CenterIce 83 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 TSN's Bob McKenzie has tweeted that Nashville and New Jersey have filed for arbitration on Weber and Parise, respectively. He also states that this prohibits other teams from putting in offer sheets. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=369291 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 If they can't reach a long term deal, this is risky, because he coule opt for a 1yr arbitration and then be a FA in a season... interesting... With that said, I'm certain he will be locked up... NOTE - referring to Weber here 1 Majsheppard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Not really surprising in either case. Both teams want to retain these players, and give themselves as much time as possible to negotiate without having the prospect of an offer sheet coming to the player. I will be *VERY* surprised if Weber isn't locked up for long term. Parise will be a interesting case. You have to wonder what New Jersey can offer him, and if Parise really wants to stay in New Jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Wondering if Zach being a Minnesota kid would ever want to play for the Wild. His dad played for the North Stars and Islanders. Don't see him going to Long Island but for Minnesota's case. Maybe there's a maybe down the road. Imagine if WE could somehow get him. Top 6 forward for sure and I think our lines would be insanely great Here's for pipe dreaming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Minnesota should go after parise. they need scorers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 If they can't reach a long term deal, this is risky, because he coule opt for a 1yr arbitration and then be a FA in a season... interesting... With that said, I'm certain he will be locked up... NOTE - referring to Weber here Personally, I would be really upset with Nashville for doing this to me and I would make sure that I got my UFA now. Not saying I wouldn't resign, but I would try to make them pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Personally, I would be really upset with Nashville for doing this to me and I would make sure that I got my UFA now. Not saying I wouldn't resign, but I would try to make them pay. I don't think there's anything to take personally here. Sources say the Predators did so in order to protect themselves from another NHL team making an offer sheet on Weber. Offer sheets are prohibited on RFAs who are being taken to arbitration. It is now up to Weber’s agent, Jarrett Bousquet, to elect whether the arbitration is a one-year or two-year term. That decision, though, is not required until 48 hours prior to the arbitration hearing, which can’t happen until after July 20. In the meantime, Bousquet and the Predators will continue to work towards a long term contract that can be arrived at any time before the arbitration. They’ve been negotiating for the last two days. Weber's a pretty smart guy (his agent is probably too) and I'm sure that Nashville said to them, "Hey, we're working on this deal... You want to come back here and we want you back. While we're ironing out the details... Why don't we eliminate some distraction and file for arbitration. Just to keep the flies off." Whether the deal is done tomorrow, next week, or next month this move by Nashville is simply to protect their interests. His arbitration can't happen until after July 20. He knows he's getting a raise, Nashville knows he needs a raise, they just have to iron out the numbers so that next year when Rinne and Suter come up as UFAs they know where they (all parties) stand. No reason to get bent out of shape. 1 Uncle Danny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyrme19 73 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Personally, I would be really upset with Nashville for doing this to me and I would make sure that I got my UFA now. Not saying I wouldn't resign, but I would try to make them pay. My guess is that Nashville was probably very open with Weber long before they filed the arbitration. I'm sure both Weber and Parise knew this was coming. Its just part of the RFA process. BUT... I know so many people here would kill for Weber, and that included giving up a s*** ton of draft picks to do. Holland would NEVER put in a worthy enough offer sheet for that reason - so really, this is the BEST news we could hope for in ever obtaining Weber at a young age. If he has any concerns that Nashville wont be consistent cup contenders, (and cares enough) we will see him sign a 1 year contract. This is a way better scenario. Guys, I think we need to realize that the pieces arent there on the roster, nor in FA this season to be the top favorite to win the cup. Thats why I'm a proponent of looking at Jagr this year at a 1 year deal, and signing VERY FEW free agents to any long term deals this summer - even though we desperately need dmen. You think we have a lot of cap space this year?? Look at next year, and see what kind of options we have with current roster players contracts up next year. The FA class should be way better (this is the weakest in some time). So here's to Weber signing a 1 year contract, and Lidstrom playing at least 2 more years! Pipedreams Rejoice!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Quick! Someone post a lineup with Doughty before he gets signed or taken to arbitration too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Thinking Weber gets re-signed. Parise is a very interesting case with how last year shaked out for him and the Devils. I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up on the Dallas Stars if Richards ends up leaving town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 So. It looks like there's no way in hell we could get Weber. Not sure if this is a statement or a question. Ohhhh, I wish...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Ya, I think the possibility of landing Weber is a pipe dream but it is a nice dream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 As I said would happen (though it's not like that was a profound prediction, either)... Anyhow, I'm pretty sure they'll both get deals worked out before arbitration happens. Arbitration hearings can really sour relationships, and these are both players that are rather important to their respective teams... and also players who seem rather happy with their respective teams. As I've stated, this is a protection method that's quite easy to predict. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 i hope the devils lose parise 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Quick! Someone post a lineup with Doughty before he gets signed or taken to arbitration too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blueadams Report post Posted June 18, 2011 really hope we don't make any long-term commitments this off-season. i want a shot at both. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 really hope we don't make any long-term commitments this off-season. i want a shot at both. They'll both be locked up for a number of years this off-season.. how long are you willing to wait? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 its being reported that Weber has changed agents Link Weber did indeed switch agents. We'll have more on this soon wonder if this means the previous agent and nashville management were far away in their negotiations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Didn't Filppula dump his agent when his agent couldn't work out a deal prior to Filppula doing this same arbitration dealio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 18, 2011 Smart business move by both teams; saves them the effort of cleaning egg off their faces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IllinoisRedWingsFan 49 Report post Posted June 19, 2011 I really think we'll see Weber re-signed. Now Parise who knows... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted June 19, 2011 I really think we'll see Weber re-signed. Now Parise who knows... Guy's been down a year, before that he was consistently scoring in the upper 30s-40 goals. Devils will work something out sooner or later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted June 19, 2011 If either goes to arbitration they will get a hefty raise and a few years, New Jersey is in cap hell, so they will do anything not to reach that point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted June 19, 2011 If either goes to arbitration they will get a hefty raise and a few years, New Jersey is in cap hell, so they will do anything not to reach that point. In cases of team-elected arbitration, the contracts only last 1 year. Which would suck epicly for both teams. Don't think either will actually get to the arbitration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) In cases of team-elected arbitration, the contracts only last 1 year. Which would suck epicly for both teams. Don't think either will actually get to the arbitration. That is even worse though.. one year I could see Parise getting 5-6 million. They have about 9-10 million in cap space and need 5 players including Parise. Edited June 19, 2011 by Shaman464 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites