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We get him, maybe Kane will want to come here, too! 😇

Find the best faceoff guy and throw money at him!!!

I just looked this up https://thehockeywriters.com/2024-nhl-free-agents/ May 3, 2024 by Alex Chauvancy The 2023 free-agent class may have been underwhelming, but 2024 has the potential to be different. Much different. Headlined by high-end talent and plenty of depth, the 2024 crop of NHL unrestricted free agents may be the best we’ve seen in years, even after some notable names have signed contract extensions. Let’s look at some marquee UFAs and present our preliminary top 30. Star Talent Leads the Way The 2023 UFA class severely lacked high-end talent. There were good players, but most were second-tier free agents who didn’t earn top dollar or max term. For example, among the 2024 class had Auston Matthews, but he signed a four-year extension during the summer worth $13.25 million annually. Still, there is plenty of talent without Matthews. Leading the way is Sam Reinhart, who had a monster career season, totaling 57 goals and 94 points in 82 games. The Florida Panthers were again one of the East’s top teams, and Reinhart’s play was a significant reason. Has he priced himself out of staying in Florida? Time will tell, but he will secure the bag one way or another. Steven Stamkos has played his entire career with the Tampa Bay Lightning. While I don’t expect that to change, he remains unsigned as of now as he did when he approached free agency in 2016. He’s unlikely to get significant term since he’s 34, but he’s still a point-per-game player. There will be plenty of interest in him if he hits the market. There isn’t as much talent defensively as there is up front, but there are some intriguing names. Devon Toews was the top UFA defenseman until he signed a seven-year extension worth $7.25 million annually with the Colorado Avalanche. Still, names like Brandon Montour, Brett Pesce and Brady Skjei will interest clubs if they make it to July 1 unsigned. Related: Jets Re-Sign Hellebuyck and Scheifele to Seven-Year Extensions Rounding out some of the star talent are Joe Pavelski and Jake Guentzel. Pavelski may be 39, but he just put up a 67-point season. There will be plenty of interest in him on a one-year deal, which adds to his value if he wants to keep playing. Guentzel has been one of the top goal-scorers in the NHL for half a decade, and it’s not a product of playing alongside Sidney Crosby, as he showed after the trade to the Carolina Hurricanes. He will get his money, too.

Wouldn't free agency be a better route, or is that too expensive? I mean, we have cap space, right?

Stop it!!! 😩

We saw a big drop off this year in goals scored. PP sucked, even strength was not great and several players went backwards. How should this be addressed? * The PP simply has to get better and that's on Ruff. * The vets needs to step up * I really don't see any young player--aside from maybe Benson increasing his output--coming in and making a big difference * Does that mean a trade or Free Agency needs to address this need?

No confidence in Ullmark?

Totally disagree. Because two guys went after him its less of an offense? If NHL is in anyway serious about protecting players they need to punish the offenders I see what you mean, but players are suppose to be in control.

Sorry if this has already been posted

One game? What a joke

What type of cheese?

We are organizing a major protest at Lafayette Square to show our extreme displeasure with this injustice. We fans have put up with enough! 13 years without playoffs and now they promote someone! This is another example of the Imperialist mindset of our oppressors! We are being treated like children and told to accept these results. As such, we have a series of demands: 1) We want a guarantee that we make the playoffs next year. No more excuses! 2) Officiating that is more fair towards our team. 3) Fans should be allowed to visit the bench during the game to give the players and coach advice 4) A cheeseburger Join the thousands and thousands that will show up to the event. A feel free to donate money to me 🙂

Oh well...That's life, that's what all the people say

Not sure about that call

Chi Chi looking good

I'm broken hearted...🤣

Did Henrik Tallinder help his brother, too? If anyone remembers that