GDT: Free Agent Frenzy Part III - Looking for Mr. Centerman

[Griffinbw]

I was hoping for some sort of package deal that swapped Zetterberg and Staals contracts.

They already have too many big contracts at D, and staal wouldn't waive for detroit.

I wish

 

[Fitzy]

Just noticed the Devils stole Johansson. Makes what we got for Stepan look a lot better.

Wonder if NYR are waiting on the Kovalchuk response before signing. I certainly hope it isn't Klein's retirement decision being up in the air.

 

[Griffinbw]

Not if we send them Staal

Staal will NOT waive for Vegas. Stop this narrative

 

[GregSirico]

The dominoes are moving though. Marleau signs megadeal, Thronton signs, Radulov signs. Next up is Kovalchuk and then there will be no fire power left anywhere and that's when Sakic is planning on making his move to try and rob a team.

I could definitely see that. But I also think his market is drying up for him. Lots of teams are hitting their caps and filling needs. I think the only teams with glaring Center needs are Rangers, Montreal, and uh ... what's kind of it?

 

[JimmyG89]

also good for depth

Lindberg can also play wing, which is a bonus. Right now we have 12 forwards (Mika and Fast RFA, Nieves is included in this). We can for sure use at least 1-2 veteran signings to fill out the roster or a trade.

 

[KOVALEV022473]

You mean 2006.

No, I mean 2007. We lost to the Debbie's in 4 in 2006. We swept the thrashers and lost in six to that Sabres team.

 

[KOVALEV022473]

Why would Detroit trade him?

They wouldn't, unless of course he lost his mind.

 

[Inferno]

For real, Radulov single handedly kept them in that series. Habs look so bad right now. Price having a Hart trophy season is their only chance at the playoffs.

I know nobody wants to hear this...but I firmly believe HENRIK single handedly kept US in that series...

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

I know nobody wants to hear this...but I firmly believe HENRIK single handedly kept US in that series...

The first 2 games he did.. I would say Rangers dominated every game in New York.

 

[Griffinbw]

I know nobody wants to hear this...but I firmly believe HENRIK single handedly kept US in that series...

Agreed. Blue line played worst of all season apart from Girardi who killed it

 

[GregSirico]

Marc Staal

Has a thought about Staal. If buying him out this year versus next, the difference is $100k per year (not very much) I wonder it Gorton is telling Staal here are 2 options for you:

a) waive you're NTC and I can move you
or
b) we will buy you out

Now I know it makes sense to ask to get bought out since Staal can double dip money wise, but now that the market is sort of set for FA's and most teams are kind of set does that limit who would pay him what?

Just a thought.

 

[Hire Sather]

No point in buying him out of there isn't an FA to use the cap space on. Keep the depth.

 

[Revel]

Compounding G's buyout with a Staal buyout would be an insanely bad idea. He'll play here for the season. Let's see how it goes.

 

[Griffinbw]

Has a thought about Staal. If buying him out this year versus next, the difference is $100k per year (not very much) I wonder it Gorton is telling Staal here are 2 options for you:

a) waive you're NTC and I can move you
or
b) we will buy you out

Now I know it makes sense to ask to get bought out since Staal can double dip money wise, but now that the market is sort of set for FA's and most teams are kind of set does that limit who would pay him what?

Just a thought.

His buyout is hell. I wouldn't even threaten that. Find someone who can use the cap space and force him out. If he's not getting any ice time I can't imagine hed complain about being dumped to say... NJD (Ala Johansen). Wouldn't have to uproot his family and could get ice time.

 

[Griffinbw]

I'm thinking JG will make sure Staal gets sheltered minutes in hopes he ends up with decent Numbers to flip for some sort of pick at the deadline or next season.

 

[Boruto]

No point in buying him out of there isn't an FA to use the cap space on. Keep the depth.

Staal is depth only in the sense that he opens up an abyss to hockey hell for the fans and the team. He will compete for a spot under warrior-veteran-loving Vigneault. All the rookies coming in hot will be punished by Vigneault randomly so Staal will definitely get regular ice time. In November, Girardi was meant to be rested to keep him fresh but ended up playing on the top pairing every single night that he was physically capable despite being seriously handicapped by injuries.

 

[Avery16]

Kruger for Staal 1 for 1 full contracts included lets do it

This is the disconnect that just keeps on coming up. Staal wasn't going to waive for Vegas at the ED. Why does he change his mind a couple weeks later?

 

[Rick Nash 61]

This is the disconnect that just keeps on coming up. Staal wasn't going to waive for Vegas at the ED. Why does he change his mind a couple weeks later?

Yeah I know that's why I put the sarcasm emoji. I freaking wish he would but absolutely makes no sense at all from his end.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Would anyone would take Staal? Honestly?

Maybe some combo of after LV deals thier extras, if we take back a bad contract and/of 50% retention.

Girardi just got 3 x 2 open market

 

[Mac n Gs]

This is the disconnect that just keeps on coming up. Staal wasn't going to waive for Vegas at the ED. Why does he change his mind a couple weeks later?

There was no need to even ask him to waive at the deadline. Protecting a dman wasn't a concern

 

[TheBloodyNine]

The first 2 games he did.. I would say Rangers dominated every game in New York.

Certainly not game 3

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

I'm thinking JG will make sure Staal gets sheltered minutes in hopes he ends up with decent Numbers to flip for some sort of pick at the deadline or next season.

If Staal is played in front of Skjei, me and Justin Beiber are egging AV's house

 

[Weltschmerz]

Something to watch, Detroit has a little over 2 million in cap space to sign Tatar and Athanasiou

Would expect a trade of some sort

Franzen and Kronwall to LTIR problem solved.

 

[Rick Nash 61]

If Staal is played in front of Skjei, me and Justin Beiber are egging AV's house

I think some members on this board would go the next step haha.

 

[Avery16]

Imagine getting Kruger and Lindberg from LV

Would have to do that before Lindberg signs with them. He's going to expect 3C money from Vegas. He might even spend time on their second line.