I think Recchi had a better career than Modano, but Modano gets in first because it's the Hockey HOF, not the NHL HOF, and Modano basically goes down as the best American born player of all time.
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cshea said:
And Modano has the benefit of being the Stars' all time franchise guy, so he's more of a presence in that regard. Recchi split his time among 7 teams, which fair or not sometimes works against a player.
smh as the kids say
Guess it gives me another year to plan my trip at least. Guess the pro-Pen bias was outweighed by the anti-Bruins bias
Guess it gives me another year to plan my trip at least. Guess the pro-Pen bias was outweighed by the anti-Bruins bias
cshea said:
Well, we kind of have our answer:
Looks like the Blue Jackets were targeting Hartnell and convinced him to waive his NTC:
I guess Umberger wanted out of Columbus.
So Quick beat ANA/CHI and the NYR with a busted wrist
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/la-kings-goalie-jonathan-quick-has-emergency-wrist-surgery-195412966.html
Johnston was like Pittsburgh's plan D. Awesome.
The more I think about it, the more I think it was a huge mistake for them to remove Shero.
Elsewhere, free agency kinda sorta began today at 12:01. You can talk to free agents now. The Bolts have decided to buy out Ryan Malone and they're reportedly close to signing Ryan Callahan to a long term deal north of $5.5m AAV.
The more I think about it, the more I think it was a huge mistake for them to remove Shero.
Elsewhere, free agency kinda sorta began today at 12:01. You can talk to free agents now. The Bolts have decided to buy out Ryan Malone and they're reportedly close to signing Ryan Callahan to a long term deal north of $5.5m AAV.
6 years 34.8 million (5.8 per)
Wasn't he looking for 7ish from the Rags but took less than 6 from the Bolts? Tampa isn't that nice...
Wasn't he looking for 7ish from the Rags but took less than 6 from the Bolts? Tampa isn't that nice...
And he's still overpaid.
31 points in 2012-13. 36 points in 2013-14.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=71756
31 points in 2012-13. 36 points in 2013-14.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=71756
Speaking of being overpaid, the Oilers just signed Nikita Nikitin for 2/$9 million. He's a good player that will certainly help the Oilers, but yikes.
Seems like they've got to overpay to sign anyone.
With some of the dough & term being bandied about for guys like Stralman ($4m+ AAV for 4+ years) and Niskanen ($5m+ for 4+ years), etc I think that's an alright deal for the Oil
With some of the dough & term being bandied about for guys like Stralman ($4m+ AAV for 4+ years) and Niskanen ($5m+ for 4+ years), etc I think that's an alright deal for the Oil
Huh? Is that Gaborik? Richards still has about 2874829 years left on the deal he signed with the Flyers.
The Rags will get the Bolt's 2nd round pick because Callahan re-signed in TPA. TPA will get NYR 7th rounder in 2015.
Callahan's deal comes with full NTC for first 4 years and he will submit a list of teams for last 2 years
Both per @KatieStrangESPN. I can't access twitter on my work computer and it's a pita to post twitter links from mobile. So there you go.
Callahan's deal comes with full NTC for first 4 years and he will submit a list of teams for last 2 years
Both per @KatieStrangESPN. I can't access twitter on my work computer and it's a pita to post twitter links from mobile. So there you go.
yeah, I totally misread this:cshea said:
https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/481806643206713345
The story is that they were loyal by not using the buyout. I read the tweet and autopiloted it to mean a new deal. mea culpa.
Man I hate posting links from mobile
Yeah, that makes sense.
The center market is pretty crazy this year. McKenzie tweeted that 4 teams (3 west, 1 east) are seriously chasing Jason Spezza who reportedly wants out of Ottawa. Then you've got Ryan Kesler who apparently still wants out of Vancouver. Joe Thornton may go if San Jose decides to abandon ship and Paul Stastny is a UFA. Lots of intriguing players out there.
The center market is pretty crazy this year. McKenzie tweeted that 4 teams (3 west, 1 east) are seriously chasing Jason Spezza who reportedly wants out of Ottawa. Then you've got Ryan Kesler who apparently still wants out of Vancouver. Joe Thornton may go if San Jose decides to abandon ship and Paul Stastny is a UFA. Lots of intriguing players out there.
It is now...cshea said:
7 year deal with the Kings. LeBrun says he things it's 5 a year and is working to confirm.
Gaborik gets a 7-year(!) extension from LA. Lebrun and others speculating the AAV is in the $4.9 million range.
That is a hell of a lot of term for a guy as injury prone as Gaborik. He's only played more than 70 games three times since 2005.
Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun 8m
Gaborik breakdown: $6.075 M each of first 3 yrs; $5.075 M in 17-18; $4.575 M in 18-19; $3.175 M in 19-20; $3.075 M in 20-21
Gaborik breakdown: $6.075 M each of first 3 yrs; $5.075 M in 17-18; $4.575 M in 18-19; $3.175 M in 19-20; $3.075 M in 20-21
#1 pick is in play to get dealt tomorrow - http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl-draft/offer-for-panthers-pick-goes-above-and-beyond/
Dale Tallon is nuts if he trades that pick knowing he won't draft Ekblad.
Dropping to #2 I could see but... this reeks of a colossal mistake. And I hope the B's are in the thick of it.
Dropping to #2 I could see but... this reeks of a colossal mistake. And I hope the B's are in the thick of it.
PedroSpecialK said:
Florida could do a lot with all that cap space to become a playoff team right now. I don't think it's a terrible idea for them to trade it
What do you think a fair price for the #1 pick would be? Lucic, Boychuck, Spooner, #25? I don't see either team saying yes to that. But I'd make that in a heartbeat if I was the Bs
I think he's lying about the two great offers. He's just trying to entice teams to come forth with their best offer, and hopefully one that's an overpay. He had to think on the fly when asked about how many established players were invloved in the proposals and he came up with the lazy answer to the effect of "one on boths sides, we just need to decide what's the best option for us".
Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger 19s
Florida is considering a number of trade options for the 1st pick, including teams outside the top 10 offering current NHL players...
Florida is considering a number of trade options for the 1st pick, including teams outside the top 10 offering current NHL players...
This is another big issue to come out - been talk the cap might be 69 million and a bit instead of 71.1 like had been speculated.
Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun 16s
Teams eagerly awaiting cap number. Said one GM: ``There is going to be some major scrambling if the number if lower than thought.''
Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun 16s
Teams eagerly awaiting cap number. Said one GM: ``There is going to be some major scrambling if the number if lower than thought.''
It is a little ridiculous that we're a few hours away from the draft and 3 days from free agency and the league/PA haven't agreed on a cap number yet. It's sort of important when making roster decisions.
Lavoie says cap may be as low as $68 million. Gulp.
Also, sounds like Kesler to Anaheim is a real possibility.
Also, sounds like Kesler to Anaheim is a real possibility.
Dreger says Kesler to Anaheim is done.
Edit: deal is Nick Bonino, Lucas Sbisa, #24 to Vancouver for Kesler.
Edit: deal is Nick Bonino, Lucas Sbisa, #24 to Vancouver for Kesler.
Bonino is a nice little player, but seems like this is a big win for Anaheim. They have the D depth to move Sbisa and also hang on to the #10 pick they got from Ottawa in the Ryan trade.
Next to go will probably Spezza.
Next to go will probably Spezza.
It has to be an accounting issue, something related to calculating figures from the current fiscal year into the next. Or they're stupid. Whatever the case, they sure are cutting it close.soxhop411 said:
If the cap goes down to 68 million, the Bruins are all but fucked, right?
Unless they're able to move Kelly, Boychuk, and Campbell - is there any way they sign Krug, Smith, AND Iginla?
This sucks.
Unless they're able to move Kelly, Boychuk, and Campbell - is there any way they sign Krug, Smith, AND Iginla?
This sucks.
The cap issue deals with the new TV deal. It's obviously not included in the revenue from last year, but there is a provision in the CBA that would allow them to count it when determining the cap for 2014-2015. Supposedly they're sorting out the details. If it is counted, the cap goes up but the players have to put more money in escrow as a hedge against the league not hitting revenue marks for next season.
Jay Garrison to Tampa for #50. Vancouver also includes a 7th rounder and the rights to Jeff Costello.
Jim Benning is wheeling and dealing: Vancouver sends the 3rd round pick they grabbed from Anaheim to NYR for Derek Dorsett.
Also, the Arizona Coyotes are buying out Mike Ribeiro. The bad news for Arizona is Ribeiro didn't pan out as hoped. But the good news is they actually have an ownership group with enough cash to actually buy a guy out.
Also, the Arizona Coyotes are buying out Mike Ribeiro. The bad news for Arizona is Ribeiro didn't pan out as hoped. But the good news is they actually have an ownership group with enough cash to actually buy a guy out.
And rumors Benning is just getting started:
https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/482618547168751616
https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/482618547168751616
cshea said:
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.
The Bruins were already going to have a hard time fitting everyone under the cap without some major moves. This makes it that much harder.
I wonder if Chiarelli considers a compliance buyout now. It would be real nice to have Boychuks 3.3 million back. (Unless of course there's someone willing to make a trade)
They could very easily find a taker for Boychuk - I would not want to move him right now though.
Really hoping there's a taker for Kelly, otherwise Eriksson looks like the next candidate they'd be looking to move.
Really hoping there's a taker for Kelly, otherwise Eriksson looks like the next candidate they'd be looking to move.
No chance Boychuk is bought out. He'd probably fetch a significant return if they traded him, there aren't many top 4 defensemen available at $3.3 million. If anything, he's underpaid. Jay Garrison got a 2nd rounder, I'd have to imaging Boychuk would get more than that. Chris Kelly pretty much has to go one way or another. Unfortunately he may not be able to be bought out. McQuaid, too.
To be honest, I really wish they could rip up the Seidenberg contract.
To be honest, I really wish they could rip up the Seidenberg contract.
Because he is hurt. You can't buy out injured players unless they are medically cleared by 7/1. As far as I know, he hasn't been cleared.