GDT: NHL Free Agent Frenzy 2024

[Balthazar]

I'd move Erik Karlsson down at least 30 spots lol

He won the Norris a year ago...

 

[dahrougem2]

He won the Norris a year ago...

And? The guy is a trainwreck defensively and he was clearly point chasing that year.

He goes to the Penguins where he can't do that and he goes back to what he is at this point in his career: a 50-60 point defensemen who you have to shelter like crazy.

 

[CobraAcesS]

He won the Norris a year ago...

It's definitely impressive a forward won the Norris.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

What if mikko pulls a Matthews and only wants a 4 year deal? What's he cost then?

He won't...

Matthews wanted a 4 year deal because now he'll still be 29 for his next deal and the flat cap will no longer exist, mega cash in time for him.

If Mikko took a 4 year deal now he'd be 32, turning 33 that October when he's a UFA.

 

[Balthazar]

What if mikko pulls a Matthews and only wants a 4 year deal? What's he cost then?

Rants is taking an 8 year deal that's worth over 100M and, good or bad, will get paid top money until he's 36.

 

[BobRossColton]

He won't...

Matthews wanted a 4 year deal because now he'll still be 29 for his next deal and the flat cap will no longer exist, mega cash in time for him.

If Mikko took a 4 year deal now he'd be 32, turning 33 that October when he's a UFA.

Yeah I hope he wouldn't.
Mostly playing devil's advocate for conversation.

 

[Balthazar]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1811072384490721428

 

[BobRossColton]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1811072384490721428

Is he actually good for a top 6 role?

 

[Balthazar]

MCKEEN’S 2024 NHL PROSPECTS REPORT: TOP 30 NHL PROSPECTS​

Players under 26 years of age as of 9/15/2024 who have appeared in less than 60 NHL games (30 for goalies) and less than 35 in one season (25 for goalies).

That was posted in June so it doesn't include players from the last draft.

Spoiler: no Ritchie

Another spoiler: look at #8

 

[Avs_19]

A better list:

Cutter Gauthier, Alexander Nikishin lead Craig Button’s top 50 NHL-affiliated prospects list - TSN.ca

Cutter Gauthier was in the midst of some controversy this season, but there's nothing controversial about Craig Button ranking him at No. 1.

www.tsn.ca

Spoiler: Ritchie is elite.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

I think @Avs_19 ’s list is better because it has our prospect ranked higher than @Balthazar ’s list.

 

[Balthazar]

A better list:

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Cutter Gauthier, Alexander Nikishin lead Craig Button’s top 50 NHL-affiliated prospects list - TSN.ca

Cutter Gauthier was in the midst of some controversy this season, but there's nothing controversial about Craig Button ranking him at No. 1.

www.tsn.ca

Spoiler: Ritchie is elite.

It's an old list though

 

[Avs_19]

It's an old list though

Maybe Ritchie is even higher now!

 

[Vaslof]

If Ritchie is that good, there's nothing we should trade him for. Cheap elite center is a godsend.

 

[The Kingslayer]

I, for one, love @Sea Eagles unabashed optimism. He is the Yin to @The Kingslayer 's Yang.

Puhlease.

 

[Avs_19]

I’m disappointed the mods deleted some of the posts. I read some of them in the morning but didn’t have time to join in and start bashing people. Ah well, maybe next week when it starts all over again!

 

[The Kingslayer]

The best chance for our core to win another Stanley Cup is this year.

It gets worse next year and even worse the year after that. We will gradually be a worse team.

How does Nashville’s 3rd or 4th string goalie who had an .885 save percentage in the AHL last year help us win the Stanley Cup right now?

I’m all for upgrading from Georgiev, but that’s not it for a hopefully contending team.

Yup but I dont see them getting past the second round if they dont get healthy and back to normal Landy back, a goalie who doesnt hurt them, another top 4 d not named Manson or Girard, Nuke back. Alot of questions. Usually when a team has that many question marks they dont win.

I’m disappointed the mods deleted some of the posts. I read some of them in the morning but didn’t have time to join in and start bashing people. Ah well, maybe next week when it starts all over again!

What I miss? I was to busy melting last night and stayed off internet.

 

[The Merchant]

I’m disappointed the mods deleted some of the posts. I read some of them in the morning but didn’t have time to join in and start bashing people. Ah well, maybe next week when it starts all over again!

Hey, f*** you!

 

[dahrougem2]

Yup but I dont see them getting past the second round if they dont get healthy and back to normal Landy back, a goalie who doesnt hurt them, another top 4 d not named Manson or Girard, Nuke back. Alot of questions. Usually when a team has that many question marks they dont win.


What I miss? I was to busy melting last night and stayed off internet.

Bro melting is an understatement. I got migraines in back to back days from the heat I was popping pills like Bubbles from The Wire.

 

[Avs_19]

What I miss? I was to busy melting last night and stayed off internet.

All I know is someone called our boy @dahrougem2 some not so very nice names and I was looking forward to lighting that person up.

This heat is insane though. I’m almost looking forward to the cold again. At least I’m not sweating, feeling all nasty, and showering three times a day then.

 

[lionsDen]

All of you Americans don’t know shit about the game, either. I don’t take any of you serious.

European? LOL stick to soccer.

In fact, f*** you Canadians too. Idiots.

this guy just wants to watch the world burn

All of you Americans don’t know shit about the game, either. I don’t take any of you serious.

European? LOL stick to soccer.

In fact, f*** you Canadians too. Idiots.

 

[The Kingslayer]

All I know is someone called our boy @dahrougem2 some not so very nice names and I was looking forward to lighting that person up.

This heat is insane though. I’m almost looking forward to the cold again. At least I’m not sweating, feeling all nasty, and showering three times a day then.

Who. Who the f***? Nah, I cant allow this.

 

[The Abusement Park]

MCKEEN’S 2024 NHL PROSPECTS REPORT: TOP 30 NHL PROSPECTS​

Players under 26 years of age as of 9/15/2024 who have appeared in less than 60 NHL games (30 for goalies) and less than 35 in one season (25 for goalies).

That was posted in June so it doesn't include players from the last draft.

Spoiler: no Ritchie

Another spoiler: look at #8

We get it you want Askarov.

 

[TruePowerSlave]

Cale in his own league

Absurd number for a 1 time Norris winner.

Makar will get injured again and whoever plays a full season will win the Norris as usual.

 

[UncleRisto]

Imagine picking Forsling and Faber to win the Norris. Just throw your pick away.