GDT: 2024 Summer Free Agency (July 1st)

[Captain Mountain]

What does the rest of it say ?

I'm currently out in the sticks abit and my internet is being stupid and won't load anything but hf and even then it's slow.

Just Engel's speculating as to who Montreal might go after. DeBrusk, Marchessault and Perron got write ups and HMs were:

Teuvo Teravainen
Vladimir Tarasenko
Viktor Arvidsson
Sam Carrick
Keifer Sherwood
William Carrier
Alexandre Carrier
Daniel Sprong
Stefan Noesen
Michael Amadio

The Gorton quote is from his pre-draft media availability.

 

[The Great Weal]

So according to Engels, Gorton said that he won't sign an old player to a long term deal since it could stunt the growth of one of the younger guys they are developing which sets back the rebuild.

That being said, Engels also said that he knows that there will be a lot of changes on the roster between now and training camp. There doesn't seem like any ambiguity for once with what Engels said. I'm not sure how these changes will occur given our roster situation, so I have no expectations besides signing a 4th liner that can PK.

 

[Ezpz]

Boqvist is always injured, his longest season in the last 4 was 52 games.

I meant nylander he put up a 60 point pace with them.

 

[c3z4r]

Stamkos (2x11M) and Debrusk (7x5.75M) signings incoming

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[jellybeans]

It's pretty much a foregone conclusion that one of Marchessault or Perron will join Montreal from free agency. The question is why one?

Perron makes more sense as he will likely accept a shorter term. 2 year deal would be perfect for us.

You didn't see Gordon's post draft comments Habs not signing any older players leaving room for the younger players.

Stamkos (2x11M) and Debrusk (7x5.75M) signings incoming

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very possible but not with the habs

 

[Richiebottles]

You didn't see Gordon's post draft comments Habs not signing any older players leaving room for the younger players.


very possible but not with the habs

I think Gorton's comments indicate that they wouldn't want to sign someone that would take the spot of a younger player.

The reality is that we don't have a young F that we can plug into the top 6 this year BUT they want to try and make a push for the playoffs.

It makes me think that a guy like Kane or Stamkos on a 2-3 year deal on a high cap hit could very much be possible.

 

[HabsCode]

You didn't see Gordon's post draft comments Habs not signing any older players leaving room for the younger players.

He only said no long term contract, not no vets at all.

I don't see why he wouldn't at least inquire about the requests from high-profile UFAs that could help our young core make the transition toward being a competitive team.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Just me speculating, but the Habs might have a deal to dump/trade someone tomorrow when a retention spot opens up again.

 

[HabsCode]

Just me speculating, but the Habs might have a deal to dump/trade someone tomorrow when a retention spot opens up again.

I say we keep it for Savard at TDL when teams are looking for a stay at home type of D, a defenseman of this type at 50% retained could fetch good value.

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807493168767934865

 

[The Great Weal]

Just me speculating, but the Habs might have a deal to dump/trade someone tomorrow when a retention spot opens up again.

Isn't the retention slot already available?

 

[habsfan891]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807493168767934865

Is Columbus even planning to ice a team

 

[red devil]

Isn't the retention slot already available?

When free agency opens then that is the start of the new fiscal year and Edmundson's contract comes to an end and is no longer retained

 

[Habsfan18]

Realistically, I wonder what Marchessault would cost and if he would be willing to take a bit of a home town discount? As long as it was only a 2-3 year deal, he could be an intriguing option for a top-6 role. Will be 34 in December, but scored 42 goals last season and he’s clearly a 60-65 point guy. 2 years would be ideal but 3 might be necessary to get it done.

But I guess the question also is, is he THAT much of an upgrade over Perron who will likely command quite a bit less? Marchy is clearly better at this point, but is he the better fit?

 

[habsfan891]

Isn't the retention slot already available?

July 1st I think

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Isn't the retention slot already available?

That I was assuming as capfriendly has it so the Habs have 1 free, but I'm wondering if they've just went ahead and reset things and it becomes available at midnight

 

[yianik]

If David Perron wants to play at home for 2 years I say we should accommodate him. The Vegas 33 year old son just scored 42 goals and will command many years at a high AAV, and that's a pass. We just need good , veteran placeholders for a year or two.

 

[Apfel Struble]

As far as buyouts are concerned, I think they'll wait one more year for Gallagher and/or Anderson. Buying out Armia after his last season would surprise me somewhat. They could also try to trade Anderson but I really don't see a fit

The forwards look like:

Slaf-Suzuki-Caufield
Newhook-Dach-Roy
Armia-Dvorak-Gallagher
RHP-Evans-Anderson
Pezzeta

The bottom 6 is absolutely bloated with Gallagher, Anderson, Dvorak and Armia taking 4 spots. Dvorak is easily the most tradeable, but he's also a center. We then have Armia who had a bounce back season. I could the front office trying to make a few trades and two UFAs being brought up to reorganize the roster a bit

Ideally, two or three members of the bottom 6 would go and a top 6 winger would sign for 1-3 years along with a strong physical 4C. Evans would then take 3C duties (he already kinda does honestly) with Roy and Armia

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

One short term vet who can play in the top 6.

Ideally, we will trade him around the deadline.

 

[morhilane]

So according to Engels, Gorton said that he won't sign an old player to a long term deal since it could stunt the growth of one of the younger guys they are developing which sets back the rebuild.

That being said, Engels also said that he knows that there will be a lot of changes on the roster between now and training camp. There doesn't seem like any ambiguity for once with what Engels said. I'm not sure how these changes will occur given our roster situation, so I have no expectations besides signing a 4th liner that can PK.

All depends on what Engels means by "a lot of changes". To me that would mean at least a 1/4 turn over (~5-6 players)

And since the roster is full, that means moving that many players to bring as many "new" faces. I would consider Hutson or Beck making the NHL new, but not Roy too.

Is Columbus even planning to ice a team

Looks like they aren't interested in going to arbitration with any RFAs, also new GM...

 

[The Great Weal]

When free agency opens then that is the start of the new fiscal year and Edmundson's contract comes to an end and is no longer retained

July 1st I think

That I was assuming as capfriendly has it so the Habs have 1 free, but I'm wondering if they've just went ahead and reset things and it becomes available at midnight

Anderson at 50% retained please. Dvorak stinks but at 50% retained he probably still has little to no value. Might as well keep him for the PK so Suzuki doesn't play like 25 minutes a night.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Wish we could put a giant wrap gift and send the entire bottom 6 to the khl

Crazy how Bergevin handcuffed this team for years

 

[HabsCode]

Anderson at 50% retained please. Dvorak stinks but at 50% retained he probably still has little to no value. Might as well keep him for the PK so Suzuki doesn't play like 25 minutes a night.

No way we pay Donkey 2.75M$ for the next 3 season to play for another team.

 

[Richiebottles]

Wish we could put a giant wrap gift and send the entire bottom 6 to the khl

Crazy how Bergevin handcuffed this team for years

There was literally 0 plan under the MB tenure.

We added 0 skill and he gave our 5+ year contracts to bottom 6ers.

 

[Tyson]

Wish we could put a giant wrap gift and send the entire bottom 6 to the khl

Crazy how Bergevin handcuffed this team for years

Crazier to think Molson was dumb enough to keep him around for 10 years