GDT: Off-season/July 1st Free Agent frenzy thread-Is Joey Crabb still available?

[Idiot Stick]

just fell down to my knees in publix

 

[IdleTraveller]

WOW!! NOT IN MY WIDEST DREAMS... That's an amazing number!

 

[batting1k]

 

[Idiot Stick]

i wouldnt mind letting him go unless he goes really team friendly (doubt it) and we start knight as the 2G (unless stashing knight gives us more relief?)
need some defensemen lol

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

If this be true then Knight is going to start the next season in Charlotte.

 

[ShootIt]

If this be true then Knight is going to start the next season in Charlotte.

Or in another franchise.

If Knight rides the AHL bus again, next year we'll only have 1 year to see if he's legit or not before his contract expires.
Still a RFA, but ~9mil over two years in the AHL where it could be used on ready NHL talent.

 

[BabyBennettov]

Amadio could be a nice under-the-radar signing for Zito !

But I guess he will D-shopping before going after more forward-depth !

 

[batting1k]

If this be true then Knight is going to start the next season in Charlotte.

I believe they needed a replacement mascot for their minor league baseball team.

https://www.milb.com/charlotte-knights

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Or in another franchise.

If Knight rides the AHL bus again, next year we'll only have 1 year to see if he's legit or not before his contract expires.
Still a RFA, but ~9mil over two years in the AHL where it could be used on ready NHL talent.

If Zito wanted to or was on the fence about trading Knight, he would've been dealt a long time ago. I mean, you have him hoisting the Cup and partying with team even tho he didn't play a single game in a Panthers jersey in this season.

imo Bob takes the backseat and Knight is the Panthers starting goalie in 25-26.

I believe they needed a replacement mascot for their minor league baseball team.

https://www.milb.com/charlotte-knights

 

[Beezers Mask]

Or in another franchise.

If Knight rides the AHL bus again, next year we'll only have 1 year to see if he's legit or not before his contract expires.
Still a RFA, but ~9mil over two years in the AHL where it could be used on ready NHL talent.

Agreed. He should either be on the Panthers this season splitting time with Bob or traded for cap relief, picks, and/or a top 4 defenseman to pair with Mikkola.

 

[pantherbot]

Toronto may be offering 4x$4M...not sure how we could match that with him in a backup role, unless we're looking to trade Bob which I also don't see happening. Kind of a weird report IMO

 

[ShootIt]

If Zito wanted to or was on the fence about trading Knight, he would've been dealt a long time ago. I mean, you have him hoisting the Cup and partying with team even tho he didn't play a single game in a Panthers jersey in this season.

imo Bob takes the backseat and Knight is the Panthers starting goalie in 25-26.



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Last year his value was very low.
Probably still is, but at least he played in the AHL and looked good at times.
Not too much value at the TDL where teams want "proven" goalies for a run. Maybe Zito can convice some Trevling level GM that Knight won the cup or something with him in all those pictures lol

Now that we are in the offseason, more time for teams to evaluate their short and long term plans.
I'm fine with keeping Knight if he is the backup, but that's 3.5mil gone during the season for him to play in the AHL.
If Stolarz stays I'm sure there's a slight bump in pay so there's more cap space lost from the 1mil "savings" for stashing Knight in Charlotte.

 

[Chaos2k7]

I was told that Monty can't defend.

You also said Monty at 9 per

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

You also said Monty at 9 per

I mean, the Panthers are paying 7.5mil to a bottom pairing dman...

 

[pantherbot]

Friedman saying we may be interested in Sean Walker, could be our Monty replacement.

 

[Chaos2k7]

I mean, the Panthers are paying 7.5mil to a bottom pairing dman...

And 5.75 to a #1, our current GM signed which of those contracts again?

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Last year his value was very low.
Probably still is, but at least he played in the AHL and looked good at times.
Not too much value at the TDL where teams want "proven" goalies for a run. Maybe Zito can convice some Trevling level GM that Knight won the cup or something with him in all those pictures lol

Now that we are in the offseason, more time for teams to evaluate their short and long term plans.
I'm fine with keeping Knight if he is the backup, but that's 3.5mil gone during the season for him to play in the AHL.
If Stolarz stays I'm sure there's a slight bump in pay so there's more cap space lost from the 1mil "savings" for stashing Knight in Charlotte.

I'd reckon like that the mgmt & Luongo wants Knight to be playing instead of sitting on the bench. Therefore Zito keeps hiring 1mil goalie to backup Bob until Knight is ready to take over. Stolarz probably signs some 4x4mil deal and that might end up being another Driedger type situation. If they think that Knight is the next top5 tendy then he's not going to be traded albeit he's had some personal issues.

And 5.75 to a #1, our current GM signed which of those contracts again?

I'll reconsider my stance on this topic once Ekblad gets traded lol

 

[batting1k]

 

[TotalHomer]

Toronto may be offering 4x$4M...not sure how we could match that with him in a backup role, unless we're looking to trade Bob which I also don't see happening. Kind of a weird report IMO

This could be just an attempt to drive up the price for a divisional rival. One last high five for Stoley on his way to a new team.

 

[BabyBennettov]

Friedman saying we may be interested in Sean Walker, could be our Monty replacement.

Don’t really like Walker… But he does kinda have similar traits in his style when you compare him to Montour !

Not as good a leader and as strong as Monty though…

 

[scholl]

I'd reckon like that the mgmt & Luongo wants Knight to be playing instead of sitting on the bench. Therefore Zito keeps hiring 1mil goalie to backup Bob until Knight is ready to take over. Stolarz probably signs some 4x4mil deal and that might end up being another Driedger type situation. If they think that Knight is the next top5 tendy then he's not going to be traded albeit he's had some personal issues.

one of the reasons why he probably got mental issues was that he was pushed too soon to the NHL. He needs confidence and one more season in the AHL doesn't hurt. He could play some NHL games when a guy with "big" contract is in LTIR. Btw Bob's salary is only $6.5m although his cap hit is $10m. So goalies are cheaper than last season.

 

[ShootIt]

I'd reckon like that the mgmt & Luongo wants Knight to be playing instead of sitting on the bench. Therefore Zito keeps hiring 1mil goalie to backup Bob until Knight is ready to take over. Stolarz probably signs some 4x4mil deal and that might end up being another Driedger type situation. If they think that Knight is the next top5 tendy then he's not going to be traded albeit he's had some personal issues.



I'll reconsider my stance on this topic once Ekblad gets traded lol

I'd say this year would be the perfect year for him to get 35-40% of the NHL games, if he can handle it.

Bob is 35, and while he was a workhorse goalie most of his career IMO it would be ideal to let him ride the bench more to keep him fresh for postseason runs.

 

[Manc Cat]

Appreciate Knights health issues, but got to think he needs another shot at the NHL sooner than later to know what weve got. 25-30 regular season games the year after a cup win seems like the way to go. Stolarz should get paid for his efforts, like Driedger and Lyon before him and we will wish him well.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

I'd say this year would be the perfect year for him to get 35-40% of the NHL games, if he can handle it.

Bob is 35, and while he was a workhorse goalie most of his career IMO it would be ideal to let him ride the bench more to keep him fresh for postseason runs.

Hard to say but I think that Zito and Luongo knows what's the best approach for Bob and Knight for the next two years.

 

[Ghoste]