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Post by wonderkiller72 on Jun 23, 2011 20:43:05 GMT
no better place for Richards to be for a party than LA if those rumours are true its like sending Galbraith to Belfast!!
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Post by optimus on Jun 23, 2011 20:48:31 GMT
The deal for Bryzgalov is apparently 9 years long and worth $50m. Wow.
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Post by Yotes on Jun 23, 2011 20:59:33 GMT
Better than what he was meant to be asking for from us, but still putting a lot of faith that he'll turn up when he needs to in the post season. We were never going to be handing out 9 year deals to anyone.
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Post by optimus on Jun 23, 2011 21:13:54 GMT
Good age to sign a goalie but nine years? Ridiculous.
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Post by Shaggy on Jun 23, 2011 21:47:28 GMT
The deal for Bryzgalov is apparently 9 years long and worth $50m. Wow. $51m according to TSN. That's insane... a 9-year at $5m+ per year for a goalie who isn't an absolute certainty to be what they need... And they also trade away two top centres? I thought they had serious leadership problems on the ice, after their play-off exit... but now it looks like they've got sanity issues off the ice as well. Very strange...
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Post by optimus on Jun 24, 2011 0:04:22 GMT
I think Toronto missed a trick with Richards; Philly were willing to talk but wanted Kadri & Kulemin. I'd have traded Kadri but Kulemin would have been a difficult one as he's a great two way player but for Richards, I'd have done it.
I'd assume that this means MacArthur will be re-signed now as he had a great amount of chemistry with Kulemin & Grabovski last year.
Still anxious that Schenn isn't under contract at the minute and I wonder if someone like Edmonton puts in an offer sheet for him...
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Post by Dan on Jun 24, 2011 0:09:58 GMT
First things first, bear in mind that Bryz can retire when he likes and it's right off the cap.
Secondly, the Carter trade is a great trade for both sides on paper. I like it and can understand it.
Thirdly, the Richards trade is bulls*** and Holmgren may have signed his own death warrant. Again though, on paper it's not bad.
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Post by Dan on Jun 24, 2011 0:11:00 GMT
Still anxious that Schenn isn't under contract at the minute and I wonder if someone like Edmonton puts in an offer sheet for him... I'd say no chance that he doesn't re-sign in Philly. Then again, I'd have said no chance to us trading our captain who we re-signed long term with a good cap hit and with a NMC kicking in next year. The more I think about it, the more I hate Holmgren for doing that.
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Post by wonderkiller72 on Jun 24, 2011 0:17:43 GMT
Still anxious that Schenn isn't under contract at the minute and I wonder if someone like Edmonton puts in an offer sheet for him... I'd say no chance that he doesn't re-sign in Philly. Then again, I'd have said no chance to us trading our captain who we re-signed long term with a good cap hit and with a NMC kicking in next year. The more I think about it, the more I hate Holmgren for doing that. He's talking about Luke Schenn in Toronto matey not Braydon
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Post by optimus on Jun 24, 2011 12:06:15 GMT
Just wondering if the rights to Schenn are tangled by Burke to see what offers are made, if any...
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Post by optimus on Jun 24, 2011 21:46:30 GMT
John-Michael Liles joins Toronto, with Boston's 2nd rounder from the Kaberle deal going to Colorado; nice deal for the Leafs.
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Post by wonderkiller72 on Jun 25, 2011 21:29:28 GMT
John-Michael Liles joins Toronto, with Boston's 2nd rounder from the Kaberle deal going to Colorado; nice deal for the Leafs. Very happy with this deal and Burke's picks at the draft to be honest. Sadly though still no number 1 center and it looks like Stasny will be staying in Colorado which means he's relying heavily on Brad Richards picking us over the Rangers, or maybe he has something in the pipeline. Does he give up next years 1,2,3 picks to sign a highly regarded restricted free agent
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Post by Shaggy on Jun 25, 2011 21:44:15 GMT
What's going on? The Minnesota Wild never do much in trades! www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=369904 I have to say, I'm sad to see Brent Burns go... potentially one of the top D-men in the league, and (when not injured) he's done well for the Wild. But there's a (small) concern on the fitness issue, and he's up for free agency after next season, so... if there was any time to deal him and get something solid in return, it's now. And what a return... Setoguchi is more than just a bit handy, Charlie Coyle is supposed to be one of the more impressive offensive prospects around, and they also blag an extra 1st round pick that they turn into a useful playmaking centre (Zack Phillips). For a team like the Wild who have been badly needing an injection of offensive power ever since Gaborik left, this is a good trade. And they still have plenty of cap room... even with Setoguchi's recent 3yr $9m re-sign deal with San Jose (wonder if he feels shafted after getting traded the next day?) that still doesn't eat all of Burns' outgoing salary, which gives them about $14m still to play with... and most of the roster signed. So maybe we might see the Wild going for a big-name free agent soon...? Hope so.
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Post by optimus on Jun 25, 2011 22:02:08 GMT
John-Michael Liles joins Toronto, with Boston's 2nd rounder from the Kaberle deal going to Colorado; nice deal for the Leafs. Very happy with this deal and Burke's picks at the draft to be honest. Sadly though still no number 1 center and it looks like Stasny will be staying in Colorado which means he's relying heavily on Brad Richards picking us over the Rangers, or maybe he has something in the pipeline. Does he give up next years 1,2,3 picks to sign a highly regarded restricted free agent Colorado wouldn't be able to move him as they're so near the cap floor as it is; Richards would have been great, but there you go... As for B. Richards, would love him but supposedly off to NYR.
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Post by Dan on Jun 26, 2011 16:19:15 GMT
I reckon we're going to make a run for him. Would bloody love him.
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Post by sanjosefan on Jun 27, 2011 19:27:24 GMT
Shaggy, Shaggy, Shaggy, oh very dear.... You claim that Setoguchi is a 'bit handy'. As a Sharks fan, I think you'll find out soon enough he's an over rated player.
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Post by Shaggy on Jun 27, 2011 21:12:07 GMT
Shaggy, Shaggy, Shaggy, oh very dear.... You claim that Setoguchi is a 'bit handy'. As a Sharks fan, I think you'll find out soon enough he's an over rated player. <shrugs> Maybe, maybe not... he certainly looked quite handy this post-season, did he not? Joint top goalscorer (7) with Marlowe & Couture (now there's one hell of a good young player!). Sure, he's not an out-and-out star player... but hey, in a trade like that I wouldn't expect such. And who knows... maybe he could blossom at a different team under a different regime? Although I regret losing Burns, overall I think this trade is a good one for the Wild.
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Post by sanjosefan on Jun 27, 2011 21:16:31 GMT
Shaggy, Shaggy, Shaggy, oh very dear.... You claim that Setoguchi is a 'bit handy'. As a Sharks fan, I think you'll find out soon enough he's an over rated player. <shrugs> Maybe, maybe not... he certainly looked quite handy this post-season, did he not? Joint top goalscorer (7) with Marlowe & Couture (now there's one hell of a good young player!). Sure, he's not an out-and-out star player... but hey, in a trade like that I wouldn't expect such. And who knows... maybe he could blossom at a different team under a different regime? Although I regret losing Burns, overall I think this trade is a good one for the Wild. You'll benefit with having Coyle in your system and having the first round pick from us.
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Post by Shaggy on Jun 27, 2011 21:39:51 GMT
<shrugs> Maybe, maybe not... he certainly looked quite handy this post-season, did he not? Joint top goalscorer (7) with Marlowe & Couture (now there's one hell of a good young player!). Sure, he's not an out-and-out star player... but hey, in a trade like that I wouldn't expect such. And who knows... maybe he could blossom at a different team under a different regime? Although I regret losing Burns, overall I think this trade is a good one for the Wild. You'll benefit with having Coyle in your system and having the first round pick from us. I can believe it. As for Setoguchi... we'll see. He may be good, he may not. No definitive judgement either way... see how he does in The State Of Hockey.
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Post by wonderkiller72 on Jun 28, 2011 3:30:58 GMT
Very happy with this deal and Burke's picks at the draft to be honest. Sadly though still no number 1 center and it looks like Stasny will be staying in Colorado which means he's relying heavily on Brad Richards picking us over the Rangers, or maybe he has something in the pipeline. Does he give up next years 1,2,3 picks to sign a highly regarded restricted free agent Colorado wouldn't be able to move him as they're so near the cap floor as it is; Richards would have been great, but there you go... As for B. Richards, would love him but supposedly off to NYR. Are the Rangers not short on cap space though in which case they would have to move someone in order to accomodate him. We have some room to play with especially as it looks like J.S is about to hit the market. I know that Schenn and MacArthur are going to eat some of that but will he scarifice someone in order to give us a real shot at the playoffs I'm speculating as I believe that Kadri may be thrown in between Kessel and Lupal in order to see if he really can realise his potential.
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Post by Dan on Jun 28, 2011 9:57:09 GMT
Lupul sucks.
Disappointing to see us move Powe, but i guess he's ten-a-penny and a 3rd rounder is good value.
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Post by optimus on Jun 28, 2011 12:09:49 GMT
Lupul doesn't "suck" at all; he's a talented guy that's battling back from a long term injury.
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Post by wonderkiller72 on Jun 28, 2011 14:57:01 GMT
Lupul doesn't "suck" at all; he's a talented guy that's battling back from a long term injury. +1 I'd be more than happy if he replicates his form from the end of last season it would put him somewhere around the 50 point mark more than ample support for Kessel and if they get the top centre they need they I'd be more than happy
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Post by optimus on Jun 28, 2011 15:25:36 GMT
He played really well I thought when he came over to the Leafs; if he can get healthy he's capable of 20-25 goals. Not shabby at all.
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Post by rangers on Jun 30, 2011 11:34:19 GMT
Bit concerned about Richards becoming a Ranger - if he signs for big money now, not sure we have the fire-power to make use of his skills - and if it takes a couple of years to build we could end up paying Millions of $$$ for a 3rd line centre - much like the Drury situation now. Not sure if there is another option, but its concerning.
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