kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 I've heard from a non quotable source, which is (very) close to Holland, apparently niskanen really wants to come here and we are very high on his list. Also we won't get yandle, price is all of nyquist, Tatar, jurco and mantha + first. Holland is probably going to give him 7 years $42 million. Just a heads up. Niskanen that is Nobody asks this much in a trade. Ever. Either your source is pulling your leg or he made this up. Edmonton didn't even ask that much for Gretzky. So, since I have a feeling you're going to get all bent out of shape about my post I'll make some fun of it. I'll donate money to a charity of your choice if either of the following happens. 1. Keith Yandle gets traded to any team for a package consisting of their top four young forwards, all of whom project as top sixers. Nevermind the first round pick, we already know that didn't happen. 2. Matt Niskanen signs with Detroit for 7 years, 6 million per. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Ok. I never said he is getting traded for that. I said that was what the asking price was. Obviously no one would make that trade. And with ehroff in play that drastically changes the niskanen sweepstakes now. I would be surprised to even see us sign him over ehroff. Considering Kenny had already tried to trade for him and now he is a free agent. So I guess you win your game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Ok. I never said he is getting traded for that. I said that was what the asking price was. Obviously no one would make that trade. And with ehroff in play that drastically changes the niskanen sweepstakes now. I would be surprised to even see us sign him over ehroff. Considering Kenny had already tried to trade for him and now he is a free agent. So I guess you win your game I know you didn't say any of this. Your source did, you made that clear. I'm not criticizing you, I'm criticizing your source. Like I said, I think your leg is being pulled. Also, it wasn't about winning any game. I was trying to make things light hearted so that we didn't have to get in a row about it. That was my way of attacking the idea without attacking the person, not some clever opening gambit in an elaborate scheme to make you look bad. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Still can't believe that Pittsburgh is letting one of their best defenders walk without even offering him a contract *lol* Edited June 30, 2014 by frankgrimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Still can't believe that Pittsburgh is letting one of their best defenders walk without even offering him a contract *lol* He was their #4 and they have cap issues. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Still can't believe that Pittsburgh is letting one of their best defenders walk without even offering him a contract *lol* They don't have a choice. They're so screwed cap-wise. Edit: The only way the Pens could even entertain the thought of making Niskanen an offer is if they first traded one Kris(topher) Letang. Edited June 30, 2014 by e_prime 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 They don't have a choice. They're so screwed cap-wise. Edit: The only way the Pens could even entertain the thought of making Niskanen an offer is if they first traded one Kris(topher) Letang. Ah didn't know that, guess I should start looking more at capgeek - sorry for the advertisement - again. I think the Bruins are really screwed salarywise, they have 1,7 million to sign for 4 key players. How are they going to bring back Iggy now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Helene St. James said we are less likely to go after Niskanen and more likely to sign Boyle and that Boyle has some interest. I have a feeling Niskanen will end up in Minny but I hope I'm wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Ah didn't know that, guess I should start looking more at capgeek - sorry for the advertisement - again. I think the Bruins are really screwed salarywise, they have 1,7 million to sign for 4 key players. How are they going to bring back Iggy now? They're not, Frank. Which means he's ripe for the picking!! *drools* ps: CapGeek is THE BEST!! I waste so much time on that site. Edited June 30, 2014 by e_prime 1 wings4thecup06 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Ah didn't know that, guess I should start looking more at capgeek - sorry for the advertisement - again. I think the Bruins are really screwed salarywise, they have 1,7 million to sign for 4 key players. How are they going to bring back Iggy now? They're not, Frank. Which means he's ripe for the picking!! *drools* ps: CapGeek is THE BEST!! I waste so much time on that site. Bruins are in cap trouble. Next year they have UFA that would take around 20 mil to resign. They should trade Smith and Boychuk to Detroit foe Kindl and Andersson now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Bruins are in cap trouble. Next year they have UFA that would take around 20 mil to resign. They should trade Smith and Boychuk to Detroit foe Kindl and Andersson now. I know this is tongue in cheek... but the Smith Bros. on the team together would be awesome. ...and Boychuk. Yes, please. 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Niskanen is going to get a 7 year deal north of 42 million. Are you guys ok with that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Niskanen is going to get a 7 year deal north of 42 million. Are you guys ok with that? Yes 1 marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Niskanen is going to get a 7 year deal north of 42 million. Are you guys ok with that? So, the cap didn't go up as much as many of us would have liked, but honestly... Niskanen for a six-million dollar cap-hit until he's 34 years old. I'll take it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Niskanen is going to get a 7 year deal north of 42 million. Are you guys ok with that? I'd be a lot more comfortable with 7 at 35 million. In a different offseason, he'd get no more than that. Not to mention that more Dmen are hitting the market so there's not quite as much supply and demand, even if he is the best RH Dman on the market right now. I'd offer Boyle 2 years at 7.5 mil and wait for Sproul to QB our PP. 1 wings4thecup06 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Helene St. James said we are less likely to go after Niskanen and more likely to sign Boyle and that Boyle has some interest. I have a feeling Niskanen will end up in Minny but I hope I'm wrong. She's a mouthpiece for the front office, so unfortunately this will probably be the case. I'm fine with Boyle, but would much prefer Ehrhoff or Niskanen even if it means overpayment. Edited June 30, 2014 by GoWings1905 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 She's a mouthpiece for the front office, so unfortunately this will probably be the case. I'm fine with Boyle, but would much prefer Ehrhoff or Niskanen even if it means overpayment. Thats what I was afraid of. An aging vet who's looking for a good payday on a short-term deal, this does unfortunately feel like the kind of thing Holland prefers. I don't know a ton about him but would rather have Gilbert than Boyle. 2 e_prime and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Thats what I was afraid of. An aging vet who's looking for a good payday on a short-term deal, this does unfortunately feel like the kind of thing Holland prefers. I don't know a ton about him but would rather have Gilbert than Boyle. Plus Mckenzie I think tweeted we are on Boyles top five list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Plus Mckenzie I think tweeted we are on Boyles top five list. Probably because he's hoping for a raise and a NTC. 1 Hey man nice shot! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Probably because he's hoping for a raise and a NTC. And a promise to give him a job when he is old and nobody wants him anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 And a promise to give him a job when he is old and nobody wants him anymore. /ouch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chances14 227 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) She's a mouthpiece for the front office, so unfortunately this will probably be the case. I'm fine with Boyle, but would much prefer Ehrhoff or Niskanen even if it means overpayment. so is ansar kahn and he's mentoned that the wings are going hard after ehrhoff and that the wings are willing to offer niskanen a 7 year deal Edited June 30, 2014 by chances14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 I seriously feel like Detroit, Minny and Tampa are all going hard after Niskanen, Boyle and Gilbert. The "winner" is going to get Niskanen, and the other two teams will get Boyle and Gilbert. Kind of glad Ehrhoff got thrown into the mix - could make things interesting. 1 e_prime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) so is ansar kahn and he's mentoned that the wings are going hard after ehrhoff and that the wings are willing to offer niskanen a 7 year deal When did Ansar say the Wings were willing to give Niskanen a 7 year deal. I hadn't heard that. Can you link me by any chance? Edited June 30, 2014 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/red-wings-overnight-report-destructive-putin-dance-2-kim-jong-disco The Red Wings are willing to offer Niskanen the maximum seven-year contract he likely will seek because he's only 27. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
