WildCard Posted May 12, 2017 Report Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Friedman “And it’s funny. I went back about a week or two ago and really did some research into that draft pick. So Ekblad goes No. 1. And the Oilers gambled a bit, but they felt that Draisaitl was not Buffalo’s guy. I asked some people, ‘Did Edmonton every try to move up to 2, just to be sure?’ “And they did a lot of research. And the teams that had Draisaitl picked No. 1 among forwards – there were a few, but they were all behind Edmonton. “And they were sitting there and they were thinking, ‘Do we have to go up to No. 2?’ and they said they thought Buffalo would keep the pick, and they didn’t think Buffalo would take Draisaitl. And that was good intel. “So I watched them a bit in the playoffs. It’s good for him considering – look, MacTavish loves the Oilers. He gave a lot to them. I know the fans and him had the big falling out. “But I think it’s a great thing for him that that’s going to be a good, positive checkmark on his legacy.” Friedman ended that portion of the discussion back on the Draisaitl contract. “But if I’m the Oilers, I’m saying even if it’s 8 X 7, I’d probably do it,” said Friedman. “I think it’s a gamble you take at this time.” https://www.fanragsports.com/nhl/friedman-looks-potential-cost-oilers-sign-rfa-draisaitl/ Edited May 12, 2017 by WildCard Quote
WildCard Posted May 12, 2017 Report Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Expect the stars to sign Bishop today, per LeBrun Niemi expected to be bought out if he's not taken by Vegas, per TSN Edited May 12, 2017 by WildCard Quote
Brawndo Posted May 12, 2017 Report Posted May 12, 2017 The Dallas Stars have signed G Ben Bishop to a six-year, $29.5 million contract. Here is the deal Quote
WildCard Posted May 12, 2017 Report Posted May 12, 2017 The Dallas Stars have signed G Ben Bishop to a six-year, $29.5 million contract. Here is the deal I don't really know goalie contracts. Is this a good deal? Quote
dudacek Posted May 12, 2017 Report Posted May 12, 2017 I don't really know goalie contracts. Is this a good deal? Little less than five per? If you're one of the many who believe Bishop is among the top dozen goalies, you're ecstatic. If you're like me and think he's average starter at best, you're saying thank god thats not us. Quote
darksabre Posted May 12, 2017 Report Posted May 12, 2017 Little less than five per? If you're one of the many who believe Bishop is among the top dozen goalies, you're ecstatic. If you're like me and think he's average starter at best, you're saying thank god thats not us. I mean, it's better than what they've had for the last 5 years, so... Quote
JJFIVEOH Posted May 12, 2017 Report Posted May 12, 2017 Darling $4.2 a year. Bishop $4.9 a year. Makes sense to me. Quote
dudacek Posted May 12, 2017 Report Posted May 12, 2017 Jake Allen four years $4.3 Freddie Andersen 5 @ $5 Brayden Holtby (the gold standard for younger starters) 5 @ $6.1 Bernier is finishing a two year deal @ $4.1 You know Lehner is getting at least $4 no matter the length. Quote
LGR4GM Posted May 12, 2017 Report Posted May 12, 2017 Bishop is turning 31 and already showing decline and they signed him to a 6 year deal... #hahaha #goodluckwiththat Quote
JJFIVEOH Posted May 13, 2017 Report Posted May 13, 2017 Jake Allen four years $4.3 Freddie Andersen 5 @ $5 Brayden Holtby (the gold standard for younger starters) 5 @ $6.1 Bernier is finishing a two year deal @ $4.1 You know Lehner is getting at least $4 no matter the length. Yeah, I don't think there's any doubt he'll get 4+. Like you said, another reason for Sabres fans to hate him, lol. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted May 13, 2017 Report Posted May 13, 2017 Bishop is turning 31 and already showing decline and they signed him to a 6 year deal... #hahaha #goodluckwiththat Indeed. the AAV is fine, but that term is brutal. Quote
LGR4GM Posted May 13, 2017 Report Posted May 13, 2017 Indeed. the AAV is fine, but that term is brutal. It is fine today, yes. Going into that 4th season... it probably won't be fine. Lundqvist is 35 and you can see he is starting to decline after an amazing career. Ben Bishop has shown signs of decline and he's turning 31 this season (Nov). Dallas be dumb. Quote
WildCard Posted May 13, 2017 Report Posted May 13, 2017 Seems like prodigy child of Holland isn't too hot of a GM. Quote
Sabre fan Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) so what the heck is lehner worth? goalies getting nice contracts seems to say he should be around 4mil a year too Edited May 16, 2017 by Sabre fan Quote
Randall Flagg Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) so what the heck is lerner worth? goalies getting nice contracts seems to say he should be around 4mil a year too My friend, replace the first "r" in your spelling of the goalie's name with an "h". Edited May 16, 2017 by Randall Flagg Quote
That Aud Smell Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 Pity and a shame for that to befall that set of wheels. Quote
Eleven Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 Tampa expected to host the 2018 ASG Ok, but we're about due for a crack at this. And we DO have the infrastructure for an NHL all star game now. Quote
WildCard Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 Ok, but we're about due for a crack at this. And we DO have the infrastructure for an NHL all star game now. Probably think they already appealed to us with the combine, draft, juniors, and winter classic Quote
Eleven Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 Probably think they already appealed to us with the combine, draft, juniors, and winter classic True, we have gotten some love from the league. Quote
shrader Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 Ok, but we're about due for a crack at this. And we DO have the infrastructure for an NHL all star game now. I still want them to do the all star game outdoors somewhere. It would be a much better use of that environment instead of an actual game that counts. Unfortunately, now that they're doing 18 of those games a year now, they'll never step back from that kind of cash grab. Quote
WildCard Posted May 16, 2017 Report Posted May 16, 2017 It was reported on Tuesday, via TSN’s Frank Seravalli, that Steve Thomas, Ray Bennett, Rick Wilson and Ty Conklin will all be leaving the organization this offseason as members of the coaching staff. That leaves the Blues with a massive task ahead of them this summer. Thomas, Bennett, and Wilson all served as assistant coaches for the Blues over the entire season, while Conklin was the team’s development goaltending coach for half the year. He worked with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL until Blues goaltending coach Jim Corsi was dismissed with Hitchcock in Feburary; at that point, he joined team assistant general manager Martin Brodeur in taking over Corsi’s old duties. That fully depletes St. Louis’ coaching staff under Mike Yeo, who had also been an assistant coach before taking over at the helm. The only listed coach left is video coach Sean Ferrell; for the Blues, that’s a daunting number of positions to fill https://www.fanragsports.com/news/st-louis-blues-confirm-majority-coaching-staff-leave-team/ Quote
spndnchz Posted May 16, 2017 Author Report Posted May 16, 2017 Drury got the GM job. ...for the Hartford Wolf Pack. Quote
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