Free agents this off season

[rooter2309 28]

You can't really compare the two players. But yes, 12M per/3 years for Green is a pipe dream. But it won't be 6.5M at 6 or 7 either.

I say Green signs for 5.5 for 6 or 7, or 6M for 3 or 4.

I think it will be more like 6 mil for 5 the more I think about it. Would you guys/gals do it at that price?

FTR, i wasn't trying to compare a third line center and a defenseman, it was more a comment about the state of free agency.

[amato 3,210]

I wouldn't want to sign green for longer than three years. At six mill I think I'd be a little hesitant. I think I'd go 3 years, 5 mil per at most if I were Kenny.

[LeftWinger 4,961]

Wow, that's a helluva raise for Soderberg. I am not sure what Colorado had that prompted him to want to sign there. They are most definitely not close to winning, they don't have the countrymen he could play with, which for Swede's always seems to be an important factor. It probably boiled down to money. Yesterday teams were allowed to talk to players that were pending UFA's and it was reported that Soderberg was getting a lot of attention. I am willing to bet Holland had some sort of offer or him, but nowhere near what the offer from Colorado. He probably inormed Boston of his choice and that is when they traded him for something just so they don't lose him for nothing.

Good luck in Av-town Carl, you could have been a National hero in Sweden playing here between Z and Nyquist, but hey, can't blame you or taking the money and running.

[amato 3,210]

Not saying that gets the deal done but with the amount of re-signing that will have to be done next season, I wouldn't want to go higher than five I don't think.

[nyqvististhefuture 1,002]

That's a ridiculous contract soderberg got for a 40pt guy ... Can't understand colorado

I want no part of any ufa's at this point

[rick zombo 3,739]

Wow, that's a helluva raise for Soderberg. I am not sure what Colorado had that prompted him to want to sign there. They are most definitely not close to winning, they don't have the countrymen he could play with, which for Swede's always seems to be an important factor. It probably boiled down to money. Yesterday teams were allowed to talk to players that were pending UFA's and it was reported that Soderberg was getting a lot of attention. I am willing to bet Holland had some sort of offer or him, but nowhere near what the offer from Colorado. He probably inormed Boston of his choice and that is when they traded him for something just so they don't lose him for nothing.

Good luck in Av-town Carl, you could have been a National hero in Sweden playing here between Z and Nyquist, but hey, can't blame you or taking the money and running.

Their captain is Landeskog.

[nyqvististhefuture 1,002]

Wow, that's a helluva raise for Soderberg. I am not sure what Colorado had that prompted him to want to sign there. They are most definitely not close to winning, they don't have the countrymen he could play with, which for Swede's always seems to be an important factor. It probably boiled down to money. Yesterday teams were allowed to talk to players that were pending UFA's and it was reported that Soderberg was getting a lot of attention. I am willing to bet Holland had some sort of offer or him, but nowhere near what the offer from Colorado. He probably inormed Boston of his choice and that is when they traded him for something just so they don't lose him for nothing.

Good luck in Av-town Carl, you could have been a National hero in Sweden playing here between Z and Nyquist, but hey, can't blame you or taking the money and running.

He's friends with landeskog

[Helmethead 235]

Him and Landeskog were best man at each others wedding. Not really. I just made that up.

[LeftWinger 4,961]

Oh well, still more than I though the would get, we need to save some cap for our more pressing needs. Soderberg @3M would have been more disappointing that we didn't get him, but $4.75M is a lot. Especially with our pending RFA's after this season.

I still think he would have had more success here, but hey, I am a bit bias!

Edited June 26, 2015 by LeftWinger

[Helmethead 235]

Not sure how much cap space we can add since (according to the Khan) Weiss will likely not be bought out.

[rick zombo 3,739]

The Wings have no cap issues this year. They could easily add 7M.

It's next year that they'll have some work to do with Helm and Abdlekader becoming UFAs, while Mrazek will need a new RFA contract as well.

[Helmethead 235]

I just don't see how Weiss fits on this team. Where does he play? Third line with Sheahan and Pulkkinen/Jurco? 4th line with Miller and Glendenning? If Mule comes back it complicates things even more.

[amato 3,210]

If they want to buy out Weiss they might as well wait until next year anyway.. maybe he bounces back but even if he doesn't, the cap hit from the buy out will be less in both term and dollars. We can afford keep him on the books this season and add a contract if we so choose.

[rick zombo 3,739]

If they want to buy out Weiss they might as well wait until next year anyway.. maybe he bounces back but even if he doesn't, the cap hit from the buy out will be less in both term and dollars. We can afford keep him on the books this season and add a contract if we so choose.

Exactly. Ton's of cap space this year. See what Blashill can do with him. Maybe he plays well enough to generate some trade interest. If he struggles, dump him next June when that 2.5M (or whatever) in cap space becomes more valuable.

[joesuffP 1,746]

Weiss will make a good 13th forward. Can slide him in if there's an injury to a winger or center. Just keep looking for a trade, then if you have to, buy him out next year.

Would love to add ROR and maybe package Smith for a pick if we can land Franson or Green

[DickieDunn 2,571]

Ror wants out and I don't blame him. Avs wanted to low ball him since forever and now he t has a chance to finally get paid and appreciated by his new team.

No, The Avs have been wanting to pay ROR like a second line center, which he is, and ROR thinks he's as good as Toews and Stamkos.

[amato 3,210]

In case anyone is still wondering about this guy..

"@frank_seravalli: Mike Reilly heading to Minnesota Wild, as per @Russostrib. Big catch there."

[krsmith17 7,191]

I figured that's where he'd end up... Oh well...

[amato 3,210]

"@TSNBobMcKenzie: BOS agrees to terms with D Adam McQuaid. Four years, AAV of $2.75M. #TSN"

[jimmyemeryhunter 2,747]

What would you guys be comfortable giving up for jared spurgeon?

[krsmith17 7,191]

Not much. He doesn't interest me much...

[jimmyemeryhunter 2,747]

I didn't realize he was that small.

[marcaractac 3,963]

If they want to buy out Weiss they might as well wait until next year anyway.. maybe he bounces back but even if he doesn't, the cap hit from the buy out will be less in both term and dollars. We can afford keep him on the books this season and add a contract if we so choose.

Exactly. Buy him out next season, and there is only a cap hit for 4 years instead of 6.

[jimmyemeryhunter 2,747]

Exactly. Buy him out next season, and there is only a cap hit for 4 years instead of 6.

If what i read is true, Arizona only has like 40m in cap assigned for next season so far, I'm still hoping we can send him to the desert.

They have to reach the floor, and still compete for Austin Mathews.

[sjr2012 439]

If what i read is true, Arizona only has like 40m in cap assigned for next season so far, I'm still hoping we can send him to the desert.

They have to reach the floor, nd still compete for Austin Mathews.

he has a nm though think he wants to go to az? if he waives it he will want to go to a contender or else he wont budge

Edited June 27, 2015 by sjr2012