July 1st...

[McAwesome 754]

I am definitely looking forward to seeing what other teams do, I've pretty much conceded that the Red Wings will be a minor player in the free agent market.

Tampa Bay only has 13 players under contract as of July 1st, 5 forwards 7 defensemen and one goalie, and $21 million and change in cap space, I look for Yzerman to make some noise, both in trades and in FA acquisitions, and the Lightning will be a very dangerous team once again.

Toronto is another team I see making a lot of changes, first and foremost sending Kaberle and his 4.25mil cap hit off to greener pastures.

It's going to be very interesting to see where some of the high-profile free agents end up, and how many of them take less money than their last contract (especially the goalies).

[T-Ruff 47]

This summer's FA pool will be the weakest since the lockout.

Indeed, there are a few big names but little beyond that. The UFA's are only a small reason I'm looking forward to the offseason

[joshy207 156]

I don't think Edmonton is in the market for a goalie. They have three right now... Khabibulin, Deslauriers, and Dubnyk. The latter two are young goalies whom the Oilers like, but they saddled themselves with Khabibulin's HUGE contract (3 more years at $3.75M PER YEAR). Deslauriers and Dubnyk made a combined $1.3M and both are RFA. I bet the Oilers would gladly dump Khabibulin in exchange for another bad contract so they could keep the other two goalies...

[king_malice 17]

Damn you no cap space Ott Sun is reporting LA wont be re-signing Frolov and could possibly go after both Marleau and Kovy.

[titanium2 867]

Seems like whoever signs Frolov is going to overpay quite a bit.

[king_malice 17]

Seems like whoever signs Frolov is going to overpay quite a bit.

I dont think they will he is making 4mill now i actually think he will make less then that, ya he has great potential but over the last 4 years his numbers have gotten worse from 71pts,67pts,59pts and 51pts this past season. now i dont think he is going to make alot les but id say somewhere between 3.5-4 again

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Damn you no cap space Ott Sun is reporting LA wont be re-signing Frolov and could possibly go after both Marleau and Kovy.

I can see Marleau in Los Angeles since he said he wants to stay west.I don't see Kovalchuk in any NHL uniform again,tho.

[LeftWinger 4,963]

I certainly hope Holland/Nill focus more on size; I'm tired of seeing a team full of 5 feet somethings getting pushed around...Our D in particular can use some nastiness.

If what some scouts say is true of McIlrath (potential to be somewhere in between a Derian Hatcher, and Chris Pronger), and he's available - I hope he'll then be a Red Wing, but I won't hold my breath.

isn't it funny that everytime some mentions something about wanting to get bigger and they are kinda bored with all the small players on the Wings, they get a negative? It's like just because someone would like to see a player above 6'2" and over 210lbs. they aren't really a Wings fan. (bring on the negatives)

edit: I gave you a positive to bring you back even! Plus I totally agree with you!

I got two negatives just because! Too Funnyt! I didn't even say anything negative! You guys really are ****** bags!

Edited June 14, 2010 by LeftWinger

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

I am definitely looking forward to seeing what other teams do, I've pretty much conceded that the Red Wings will be a minor player in the free agent market.

Tampa Bay only has 13 players under contract as of July 1st, 5 forwards 7 defensemen and one goalie, and $21 million and change in cap space, I look for Yzerman to make some noise, both in trades and in FA acquisitions, and the Lightning will be a very dangerous team once again.

Toronto is another team I see making a lot of changes, first and foremost sending Kaberle and his 4.25mil cap hit off to greener pastures.

It's going to be very interesting to see where some of the high-profile free agents end up, and how many of them take less money than their last contract (especially the goalies).

It will be interesting to see what Toronto,Washington,and Tampa do.I'm interested to see what San Jose does after yet another playoff choke.I think Kovy bolts to Russia.

[king_malice 17]

Just heard LA might trade Bernier for Jeff Carter straight or Carter and 1st rounder for Quick

[Guest Lidstromboli]

Frolov spent most of this year on the 2nd and third lines and was usually around 7-8th on the team in ES and PP minutes. i think that has something to do with his dropping point totals (along with being inconsistent). i'm not sure who he played with last season though

[SweWings 45]

I just hope something happens; doesn't have to concern the Red Wings either.

[stevkrause 1,247]

I just hope something happens; doesn't have to concern the Red Wings either.

I think it will be an exciting off season - once again, not here necessarily, but around the league.

I think we're going to see a TON of movement in Chicago, a decent amount in Toronto and someone will probably land a big FA that no one was expecting them to land... it's just a matter of who and what... a lot of moves will most likely happen at the draft too, so maybe not even July 1st as I originally said, but I'm starting to get more pumped about the draft now too!

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

I think it will be an exciting off season - once again, not here necessarily, but around the league.

I think we're going to see a TON of movement in Chicago, a decent amount in Toronto and someone will probably land a big FA that no one was expecting them to land... it's just a matter of who and what... a lot of moves will most likely happen at the draft too, so maybe not even July 1st as I originally said, but I'm starting to get more pumped about the draft now too!

i just hope the draft brings dylan mcilrath to round out the wings D-prospect pool with smith, almqvist and lashoff. not sure if i missed anyone important, but those 4 would give the wings something to look forward to on the back end. i really hope the wings brass can snag another good forward like tatar in the 2nd round this year, just a little bigger if they will. the wings will be deadly if they have a good mix of sizes of players.

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

i just hope the draft brings dylan mcilrath to round out the wings D-prospect pool with smith, almqvist and lashoff. not sure if i missed anyone important, but those 4 would give the wings something to look forward to on the back end. i really hope the wings brass can snag another good forward like tatar in the 2nd round this year, just a little bigger if they will. the wings will be deadly if they have a good mix of sizes of players.

I know hardly anything about this McIlrath kid.From the sounds of it,he's a tough guy?????

[stevkrause 1,247]

I know hardly anything about this McIlrath kid.From the sounds of it,he's a tough guy?????

He's definitely exciting... I watched some clips online of his play and he looks like a Pronger type player (less douchy hopefully though)... I just really think someone else will snag him before our pick

I would be stoked if he fell to us though!

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

He's definitely exciting... I watched some clips online of his play and he looks like a Pronger type player (less douchy hopefully though)... I just really think someone else will snag him before our pick

I would be stoked if he fell to us though!

yeah, i watched him on youtube or something and got pretty excited about the possibility of that huge mean mother of a 17 year old in the winged wheel 21st overall! potential all over that kid. if he ends up in steeltown, i'll ******* snap!

[stevkrause 1,247]

yeah, i watched him on youtube or something and got pretty excited about the possibility of that huge mean mother of a 17 year old in the winged wheel 21st overall! potential all over that kid. if he ends up in steeltown, i'll ******* snap!

Yea, no kidding... that would be a double kick in the junk...

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

He's definitely exciting... I watched some clips online of his play and he looks like a Pronger type player (less douchy hopefully though)... I just really think someone else will snag him before our pick

I would be stoked if he fell to us though!

Brian Burke will find a way to get him in Toronto.Damn you Burkie.

[stevkrause 1,247]

Brian Burke will find a way to get him in Toronto.Damn you Burkie.

I can't see him finding a way back into the first round and if he does, I'm sure it will be to go top 10, in which case, I don't see McIllrath going that high, as he's still pretty green and needs development... but with Burke, I wouldn't be surprised by anything at this point...

I hope I'm wrong, but I could see any team from 14-20 taking him

[stevkrause 1,247]

Chances are Anaheim will pick him up.

booooooooooooooooooo

but you're probably right...

[king_malice 17]

just wondering if anyone would take a chance on Cheechoo there saying he is going to sign somewhere from 1-2mill

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

I don't see anyone giving Cheechoo a contract once free agency begins.He'll probably get a camp invite.

[king_malice 17]

lol Eklund with another ZINGER

TO OTT: Thornton,Setoguchi and a prospect

TO SJ : Spezza,Elliot and right to Volchenkov(which apparently the Sharks would move somewhere else)

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

lol Eklund with another ZINGER

TO OTT: Thornton,Setoguchi and a prospect

TO SJ : Spezza,Elliot and right to Volchenkov(which apparently the Sharks would move somewhere else)

Bahahhha!do people really subscribe to that???