According to Bob McKenzie, the Avs are shopping PA Parenteau. Any interest in him? He's a skilled right winger and might be good for 25 goals. He's got two years left on his deal and he's 30. I don't know enough about his game. If he's got speed and skill and can forecheck, he might be a consideration.
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Hipster Letestu
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Can't be compliance bought out because his contract was signed after the CBA.
WannabeFinn
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the only contracts worthy of buyout consideration are Umberger's and Boll's, and we all know that the compliance can't be used on Boll, so no.. don't think there's any possibility outside of Umberger for buyout candidates
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That would go over like a fart in church.
Paul Holmgren was universally lambasted for signing Carter and Richards to long-term deals with an NTC, then trading each before the NTC kicked in. Imagine what the fallout would be from signing a player, then buying him out before it can take effect.
Eh, Jarmo doesn't seem like the type to worry about covering up his mistakes. Its too bad the deal was signed after the CBA so we can't use a compliance buyout, but I don't think he'd care about fallout.
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I can certainly see him traded however. The team doesn't need him any longer. Alas, Todd Richards seems to think highly of him. Even though he was being scratched once he got healthy, he was still given an A when he actually did get into the lineup.
They haven't messed around with the A's and C's in a long time. The org is being very careful about who gets formal recognition of leadership. The problem isn't taking the A away from Boll, its possibly offending someone who doesn't get the A. I don't think they'd mind taking it away from Boll.
Viqsi
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I discovered something interesting today. It led to my creating this Super-Fun Game concerning perceptions of players. It's sort of about Ryan Callahan and this one other guy.
So! I'm thinking of a free agent right wing who isn't Ryan Callahan. He is, however, about the same size, and has recently come off a contract of similar value. He's similarly missed several games to injury. He generally scores at the same rate or higher. He's close to the same age (about a year and a half apart). He also was traded at the deadline and performed quite well for his new team. Sounds pretty decent, relatively speaking, right?
Who am I thinking of?
(Highlight the line below for a hint)
HINT: We've been in many, many discussions about possibly acquiring him before. Said discussions, sadly, frequently devolved into demands for us to hand over Ryan Johansen.
So! I'm thinking of a free agent right wing who isn't Ryan Callahan. He is, however, about the same size, and has recently come off a contract of similar value. He's similarly missed several games to injury. He generally scores at the same rate or higher. He's close to the same age (about a year and a half apart). He also was traded at the deadline and performed quite well for his new team. Sounds pretty decent, relatively speaking, right?
Who am I thinking of?
(Highlight the line below for a hint)
HINT: We've been in many, many discussions about possibly acquiring him before. Said discussions, sadly, frequently devolved into demands for us to hand over Ryan Johansen.
I think that underrates him. He's more creative than Gaborik but doesn't have the great finishing touch that Gaborik does. I'd take him as long as we're not giving him a raise (above $5m).
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WannabeFinn
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I wouldn't mind having Hemsky. Was stuck on a bad Edmonton team for a long time. He's definitely a good player.
Trying to figure out who the Jackets might be after is like a scavenger hunt. Hemsky makes some sense too. He oozes with skill, has speed. Does he have the smarts and can he play physical? There's so many that we've discussed here that I don't know where they go. This offseason has been different so far. I think many had Horton pegged last year and the club followed through. I just don't know. I think what they do with Umberger is the wild card. If he is a positive tradeable asset (I have my reservations), then that changes things.
I like Hemsky, Neal, Callahan, Vrbata, Cammalleri, etc. What I can't figure out is who is realistic and who is a pipe dream. I guess my best case scenario would be to acquire James Neal and sign either Callahan or Vrbata. I'll preface all of this by saying I just don't think there's much of a chance that we'd fork over what it would take to acquire Neal. That and I have a feeling he might not be available.
I like Hemsky, Neal, Callahan, Vrbata, Cammalleri, etc. What I can't figure out is who is realistic and who is a pipe dream. I guess my best case scenario would be to acquire James Neal and sign either Callahan or Vrbata. I'll preface all of this by saying I just don't think there's much of a chance that we'd fork over what it would take to acquire Neal. That and I have a feeling he might not be available.
punk_o_holic
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Mackenzie tweeted that the Jets maybe open to trading any player. Any interests in these guys???
SCHEIFELE- Don't think he is going anywhere though.
Next 3 have some sort of NTC.
LADD 2 years $4.4. mil/season
WHEELER 5 years $5.6 mil/season
LITTLE 4 years $4.7 mil/season
I think the first 3 I listed will cost a lot to acquire but would look great in Columbus imo. Little, might not cost as much to acquire but would he fit in?
SCHEIFELE- Don't think he is going anywhere though.
Next 3 have some sort of NTC.
LADD 2 years $4.4. mil/season
WHEELER 5 years $5.6 mil/season
LITTLE 4 years $4.7 mil/season
I think the first 3 I listed will cost a lot to acquire but would look great in Columbus imo. Little, might not cost as much to acquire but would he fit in?
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Those are all excellent players. Wheeler is one of the better wingers in the game, IMO. I have no idea why the Jets would move those guys instead of Evander Kane.
Cowumbus
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This is crazy but would anyone think about possibly getting Nash back while getting rid of umberger +
Bad contract for bad contract and more
Thoughts. Also whichever ranger NYR buyout I think we should try and get
This is crazy but would anyone think about possibly getting Nash back while getting rid of umberger +
Bad contract for bad contract and more
Thoughts. Also whichever ranger NYR buyout I think we should try and get
TheOllieC
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This won't end well.
With all of the great things going on with the team, we can't find something better to discuss than trying to bring back Nash, his sizable salary and various other issues?
If Nash ever returns here, it better be when he's 35+ and looking for a cup.
With all of the great things going on with the team, we can't find something better to discuss than trying to bring back Nash, his sizable salary and various other issues?
If Nash ever returns here, it better be when he's 35+ and looking for a cup.
CBJWerenski8
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Our goal in the offseason according to JK was to acquire more speed. Richards and Nash aren't exactly speedsters. Not happening.
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