. Next, spilling strawberries on Rocket Richards jersey? "
Overpaying again
First the Gomez trade, now this overpriced contract. Is it possible that Mike Milbury has somehow taken control of Bob Gainey’s brain?
He did help take out the Flames in the playoffs.
He’ll fit right in at Edmonton.
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Someone actually WANTED to play for the Oilers?
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by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Shocking, isn't it?
Then again, I think Dany Heatley wants to play for the movie version of the Mighty Ducks.
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4 year
deal – $15m
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
That’s a pretty good deal for the Oilers. 4 years might be a little too much, though, he’s not that young.
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by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
AND sound. Charisma-less.
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by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Actual text to me from a guy rhymed with Juan Mallagher:
“We get Gaborik yet?”
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Erik Cole
Re-signs with Carolina
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Crap...
I didn’t think the Blues were really looking seriously at Cole, but I’ve always liked that guy’s game…
B.
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Clemmensen
to get 3 year deal worth $1.2per season with Florida Panthers
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word is, TB almost traded Lecavalier
If Lightning GM Brian Lawton and co-owner Oren Koules had their way, the team would have traded captain Vincent Lecavalier to the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend.
According to several published reports, Tampa Bay co-owner Len Barrie vetoed a trade that would have sent Lecavalier to the Habs.
supposedly Markov was a big part of the package, but changed their mind since they drafted Hedman
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-Barret Jackman
They upped their defense w/ Ohlund and Big Country instead.
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by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Double mocha Hossa frappe' bitte
hangin off a mtn in sunny Socal trying to get my UFA signings fix. Keep the info rolling. Thanks
Fuck the Blackhawks
Dum spiramus tuebimur
Lapierierre
to Flyers 3 years 3.5m.
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Quote of the day
Darren Pang:
“Pat Quinn has the ability to pat you on the back and kick you in the groin at the same time.”
That’s quite a statement right there.
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Soo…. any interest for Chelios? Umm…
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by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
Hal Gill to Montreal for 2 years.
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by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
hmmm, this site, I’m looking at says Blues are listed in the “interested teams” for Gionta and Antropov, but not Gaborik (looking at you, Juan)
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-Barret Jackman
Please no and no.
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by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Colorado signed David Koci….for some reason *shrug *
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-Barret Jackman
reason no1: Skanky girls.
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by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Cammalleri
being reported as going to Montreal
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confirmed now...
5 year $30m deal
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Has anyone told Bob
that it’s 2009? These are great moves if you’re building an $80MM roster, but the cap affects French Canadians too….
does this LOOK like a man that knows what he's doing??
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
No, that looks
…like Scott Thompson doing a Buddy Cole vamp on gay hockey players.
by BleedBlue42 on Jul 1, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh.
My.
Nicely done.
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Kent Huskins
Re-signs with San Jose
Hatred Walking
Komisaerk to the Leafs.
Damn.
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by Marcus E Pettersson on Jul 1, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
5 years
22.5m
"We have two giant hamsters running on a massive wheel at our secret underground lair..." - Benjamin Linus.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 1, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Vernon Fiddler
Signs with Coyotes
Hatred Walking
Final Kubina trade
Atlanta gets:
Pavel Kubina
Tim Stapleton
Toronto gets:
Garnet Exelby
Colin Stuart
Hatred Walking
Steve Begin
1 year 850k with Bruins
Hatred Walking
Sullivan
staying in Nashville. 2 years. $3.75 per year
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Steve Sullivan
Stays in Nashville
2 Years, 3.75 mil per
Hatred Walking
They better sign Polak back....
However, you think we’re still looking at defenseman or are we good?
Barret Jackman is my hero.
Good, bad, I'm the guy with the gun.
Sami Pahlsson
To the Blue Jackets
Hatred Walking
Jason Strudwick
Re-signs with Oilers
Hatred Walking
Garon
to CBJ. 2 years x 1.2m
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Johnny Boychuk
Signs with the Bruins….in other words NOTHING IS HAPPENING!!
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Marion Gaborik
New York Rangers, 5 yrs, 5.75 per….there that better?
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holy crap! can’t even pictire him wearing a Rangers sweater
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
lmao NHL.com screws up again
as of 7:37 pm Central time
DATE____PLAYER/S______2009-10 TEAM__2008-09 TEAM
July 1___Marian Gaborik _____Edmonton ____Edmonton
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
AND ITS 7.5 MIL NOT 5.75
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
god, free up all the cap space by fleecing the habs in that gomez deal only to do this. oft injured guys who are supposed to be superstars but have never won anything go over great in new york, right?
by bzgea2 on Jul 1, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
chris niel and gionta
signed niel at 4 yrs/$2mil Ott
gionta 5 yrs/5mil Mon
niel is at a good price and the Montreal overpaid again,
Gomez, Gionta, Spacek, and Gil all overpaid…and gil because komisarek is better
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
BLACKHAWKS FURTHER FUCK THEMSELVES
sign john madden 2.75, eh not so muche fucked only for a year caught your attention though
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
then they better load up a goalie pretty damn quick.
by bzgea2 on Jul 1, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just thinking that
You would think they would make an effort to get one..trade maybe or sign Harding (potential is there I guess for him to be better than average)
Hatred Walking
How many..
Ace Hardware’s are their in Chicago?
Hatred Walking
He won't be flying to games.
Only on charter bus, baby.
“Now Troy Aikman, now here’s a guy . . . when he’s got his contacts in, he can see better.”
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
Fredrik Sjostrom
Goes to Calgary 2 years 750k per
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worthless
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
Look...
I would like to discourage the parents of the players from posting. You don’t need to air that laundry in public
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Rumor
Wild close to havlat and koivu
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Reports say
Koivu sleeping on decision
Hatred Walking
Martin Havlat
Has agreed to deal with Wild
Hatred Walking
Report:
6 years 30 million and the Wild lose injury prone euro and sign another
Hatred Walking
by Doc Whiskey on Jul 1, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
“Excited to be in Minny where I was welcomed and appreciated by management. The real story about what happened in Chicago to come out.” – @martinhavlat, via Puck Daddy (hence I’m assuming it’s an actual Havlat twitter account)
in other news: Pizza Hut (and my favorite stuffed crust) has a red delivery box now and the top says “The Hut”. weird
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
Name change
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/pizza-hut-changes-its-name.aspx?GT1=33009
As a share holder of Yum Brands (parent company), don’t know if I like the change since Pizza Hut is an established name
Hatred Walking
wtf that’s stupid
I bet they’re gonna get this guy to be the spokesman
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-Barret Jackman
Day 2 signings
Nik Antropv to Atlanta 4 yrs/16 mil
Mark Recchi stays with Boston 1 yr/1 mil
Chris Thorburn stays with Atlanta, contract details unavailable
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Ikka Pikkarainen
Signed by Jersey,…yeah I don’t know who that is either
Hatred Walking
LOL
Devils former 7th round pick. They reckon he brings “size, strength, scoring and toughness…”
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
He also
… brings a deft touch to the puck bag and the water jug.
Not to mention...
…he also brings a shitload of vowels.
B.
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-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 2, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahhhh
good to see the signings still going.
Blues still in on Mathieu Schneider and Beauchemin according to Strickland
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Doc, do yourself a favor...
…and don’t pay any attention to anything that Strickland says.
If you Google the terms “scrotum-licking toady” or “hack journalist,” Strickland’s bio will be the first link either way.
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 2, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Skrastins
moves from Florida to dallas. 2 years $2.75m total
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Grabovski
re-signs with Toronto. 3 years. $2.9m per year
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RIP Lt Commander Data
lunch time signing frenzy
Islanders sign 3 minor leaguers:
Jeremy Reich (Boston)
Brett Westgarth (San Jose)
Scott Munroe (Philadelphia)
Calgary signed 2 others:
Riley Armstrong (San Jose)
Garth Murray (Phoenix)
and Oilers resigned Grabovski (like that’s any surprise)
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
I mean Toronto resigned Grabovski.
(sorry, when I typed that, I was thinking of Grebeshkov on the Oilers)
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
LOL
Phew.
For a little while I thought I’d drunk too much of the happy juice…
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Awww
shucks. No more left.
I could substitute some Magners Pear Cider?
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"I could be chasing an untamed ornithoid without cause."
RIP Lt Commander Data
by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
out of curiosity, I wandered over to BroadStreetHockey.com to see if they had any rumors or insight on their goaltending picture.
well, I didn’t see anything anywhere on an official Emery signing (only “it’s gonna happen” and such), but apparently it DID happen. thing is, it happened a month ago (June 10th). I thought he wasn’t available to sign until July 1st like everybody else.
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
Is it just me...
…or does Ray Emery (ca. 2009) look startlingly like O.J. Simpson (ca. 1975)?
B.
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
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by Tomorrows Blues on Jul 2, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Good catch, Mr. Department.
Damn. If Emery lost the earrings . . . holy shit.
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields
Rob Scuderi
to the Kings. 4 years $3.4m per year
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"I could be chasing an untamed ornithoid without cause."
RIP Lt Commander Data
huh. 2 days ago, Pittsburgh was saying they wanted either Gill or Scuderi resigned, as signing both would be difficult. Gill went yesterday, so I was expecting Pittsburgh to turn up the heat and get Scuderi to sign today.
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
Must admit
I’m surprised. They don’t seem to have many bodies left on defense.
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by drfrankentweed on Jul 2, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
The Minnesota Wild has presented an offer to former Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu and expects a decision to be made later today
"I'm sorry we hurt their feelings"
-Barret Jackman
Penguins re-sign Fedotenko
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"I could be chasing an untamed ornithoid without cause."
RIP Lt Commander Data
Shane Hnidy
to the Wild
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