2014 Offseason League Signings and Trades

[Dabura 12,207]

Trading a young asset like Jurco or Tatar for Myers is the very definition of a panic move. I can't believe I have to explain why trading a cheap, up and coming, top six forward for a guy who's making 5.5 million on potential is a bad idea.

You don't know that either one of Tatar/Jurco is a future top-sixer, though.

I get your argment. And I mostly agree with it. But I'm not sure why you have to stomp your feet about it. Losing Tatar or Jurco wouldn't be the end of the world. Not necessarily, at least. They've proven a whole lot of nothing at the NHL level. You're making it sound like they're sure things.

We do need Tatars and Jurcos and Sheahans, though. Productive young players on early deals. Unfortunately for us, the key reason why you'd want a bunch of young productive players on early contracts is that you'd have the money/assets it'd take to bring in a big name. I'm not sure Kenny's ever going to land an elite talent again, through free agency or trade or even raiding a KHL team.

Mantha for Hudler.

[AtomicPunk 296]

Soccer is more exciting than free agent day in Detroit. At least in soccer, there is a CHANCE your team is going to score.

Happy July 1, everybody.

[LeftWinger 4,959]

HOLD THE PHONE GUYS!

I almost forgot! We are waiting to hear from Alfie's doctor....wow, and I thought we missed out on quality today!

[kipwinger 8,524]

You of all people...Thought you were more level headed type...I'd expect this coming from LeftWinger

Naw, I wouldn't turn on Holland. He's got me as bamboozled as he's got everyone else. I'll be right here at the trade deadline, and next year's draft, and free agency next summer, waiting patiently and knowing damn well that "this year, this year, is the one when Kenny finally pulls the trigger".

I've been hoodwinked. I'm a rube. Gullible. A born sucker.

But nobody can ever say I don't hold out hope.

[Internet.Unknown 422]

Ok what the hell is going on here. Lets get Niskanen baby

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 2h

Wings have been told Niskanen going elsewhere.

Helene St. James ‏@HeleneStJames 1h

. I wrote that last week. More $$ & term elsewhere. / “@nikzomberg: @HeleneStJames word is Wings are out on Niskanen, any validity to that?”

[Euro_Twins 4,476]

@asktheduffer: Speculation that Niskanen's camp may have overestimated his bargaining power and priced himself out of market. Could be back in play.

Best agent in the business, I recall a former wing named Brunner who had a similar agent do a similar thing... wait a minute

[wings4thecup06 504]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 1m

Brad Richards going to Chicago as per source.

[matt198913 932]

Best agent in the business, I recall a former wing named Brunner who had a similar agent do a similar thing... wait a minute

I'm totally stunned that teams don't want to shell out 7 million per year for a guy who has only had one very good year in the leauge.

[Shaman 713]

Brad Richards to Chicago.

[matt198913 932]

Brad Richards to Chicago.

Good for them. Good luck signing Toews Kane and Keith later on

[LeftWinger 4,959]

Oh....Chicago just signed Brad Richards....they already over they cap...could we be seeing Hossa bought out?

[Euro_Twins 4,476]

Brad Richards to Chicago.

how?

[chances14 227]

Oh....Chicago just signed Brad Richards....they already over they cap...could we be seeing Hossa bought out?

nah. he'll be traded. will probably fetch a good return too

[e_prime 1,936]

You don't know that either one of Tatar/Jurco is a future top-sixer, though.

I get your argment. And I mostly agree with it. But I'm not sure why you have to stomp your feet about it. Losing Tatar or Jurco wouldn't be the end of the world. Not necessarily, at least. They've proven a whole lot of nothing at the NHL level. You're making it sound like they're sure things.

We do need Tatars and Jurcos and Sheahans, though. Productive young players on early deals. Unfortunately for us, the key reason why you'd want a bunch of young productive players on early contracts is that you'd have the money/assets it'd take to bring in a big name. I'm not sure Kenny's ever going to land an elite talent again, through free agency or trade or even raiding a KHL team.

Mantha for Hudler.

...but neither has Myers!!! ...and he's getting paid like he has!

[Euro_Twins 4,476]

Oh....Chicago just signed Brad Richards....they already over they cap...could we be seeing Hossa bought out?

buyout window is done

[Datsyukian-Deke 722]

Brad Richards to Chicago. Not a bad pick up for them

[LeftWinger 4,959]

leaving for the day...be back tonight. got to go install a fuel pump, water pump, sway bar extensions and an entire exhaust system...that's more action that Kenny has had in 6 years!

[Ekmanc 586]

Brad Richards to Chicago. Not a bad pick up for them

An absolutely terrible pickup for them

[matt198913 932]

Eklund is such a fast typer. Incredible how he is able to break news a minute and a half after its happened

[e_prime 1,936]

Nick Cotsonika ‏@cotsonika 3m

If Richards is going to Chicago, he's not making much. Good deal for center who can play as high as No. 2 and help the power play.

...and have a better shot at the Cup than if he had stuck around with the Rangers. (Not like that was a viable option for either party)

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 2m

1 year, $2 mil for Brad Richards to Chicago.

Chris Johnston ‏@reporterchris 40s

Brad Richards will earn $2M in salary from #blackhawks next season in addition to the $3.05M buyout payment he'll get from #NYR.

Edited July 1, 2014 by e_prime

[Internet.Unknown 422]

Good for them. Good luck signing Toews Kane and Keith later on

They'll figure it out. See what MN is doing for reference.

[Shaman 713]

Brad Richards for 2 million.... lolwut?

[chances14 227]

yea definitely a good move for the hawks. richards > handzus

[e_prime 1,936]

Watching Sens presser. God, Bryan Murray seems like a senile old man.

Edit: spelled his first name wrong

Edited July 1, 2014 by e_prime

[yztheman 29]

If we don't get Niskanen fine, as long as we our offer was a good as the one he is going to sign, which means he liked another team or another city better BUT if Holland low balled him term and or capwise I'd say move up and let a GM with more fire takeover.

Not overpaying in order to fix a damn BIG need will lead to another meh-season, at least sign an enforcer to bring some entertainment to this team...

Tried that (sorta) with toots and they buried him.. fan satisfaction is lower on the priority list than say keeping the streak alive..and so on..

as long as I have lurked here a 50+ pager thread means disappointed fans usually

nowhere as close to even an upgrade coming...kept an eye on moves all day and thought surely Holland was coming with something esp when the small pieces fell but no..

here's to last minute negotiations..else it will be sad days