Around the NHL (Part XIII): RIP Bob Suter

[Blackhawkswincup]

Kontiola wants to return to NHL

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Del Zotto wasn't qualified by NSH. Is a UFA.

 

[member 151739]

Del zit to wasn't qualified by NSH. Is a UFA.

He sucks.

 

[AmericanDream]

Del zit to wasn't qualified by NSH. Is a UFA.

wow, dude is only 24.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Dreger says he expects Dale Tallon to sign Bolland for 6-7 years at 5M+ tomorrow

I cant imagine Dale actually being stupid enough to do that

 

[AmericanDream]

looks like Dale Tallon is truly trying to make Florida the Chicago of the South as he is likely landing Dave Bolland according to reports...for 6-7 years????

these contracts are nuts if Bolland gets that length. he hasn't proven to stay healthy lately and not sure giving him that type of contract will motivate him to do so..

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

I really want the Leafs to avoid him. Hopefully he take a retirement contract in Florida.

 

[AmericanDream]

well if Bolland signs in Florida, where the hell is Kevin Hayes going to play now???

certainly not #2C or #3C with what they have down the middle...

 

[CptnSerious]

looks like Dale Tallon is truly trying to make Florida the Chicago of the South as he is likely landing Dave Bolland according to reports...for 6-7 years????

these contracts are nuts if Bolland gets that length. he hasn't proven to stay healthy lately and not sure giving him that type of contract will motivate him to do so..

Sounds like Clarkson 2.0.

 

[Bring Back GLR]

Tallon is the bizarro version of Mad Mike!

Bolland was an awesome 3rd line/4th line shutdown centre in the playoffs but in the regular season he never scored more than 19 goals and never hit 50 points. He never was able to take the #2C position in Chicago when it was up for grabs nor stay healthy long enough, so if Dale signs him for an enormous contract he's gonna have to play him in the Top 6 to warrant that contract. Good luck with that.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Bolland getting paid long term will be a contract that's known immediately as a mistake.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

All I know is that I'm damn glad that today was the end of the month. Workload's gonna be cut significantly as a result and I'll be able to spend a good deal of the time listening to NHL talk and goofing off around here.

 

[Illinihockey]

@renlavoietva: Paul Stastny and the Avalanche were not able to get a deal done. He'll hit the market tomorrow. #tvasports


Guy is going to get huge money

 

[Ace Rothstein]

Would definitely be a step back for the Avalanche if Statsny goes elsewhere. Don't want to see him with the Blues though.

 

[ColdSteel2]

The Avs will be just fine without him.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Bolland getting paid long term will be a contract that's known immediately as a mistake.

Which makes me thinks the Leafs still have one more stupid offer to make to him.

Something similar happened with Bozak last year - he went to UFA on the first day and then just signed with the Leafs. Now, my suspicion was that despite his agent's tactics, he didn't get better offers than the Leafs...where here it sounds like Tallon will throw something stupid at Bolland.

 

[Crazy_Ike]

You would have to be insane to give him more than a one year deal. Guy is always hurt, has never scored 20, has been over 40 points just once, and seriously overperformed during the 2010 run. He's damaged goods. His demands are stupid.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

You would have to be insane to give him more than a one year deal. Guy is always hurt, has never scored 20, has been over 40 points just once, and seriously overperformed during the 2010 run. He's damaged goods. His demands are stupid.

...so basically a stupid contract from Nonis or Tallon is guaranteed.

 

[member 151739]

I know that people enjoy being first to deliver information, but posting a fake trade or signing tomorrow will not be tolerated.

Thank you.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

The Avs will be just fine without him.

Not if the ROR situation gets as ugly as it might (+ He could get another offer sheet)

 

[Bubba88]

Bolland to Tallon? Maybe he signs Havlat too and reunites them.

Kontiola is better now than 6 years back and could actually Play in the NHL

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Not if the ROR situation gets as ugly as it might (+ He could get another offer sheet)

...even before you get to ROR, the Av's D is a joke and they're heavily reliant on Varlamov to fake out the rest of the roster's problems.

Even if the Avs brought back the same roster from this year, I'd be looking at the team to take a hit.

Andy Johnson ‏@AndyJohnsonB5Q 20m
Sounds like Columbus is ready to let @JackSkille hit the free agent market. He deserves a 1-way contract somewhere next season.

 

[zytz]

i really wish jack skille could have put his game together. i was rooting for him for a good long while. got give him credit for giving his all at least, even if all he had to give was a steaming pile :/

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Skille deserves a one way deal after scoring 4 goals in 16 games and having 1 assist in 6 playoff games?

I sure as hell wouldn't invest a roster spot in him if I was a GM and I used to be a big defender of Skille's when he was Hawk prospect

 

[ColdSteel2]

Skille is a great guy for a tanking team. Makes the fans happy with the hitting and shot attempts. Helps the team by doing nothing effectively.