GDT: Free Agent Frenzy Part II - Awful deals galore! (Clowe to NJ)

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Not a bad team, but not a cup contender

who on the market would make us that? Richards bouncing back and Staal being healthy would go along way than anyone on the market at these prices.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Grabovski and/or Gilbert would be very nice, but first thing is first: RE-SIGN OUR RFAs!!!

 

[nyr2k2]

There's no need for another big upheaval. Let AV assess the roster. We can make a move or two during/after camp and once the season starts. Let him get a feel for what he has before bringing in/pushing out a bunch of players.

 

[Vickers8]

I would sign Dominic Moore

 

[Joey Bones]

ugh, hopefully neither, how can Boston afford him?

Well they already lost Horton/Ferrence which sheds a lot of cash.

 

[slipknottin]

Not a bad team, but not a cup contender

Maybe not, but spending boatloads on average players doesn't make them better either

 

[Clowes Line]

Hated Hendricks. That 4th liner who would always give the Rangers trouble and score insane SO goals. Glad he's out of the East.

 

[broadwayblue]

Not major, but still have holes

No doubt. But signing Clarkson to a 7 year deal is clearly not the answer. The core is set but likely some small signings will be made and a deal or two during the season. The major change is at the head coaching spot...let AV get a look at the squad and decide what he needs to round the team into form.

 

[Kwayry]

One was an RFA, the other was a UFA. No hmm moments about that.

So he deserves to be paid 250K less than Tavares? I don't think so.

 

[Poozer]

Excellent, no Matt Hendricks, he's off to Nashville.

 

[RangerBoy]

Ready to retool their roster, the Predators dipped into the free agent market to add a forward with size and speed.

Nashville started the day by signing former Chicago Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg, a 6-foot-3, 27-year-old winger who scored 22 goals two seasons ago, to a four-year, $12 million deal.

The Predators also added Matt Cullen from the Minnesota Wild with a two-year, $7 million contract.

Dallas’ Eric Nystrom was also on Nashville’s radar as free agency entered its second hour. The Predators, who had close to $16 million of salary cap space, are also looking for a backup goaltender.

http://www.tennessean.com/interacti...8/Preds-sign-pair-forwards-free-agency-begins

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Well they already lost Horton/Ferrence which sheds a lot of cash.

and added Seguin..They have 9M according to capgeek without adding Rask's 7M

 

[Joey Bones]

What about Kaspers Daugavins for a bottom line forward?

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

i still think by the end of the day Lapierre will be a Ranger

 

[GAGLine]

Trade

Easier said than done. Has to work for the other team too.

 

[Vickers8]

who on the market would make us that? Richards bouncing back and Staal being healthy would go along way than anyone on the market at these prices.

Don't need anything major, maybe Moore and Iginla

 

[NYR Viper]

They still need to address the lack of toughness in this roster...

 

[RangerBoy]

#NYR Rangers did not express interest today in Hendricks, who reportedly signs with Preds. Would've been good fit, but again, no money

https://twitter.com/KatieStrangESPN/status/353219873763098624

 

[Boruto]

I haven't read back the thread but I don't understand the Moore love. Great player but a year removed from hockey, do we want another BR?

 

[eco's bones]

Not usually a fun guy to play against I still wasn't a big Matt Hendricks fan. If he could be had for $1.5 mil or cheaper--okay, it's a decent deal that Nashville got for him--otherwise forget it--they paid too much.

 

[Tawnos]

So he deserves to be paid 250K less than Tavares? I don't think so.

That's how the market works. UFAs have way more leverage, therefore get paid more relative to similar players who are RFAs. Tavares would make $9m as a UFA.

 

[Vickers8]

No doubt. But signing Clarkson to a 7 year deal is clearly not the answer. The core is set but likely some small signings will be made and a deal or two during the season. The major change is at the head coaching spot...let AV get a look at the squad and decide what he needs to round the team into form.

Wanted no part of him, that contract is a joke

 

[NYR Viper]

Katie Strang ‏@KatieStrangESPN 2m
#NYR Rangers did not express interest today in Hendricks, who reportedly signs with Preds. Would've been good fit, but again, no money

If they didn't have money for Hendricks, they have no money period

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Don't need anything major, maybe Moore and Iginla

no prob with Moore, but how can we afford Iginla, and if we could I'd rather Grabovski.

 

[RangerBoy]

Hendricks to Nashville - 4 years, $1.85 million per season.

https://twitter.com/CraigCustance/status/353220342044565504