LeftWinger 4,959 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Ok, we all know the Hudler situation, so this topic is about the remaining RFA's and UFA's for this season, and (since there will be a LOT more money available) next season: 2009: RFA: Ryan Oulahen, Evan McGrath UFA: Randall Gelech ...Oulahen has been discussed on this forum a bit, but what about the other two guys, does McGrath have eligiblity left? Is he ready for the NHL, if not here then with someone else. Has Gelech seen his last season in this organization? Can HE be re-signed and still remain in GRR? Now here are some VERY important players for next year! 2010: RFA: Darren Helm, Justin Abdelkader, Derek Meech, Daniel Larsson, Jakub Kindl, Johan Ryno, Sergei Kolosov, Jamie Tardif, Mattias Ritola, Jermey Williams. UFA: Holmstrom, Maltby, Lidstrom, Lilja, Lebda, Kris Newberry, Doug Janik. I think the 2010 crop of Detroit FA's is more pivital to the depth and long term success of this organization than even the 2009 crop in which we've lost so many UFA's and soon one RFA. I know that most fo the RFA list still have GRR eligibility, so re-signing them won't be an issue nor will it effect the Cap. But knowing Helm is gonna be "here" all season, he is bound to get a raise up to about $1 to $1.2M, especially considering his worth to this team come playoff time AND that he is projected a third line center/PK'r. If Abby spends his year "here" as well, he could also get into the $1.2-$1.5M range (which is why itis best to keep him in GRR, so you can res-sign him at $1M (saving some Cap room.)) Other than those two, Meech may or may not even be here, you have to make decisions on Holmstrom and Lidstrom. And what if Hudler comes back next year... edit: Well as I was writing this, it came out that Holland did, in fact, sign Oulahen and McGrath, so that is great news! That just leaves the decision of keeping Ryan in the NHL or risk waiving him... Also what about Gelech's future here? Edited July 22, 2009 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,959 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 I am a little perplexed on the ONE year deals though. Does that make them UFA's next year or is there still am age requirement to become a UFA? If there is, then they will be RFA's and then that would add even more monkey wrench's to the Cap next year. If Oulahen is still around, not only will he have to clear waivers AGAIN, but I would assume that McGrath with be out of options in 2010 and will either have to make the club or clear waivers too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GROwl 5 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 McGrath's played for three full seasons in the AHL. Doesn't that mean he has to pass through waivers to go to GR again? I know goalies get a fourth year, but I thought skaters only had three years of exemption. Also, extremely unlikely that Randall Gelech would be resigned. He came to GR as a free agent two years ago. The first year, he started slow, but ended up having a fair year. Last year, he never cracked the Griffins line up. He was re-assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL) the week of Thanksgiving and never returned. He's a super guy, just not a great hockey player. We spoke with him during the last Griffins play-off game (Rochester didn't come close to making the play-offs, but he came back to GR with Kyle Quincey as "fans" to support their former teammates). He wants to continue playing, but doesn't know where he'll end up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 McGrath's played for three full seasons in the AHL. Doesn't that mean he has to pass through waivers to go to GR again? I know goalies get a fourth year, but I thought skaters only had three years of exemption. Also, extremely unlikely that Randall Gelech would be resigned. He came to GR as a free agent two years ago. The first year, he started slow, but ended up having a fair year. Last year, he never cracked the Griffins line up. He was re-assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL) the week of Thanksgiving and never returned. He's a super guy, just not a great hockey player. We spoke with him during the last Griffins play-off game (Rochester didn't come close to making the play-offs, but he came back to GR with Kyle Quincey as "fans" to support their former teammates). He wants to continue playing, but doesn't know where he'll end up. I remember we originally signed Gelech to hope he'd become "a Travis Moen type player down the road", damn, should have just picked up Travis Moen I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
