Free agents this off season

[Euro_Twins 4,477]

as much as I'd like Holland to sign someone new this week, the more I read about going with the kids, the more I get comfortable with the idea.

I just wonder if they will indeed buyout Weiss and really give Larkin a shot at being in Detroit now.

Tatar - Datsyuk - Abdelkader

Nyquist - Larkin - Zetterberg

Jurco - Sheahan - Pulkkinen

Miller - Glendening - Helm

Andersson/Ferraro

Kronwall - Ericsson

Quincey - Dekeyser

Smith - Marchenko

Kindl/Jensen

Mrazek

Howard

still would like to trade Smith and Weiss for a pick or two and then bring up Ouellet as well. Then keep Sproul and Jensen in GR for another year until Q and K are gone or dealt.

To be honest, I'd much rather have sheahan slotted at 2c and the rookie Larkin at 3c until he proves he is able to produce and keep up in the nhl

[Jesusberg 1,256]

To be honest, I'd much rather have sheahan slotted at 2c and the rookie Larkin at 3c until he proves he is able to produce and keep up in the nhl

I agree with this idea. I think they're going to give Larkin a real shot to make the team out of camp. Really comes down to what they decide to do with Weiss, though. I almost wish they'd just buy him out now and get past it, instead of waiting until camp to see who "earns" the job. I'd also like to see them go after Green or Franson, despite KH pushing the youth movement. I think either guy is a clear upgrade over Smith/Kindl.

1st Line: Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Abdelkader

2nd Line: Tatar-Sheahan-Nyquist

3rd Line: Combination of Helm, Jurco, Pulkkinen and/or Larkin

4th Line: Combination of Miller, Glendening, Jurco and/or Ferraro

Andersson, Ferraro/Callahan

Kronwall-Green/Franson

DeKeyser-Quincey

Ericsson-Jensen/Marchenko

Smith/Kindl

Howard

Mrazek

Franzen (LTIR or 3rd line forward)

Weiss (Bought out/Traded)

One of Kindl/Smith (Bought out/Traded)

I know those moves are unlikely, but I'd like to see them. Also, I think if Larkin does well, it kind of turns Helm into a tradable asset. He's going to be in for a raise next season, anyway. Maybe packaged with a prospect and a pick for a defender, should they decide not to grab a free agent this offseason.

Edited June 28, 2015 by Jesusberg

[LeftWinger 4,963]

IMO, Helm became tradeable with the emergence of Sheahan and Glendening. A trade deadline package of him and Howard should fetch a nice return.

[Helmethead 235]

Helm has stupid speed.

[VM1138 1,921]

I won't complain too hard if we roll with the kids because the UFA market sucks, but I won't expect much from us going another year without being able to address our weaknesses.

[Helmethead 235]

Make playoffs. Gone 1st round.

[Ekmanc 586]

Take it for what it is but according to Eklund we are pretty much out on Mike Green. Surprising to me, I thought we'd go hard after him.

[Helmethead 235]

This is very exciting.

[rick zombo 3,739]

Take it for what it is but according to Eklund we are pretty much out on Mike Green. Surprising to me, I thought we'd go hard after him.

He and his agent have probably priced themselves out of Holland's range.

[DickieDunn 2,571]

With his injury history he probably shouldn't get more than 3 or 4 years, but someone will give him 6 or 7

[Ekmanc 586]

I wonder who we will look at then, there isn't much out there and Holland is going to have to overpay someone at some point.

[amato 3,210]

There's no one in free agency this year worth overpaying

[Helmethead 235]

Holland will not sign anyone. Too much term and too many dollars for average players. Kenny will not want another UFA mistake like Weiss.

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Steve Downie's heading into free agency. He's got discipline issues, but I think a one-year deal could be low-risk, high-reward. Scored 28 points last year and he could potentially play either top 6 or bottom 6.

Edited June 29, 2015 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros

[HockeytownRules19 902]

Jim Nill just gave Niemi 3 years $4.5 per year... lol

[amato 3,210]

Jim Nill just gave Niemi 3 years $4.5 per year... lol

meh, I wouldn't have given him that much but figured he'd get it somewhere. wish it weren't the stars ha.

source though?

[jimmyemeryhunter 2,747]

http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=772865

So mike Richards wasn't bought out, his contract was terminated...

If this passes through, l.a. caught a huge break.

[rick zombo 3,739]

http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=772865

So mike Richards wasn't bought out, his contract was terminated...

If this passes through, l.a. caught a huge break.

Very interseting. This sort of thing doesn't happen that often. I wonder what he would have had to do to breach the terms of his contract. Too much time at Stoll's place?

[nawein 324]

Can we terminate Weiss?

[jimmyemeryhunter 2,747]

Very interseting. This sort of thing doesn't happen that often. I wonder what he would have had to do to breach the terms of his contract. Too much time at Stoll's place?

There's going to be a bunch of lawyers involved, I'm sure it'll come out eventually.

Probably something around his lack of commitment to training.

Edited June 29, 2015 by jimmyemeryhunter

[HockeytownRules19 902]

Don Sweeney strikes again! lol

He traded a 2017 3rd Round Pick to Philly for Zac Freaking Rinaldo haha

that 3rd round pick should basically be a 2nd ha

[Nightfall 871]

This "material breach" is going to be interesting to prove. The Kings have $22 million reasons to try this, but I just don't see it happening. Heck, they were trying to trade the guy over the weekend.

Edited June 29, 2015 by Nightfall

[wings87 1,290]

http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/stl150629.html

With the stupid shootout still in effect, I say go get Oshie and and win some of them.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

I don't understand Sweeney's plan at all he trades away a tough hombre in Loooch and then trades a 3rd rounder for Zac Rinaldo who by all accounts is not a Lucic. He is more of an agitator that takes really stupid penalties, sure he will fight but more often than not he will do something really stupid. Should have used it on McLaren he would have come cheaper, is a more feared fighter and doesn't take stupid penalties.

As far as LA is concerned this will never fly, yeah they can try it but man Richards will hire an army of lawyers and this will end quickly in him winning.

[jimmyemeryhunter 2,747]

Richards won't have to hire any lawyers, the nhlpa isnt going to let this die easily.