GDT: Free agent frenzy July 1

[Ghost of jas]

I like it.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Would have liked another year for Namestnikov but so it goes

 

[EdJovanovski]

A lot better than the Bozo contract

 

[EpicDing]

Not too bad at all.

 

[doomscroll]

AAV could be whatever, I'm just happy it's two years instead of four or five.

 

[Boruto]

The Rangers being nice to Namestnikov. He's a good player--but his play after the deadline was disappointing.

shorter term, slightly more money on a cap abundant team for a young talented player who should not be evaluated based on the worst 2 months of hockey structure and coaching of the decade.

 

[Ori]

That's a good deal for Names.

Yes I like it, and I`m happy that we started to sign some of our players. I was almost certain he was gone at the deadline, but very pleased that we continue to believe in him since he struggled end of last season, and no doubts about that with his finishing and adapt to AV system.

 

[LaffyTaffy]

Considering the prices so far today, I think 4 million for two years is a good deal. Especially if Quinn can open a new door for Vlad. This is a win-win, either he underperfoms and we sell him off or he performs well and we sell him off for more.

 

[Trxjw]

Fine with that for Namestnikov. The positional versatility is good.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I have no problem signing him into UFA.

 

[NYR Viper]

So this would seem like Gorton sees Namestnikov as more of a trade chip than a long term piece

 

[DanielBrassard]

About what was predicted for Namestnikov. Probably will trade him at the deadline.

 

[TheTakedown]

shorter term, slightly more money on a cap abundant team for a young talented player who should not be evaluated based on the worst 2 months of hockey structure and coaching of the decade.

Good trade bait piece too

 

[kovazub94]

Wouldn't be opposed to Duclair coming back on the surface, but like I've been saying, I just don't see the Rangers having interest in that. You don't want to add the wrong mix to the room in a rebuild. Adding a guy that dogged it and asked for a trade isn't exactly a great role model for kids battling for spots.

Depends a bit on how he’s been when he was with the Rangers. I’m saying he might be in consideration if he had not caused any raised flags then.

 

[smoneil]

Gorton is hiring a bunch of nuns to beat the lefties into righties....

What a sinister plan. #LatinJokes

 

[Nickmo82]

Gorton can't be finished yet, this organization is only one LHD short of a full roster!

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I see Staal on the wing where he belongs. When did Bern become the coach?

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

$4M for Namestnikov to score 35 pts vs $5.5M for a 50+ point JTM.

Hmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Inferno]

So does namestnikov wait to come over from the khl before that deal kicks in ( yes sarcasm)

 

[NYR Viper]

$4M for Namestnikov to score 35 pts vs $5.5M for a 50+ point JTM.

Hmmmmmmmmmm

One got two years, the other required 5. If Miller were to accept a two year deal, what would his AAV have been? $6-6.5?

 

[kovazub94]

Maybe so---but I would have traded him. Some of it's about the team though. And if you want to bring Stamkos into this--Tampa has missed the playoffs a couple times in recent years but more often they're making long playoff runs. It's a team that could have won this year and could win next year. The player himself and I'm talking about Tavares here has voiced concerns in the past about just how serious the Islanders were about putting together a contender. That's a red flag and when you're battling to get into the playoffs and then you do almost nothing to improve the team at the deadline and when your team collapses that's another bad sign. I kind of expected Tavares would leave. Why not? Going back home to Toronto--a very good forward group---a steady goaltender. A great coach. Fans who will fill your building. Need to work on their D a bit but they could contend now in 18-19.

IMO Snow did not have a good take on his team nor a good take on where Tavares was.

Tampa was a lot more attractive option for Stamkos compared to Isles to Tavares.

 

[Sarge13]

Need Namestikov with Buchnevich still adjusting and Kravtsov coming on board. 2 years is perfect.

 

[duhmetreE]

I feel like Names will be an integral part if Kravstov decides to stay ( and make the NHL team )

Names Chytil Kravstov

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

 

[NYR Viper]

Does it say anything that Namestnikov was the first of the RFA’s to be signed?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Does it say anything that Namestnikov was the first of the RFA’s to be signed?

No.