Hoss Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 So today was pretty crazy. http://www.tsn.ca/wait-there-s-more-tsn-hockey-top-50-free-agent-list-1.518321 Of TSN's top 50 free agents 17 remain available: Demers (RD-8), Russell (LD-13), Hudler (RW-22), Schenn (RD-23), Schultz (RD-25), Vrbata (RW-26), Polak (RD-29), Versteeg (RW-30), PA Parenteau (LW-32), Gagner (C-34), Pirri (LW-35), Bartkowski (LD-38), Cowen (LD-40), Enroth (G-41), Gryba (RD-32), Quincey (LD-43), Spaling (C-48). I'm not interested in any of those players aside from Enroth. Quote
papazoid Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Ranking the winners through Day 1 of NHL free agency 2. Buffalo Sabres: GM Tim Murray continues to impress with his aggressiveness, signing Kyle Okposo to play on a line with Evander Kane and Ryan O’Reilly. At the draft, he acquired Dmitry Kulikov, 25, to fill a major hole on his blue line. If the Sabres get strong goaltending, they will be a much-improved team. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2016/07/01/nhl-free-agency-most-improved-lightning-sabres-okposo-lucic/86615248/ Edited July 2, 2016 by papazoid Quote
K-9 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 Ranking the winners through Day 1 of NHL free agency 2. Buffalo Sabres: GM Tim Murray continues to impress with his aggressiveness, signing Kyle Okposo to play on a line with Evander Kane and Ryan O’Reilly. At the draft, he acquired Dmitry Kulikov, 25, to fill a major hole on his blue line. If the Sabres get strong goaltending, they will be a much-improved team. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2016/07/01/nhl-free-agency-most-improved-lightning-sabres-okposo-lucic/86615248/ Nice. Thanks for the link. I don't understand all the knob polishing for Lucic, though. He's a decent player whose best days are behind him. He's no "culture" changer, either. Having McDavid makes up for a ton of mistakes, but I think they will regret losing Hall FAR more than they enjoy having Lucic. GO SABRES!!! Quote
... Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 I agree K9. But, Lucic is a Cup-winning, +20 goals, Canadian going to a Canadian team to help protect Canada's most important asset. Of course the NHL media (in Canada) will put it at the top of the list. And then the Canadian elites will applaud an anti-nationalism speech by a visiting dignitary. Quote
Hoss Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 Since this one is still pinned for some reason I'll just put this hear: Chris Johnston: Jason Demers agrees to $22.5M, five-year deal with #FlaPanthers, @Sportsnet has learned: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/source-panthers-demers-agree-5-year-22-5-million-contract/http://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/749277165196152832/photo/1 Quote
dudacek Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 Ekblad, Yandle, Demers... Looks like Pysyk is back in the expansion draft Quote
Huckleberry Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/top-10-nhl-unrestricted-free-agents-2016-still-available/ I would give pirri a shot. Quote
hsif Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger Vanek agrees to 1 year deal with Detroit. Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger Vanek agrees to 1 year deal with Detroit. 10 to 1 he winds up in Vegas in a year........ Quote
deluca67 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 Nice. Thanks for the link. I don't understand all the knob polishing for Lucic, though. He's a decent player whose best days are behind him. He's no "culture" changer, either. Having McDavid makes up for a ton of mistakes, but I think they will regret losing Hall FAR more than they enjoy having Lucic. GO SABRES!!! Lucic is coming off a solid year with 20 goals 55 points and a lofty +26. He's only 28 and has a ton of hockey left in him. He is great pickup for the Oliers. If I am McDavid I am overjoyed to have Lucic on my wing. Lucic is a game changer, teams that may look to take shots at the wonder kid will have to think twice. Quote
dudacek Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) You still think Lucic is the player he was in 2011? Edited July 2, 2016 by dudacek Quote
Brawndo Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 The #leafs have signed Roman Polak. Per Chris Johnston Quote
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 I'll be curious to see how lucic works out. He'll get points because McDavid but I wonder how well they'll mesh Quote
Hoss Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday #Isles have signed PA Parenteau to a one-year, $1.25 million deal. Quote
K-9 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 Lucic is coming off a solid year with 20 goals 55 points and a lofty +26. He's only 28 and has a ton of hockey left in him. He is great pickup for the Oliers. If I am McDavid I am overjoyed to have Lucic on my wing. Lucic is a game changer, teams that may look to take shots at the wonder kid will have to think twice. All fair points to be sure. I just don't think he's on par with Hall. And yeah, he can be McDavid's McSorley, but if he's a better policeman than winger, it's not a good scenario for them, imo. GO SABRES!!! Quote
Ogre Posted July 3, 2016 Report Posted July 3, 2016 All fair points to be sure. I just don't think he's on par with Hall. And yeah, he can be McDavid's McSorley, but if he's a better policeman than winger, it's not a good scenario for them, imo. GO SABRES!!! I hated McSorley. I hate Lucic. You're on to something here. I would say this is a mistake by EDM but Milan has walked off clean when he was covered in dirt before so why not in Alberta with McJesus? The more I think on this the more the McSorley comparison seems right. Maybe we are not the only ones doubting the young ones durability? Quote
deluca67 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Posted July 3, 2016 All fair points to be sure. I just don't think he's on par with Hall. And yeah, he can be McDavid's McSorley, but if he's a better policeman than winger, it's not a good scenario for them, imo. GO SABRES!!! I'd take Lucic over Hall every time. There was only a ten point difference between the two last season. Lucic brings so much more to a roster. I think he is a bot more than a McSorely, though I have no doubt that the Oilers had McSorely in mind when they signed him. Quote
LTS Posted July 3, 2016 Report Posted July 3, 2016 I can hear Josie screaming into a pillow from 60 miles away. I'm gonna leave that one alone. Some days are just too good around here. Quote
spndnchz Posted July 5, 2016 Report Posted July 5, 2016 T.J. Brennnan to Flyers. :flirt: Hey. Something had to bump the thread. Quote
inkman Posted July 5, 2016 Report Posted July 5, 2016 T.J. Brennnan to Flyers. :flirt: Hey. Something had to bump the thread. Good for him. Too bad he couldnt shore up his end of the ice, offence was never the problem. Quote
Hoss Posted July 5, 2016 Report Posted July 5, 2016 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=888660&hootPostID=9a204c151cfac622c14a92f63e738088 Blackhawks agree to terms with forward Jordin Tootoo Tuesday, 07.5.2016 / 2:30 PM CT / News By Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks announced today they have agreed to terms with forward Jordin Tootoo on a one-year contract. Tootoo, 33, has played the last two seasons with the New Jersey Devils where he scored four goals and notched five assists in 66 games during the 2015-16 campaign. Over his 12-year NHL career, Tootoo has tallied 158 points (63G, 95A) in 673 career games. The forward made his NHL debut in 2003 with Nashville where he played for eight seasons. He later skated for Detroit (2012-14). The Churchill, Manitoba native has appeared in 40 Stanley Cup Playoffs games, netting three goals and recording seven assists. Tootoo was originally selected in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 2001 NHL Draft by Nashville. Good, absolutely love this guy. Currently reading his biography. Quote
WildCard Posted July 5, 2016 Report Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Him and Pu need to collaborate Or never, depending on how you view it Edited July 6, 2016 by WildCard Quote
beerme1 Posted July 5, 2016 Report Posted July 5, 2016 Him and Pu need to collaborate Or nevwr, depending on how you view it Imagine RJ. Tootoo to Pu lol. Quote
WildCard Posted July 6, 2016 Report Posted July 6, 2016 Imagine RJ. Tootoo to Pu lol.Tried a Tootoo but go a Pu Quote
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