GDT: Let the Free Agency Madness begin

[ElmCityGuy]

So what does Orlov bring to the team? I m not familiar with him.

 

[DaveG]

I thought we were swinging for the fences but apparently we're Bunting.

let's hope it works as well as the last time someone was Bunting unexpectedly:

 

[Svechhammer]

We are already getting TDA, get Karlsson and then dangle both Skjei and Pesce for offensive help and we could really cheat code this bitch this year

 

[To Be Determined]

with former canes reimer and lyon signed in detroit - is ned looking at having to sign an ahl deal?

 

[zman77]

Michael Bunting:
SCOUTING REPORT
Is a late bloomer whose ability to put the puck in the net in the minors finally earned him a chance to play in the NHL. He has a history of being a point producer as well as a defensively responsible forward who can win loose pucks and battles along the boards. He has to show more consistency to maximize his usefulness.

2018-19	Arizona Coyotes	NHL	5	1	0	1	2	0	--	--	--	--	--
2019-20	Tucson Roadrunners	AHL	58	12	37	49	49	-12
2020-21	Arizona Coyotes	NHL	21	10	3	13	12	-1
2020-21	Tucson Roadrunners	AHL	16	7	12	19	14	-2
2021-22	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL	79	23	40	63	80	27	6	1	2	3	4
2022-23	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL	82	23	26	49	103	21	7	1	1	2	15
	NHL Totals		187	57	69	126	197		13	2	3	5	19

 

[Brock Anton]

Ian Cole got $3M? His agent is elite.

 

[Tryamw]

So what does Orlov bring to the team? I m not familiar with him.

All Around Versatile D and not scared to puck handle.. and is competent at it.. (Not the turnover machine some other players are.. )

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

i have that we have 1.67 million left. It can be as high as 2.79 million with kooch in the AHL.

 

[User13452]

i have that we have 1.67 million left. It can be as high as 2.79 million with kooch in the AHL.

Drury as well maybe might be up and down

 

[zman77]

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/news/report-former-maple-leafs-forward-michael-bunting-set-to-join-carolina-hurricanes

 

[LakeLivin]

I

Ian Cole got $3M? His agent is elite.

Is his agent female?

 

[ElmCityGuy]

All Around Versatile D and not scared to puck handle.. and is competent at it.. (Not the turnover machine some other players are.. )

Thanks for the info. As far as value to the team is he comparable to Slavin?

 

[Wolfpuck]

So now HFBoards is crapping out along with Twitter.

 

[FlyingSquirrels]

So now HFBoards is crapping out along with Twitter.

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Sure is! Like clockwork. lol

 

[Tryamw]

Not Really but he was the 1LD for the Caps... like Slavin is our 1D .. Slavin is better at D Orlov is better at O

 

[WreckingCrew]

Not Really but he was the 1LD for the Caps... like Slavin is our 1D .. Slavin is better at D Orlov is better at O

Better D leads to better Os

 

[raynman]

So would Bunting force Martinook down to the 4th or is he a top 6 guy?

 

[chaz4hockey]

i have that we have 1.67 million left. It can be as high as 2.79 million with kooch in the AHL.

If TT and one of Pesce/Skjei are traded we go back over $10m again? TSN panel just hammered Canucks d signings with Button suggesting they should have spent the $ on Pesce and traded an offensive asset.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

So what does Orlov bring to the team? I m not familiar with him.

Big physical defenseman, smart and good puck mover, not the fastest skater but not slow, killer slapshot, borderline #1 D man, definitely top pair for most teams and will be an incredible 2nd pair guy here no matter who he's paired with. Not sure if he can play his off hand or not, leading to speculation here about Skjei being on the move instead of Pesce.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

So would Bunting force Martinook down to the 4th or is he a top 6 guy?

likely top 6. prolly play with Aho until Svech is ready.

 

[Borsig]

We still need a 2c and a finisher tho

 

[Lempo]

Ian Cole got $3M? His agent is elite.

"Throw half a mil more on that and he'll tell you all about it."

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

What a day for twitter to disintegrate

 

[User13452]

We still need a 2c and a finisher tho

2c or just a elite finisher. I’d argue tho if they got karlsson and bunting that’s gonna be a combined 40 goals minimum

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

If TT and one of Pesce/Skjei are traded we go back over $10m again? TSN panel just hammered Canucks d signings with Button suggesting they should have spend the $ on Pesce and traded an offensive asset.

i may be biased but i think we are one of maybe 3 that did well so far and improved.