DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Honestly though, just how much is Pitt a contender anymore? Ya, I know, injuries, but before our injuries last season, we were tied for 1st overall in the NHL, and most insiders don't/didn't consider Detroit a contender. That being said, I do think the additions (and subtractions) this summer makes Detroit a step or two closer to contending. Sure, the addition of Kessel makes the Pens a bit better up front, but they did lose some players that worked hard for that team, Kessel has never been accused of working hard. I can see players choosing Pitt over Detroit in todays NHL, but IMO, I don't think they are that much closer or we are that much further away from contending...plus its not like they have a ton of cap space either. I am not saying anyone else is coming to Detroit, but I think there are plenty "better" teams out there that are closer to the Cup than Pitt, that Franson would be looking at (if he takes a cheap 1 year deal to win) before the Pens...The Ducks have over $12M in cap space with only 22 roster spots taken up... I can't quite figure out your obsession with Franson lol You must really like him as a player because you are campaigning hard for him to sign here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmethead 235 Report post Posted August 10, 2015 It's kind of funny given his infatuation with Franzen. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted August 10, 2015 I can't quite figure out your obsession with Franson lol You must really like him as a player because you are campaigning hard for him to sign here. It's kind of funny given his infatuation with Franzen. Lol I was going to say... I think he has a Franzen fixation, not a Franson fixation. TBH I don't think Lefty is any more fixated on Franson than anyone else... he WAS one of the key UFAs going into the offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted August 10, 2015 I was going to say... I think he has a Franzen fixation, not a Franson fixation. TBH I don't think Lefty is any more fixated on Franson than anyone else... he WAS one of the key UFAs going into the offseason. I agree, but this started before he was even a UFA if I remember. When he was with the Leafs he wanted to trade for him? I could be mixing him up with someone else, just think it's funny though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmethead 235 Report post Posted August 10, 2015 He's definitely been jonesing for Kenny to sign Franson for awhile now. I recall him having Franson on the Wings like he was a regular player in multiple lineup scenarios. I guess we all do this from time to time with players we'd like to see become Red Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shinzaki 72 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 33 year-old Dman Ilya Nikulin...a fromer Russian national team captain...is headed to the NHL as a FA. I don't think he'd be a fit here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 33 year-old Dman Ilya Nikulin...a fromer Russian national team captain...is headed to the NHL as a FA. I don't think he'd be a fit here... Not every FA wants to come here and also thought him and Ovie were like bff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 Not every FA wants to come here and also thought him and Ovie were like bff? According to Wikipedia, yep.. "Nikulin is good friends with Alexander Ovechkin, with whom he played four seasons with during his tenure with Dynamo Moscow. He is also the godfather of Nikulin's son." https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilya_Nikulin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 Caps it is then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shinzaki 72 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 Not every FA wants to come here and also thought him and Ovie were like bff? I did not say he wanted to come here...I simply stated he wouldn't be a good fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 I did not say he wanted to come here...I simply stated he wouldn't be a good fit. Why wouldn't he be a good fit? Due to him being good friends with Ovie? Need more substance and reason to your post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shinzaki 72 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 If this were a class on NHL FA...and I accepted you as being a person with the authority to grade me...I would offer more insight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 If this were a class on NHL FA...and I accepted you as being a person with the authority to grade me...I would offer more insight. Saying he wouldn't be a good fit here and leaving it at that with no opinion or reasoning of why there is no flow to the content of some subjects around here. I thought you had more insight than that, apparently not or you do not feel like you want to share. But if you aren't then don't make a statement that won't encourage constructive debate and conversation I would think especially when you bring it up and when asked to add to it to bring thr conversation among more as I like to talk hockey and reasonings behind such statements are left out, no reason to make a post in the first place And once again, no school or grades were ever mentioned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinezsvsu 240 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 33 year-old Dman Ilya Nikulin...a fromer Russian national team captain...is headed to the NHL as a FA. I don't think he'd be a fit here... I'm hearing the caps too, problem is they don't have any money to spend on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 I'm hearing the caps too, problem is they don't have any money to spend on him. I am wondering how they will swing it if they can, with no money. I wonder if he would be a good fit here or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 I forgot Matt Cooke was bought out by the Wild. I'm guessing some team will pick him up for cheap, but I hold out hope this will be the year that POS is finally out of the league. http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/818372 3 martinezsvsu, frankgrimes and PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrazekFanBoy 223 Report post Posted August 30, 2015 This is more about next year... Am I the only who thinks Stamkos is heading to Toronto next year? I mean I think it's a 50/50 chance the other fifty going towards Tampa signing him for atleast ten mil I feel like if he stays in Tampa he's going to be the highest paid player in the league probably making a small amount more than Kane and Toews Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted August 30, 2015 I doubt it since Shanahan & Co are all about a total 'rebuild'. If Stamkos wants to come to the Leafs, there is no way they say no, especially when giving away assets is not involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) If Stamkos wants to come to the Leafs, there is no way they say no, especially when giving away assets is not involved. I think he meant more that Stamkos wouldn't want to go there since they're rebuilding and it looks like they won't be competing for quite a while. Edited August 30, 2015 by PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinezsvsu 240 Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Tampa is so close to winning a cup, going to the leafs would be a mistake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmethead 235 Report post Posted August 30, 2015 He could win the Cup this year and then leave. I'd like to see him 're-sign in Tampa. Leaf fans are already ordering Stamkos Leaf jerseys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Yes - this. sorry, my bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 General Fanager @generalfanager 4m4 minutes ago There are now 10 players that made more than $1M last season signed to PTOs, 28 players in total: http://www.generalfanager.com/professional-tryouts … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 Cody Franson to Buffalo 2 yr deal http://www.tsn.ca/franson-sabres-to-finalize-deal-thursday-1.358197 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted September 10, 2015 Cody Franson to Buffalo 2 yr deal http://www.tsn.ca/franson-sabres-to-finalize-deal-thursday-1.358197 wow that's a bargain thought he would get at least 4 million. Him not accepting the Leafs deal of 4,75 for 5 years could turn out to be a costly mistake.Surprised wings couldn't beat that offer he would have been a nice second pairing guy with some much needed physicality. Sabres are improving quickly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
