Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LXVI

[Off Sides]

Contract and coaching incorrectly falling in love wise, I'd honestly rather see Di-Giuseppe, Haley, McKegg back and on the NHL roster over Martin, Reeves, etc.

 

[bobbop]

Any idea how much centre Granlund played with the Preds?

Very little

 

[Leetch3]

what about Carter Verhaeghe as an ufa 25 year 4th line depth guy, won a cup,

he only played in 8 playoff games...

not a definite must but the 3 things that I'm looking for in a bottom 6 forward signing

1) can kill penalties
2) veteran leadership (ideally with playoff success)
3) can win faceoffs

 

[Daves a mess]

I have a feeling Rangers will sign Mark Borowiecki tomorrow. would add depth and make the Rangers harder to play against.

Beat me to it. Thats my call too on a signing for the NYR.

 

[RGY]

Its a beautiful deal for Anderson. Its an ugly deal for Montreal fans.

Thats what I meant.

 

[Savant]

he only played in 8 playoff games...

not a definite must but the 3 things that I'm looking for in a bottom 6 forward signing

1) can kill penalties
2) veteran leadership (ideally with playoff success)
3) can win faceoffs

Lucas Wallmark Stats | Hockey-Reference.com

 

[rangers1314]

Wennberg, Wallmark, Hinostoza, Kuhun, Cousins and Forbert should all be getting calls tomorrow from NYR.

 

[Leetch3]

Lucas Wallmark Stats | Hockey-Reference.com

he'd cover 2 of the 3 so definitely an option i'd consider.

 

[RangerBlues]

I fully expect them to sign at least two centers.

 

[haveandare]

What on earth is Montreal doing? That deal is absolutely ridiculous

 

[NYR Viper]

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Wennberg, Wallmark, Hinostoza, Kuhun, Cousins and Forbert should all be getting calls tomorrow from NYR.

We'll be too busy having phone sex with Matt Martin

 

[NYR]

I fully expect them to sign at least two centers.

Which 2 centers did you have in mind?

 

[Avery16]

Koivu seems like a can't miss add on a one or two year deal if he was willing to come over on third-line money. He's only a couple seasons removed from regularly playing 80+ games and netting between 45-60 points. Wasn't paired with superstars, still drove offense.

 

[DutchShamrock]

Lundqvist will sign at 12:05 and then Pietrangelo will hold up the market until Tuesday. The NHL network will re-play the draft rounds 2-7 on a loop to break up the slow UFA news.

 

[RGY]

Koivu seems like a can't miss add on a one or two year deal if he was willing to come over on third-line money. He's only a couple seasons removed from regularly playing 80+ games and netting between 45-60 points. Wasn't paired with superstars, still drove offense.

I am very ok with Koivu as a 3C/4C option in our lineup. Really want to slide Howden to wing. Still would want Wennberg as well

 

[duhmetreE]

I'll take Grabner on a 1 or 2 year deal. Perfect bottom6 RW

Wait for Pietrangelo to sign somewhere and see what the market is for ADA.

Wait for Tampa to realize its not easy dumping salary without giving incentives. Hopefully no dumb team helps them

 

[LeetchisGod]

Koivu seems like a can't miss add on a one or two year deal if he was willing to come over on third-line money. He's only a couple seasons removed from regularly playing 80+ games and netting between 45-60 points. Wasn't paired with superstars, still drove offense.

He's 37. I doubt there is much left in the tank.

 

[RangerBlues]

Which 2 centers did you have in mind?

Ill take a breathing human who can win a faceoff.

 

[Raspewtin]

Borowiecki is f***ing horrible

 

[thethirdhockeyman91]

Wennberg is 1st on my wishlist.

 

[duhmetreE]

This Anderson from MTL extension is bonkers.

Buch’s agent is probably doing back flips.

Buch isn't as complete as the Anderson package. Anderson has size, speed, plays defense and can produce. It's still a terrible commitment by MTL IMO

Buch should get paid handsomely if he has a productive season. I honestly expect him to have his best season yet, this coming year.

 

[NYR]

Ill take a breathing human who can win a faceoff.

I'm all about that.. But who do you think they can bring in?

 

[bobbop]

Koivu would be a romantic signing but the harsh reality is that he was a healthy scratch for part of the season and stuck on the fourth line of a bad hockey team. I don't think there's much left in the tank.

Borowiecki seems like a good target to me. Wallmark too.

I do get the feeling there's not going to be a huge, lucrative market for Jesper Fast and he may also find his way back to us.

 

[Kovalev27]

Wennberg Koivu Martin Boyle Grabner are the phone calls I expect us to make on forwards.


Greene Mueller Hainsey perhaps on D although I’m. I’m not positive we won’t wait to see how that shakes out.