GDT: Free agent frenzy pt 2 - you gotta be quicker than that

[Drivebytrucker]

Can anybody explain to me why we would want any part of Puljujarvi again? I just don't get it.

Does this not seem like a player that Rod freakin' Brind'Amour would take about 20 seconds evaluating before he was like "Get this guy the **** outta here"

You could say the same thing about Phil Kessel but some people were still talking it up like we needed his help on the power play

 

[Roboturner913]

You could say the same thing about Phil Kessel but some people were still talking it up like we needed his help on the power play

"some people" = me

I'm not ignorant to Kessel's downside. However, he is basically a guaranteed 25-30 goals and 70ish points. I can overlook his warts - particularly if I'm trading another player with his own warts (ie Hamilton) for him.

 

[Moosetache]

Yeah that deal for Laine is hard No from me dawg....

I am extremely interested in Gusev though and we have futures galore (though slightly less galore than 4 days ago).

 

[SlavinAway]

Yeah that deal for Laine is hard No from me dawg....

I am extremely interested in Gusev though and we have futures galore (though slightly less galore than 4 days ago).

I’m still strongly in the give me the Goose camp.

 

[MinJaBen]

This is pretty good:

The 20 stages of watching your team make a horrible free agency mistake

 

[bleedgreen]

You could say the same thing about Phil Kessel but some people were still talking it up like we needed his help on the power play

There’s few players I wouldn’t have traded to get Kessel on this squad.

 

[My Special Purpose]

UFAs remaining, sorted by points in 2018-19: Dzingel (CBJ) 56, Williams (CAR) 53, Thornton (SJS) 51, Ferland (CAR) 40, Marleau (CAR) 37.

Yes, that's a strict constitution on that last one, but it looks impressiver that way.

 

[Borsig]

Ferland still on the table.

There was a time this past winter when no one would have predicted that.

And really,. how much of FA's are Thornton and Williams, and Marleau? Neither will play anywhere else besides SJ/CAR

 

[DougieSmash]

According Williams

Ferland still on the table.

There was a time this past winter when no one would have predicted that.

And really,. how much of FA's are Thornton and Williams, and Marleau? Neither will play anywhere else besides SJ/CAR

Williams talking with Hurricanes; Carolina optimistic captain will return

"We built a house and I'd prefer not to move my kids again," Williams said. "But, listen, anything can happen. I've known that in this world, certainly the hockey world. You don't really make plans. You just live it."

 

[Svechhammer]

According Williams

Williams talking with Hurricanes; Carolina optimistic captain will return

"We built a house and I'd prefer not to move my kids again," Williams said. "But, listen, anything can happen. I've known that in this world, certainly the hockey world. You don't really make plans. You just live it."

Just furthers my belief that he's going to be a Cane for a long time. If not on the roster, then on the coaching staff. I have long believed that Brindy already has him tabbed for a position on the staff after he hangs it up. Almost like we brought him back specifically to groom him for it.

 

[Novacane]

Isles Marner offer sheet incoming??

 

[GoldiFox]

Isles Marner offer sheet incoming??

Some small-time rumor mongers on Twitter say the $12.5 million AAV offer has been made.

I have no idea how NYI could afford that with all their current contract. Plus Barzal's ELC ends next year.

More:

 

[Svechhammer]

Some small-time rumor mongers on Twitter say the $12.5 million AAV offer has been made.

I have no idea how NYI could afford that with all their current contract. Plus Barzal's ELC ends next year.

Oh if anyone would do it for the laughs its definitely NYI. That would be a giant FU to everyone who piled on them about Tavares

 

[vorbis]

man, all the playful ribbing at Habs fans would wash away like tears in rain if that happened. hfboard meltdown that would never end.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

For those who are subscribers to the Athletic, Down Goes Brown kills it here:

Down Goes Brown: The 20 stages of watching your team make a...

One good thing about the Dundon era is that this no longer feels like us anymore. But man, looking at our cap hit and still seeing Sasha on the list...

 

[Svechhammer]

man, all the playful ribbing at Habs fans would wash away like tears in rain if that happened. hfboard meltdown that would never end.

If it happens, the offseason would go from 0-1,000 in an instant, and I would love every second of it

I mean, its a move that would potentially weaken both teams in the immediate future. But the compensation going back to Tor could potentially push them to a Cup given how it would help a cap squeezed team. Especially if NYI goes into the tank.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

offer sheet craziness is way more entertaining when your team isn't involved

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

NYI signing Marner to an offer sheet would be awesome on two levels and garbage on another.

1st awesome- NYI would be 4 million over and in cap hell for a while. I doubt anyone is taking on Ladd. They would have to give up a good player for futures. Also, they have to do that from a position of weakness.

2nd awesome- Toronto would be in cap hell as well. By about 4 million. Same situation and they have moved most of their bad situations out already.

1 garbage- no more superstars in the Metro, please.

 

[GoldiFox]

Toronto losing Marner and receiving four 1sts would be a huge value bonus for Toronto's 1st round pick which the Canes own. Even matching a big OS would require Toronto to trade pieces. I welcome that chaos.

People on Twitter saying if Marner gets $12+ million then Aho should fire his agent. Yes please to that as well.

 

[DougieSmash]

Barzal and Marner on same line woohooo

 

[Primetime8]

On one hand I really want to see Marner sign the offersheet with the Isles because it would be amazing to see all the chaos that follows.

On the other hand the Metro is already stacked as it is and adding Marner is another obstacle to making the playoffs

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Barzal would be one easy offer sheet target next offseason.

 

[HisIceness]

I'm sure fans of both teams will keep it very civilized when the announcement is made

 

[Svechhammer]

People on Twitter saying if Marner gets $12+ million then Aho should fire his agent. Yes please to that as well.

Oh, I definitely wouldn't openly laugh at Bergevin for such a mediocre offer sheet if Marner gets that. Noooo sir, that certainly wouldn't be an open flame worth dumping a canister of gasoline onto.

 

[Lempo]

People on Twitter saying if Marner gets $12+ million then Aho should fire his agent. Yes please to that as well.

Aho left money on table to ensure we can afford a better roster.