kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Back in 2010-2011 I'd have been fine with signing Ehrhoff with a top four spot in mind. But I'd be really reluctant to now. He's not been great over the last few seasons. Ultimately it's in the scouting staff's hands, but I'm generally worried that he's on the decline. 1 e_prime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Back in 2010-2011 I'd have been fine with signing Ehrhoff with a top four spot in mind. But I'd be really reluctant to now. He's not been great over the last few seasons. Ultimately it's in the scouting staff's hands, but I'm generally worried that he's on the decline. Agreed. I used to be very high on the Wings getting Ehrhoff. His two years in Vancouver put his value at an all time high and he signed that monster contract with Buffalo... Where he went on to... rot? Seriously. 32 points in 66 games in 2011-12 22 points in the shortened '12-'13 campaign. 33 points in 79 games in '13-14 14 points in 49 games last year (injury plagued) Not to say he couldn't have a bounce back year... I mean, he didn't even get a real opportunity with PIT last year with his injuries. ...but is that what we'd be looking forward to? I don't know whether he's worth it. Also... He's a lefty. Edited July 1, 2015 by e_prime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Do we know yet to what extent Blashill shares Babcock's opinion on RH & LH defensemen? Has he been asked about this yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Just look at his pairings in GR that will answer your question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Do we know yet to what extent Blashill shares Babcock's opinion on RH & LH defensemen? Has he been asked about this yet? Pretty much every GM/Coach shares Babs opinion on that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 I think every coach would prefer to have three lefty / righty pairings. The problem is, there are more left handed shooters in the league than rights. I think it's something close on 70% for lefties over righties... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Pretty much every GM/Coach shares Babs opinion on that one Pretty much what I expected, just wondering if he talks about it as much. I guess we'll see.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Things already happening this morning prior to the FRENZY!!! Dallas extends Patrick Eaves: one year, $1.15 million (link) • Nashville extends Mike Ribeiro: two years, $7 million • Chicago extends Artem Anisimov: five years, $22.75 million (link) • Anaheim extends Kevin Bieksa: two years, $8 million (link) Should a new Free Agency Signings thread be started and pinned? Mods? Edited July 1, 2015 by e_prime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvanpop 98 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Congrats Eaves 2 kipwinger and PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Tsn free agency special started and they talked about tarasenko possibly getting an offer sheet 0% chance it happens but man if we could add him to the team , we can then trade a mantha/nyquist in a blockbuster deal for a good top dman End of the day he's just to good for the blues to let walk away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Sportsnet free agent tracker shows Karri Ramo resigned in Calgary 1 year for $3.9 million, but when you click on the link for details. Whoops! 404. So take that for what it's worth. Chris Johnston @reporterchris 21m21 minutes ago Karri Ramo's one-year extension with #flames is worth $3.9M. Edited July 1, 2015 by e_prime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 I could see tarasenko signing an offer sheet.... That would immediately get matched by the blues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 I really hope Nyquist doesn't get an offer sheet. Holland needs to sing him now before some GM thinks he can take him away from us. 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) NHL.com is showing live coverage this afternoon. Edited July 1, 2015 by WorkingOvertime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 James Mirtle @mirtle 1m1 minute ago Teams tightest to the cap, including estimated RFA deals and LTIR: Chicago, Minnesota, Montreal, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, NYR. James Mirtle @mirtle 33s33 seconds ago Those teams can't afford to be buyers for any of the big fish without shipping out other money. James Mirtle @mirtle 13s14 seconds ago NHL teams with most cap space, including estimated RFAs and LTIR: Arizona (by a mile), Nashville, New Jersey, Buffalo, Winnipeg, Florida Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 22s22 seconds ago Things change fast on UFA Day. Now hearing SJ no longer a top contender for Paul Martin. But COL will be in hard on Francois Beauchemin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 NHL.com is showing live coverage this afternoon. Anyone else getting a lot of lag on NHL.com? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Anyone else getting a lot of lag on NHL.com? Working well for me right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Craig Custance @CraigCustance 28s29 seconds ago Craig Custance retweeted Frank Seravalli Blashill really liked him in GR. Good for him to get 1-way. Craig Custance added, Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli #RedWings agree to terms w Andy Miele. 1-yr, 1-way $575K. He was 2d in AHL w 70 pts in GR. #Leafs were in on him, Babcock saw him lots. #TSN 0 retweets 0 favorites 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 1 way AHL contract for Miele? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 1 way AHL contract for Miele? Yes. I like this move. Keeping GR competitive (with veteran players) has a HUGE, and understated, impact on the development of our prospects. I love having guys in GR who work hard, and win, even if they'll never get a call up. Their influence on the young guys cannot be overstated. 2 amato and e_prime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Good for Andy. I saw the griffins play a couple times last year and he looked pretty solid. I don't think he'll crack the line up next year (certainly not full time), but he could mentor the younger kids in GR. All in all, a well deserved raise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 I thought one way meant in Detroit only. Phew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 I thought one way meant in Detroit only. Phew Nah, all one way means is that he gets paid the same at the AHL level as he would at the NHL level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Tom McCollum re-signed as well: http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=773202 Minnesota Wild @mnwild 49s50 seconds ago BREAKING: #mnwild has re-signed Mikael Granlund to a two-year contract → http://ow.ly/P2U63 #NHLfi EDIT w/ contract details: Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun 3m3 minutes ago Granlund deal with Wild: $6 million total over two years: $2.8 million in Year 1 and $3.2 million in Year 2 65 retweets 41 favorites Edited July 1, 2015 by e_prime 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Guessing jake patterson will play with Toledo next year? I'm fine with the one year deal for McCollum,goalies always develop later and I still think he could be a back up in maybe 2-3 yrs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
