GDT: HFSJ 2026 Free Agent Frenzy(?) GDT - Will doings transpire? (free agency opens @ 9am PT on July 1)

[Sharksfan66]

I wonder if Tampa lands Werenski if Carlson would be open to a big money, short term deal out west after all? Or, the more fun idea of landing Hedman to mentor our kids. Can’t imagine he’d want to play third pairing minutes.

So many interesting things can happen today even under the assumption we don’t land any of the big fish. A lot could trickle down.

I have a weird feeling we might see someone we don’t want to see traded today (like Graf or Dickinson). But Grier built up so much good will with this draft that I believe in GMMG.

 

[LadyStanley]

I thought P Kane was retiring?

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[Sharkz4Fun]

I have a weird feeling we might see someone we don’t want to see traded today (like Graf or Dickinson). But Grier built up so much good will with this draft that I believe in GMMG.

 

[Juxtaposer]

This contract looks shockingly good compared to Byram.

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[mogambomoroo]

This contract looks shockingly good compared to Byram.

Vegas can only sign those type of deals, even though I'm not the biggest fan of Andersson.

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[Shark Finn]

wtf lol

 

[Patty Ice]

The shock of the Byram deal had me yelling "he ruined everything!"

But it's $9 million total which is a great deal for Buffalo.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Now this is literally cap circumvention.

 

[STL Shark]

I wonder if Tampa lands Werenski if Carlson would be open to a big money, short term deal out west after all? Or, the more fun idea of landing Hedman to mentor our kids. Can’t imagine he’d want to play third pairing minutes.

So many interesting things can happen today even under the assumption we don’t land any of the big fish. A lot could trickle down.

I have a weird feeling we might see someone we don’t want to see traded today (like Graf or Dickinson). But Grier built up so much good will with this draft that I believe in GMMG.

He’s going to Carolina not Tampa.

 

[Cas]

He’s going to Carolina not Tampa.

He meant Hedman choosing to leave Tampa.

 

[sampler]

The Andersson deal for VGK is a good one. Maybe 1-2M cheaper than market. Obviously more moves coming for VGK to get cap compliant.

Nothing too shocking so far...

 

[Sharksfan66]

Now this is literally cap circumvention.

Was thinking the same thing.

He’s going to Carolina not Tampa.

What makes you think that? Because they traded for his rights? I noticed he hasn’t signed yet. From the sounds of it, not all players like the idea of playing for Rod the Bod. I feel like if he was going to sign in Car, I would have happened by now. We’ll see.

 

[Sharksfan66]

The Andersson deal for VGK is a good one. Maybe 1-2M cheaper than market. Obviously more moves coming for VGK to get cap compliant.

Nothing too shocking so far...

All this talk of bringing in some size for our forward group, what would you guys think of bringing Hertl home as a cap dump?

 

[Juxtaposer]

All this talk of bringing in some size for our forward group, what would you guys think of bringing Hertl home as a cap dump?

He’s dead to me.

 

[sampler]

The one thing I kinda like is that the sharks cup window is opening in 2-3 years time. That should be right about when florida and VGK are finding their contract situations to be difficult. it's clear that those two are really loading up for the next couple years.

 

[mogambomoroo]

All this talk of bringing in some size for our forward group, what would you guys think of bringing Hertl home as a cap dump?

Not excited to help Vegas, if they attach one of the top D... why not?

 

[sampler]

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All this talk of bringing in some size for our forward group, what would you guys think of bringing Hertl home as a cap dump?

years is too long. If he has just 2 years left, maybe. he also just doesnt fit the team need. We are pretty set at F, and VGK is not gunna add sweeteners. They will find takers for HIll, pietrangelo, or W Karlsson and be fine.

Personally, if VGK was willing to add a sweetener (even just a 3rd round pick), pietrangelo would be a nice acquisition. If he remains on IR, you get a 3rd for useless cap space. If he plays, he's a great vet leader for a young team. But whatever, none of this is on the docket. No chance the sharks make any of these kind of moves now...

 

[mogambomoroo]

Great comp for Will Smith's next contract imo.

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[vortexx]

Great comp for Will Smith's next contract imo.

Great deal for the Habs and this should be the comparable for Smith, get it done Grier.

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[mogambomoroo]

Don't let Graf's agent see this. But let Smith's agent see Demidov extension.