Free Agent Frenzy 2014

[darksabre]

I'm surprised there has been no mention of Connolly across the league. I thought for sure he would try and make a "comeback" this year. Even as a Plan B, go over to Europe for a couple of years, pad the bank account, and play in a league that might be better suited for his style of play.

 

There was some mention that he was suffering medical issues related to all the concussions he had and was basically done with hockey. Supposedly he is living quietly in Syracuse somewhere.

[Weave]

There was some mention that he was suffering medical issues related to all the concussions he had and was basically done with hockey. Supposedly he is living quietly in Syracuse somewhere.

 

I am not surprised, and am a little sorry, to hear that. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

[Huckleberry]

Phone connects

 

Agent: Hi this is Sami Sometimonen, Ville's Leino's agent. Any interest?

 

Any GM: Why sure, we are a little strapped at the moment, but give me your number, and we'll give you a call should the team bus tip over.

 

Agent: Thanks

 

Phone disconnects

 

Agent to Ville: It could have been worse, they expressed circumstances where they could envision you joining the team. And I haven't even phoned Arizona yet.

 

:clapping:

[kas23]

 

 

In a thread talking about NHL free agency? Yeah, creepy.

 

I'll be sure to remember that next time an off-topic conversation about normal human physiology and emotion happens to pop up. I know, we should be above that, right?

 

Greg Wyshynski ‏@wyshynski 1m

Ville Leino’s agent tells me he’s having “good talks” with multiple teams for the UFA.

 

 

:blink:

 

Good talks as in the use of proper grammar and pronunciation I bet.

[Andrew Amerk]

 

Good talks as in the use of proper grammar and pronunciation I bet.

 

Sounds about right.

[Assquatch]

I want women who look like women, not little girls. Give me giant boobs, giant boobs or giant boobs. Not these shapeless little waifs.

[thewookie1]

Phone connects

 

Agent: Hi this is Sami Sometimonen, Ville's Leino's agent. Any interest?

 

Any GM: Why sure, we are a little strapped at the moment, but give me your number, and we'll give you a call should the team bus tip over.

 

Agent: Thanks

 

Phone disconnects

 

Agent to Ville: It could have been worse, they expressed circumstances where they could envision you joining the team. And I haven't even phoned Arizona yet.

 

 

:worthy: :worthy: :worthy: Great job

 

 

 

There was some mention that he was suffering medical issues related to all the concussions he had and was basically done with hockey. Supposedly he is living quietly in Syracuse somewhere.

 

 

Tell him to come work at the Harbor Center or something, he may have been made of glass but he was damn good when he held up

[inkman]

Finally, someone who understands me.

[Rasmus_]

I could see Philadelphia signing him (Leino) for the veteran limit for a season to rehab his value. That's the only team that would make sense to me since Leino would have some comfort having played with Giroux previously.

Edited July 8, 2014 by TheCerebral1

[Iron Crotch]

I could see Philadelphia signing him (Leino) for the veteran limit for a season to rehab his value. That's the only team that would make sense to me since Leino would have some comfort having played with Giroux previously.

 

They're over the cap right now so they have to move Vinny Lecavalier (or someone else) first. But, there might be some mutual interest with Philly if the salary demands are low enough.

[Eleven]

I could see Philadelphia signing him (Leino) for the veteran limit for a season to rehab his value. That's the only team that would make sense to me since Leino would have some comfort having played with Giroux previously.

 

He'll be back with Jokerit soon enough.

[Kristian]

There was some mention that he was suffering medical issues related to all the concussions he had and was basically done with hockey. Supposedly he is living quietly in Syracuse somewhere.

 

Yeah, I get those medical issues most Sunday mornings too.

 

I'm sorry for Timmy, but him slamming back drinks while recovering from numerous concussions, probably didn't help either.

 

That said, chronic post-concussion symptoms these days are getting way too common.

[X. Benedict]

Yeah, I get those medical issues most Sunday mornings too.

 

I'm sorry for Timmy, but him slamming back drinks while recovering from numerous concussions, probably didn't help either.

 

That said, chronic post-concussion symptoms these days are getting way too common.

 

I thought he wasn't coming out of hiding until Ville Leino becomes the default avatar.

[bcsaberks]

There was some mention that he was suffering medical issues related to all the concussions he had and was basically done with hockey. Supposedly he is living quietly in Syracuse somewhere.

Interesting. I googled http://www.syracuse.com/crunch/index.ssf/2013/12/tim_connolly.html

Makes sense. I saw him play for Marlies a couple times vs Amerks. "disinterested" is right.

[Stoner]

Can't do the multi-quote on my phone, but lemme say a couple things.

 

Otto's going to land somewhere. He appears to be in no real rush. And it does seem as though Buffalo could be in the mix. Whatever. Good for him.

 

Ott's wife is quite fit. I don't imagine she's Ink's type. IIRC, Ink prefers ladies with some curve and payload--not the 5'0" spinners.

 

The fact that I recall Ink's type disturbs and delights me.

 

There's nothing creepy about parading out public image pictures of a pro athlete's wife.

 

There is something creepy about using state of the art spy gear to snap close-ups of the wife of a billionaire pro sports team owner from a distance of 1/3 of a mile.

 

Mrs. Ott is cute. She's no Kim Pegula. And I have close-ups of Mrs. Pegula to prove it.

 

My favorite new expression comes from my 17-year-old nephew: that was curiously specific.

[Kristian]

I thought he wasn't coming out of hiding until Ville Leino becomes the default avatar.

 

Who is this Leino you speak of?

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

 

 

My favorite new exp<b></b>ression comes from my 17-year-old nephew: that was curiously specific.

 

Smart kid.....sometimes the crazy gene slot machine lines up 7's........

 

 

[Hoss]

@DarrenDreger: $1mil for 1 yr. Heatley signs with Ducks.

[IKnowPhysics]

@DarrenDreger: $1mil for 1 yr. Heatley signs with Ducks.

 

Huh. I would've thought he'd have regained a little more market value after a slightly redeeming outing in the postseason.

Edited July 9, 2014 by IKnowPhysics

[Brawndo]

Huh. I would've thought he'd have regained a little more market value after slightly redeeming outing in the postseason.

 

Absolutely. Maybe he feels this is his quickest way to a Stanley Cup next season?

[Huckleberry]

Absolutely. Maybe he feels this is his quickest way to a Stanley Cup next season?

 

Most likely, if he and Kesler can mesh, they got at nice 2nd line again.

[Rasmus_]

Still shocking that Otter is among those not signed yet. He has a lot of intangibles to bring to the table. His price must be a bit higher than teams are looking to spend or he's waiting.

[Brawndo]

Jeremy Rutherford ‏@jprutherford 23s

#stlblues have re-signed Steve Ott to a two-year extension worth $5.2 million

[Hoss]

Thank baby Jesus. Hey Brawndo, I think it's frowned upon to intentionally post the same information in multiple threads (like the tweets). Just a heads up man.

[Eleven]

Thank baby Jesus. Hey Brawndo, I think it's frowned upon to intentionally post the same information in multiple threads (like the tweets). Just a heads up man.

 

No one cares. He's not spamming the board.