GDT: Free Agent Frenzy 2022

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Need to get on a rant here for a moment.

In 1998, the Toronto Maple Leafs stole the Edmonton Oilers starting goalie Curtis Joseph for 4 years and $22 million. Nearly a quarter century later the Oilers steal Jack Campbell from Toronto for 5 years and $25 million.

Granted, the star power factor is a little different but this is definitely Bettman economics at work and not in a fan friendly way. The Toronto and Edmonton markets are paying 2020s prices, teams have billion dollar valuations and yet clubs are artificially handcuffed to paying their stars late 1990s salaries.

The idea that Chris Boucher makes about the same money as Auston Matthews in the same organization is just crazy to me.

Keeping players salaries down is the only thing bettman has really done for the league. Unless you're an owner, he's been brutal

 

[Leaf Rocket]

This is the best I can think of right now:

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If the Leafs finished up the roster like this and no one in the Atlantic makes any drastic moved they would be projected to finish 2nd in the Atlantic behind Boston and they'd play Tampa in the 1st round again.

Definitely want someone like Nino, ZAR, and Palat (obviously but might be out of our range)

 

[A1LeafNation]

Engvall-Kampf is a fine duo for just playing defense, ZAR would be welcome there.

Agree, I'd have them on the 4th line with AubeKubel that can jump into our third line.

 

[hamzarocks]

Need to get on a rant here for a moment.

In 1998, the Toronto Maple Leafs stole the Edmonton Oilers starting goalie Curtis Joseph for 4 years and $22 million. Nearly a quarter century later the Oilers steal Jack Campbell from Toronto for 5 years and $25 million.

Granted, the star power factor is a little different but this is definitely Bettman economics at work and not in a fan friendly way. The Toronto and Edmonton markets are paying 2020s prices, teams have billion dollar valuations and yet clubs are artificially handcuffed to paying their stars late 1990s salaries.

The idea that Chris Boucher makes about the same money as Auston Matthews in the same organization is just crazy to me.

Hockey just isn't that popular of a sport in America unfortunately.

Not enough people follow, play and are passionate for hockey like they are fir b-ball in the US.

 

[Fogelhund]

What happened they run out of former ex Leafs they can sign?

They missed out on signing Adam Brooks


In other news, Florida is now collecting Staals. Eric to a PTO and Marc to one year $750k.

 

[as Pure as Evil]

f***. The Red Wings are going to be a lot better next season. Still not a playoff team yet but won't be an easy dub anymore. Ottawa too. f*** this division

so in otherwords we should defeat them more often as we wont expect to walk over them and get embarrassed by letting 9 goals in and blowing 6 goal leads.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Need to get on a rant here for a moment.

In 1998, the Toronto Maple Leafs stole the Edmonton Oilers starting goalie Curtis Joseph for 4 years and $22 million. Nearly a quarter century later the Oilers steal Jack Campbell from Toronto for 5 years and $25 million.

Granted, the star power factor is a little different but this is definitely Bettman economics at work and not in a fan friendly way. The Toronto and Edmonton markets are paying 2020s prices, teams have billion dollar valuations and yet clubs are artificially handcuffed to paying their stars late 1990s salaries.

The idea that Chris Boucher makes about the same money as Auston Matthews in the same organization is just crazy to me.

NBA revenue: $10 billion
NHL revenue: $5 billion

And paying 20 players vs 12.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Why is Kerfoot still here?

 

[Apex Predator]

They missed out on signing Adam Brooks


In other news, Florida is now collecting Staals. Eric to a PTO and Marc to one year $750k.

I was just going to come say Brooks was available lol

 

[Americanadian]

Keeping players salaries down is the only thing bettman has really done for the league. Unless you're an owner, he's been brutal

Isn't he employed by the Oilers?

 

[Havoc]

That’s true but what I’m saying is he’s just not an offensive guy in the NHL. If we really want a 6’3 break out guy, Dylan Strome is still available. I think he’s the guy we should make a play for. We can move Tavares to the wing.

True I just don't think Strome will be cheap enough for us to moneyball since he has hit the 20 goal mark and also has another season where he had 51 points in 58 games. With Dal Colle I'm looking for that 1 mil or less contract where you get 3 mil or more value.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Carlo looks like a small, furry creature. Perhaps a gerbil.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Why is Kerfoot still here?

10 team NTC maybe is coming to play

 

[OVO16]

If the Stars cant get Klingberg...Holl could be a possibilty.

Vancouver could use Holl too

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Carlo looks like a small, furry creature. Perhaps a gerbil.

I always look at that man and I always think of

 

[Griffin76]

Why is Kerfoot still here?

Dubas says

 

[WTFMAN99]

If the Stars cant get Klingberg...Holl could be a possibilty.

Vancouver could use Holl too

No joke, Edmonton.

I think it involves sending Barrie elsewhere first though

 

[notbias]

Why is Kerfoot still here?

He's good and has a good cap hit, why trade someone without an upgrade?

 

[keonsbitterness]

I always look at that man and I always think of

That never gets old.

 

[Sypher04]

NBA revenue: $10 billion
NHL revenue: $5 billion

And paying 20 players vs 12.

All true. Didn’t someone in the NBA just sign for 120m over 2 years?

 

[ULF_55]

Why is Kerfoot still here?

Leafs want to extend him, 8*5 and then trade him to Tampa.

 

[Griffin76]

If the Stars cant get Klingberg...Holl could be a possibilty.

Vancouver could use Holl too

I like the cut of your jib. Unfortunately I think we're stuck with him.

 

[Lightsol]

Keeping players salaries down is the only thing bettman has really done for the league. Unless you're an owner, he's been brutal

Betting, though, he's more excited about the player movement from big markets to small markets.

"Yes, players are leaving the big markets to go to Edmonton and Winnipeg! SUCCESS!"

 

[al secord]

I can't get that Tim Horton's camp day song out of my head

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I know people here want Strome but i dont think he's the fit we really want or need. I get it...big center is fun and all but we need kind of a rough player with skill.. Strome is not that IMO.