Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Some very strange signings today. Pittsburgh spends $9M on defense, yet their best winger is Kunitz with his 32 points. I know Crosby and Malkin are good, but they're certainly not Lemieux-esque (capable of making 50 goal scorers out of average players). I would've thought they'd sign a defenseman to replace Gonchar as well as a decent winger (Frolov, Kariya, Whitney) capable of generating at least SOME offense. Also, Yzerman had a very strong day. He got rid of a pretty bad contract, resigned a franchise centerpiece, picked up a good goalie at a terrific price, and still has $25M in cap space. Worst signing of the day has to be Boogaard. $1.6M for four years for a player who hasn't scored a goal since the 2005-2006 season, averages just over 5 minutes a night, and has yet to play a full NHL season. Oh, and he only has 18 fighting majors in the last two years. Ouch! That's just.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Also, Yzerman had a very strong day. He got rid of a pretty bad contract, resigned a franchise centerpiece, picked up a good goalie at a terrific price, and still has $25M in cap space. He might have a lot of cap space, but he's only got 6 forwards signed, plus 5 defensemen (2 of which were not regulars) for the coming season. I thought he went a little long on St. Louis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 It would be something if Stevie decided to try to use the remaining cap space to throw at Kovalchuk. If he ever were to sign there, it would be a true indicator that he's about the money, not winning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Stevie was pretty quick in re-signing Mitch Fritz,who spent last year in the AHL.I wonder,with the possible departure of Zenon Konopka,if he will fill a roster spot for Tampa's 4th line next year.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman191 37 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Yzerman will likely save a lot of the cap space for Stamkos next year; he's going to command a pretty hefty salary. Also, at least they've got many of the big players signed for next year. He inherited some pretty nasty contracts (Lecavalier, Malone), but Stamkos, St. Louis, Lecavalier, Malone, Ohlund, and Hedman are all signed for the time being. I don't know much about their prospects, but it seems they need to mostly bolster their offense by adding depth and complementary players. They could definitely use some help on the blueline. Also, according to the Thrasher's GM, Kovalchuk turned down a long term offer worth around $100M. The KHL also reportedly offered him $42M for three years. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems to be Kovalchuk would really like to join a contender here in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Yzerman will likely save a lot of the cap space for Stamkos next year; he's going to command a pretty hefty salary. Also, at least they've got many of the big players signed for next year. He inherited some pretty nasty contracts (Lecavalier, Malone), but Stamkos, St. Louis, Lecavalier, Malone, Ohlund, and Hedman are all signed for the time being. I don't know much about their prospects, but it seems they need to mostly bolster their offense by adding depth and complementary players. They could definitely use some help on the blueline. Also, according to the Thrasher's GM, Kovalchuk turned down a long term offer worth around $100M. The KHL also reportedly offered him $42M for three years. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems to be Kovalchuk would really like to join a contender here in the NHL. You'd think that $100 million would make it a bit easier to play for the Thrashers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Nabokov is basically left with one destination: Washington. Ottawa, Philadelphia, or the Isles could still sign him though, but: Ottawa would then be stuck with LeClaire's $3.8m deal and have to figure out what to do with it. Philadelphia would have to move one of Leighton or Boucher, be it a trade or waiving and almost certainly losing them. The Isles would have to either move Dipietro's 4.5m deal or Roloson's $2.5 deal out of town somehow. Washington has Varlamov, and Nabokov would be the perfect mentor for him. The only questions are money, would Nabokov play in Washington, and is Nabokov interested? Given that just about every team with a goalie worse than Nabokov has a younger and/or cheaper goalie they are developing as their starter (Mason, Ward, Niemi, Lehtonen, Quick, Rinne, Halak, Niitymaki, Smith, Gustavsson) so Nabokov is out of luck unless a team manages to negotiate a deal with him that hinges on clearing space, such as Ottawa getting Nabokov cheap and burying LeClaire in the minors. I'll call it an E4, Nabokov to Washington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) Has any one mentioned that Chris Mason has signed with Atlanta. I just briefly caught it on the bottom news line on the nhl network. 3.7 million over two years I just read. Edited July 2, 2010 by miller76 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Has any one mentioned that Chris Mason has signed with Atlanta. I just briefly caught it on the bottom news line on the nhl network. 3.7 million over two years I just read. I saw that earlier..its mentioned somewhere in the middle of the thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 It would be something if Stevie decided to try to use the remaining cap space to throw at Kovalchuk. If he ever were to sign there, it would be a true indicator that he's about the money, not winning. I think that he if was after money he would just go back to Russia where he would get that 10M/year tax free or something like that while living in his home country. If he's about winning he wants to go to a possible Cup contender of course and that means smaller salary. Tampa Bay isn't either of those options, so I really doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 I saw that earlier..its mentioned somewhere in the middle of the thread Thanks. I somehow missed that one earlier while reading everything. Atlanta is trying to build themselves a team I see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 xm just reported via Andy Strickland, that Lilja has been made an offer by Detroit. That offer was for a one year deal for under a million. Lilja has yet to accept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Defensemen made a killing today. Consider this: Nick Lidstrom makes only $1.2M more than Paul Martin, and Dan Hamhuis makes $750K more than Brad Stuart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Defensemen made a killing today. Consider this: Nick Lidstrom makes only $1.2M more than Paul Martin, and Dan Hamhuis makes $750K more than Brad Stuart. Kronwall is damn good bargain I decided. 3 Original-Six, 55fan and stevkrause reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Why not someone like Sydor for our 6th d-man? Or Wozniewski? Or Eriksson? Or Cullimore? Or Hutchinson? Or Strudwick? Or Hnidy? Or Mottau? Or Boynton? Or Mara? Or Eaton? Or Salei (injury could reduce his previous price-tag) Dare I also add this name in: Schneider??? As a mentor for Ericsson and Kindl as well as a 6/7 d-man These are all just options, I was just thinking about how we were minimizing our options down to a choice few when there are quite a few veterans with size out there who made very little before. This is pretty much that list. I gotta say, I threw Schneider in as a joke, but imagine if he wanted to play one more season around 850k-1 mil max. He'd be pretty much the perfect idea because he can mentor the kids and be a steady hand on the 3rd pairing. He can also be thrown on the PP and be an extra cannon back there. Discuss!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Adam Burish (F) Chicago Blackhawks to Dallas Stars . Tim Jackman (F) New York Islanders to Calgary Flames Raitis Ivanans (F) Los Angeles Kings to Calgary Flames Matt Cullen (F) Ottawa Senators to Minnesota Wild Eric Nystrom (F) Calgary Flames to Minnesota Wild. Not sure if these have been put on before. Arty still available!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Adam Burish (F) Chicago Blackhawks to Dallas Stars . Tim Jackman (F) New York Islanders to Calgary Flames Raitis Ivanans (F) Los Angeles Kings to Calgary Flames Matt Cullen (F) Ottawa Senators to Minnesota Wild Eric Nystrom (F) Calgary Flames to Minnesota Wild. Not sure if these have been put on before. Arty still available!!! asham too Here's a quote from Holland off Mlive: "As we get closer to camp, it would be ideal to sign a tough, agitating center or another player we think adds a dimension we need to fit as a complimentary player," Holland said. ZENON KONOPKA is your man! agreed, it is looking that way, i would have preferred a bit better than that but konopka has a higher chance of being around then than asham does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Kronwall is damn good bargain I decided. If he plays to his potential he is. However if he plays like he did for the second half of 2009/10, then no. ALl things considered, I'm happy with the deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 If he plays to his potential he is. However if he plays like he did for the second half of 2009/10, then no. ALl things considered, I'm happy with the deal. With all these overpayments coming up I hope Kindl and or Ericsson and or someone else develop well enough to make Kronwall expendable by the time his contract comes up. 1 GoWings1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Why not someone like Sydor for our 6th d-man? Or Wozniewski? Or Eriksson? Or Cullimore? Or Hutchinson? Or Strudwick? Or Hnidy? Or Mottau? Or Boynton? Or Mara? Or Eaton? Or Salei (injury could reduce his previous price-tag) Dare I also add this name in: Schneider??? As a mentor for Ericsson and Kindl as well as a 6/7 d-man These are all just options, I was just thinking about how we were minimizing our options down to a choice few when there are quite a few veterans with size out there who made very little before. This is pretty much that list. I gotta say, I threw Schneider in as a joke, but imagine if he wanted to play one more season around 850k-1 mil max. He'd be pretty much the perfect idea because he can mentor the kids and be a steady hand on the 3rd pairing. He can also be thrown on the PP and be an extra cannon back there. Discuss!!! I talked to Sydor today. His first option kinda got canceled on him with the days events, so I defiantly through the pitch to him to go to Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruiseBrother 2 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Two words; "ZENON KONOPKA " Anyone know his price range? 2 Dominator2005 and redwingfan19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Kronwall is damn good bargain I decided. True, now he's bargain... let's not forget that he signed 4 years ago this contract... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Defensemen made a killing today. Consider this: Nick Lidstrom makes only $1.2M more than Paul Martin, and Dan Hamhuis makes $750K more than Brad Stuart. and people give Kenny Holland crap for his signings... people are just never happy... We should be grateful to have such an amazing GM... damn those deals look good in perspective... Two words; "ZENON KONOPKA " Anyone know his price range? I'd still rather have Brad Winchester Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 Why not someone like Sydor for our 6th d-man? Or Wozniewski? Or Eriksson? Or Cullimore? Or Hutchinson? Or Strudwick? Or Hnidy? Or Mottau? Or Boynton? Or Mara? Or Eaton? Or Salei (injury could reduce his previous price-tag) Dare I also add this name in: Schneider??? As a mentor for Ericsson and Kindl as well as a 6/7 d-man These are all just options, I was just thinking about how we were minimizing our options down to a choice few when there are quite a few veterans with size out there who made very little before. This is pretty much that list. I gotta say, I threw Schneider in as a joke, but imagine if he wanted to play one more season around 850k-1 mil max. He'd be pretty much the perfect idea because he can mentor the kids and be a steady hand on the 3rd pairing. He can also be thrown on the PP and be an extra cannon back there. Discuss!!! I saw a rumor of Mara being a possibility for us. I'd give him a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) I saw a rumor of Mara being a possibility for us. I'd give him a chance The career -111 Paul Mara? We don't really need more offensively minded defensemen, we need a stay at home, physical, defensive defenseman... Edited July 2, 2010 by stevkrause 1 GoWings1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
