The Beginning of Free Agency Frenzy - 2010 NHL FA Open Thread
by John Fischer on Jul 1, 2010 12:00 AM EDT
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PrintIt's been discussed to near-death for months and today will see what will actually happen. At noon today, pending unrestricted free agents will be available to sign new contracts with any team they'd like. For this summer's opening of NHL free agency, the New Jersey Devils now have a full coaching staff, management has been preparing for weeks, and have even answered their need for a second line center with the Jason Arnott trade.
And they haven't waited for July 1 to act. In fact, in the 48 hours since I put up this 2010 New Jersey Devils free agency primer, the Devils have been busy. A lot of teams have been, actually; enough to force Quisp to update his crucial Can You Afford Ilya Kovalchuk? chart at Jewels from the Crown (a must-read if you're interested in Ilya).
David Clarkson has been signed to a 3 year deal with a cap hit of $2,666,667 according to Tom Gulitti. Much of that money may be offset by the waiving of Jay Pandolfo (requested by Pandolfo) and Andrew Peters. As reported by Gulitti, Pandolfo's and Peters' respective contracts will be bought out (Self-Promotion Aside: I brought up the possibilty of buying out Pandolfo's contract back in May, though I never would have guessed he'd request it). In that post Gulitti already figured out how much money would be saved by buying out both contracts: $2 million in cap space will be saved for this season, but there will be a sunk cost of $1 million for next season as a result. If you want to discuss the Clarkson signing, Kevin's got a post on it, where the waived players are mentioned.
Tim Sestito was also re-signed according to Gulitti, but terms have not been disclosed yet. It is a two-way contract for one year, so he will only count against the cap if he's brought up to New Jersey.
As of right now, per CapGeek, the Devils have $11,373,333 million available with 17 players signed. Once the buyouts actually happen, add $2 million to that and reduce the roster size by 2. This is how much the Devils will have to play with tomorrow to re-sign current free agents prior to noon and go after new ones.
Please use this post as an open thread for all NHL Free Agency discussion. Talk about what other teams are doing, talk about what you want to see from the Devils, talk about trades, talk about how you feel about pending FAs from NJ (Though Paul Martin has his own post: Will Paul Martin stay?) and as long as it's about NHL free agency. Please follow the rules at all times, and please, please, please do not report rumors as news or fake news. Link to sources (actually link to them, don't just dump the URL in the text box and hit post - this includes Tweets); give credit to sources; and actually listen to good, reliable people (e.g. Gulitti, Chere, anyone at TSN or CBC, CapGeek, Not Hockeybuzz). This gives respect to the sources and let's everyone who's reading this know what's really up.
One last note: Remember that we only know so much of the story. UFAs have free reign to decide where they want to go and for how much. We don't know and likely never will know whether Lou made an offer, how much it was, and whether the player ever wanted to be in New Jersey. Players will want to maximize their value as they may not get the chance to do it again and/or fulfill a desire to play elsewhere. Just some perspective if someone "walks" or signs to a place you didn't expect. Thanks for reading and enjoy the frenzy. We will do our best to stay on top of the Devils-related FA news throughout the day.
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My opinion.
Let Kovy go. IF resigning him means we have trouble signing Zach next year or the price to high then “bye kovy”
Paul- Martin- I would love for the man to re-sign with the team but my gut tells me he wont.
Yann Dannis- I kinda want the kid back. He has heart,skill and likes it here.
I’m really not expecting much from Lou in free agency. Hopefully he’ll just let Kovy go and hopefully we’ll re-sign Martin. After that all we really need is another top defensemen.
I don’t think Lou is gonna go after a 3rd line center because he probably wants to leave the spot open for Henrique or Josefson. And if those two aren’t ready Zubrus is perfectly capable of playing there and playing well.
I have a bad feeling we are going to have neither Martin nor Kovalchuk
I think the events that transpired over the last couple of days just give us too few dollars to work with
I like the Clarkson signing, but that was for a bit more than I think most expected. The Pando move, while good for the long term, hurts this year.
I think both are leaving.
by Devilssection21fan on Jul 1, 2010 7:58 AM EDT reply actions
To what events are you refering? How does the Pando move hurt? It opens $2M in cap space, essentially covering the Clarkson signing. Aside from a Unicorn deal, it was quite possibly the best move that could have been made in terms of “good for the team” and “putting us in the best position possible for the UFA period.”
Seriously and realistically, Lou will probably look at about $12M in cap space to get a top pair DMan, a second quality D, and a couple of depth postions. The third center positon is one that shouldbe well served by a prospect, there are young guys capable for the depth offense and defense positions, and Danis would love to come back and keep playing for NJ.
After signing the depth guys, you are looking at $8M-ish to basically sign a First and Second Pair DMan. Completely reasonable, Martin or not.
How does the Pandolfo (and Peters) move hurt this year? When they are eventually bought out (Pando will be, Peters most likely will be), it will open up $2 million in cap space for this year. Next season in 2011-2012, the Devils will take a hit of $1m, which isn’t a lot, but it is $1m going towards 2 players not on the team. If anything, it hurts them long term (1 year isn’t exactly long term, but you get my point).
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions
How does the Pandolfo (and Peters) move hurt this year?
I think he meant losing someone who has been a part of the team for so long hurts emotionally. It’s hard not to feel an attachment to players who were part of the Devils during their glory days.
It’s fine to feel sad about Pando leaving, but it’s not going to hurt the team. Is the organization sad to see him go? Absolutely. Lou described the past few seasons perfectly as unfortunate. The Devils have plenty of experience and veterans, and wont be hurt by Pandolfo leaving. Plus, this was his call; he requested this. Lou could have turned his back, threw him in the minors, or eat the $2.5 and scratch him. He’s giving Pando an opportunity to play the game instead of ride the bench.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Dead money
I thought after I posted that I was not clear
Losing Pandolfo is good from the standpoint of we can replace him with a better player. but the bottom line now is that it is definitely dead money, and we need to put a new player in that slot. From my view we can only spend say $1.5 million on that player in order to keep the total cap hit below what Pando would cost
So yes, we are from one perspective better off without pando but I guess what I am saying is that we are now finally having to eat his bad contract
by Devilssection21fan on Jul 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
And so it begins.
Finally we get to see what happens with respect to Illya and Martin. Two solid players, I am anxious to see hoe the Devils performance. They seem to be off to a nice star with the addition of Arnott and the fact that Pandolfo and Peters have opted out of thier contract. I think the Devils are piosed to make a big splash in the FA market and surprise us all with a devilish move that no one saw coming. This entusiaism stand regardless of whether Illya and Martin come back or not.
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Devilish...Louish...same thing...
I’ve been thinking that Lou might get ugly and go after Staal with a sheet. It’s been a while since he poked at the Rangers.
In the UFA market…I wouldn’t be shocked if he went after one of the big name DMen (Hopefully not Gonchar), especially if Martin left.
Then again, he’s been shocking us often this offseason, maybe he says “Wtf!” and tosses the farm at Kovy.
Definitely going to be a fun couple days.
Indeed.
If Martin goes elsewhere, I think the Devils need to find a replace of the same caliber. If they can’t then they should go after some one who damn close to him. I don’t have any suggestions. I am sure that many of you can think of some guys. What ever the Devils do, I think all of us can agree that the defense should be consider first and the offense second but not forgetting that both are equally important.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Jul 1, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I’d love to see one (or two!!) of Volchenkov, Martin, Hamhuis and Michalek here. Any one of the 4 would fill the #1 job just fine. Kubina costs too much, but he’s huge. Tallinder isn’t an option in my eyes, he’s just not good enough taking care of the puck, and he can’t shoot for nuttin’. Morris is a mercenary, doesn’t fit in the Devils family kind of structure. He’s decent, and I guess maybe he could find a more permanent home here? Mitchell, well, I like him, but his concussion problem scares the hell outta me at $4M a year. Johnsson for the right price if the Devs are serious about going offensive? The right price is nowhere close to his current ~$5M.
Then there’s the man-crush I have on Staal. And my deep routed desire to F the Rangers. You’d have to call the paramedics if Lou managed that one.
Kubina is 5mill (maybe more) and volchenkov already declined a 5mill signing (didnt he?), i dont want him here, we dont need him
i would love to see Frolov, Burns, Michalek, corvo here
i dont want marc staal, dont really like him, only eric staal
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Way I figure it, if Martin signs elsewhere we’d need him. If you pencil in $5M for a top DMan, Martin or FA, doesn’t really matter where it goes in terms of cap. Just which guy would work best on the team.
More goals would be nice, but the offense isn’t what I’m so worried about. As of noon, the team needs a top pair shutdown defender and a second pair D. Whatever is left over after that can go to prospects moving up, a back up Gaolie, and maybe another more experienced offensive guy.
I’ll be a LOT less nervous once the D situation is settled.
Kubina isn’t making $5 mil. He got that much money because the guy who signed him to that contract was not the smartest person out there.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
The only problem I foresee is a team having to start overpaying for second tier defensive free agents after the top tier is gone. So in a perfect world (for him) I can see Kubina getting close to that if he times it right.
Here is my Free Agency Day Wishlist:
Manny Maholtra
Paul Martin
Jordan Leopold
and since I touted him in my post yesterday Robert Nilsson.
Good list. I’d like Lou to at least get Martin and Malhotra (or at least one of them)
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I almost think that keeping Kovy and letting Martin walk would be a good idea. I know the Devs need defense, but if you look at the talent we have right now we should be trying to move to a more offensive style. We dont have the Daneyko, Stevens, or Neidermayer anymore, but we do have Zajac, Parise, Elias. I have been thinking that we needed to move towards a little more offense for several years now and this would be a very good time to do it.
Problem is that if Martin leaves and Kovy is signed, there is no money to sign 2 Defensemen capable of logging significant high quality minutes, and the 4 guys we do have aren’t capable of covering all those minutes. Sure, we’d be able to fill the roster, but the cost would be huge in terms of capability to compete.
Devils have enough wingers under contract anyways. Why would we need another?
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, the arguement goes beyond “need.” He’s a superstar. Is taking the chance at having a weak D worth all the stuff a superstar can mean for your team? It means attendance, merchandising, and higher offensive output. But if you can count on scoring one more goal per game with him in the lineup, do you think your D will be strong enough after the sacrifice to not let in an additional 2 per?
I guess it comes down to how mighty a step the Devils are willing to take in the Offensive direction. Lou’s comments leasd me to believe he wants to stay defensive, but there is pressure from the rest of the organization to make the superstar factor happen.
Yeah I see how keeping Kovy could cost the team. Then we also have to think about the Summer of Parise next summer and with Kovy the cao space will be tight.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Read this. It might not be the Devils, but i think the point Hildy brings up is valid for the Devils as well. The Devils have an identity, and it’s based on strong work ethic and two way players like Zach Parise and Travis Zajac. Then there’s the whole problem of the defense.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Good read, and agree completely. If I didn’t have to worry about the D, I’d be all over signing Kovy. The point made of never having to conform to a team is very valid, and his arrival here didn’t lend itself to that last year, but I believe that if he was here during the preseason, there wouldn’t be that kind of force or pressure to perform, and he would have to become part of the system. Let’s face it, the Devils are more like the Borg than any other team. We just assimilate talent and they become part of the collective.
There’s a lot he can do for a team. a lot of good things. On the ice. and off. But it comes at a cost, and right now, on this team, I think that cost is too high. But I’m not the GM or the owners. I’m not wiling to lose the Devil Defensive Identity or expose a thin D even further in favor of offensive flash, sellouts, and merch. I don’t think Lou is either, but I guess we’ll see real soon.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Jul 1, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do we need to waste $8 million on a 50 goal scorer when we have players like Parise and Elias who are 30+ goal scores. Zajac, Langs, Arnott, Rolston, Clarkson, Zubrus are all capable of 15+ goals. We have all the offensive forwards we need, we just need Johnny Mac to properly use all these guys.
We also have a Tedenby who is a goal scorer that is close to coming up to the NHL.
So what is the point of signing Kovalchuk?
I think everyone wants a bonafide Superstar.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
We do have pretty good front 3 lines, but who are we going to use in Kovy’s wing position. Im not saying that we keep him because there is a spot. Im just wondering who we have to move into his spot on the team.
Elias will be the 2nd line LW. Jason Arnott will be playing center now.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah. I forgot we were making him play center this season. My bad.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
If Devils can’t re-sign Martin, don’t be surprised if they look closely at Gonchar as a replacement. Could be a lot of shuffling on defence.
What do you guys think if Martin fails to get inked?
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 11:33 AM EDT reply actions
Gonchar might be a short term fix. Cheaper, yes. The only thing that worries me is that he wants a longer term contract (asking for at least 3 years).
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I would rather they didnt go after Gonchar since he is like 36 or something. They need to get someone younger like Staal, Hamhuis, or Volchenkov if they can get a repetitively good deal on one of them.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Coyotes REALLY want Michalek to stay… Devils won’t bring back Martin. No offer made – David Pagnotta
Boo
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 11:38 AM EDT reply actions
It’s not after noon yet, so why would there be an offer?
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Devils still have the rights to Martin until noon. Once it’s past noon, Martin’s fair game for all.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, that’s how free agency works.
Martin wants to test the market, so why would Lou give him an offer until he has?
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Mm good point. I should stop worrying.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Flyers acquire cap headache Andrej Mezaros from the Lightning for a 2nd round pick. This further proves that the Flyers Management really likes stocking up on bad contracts.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 11:51 AM EDT reply actions
This is interesting. Is Coburn in their future?
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Out of curiousity
What twitter feeds/sites are you guys following today? I have all the TSN guys, Kevin Allen, even some guys who have a site that rhymes with Fuzz. Anyone else I should be following?
Go to FromtheRink, he’s got a handful of links to accounts on his Free agency post
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
TSN, TG, Kevin Allen, Sportsnet guys (Kypreos, Millard), Lebrun, Mirtle and Wyshynski
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
The Madness begins… NOW!
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM EDT reply actions
And who's first? You guessed it.. The Rags.
Marty Biron’s deal with the Rangers is expected to be for two years at just less than $1 million per year.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:02 PM EDT reply actions
That guy just must really love the Atlantic division.
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I guess in 2 years he’ll be Marty’s backup?
by Marty 4 Prez on Jul 1, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Just throwing this semi-related thought out there:
On the off chance the new Nets owner signs LeBron James, how does everyone think that will affect the Devils and their new tenants?
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Huge; I’m actually finishing up a piece about the Nets coming to Newark and am holding off because of this very outcome. Part 1 was a stats post that didn’t really tell much.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Good, that was kind of where I was going with it :)
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Brooklyn
I think that’s the wildcard here. It would be tough for me (and I am a former Nets season ticket holder) to see a team that’s moving (even only to Brooklyn) in a few years even if King James goes there. Must be really tough to build marketing plans in the Nets Front Office right now.
All of yesterday’s waiver wire guys have cleared. Preissing, Pandolfo, Peters, Nokelainen and Dawes eligible to be bought out.
Also,
Zybenek Michalek is going to market. Add another quality defenceman to the list.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:12 PM EDT reply actions
Does NHL Network have live coverage of this perhaps?
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
Yes, NHL Live is covering today’s action, then at 2pm, TSN Frenzy will be on.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
This actually just said “Canada only”
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonchar
Going to Ottawa at 5.5 for three years Darren Dregger – TSN
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Gonchar signs with the Senators
per Bob Mckenzie. Can cross him off your wishlists.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 12:19 PM EDT reply actions
that is a good deal for the sens considering they lost volchankov but spent more money then probably expected
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We’ll see… 3 years is a long time for a guy his age.
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Yeah, especially with a NTC. Don’t know about that…
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Im fine with that because I didnt want him. If we are going to try and pick up a new defense man I would rather have someone who is younger than 36.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Coburn
Has re-signed with flyers (Bob McKenzie) details are being confirmed
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Braydon Coburn signs two-year deal worth $6.4 million with Flyers.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that’s reasonable. Chances are Powe and/or Carcillo are gone now.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, sending dual offers would put Philly in a tough spot…Not saying the Devils should do that.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Latest rumour I’ve heard is that the Rangers could be involved in Kovalchuk sweepstakes: http://bit.ly/9eev3c
I doubt this, but still..
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:24 PM EDT reply actions
I hope that doesnt happen. If we are going to lose him I want him out of the division atleast, but out of the conference preferably.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
I really liked him when he was here, I am not for re-signing him because of other needs but I would hate to have to boo him when he came back to the rock.
Unlike Gomez, should the Rags somehow land him, I wouldn’t think Kovy would be boo material.
by Marty 4 Prez on Jul 1, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That actually doesn’t scare me in the least.
Let Sather overpay yet another ex-Devil. He’s still got no Center to set either him or Gaborik up.
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Oh yeah good point. Talent is worthless with no other talent around. haha
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Tanguay
Bob McKenzie and RDS stated that Alex Tanguay is off to Calgary
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well is back to Calgary
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1 year; 1.7 million with a NMC
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per Bob Mckenzie twitter
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Can you link to the tweet?
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http://twitter.com/tsnbobmckenzie
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Bob McKenzie Rumour
Robin Regher for Marc Savard but Savard needs to waive his no trade clause.
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Anyone watching TSN?
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:42 PM EDT reply actions
It won’t let me cause I’m not Canadian.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t have TSN 2. They’re showing Tennis on TSN. My laptop’s audio is broken though, so I can’t watch/hear the live stream.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
If i'm lou i'm trying to keep martin
He is a veteran pressance in the D pairings and thought not an amazing goal scorer he has the ability.
Kovy is gone i’m almost certain of it. He is demanding to much money and like mentioned above it will cause cap space nightmares down the road for Parise and zajac. Cut him now and sign a defensemen to add depth and a physical pressence.
The devils physical play on the d side of the ice has been lacking. It showed in the Philly series. We got pushed around. Got to sure that up
I hate Philadelphia so much.
Devils sign Martin and Kovalchuk for $1M/10 years per my dreams.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 12:47 PM EDT reply actions
SUPER CRUD
Deal is not done yet, stress that, but Paul Martin eager to sign in PIT and PIT eager to sign him. Working towards that. Stay tuned.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 12:49 PM EDT reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
God i hate them. Almost as much as the rags and flyers. almost
I hate Philadelphia so much.
grr
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
can you say boo fest at The Rock? haha
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
i wont hate him.
But i’ll be disappointed. He goes across the hudson or into philly…hate is not a strong enough word.
I hate Philadelphia so much.
Oh god, Paul if you want to leave then leave, but please please please get out of the division. Dont do this to us atleast after the the last like 7 years you have been with us.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
The 4th Period backs this up and add the Bolts to the mix
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Does this mean he is boo material?
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Canes agree to terms with Anton Babchuk on a one-year deal worth $1.4 million: http://carhur.com/b05
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:49 PM EDT reply actions
Paul Martin
Bob McKenzie states Pittsburgh most likely :(
That one hurts big time
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So where’s the news on his replacement?
If it’s so likely he’s leaving, we should be doing something…
WE MANAGE WITHOUT HIM. DON'T WORRY
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by LoNJDTechnology on Jul 1, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Well if Martin goes, the Devils must do exactly what the Pens are doing after losing Gonchar. Get the best defender immediately. Hamhuis Time?
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:56 PM EDT reply actions
I say go for Michalek. He’s just like Martin, except Czech.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t mind him either.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
No to Volchenkov: we don’t need another stay at home defenseman.
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He ran the Power Play for Russia in the Olympics, no? He is not all D. Plus he is a very good stay at home defenseman.
Gonchar and Markov were their PP guys i think.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus doesnt Volchenkov want alot more money than we want to give him?
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Michalek
Is no puck-mover. We are in big trouble if Martin goes to Pittsburgh. Argh. Get the boo-birds out! Time to get Kovy!
He’s good with the puck though. Much better than Volchenkov.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Parise will be an RFA, and Arnott and Langenbrunner’s combined $7.3m will be coming off the books. It’s highly doubtful Zach is going anywhere, regardless of how the team spends this year.
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I think that if we lose Martin this early then we can try to push for Kovy. That seems like the better plan then.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Rod Pelley Re-signed per Gulitti
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:03 PM EDT reply actions
Bolts sign St.Louis to 4-year extension
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Great move by Stevie Y
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He’d be a fool to let St. Louis get away. I think the issue was that there might have been some lingering bad blood between the two as Marty was pretty vocal about his displeasure at not being chosen for the Olympics.
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Paul Martin has signed w/ Pitt apparently. Waiting for Mckenzie or someone to confirm
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:07 PM EDT reply actions
NOOOO! Hopefully it wont get confirmed.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Son of a....
(shakes fist toward air)
MARTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate Philadelphia so much.
If that gets confirmed then I say that we take a serious look at offering Kovy something good. Try not to lose both of them. Plus Kovy really made me like him more last year when he stepped up during the playoffs and took Langenbrunner’s role as leader.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I think everyone got Martin and Michalek confused I think. Or maybe they got both…
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Talk to both, see who signs first
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, hearing that Martin and Pitt are in talks, then hearing Michalek signs makes me believe the talk with Martin weren’t positive, and the Pens moved forward…
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
PIT has Michalek, they still want another D-man or winger
They’re still talking to Martin as of 10 minutes ago (1:35 PM) as per Bob MacKenzie.
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by DownGoesAvery on Jul 1, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Z. Michalnek
Done in Pitts.
Per Darrin Dreger
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mario lemieux stop making moves
thanks..the rest of the atlantic division. No one likes you
I hate Philadelphia so much.
What a contract.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
D-Market
Michalek at $4MM, and Gonchar at $5.5MM.
I think this puts Martin around 5-5.5 and Volchenkov at 4.5-5.
Martin is still available. TG says he hasn’t recieved anything from the Devils yet
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:15 PM EDT reply actions
Now that the important Rod Pelley is signed,maybe Lou has time for him now? haha
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He can wait it out. He’s in a class of his own, so he can field all offers.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
the Kovy thing isn't going to be instant
It may go a few days. He’s choosing where he goes and there aren’t many teams in play
If your getting this from the internet, link the source
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
well, link it then?
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s all speculation tcb16. Please don’t throw around rumors from that site. We only deal with official sites (TSN, ESPN, etc) here.
ESPN is official?
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by LoNJDTechnology on Jul 1, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Next Up: LA Kings
#lakings are trying hard for Paul Martin, I’m told #nhlfa
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Im starting to wonder why Lou is holding out on offering Martin something. Most of the reports say he hasnt even talked to him.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe he doesn't want him back?
Look i’m not doubting the statistical evidence on how effective Martin is, but he’s been here 7 years and no one knows him better than this organization. Maybe they just don’t feel he’s worth what he’s looking for and are going another direction.
I am glad that Lou is taking his time.
He has to have something up his sleeve. Probably waiting to see how the FA landscape levels out.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Jul 1, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
NHL.com Free Agent tracker is behind.
Thanks to all you fellow devils fans for keeping me up to date.
i lack twitter and i refuse to get it
I hate Philadelphia so much.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=533377
I even used the link button….
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Not a big one
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Habs traded Halak, they need a backup.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
What? are you serious.
Iwas sure that he would stay after last season. oh well.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Jul 1, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of goalies
Devils at some point have to address this in the future.
I hate Philadelphia so much.
Yeah, but they need a backup now.
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by John Fischer on Jul 1, 2010 1:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just give me some Lundqvist sized pads and $500k and I’ll do it.
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by elesias on Jul 1, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Awesome
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice. Rec’d
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
They got two in the draft to use as prospects and I think Frazeed looks pretty good, so short term we may be ok for now. Plus Danis wants to comes back this year.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Colby Armstrong to Toronto and Nittymaki to SJ per McKenzie
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I think he is a great move for Toronto. Burky is making some good moves
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$3 mil/year for 3 years. Makes the Clarkson deal look even better.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I never understood the love for Armstrong. He’s got a great agent, that’s for sure.
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by John Fischer on Jul 1, 2010 1:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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Wait, the guy who played Robin in those awful Batman and Robin movies?
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That was Chris
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That was a trap to see who actually watched those movies. HA!
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His Wikipedia page is already updated.
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I guess Carter really is getting traded?
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by John Fischer on Jul 1, 2010 1:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He must be. PHI has around $2.5 in cap space without knowing O’Donnell’s details.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
That's interesting
I’m not sure I could name teams that would be willing to string together a deal, obviously Philly will want a 1st rounder, as they do not have one for 2011 as of rightnow i.e. Pronger.
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by DownGoesAvery on Jul 1, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
with a 1 mil vesting option
to use a baseball term…based on games played.
I hate Philadelphia so much.
Philly D
Guess the Flyers are making sure they have a more solid Defense next year, they think they will be winning a Cup!
I was glad when they didn’t ink Nabakov… if they were insufferable before, imagine what they’d be with a good goaltender?
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Yeah but if they ink Nabakov then they wont beat us in the playoffs anymore. haha
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
From the Puck Daddy chat feed
kuklaskorner: RT @RealKyper: Hearing Paul Martin in no hurry. St. Louis, LA, Wild, Jersey and San Jose….all very interested.
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seems like Lou finally put in an offer
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Say goodbye to Manny:
TSNBobMcKenzie: Manny Malhotra to Vancouver, 3 yrs / 7.5M no trade AAV 2.5.
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Ugh. I think Belanger is now our target
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow…What a deal..
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Siiiiiiiigh (also link to Tweet please)
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m monitoring this on twitter: http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23nhlfa&result_type=recent
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what is AAV?
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Cap hit.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, now we must pursue Belanger?
That’s a nice salary for Malhotra, I would hope that Lou at least contacts Belanger. Eric said that he has 12 teams talking to his NY agent. I should hope the Devils are one of those teams.
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by DownGoesAvery on Jul 1, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Per MacKenzie-
Malholtra to Nucks
see above^^^
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
Okay, I meant to say Belanger should be a Devil here…
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by DownGoesAvery on Jul 1, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
He would be a nice 3rd line center
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
The D men are just flying off the shelves this off season. We need to get on the D Men spree before they are all gone.
Martin and Volchenkov are still out there.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
As is Hamhuis, no?
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Yea.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Derek Morris signs for 4 years $11 mil w/ PHX
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:59 PM EDT reply actions
Kovalchuk
To be honest I want him back, and I was the biggest Kovy doubter at the beginning. He is a goal scorer which makes two great lines with Arnott and Elias
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Same but wouldnt be too sad about him leaving…
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
who’s on the right side? That’s 2 LWs
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Elias maybe.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
The Devils will then have like a bajillion wingers signed for next season.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Not the worst situation to be in. See who pans out and trade the rest at the deadline.
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Three of them have NTCs though.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
True, but two of those three we’d be crazy to trade.
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and the other is untradeable (unless the Habs are willing to take another bad contract again)
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Kovy also showed some great leadership last year when he didnt give up and become heartless like Langs did when they got down and things didnt go his way. I wouldd like to see him back, but if it doesnt happen then I will always respect him a little more than I did.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
he even guaranteed a win. comes with a little swagger and cockiness. not always a bad thing. he has big heart and he sells tickets.
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Well he fought hard in all of those games. He was shooting, he was trying to set up plays, he was trying to get the games back on track. If he gaurantees the win and then nobody helps other than Marty. Marty and Kovy can only do so much.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Dan Ellis to TB
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Saw that coming.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
the longer Martin news isnt posted the more i feel he is coming back
thoughts?
I hate Philadelphia so much.
After that Pittsburgh scare I feel like our chances went way up.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder what Kovalchuk is doing right now…
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I think so. The other two teams rumored to be in the mix aren’t contenders (Wild, Kings). I think it’s possible.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Saw a comment on the Puck Daddy chat that Pitt can go a long time on Martin. Not sure if it meant real time or contract length.
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They’ve already had Gonchar and Hamhuis walk away from their sales pitch… could be that their pitch about the new building and Crosby walking on water and their recent Cup isn’t as strong as they think it is.
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Pitt Committed some $$ to Michalek, and have Letang and Orpik signed to long term deals. I doubt they’re major players.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
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Rossi_on_Pens: Pens willing to go $4.5 on Martin. And AT LEAST five years for cap purposes.
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Lou has the advantage of more Cap Space. $11 mill and $2 mil more once Pando and Peters are bought out.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
when does the buyout become official? P.S. THANK GOD PETERS IS GONE!
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They’ve cleared waivers. I assume it will be sometime this week.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Teams can go over the cap 10%, so I wouldn’t worry if the devils go over the cap.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
wheres that figure coming from
i’m skeptical to believe some random dude whose user tag is Rossi_on Pens unless he can back that up with hard evidence.
I hate Philadelphia so much.
From a PuckDaddy comment: "Rossi_on_Pens:
Pens willing to go $4.5 on Martin. And AT LEAST five years for cap purposes. "
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I am hearing Paul Martin could end up in L.A. or Pitt. Hamhuis is also in the mix in PIT.
crap
I hate Philadelphia so much.
If that’s the Pens max, no way Paulie becomes a Penguin.
Why wouldnt we offer more, and for at least the same amount of time?
thats what i'm thinking.
Pauls gotta be using the pens to get more money from lou.
I hate Philadelphia so much.
Exactly…. I don’t think it’s happening in Pitt
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
The Devils should offer way more. If Pittsburgh’s not willing to give him raise, then going there makes no sense financially.
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by John Fischer on Jul 1, 2010 2:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Unless they sell him on their having a better chance to win the Cup.
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I don’t either, but who can say what his thought process is?
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TSNBobMcKenzie: Jody Shelley to PHI on a three year deal worth $1.1M per year.
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Gee, there’s a shocker. The goon will fit right in.
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Carcillo and Powe are out, unless they trade Carter
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
imo we need a goon in NJ
Honestly anyone in our d ranks that strikes fear with physical play?
I hate Philadelphia so much.
i love clarkson
one of my favorite devils at the moment, maybe ever. But 1 man cant win all the battles. Though i do think teams fear him. He just lays hurting on dudes who step up
I hate Philadelphia so much.
Well Leblond is basically our goon. I like watching him play.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
No regard for long term cap management.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s not surprising that a man named Jody grew up to know how to fight.
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Pitts
it seems like the pens want two big names defensivemen. the got z.m. and now want ether hammy or martin but i hope martin is too rich for there taste,.
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I hope Martin’s nearly 7 years as a Devil has taught him to hate them. haha :)
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Gomez’s 6 or 7 years as a Devil didn’t teach him anything about our hatred for the Rags…though I guess that was more the money talking…
I dont really see Martin being as money hungry as Gomez was.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
They need them. Fleury was horrible w/o Gill and Scuderi. Once those two left Fleury wasn’t the same.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitts
it seems like the pens want two big names defensivemen. the got z.m. and now want ether hammy or martin but i hope martin is too rich for there taste,.
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Hamhuis
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I would say signing Shelley qualifies.
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the Mezaros trade was pretty boneheaded. $4 mil/year cap hit for 4 more years and he’s woefully underperformed since his trade from Ottawa.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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Real_ESPNLeBrun: SCott Burnside reports Paul Martin is a Pittsburgh Penguin
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Burnside, the worst hockey writer, says Martin signed with Pitt…he hates Jersey so it’s still questionable in my mind…
I don’t think you’ve ever read Damien Cox.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh
We can confirm Paul Martin is a Pittsburgh Penguin.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
:( :( :( :( :( Well Time to reroute money towards Kovy. Or another D Man.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, still time to recover
One thing I find interesting is that you haven’t heard any rumors about Volchenkov or Kovy today. Both Jay Grossman clients and if they are negotiating with Lou then you know its going to be kept quiet.
Bummer
Shocked and hurt
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Get Kovalchuck NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn those freakin pelicans.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, lets sign another Left Winger even though we have 4 of them signed for next season.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
For the 2nd time. Why can’t Elias play the RW?
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Devils also have 4 RWs signed for next season. Why you want another winger is beyond me…
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
TSNBobMcKenzie: ESPN reporting Martin to PIT is done.
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GET KOVALCHUK
if we just lsot martin, i see no reason to resign kovalchuk
if we dont then again we lost key guys (martin)
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Waiting for it to get done, but until TSN reports it, Im holding out that Martin is not a Penguin.
Well I believe that this a good point to start looking at Staal and Volchenkov. With Martin gone who could we possibly promote inside the organization to his spot?
I think it’s Corrente
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Takes Martin’s spot? If anyone I would think Greene, but Corrente could be promoted to the second or third pairing.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's the Game Plan
Sign Kovy, find some other cheap D-man to fill the 6 and fit in under the cap. Then next year we’ll lead the league in scoring and go from first to last in the Jennings Trophy race…
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Still waiting on Martin. Sorry, dont know how to link the TV Tommy, hehe
TSN must be fact-checking, surprised how slowly they are finding out for sure, could be good news on Martin.
4 yrs/1.65M per for him. There’s Sather’s boneheaded move for you.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but its also pretty stupid if this hurts our chances on a great two way player on Parise next year.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Who to hate? Their bandwagon fans or Crosby having a mancrush or Martin?
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
So Volchenkov or Hammy or Both???
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I think Volchenkov and either Souray or Kaberle.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel these Martin/Pitt annuncements are a little premature..
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per TSN, “Not done yet, but very close”
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
my thoughts exactly
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
O wow
So this could be false? Wasn’t it Minnesota close to Martin a half hour ago?
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
Absolutely
to get those two for that $$$, Id be excited. $4.5 and $2.5, dont see it happening though
Per MacKenzie now 5 million and 5 years for Martin…
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:43 PM EDT reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Paul Martin’s deal in PIT confirmed: five years x $5 million. From mr.mckenzie
I hate Philadelphia so much.
Hamhuis time?
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god i hope we sweep them again next season
and meet them in the playoffs and crush their hopes just teach him a lesson
I hate Philadelphia so much.
Anyone else hoping that he breaks one of his bones again?
I am
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
That’s just a jerk move.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Im just wondering what everyone else thinks. We lost Martin and lets say we just choose to keep the D Men we have. Who takes Martin’s spot on the top line. I personally think that Greene could step into his role, but then who do we call up?
idk. I have thought he looked pretty good for the last few seasons.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Jacob-I think we have to see how the next few days plays out before fully speculating on the d-lineup. I have faith that Lou is making a move for a dman.
Thats why Im saying we chose to keep our current D, but I dont think we should or will.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
He has to do something or he’ll lose most of his season ticket holders if he loses Kovy. He has to add another O defenseman.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Rolston.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
one can wish eh.
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Realistically it’s Arnott.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Pens now have the second least cap space after Philadelphia…
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 2:53 PM EDT reply actions
Well, he’s essentially trying to fill in Gonchar’s shoes, so it’s not like it makes Pittsburgh suddenly way better.
It definitely hurts our defensive corps, but I’m entrusting Lou foresaw this event and has a Plan B.
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ANYTHING would be better than that.
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I wouldn't go that far....
…. what if “Plan B” is to trade for Brian Campbell? Can’t think of too many worse ideas than that.
Ditto, though he does seem to be learning. He’s done a pretty good job so far this off-season in handling the teams needs.
At least Pittsburgh is still all but wingless for their star Centers.
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Pittsburgh can find guys on the cheap to play the wing for Malkin and Crosby. After the first wave shakes out, they’ll simply nab someone with offensive upside to play on a short-term, “Make good” kind of deal. You can inflate your numbers really quickly with Crosby as your center.
True, and it’s worked to varying degrees over the past 3 years, but I think teams are figuring out how to stop, or at least slow, that set-up down.
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It isn’t the most effective way to build a roster if you place a premium on quality, but it is a very effective way to build a roster if your goal is to do it without spending silly amounts of money.
Every team has to skimp somewhere, and they’re built down the center. I see the how and the why, I just don’t think it’s the best recipe for sustained success.
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What are our starting 6 as of right now
Greene Salavador and who else? I am not sure.
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Greene, Salvador, White, Fraser, Salmela/Eckford and Corrente
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats really poor right now. Call up Corvo, Hamhuis, and Volchenkov
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Lou can put in an offer sheet for him.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
If you're gunning for a RFA....
…. I’d sooner have Erik Johnson of St. Louis over Marc Staal.
He’s going to be way too expensive.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
wait a couple of years and go for doughty
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When I mean expensive, i mean the Devils would have to give a ridiculous offer sheet for StL not to match.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too
but Staal would be less expensive but the 2011 draft is crappy.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Our defense is very sad right now. Obviously, it should change soon, but man… it’s sad.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 2:57 PM EDT reply actions
Last place in the Atlantic upcoming...
I am a negative person.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Not exactly. There was Mottau and Salmela wasn’t even on the team until later in the season.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. I wouldnt count us if we dont get someone big. We have a solid, not strong, but solid D core and with Marty in net we always have chance.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
But how will they react to having a full time role now? Last year it was a fill in and they knew that someones time will end soon.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
Volchenkov to the Devils might be happening per Chris Botta.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
FINALLY
But this isn’t a deal yet and anyone can say that about the other defenseman out there.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Defensively, yes. Offensively, we’re going to need a puck mover.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I think with some practice and time Greene could become a decent puck moving D man.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
what if it is for one year?
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Keep the receipt.
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Still
I would still happily get the jersey for two reasons. One, Im a bit of a jersey collector (couple hundred), and two, Im a really big Volchenkov fan/supporter.
Tell me there not Devils who left the team…. Don’t get a Anton jersey. lol
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Changes often
I buy and sell, but have 25 or so Devils jersey’s, many of players that are no longer around. My first was a Bobby Holik jersey, haha
how much though
better not be 5 million. he isn’t better than Martin
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4.9 million or to piss Martin off, offer 5.2 million.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Well yeah maybe 3rd place.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
Paul Matin
I saw this coming. I was not surprised at all. Now, its time to do what Lou does best. Do what he can with what he’s got!
Volchenkov would be an upgrade no matter what kind of defensemen he is. I’ll take it.
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LYDMAN TO ANAHEIM
3 years 9 million.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=326225
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
Same.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Wishlist
Volchenkov
Hamhuis
Kovy
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Triple Crown? ha ha maybe. Or not.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I shouldn’t have said Triple Crown…
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
add modano to the list too. I just like the way he plays hockey, plus reunite him with langs and arnott.
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O boy. Our age would skyrocket to 40 average.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Not possible unless someone gets traded
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Dmitry Chesnokov thinks Kovalchuk will be moving sometime, but not right now.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions
Good signing by Phoenix.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The 2nd charity gamethread where the DBTB guys came over had like over 800 i think.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Today is my day off. This is how I’m spending it.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Good for you maybe this will be entertaining in a couple minutes.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
That was cool.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Rumour - Rishaug
Talking about Souray coming to New Jersey, I think it would make plenty of sense, but wouldnt want to give up anything.
TSN
Thinking the Devils will go for Souray since the devils need dman
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Goon commentary
tpanotch: I asked Shelley is he looks forward to fighting Boogaard 6 times this season: "I certainly am, absolutely," Shelley replied.
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I hope both of them enjoy eating PL3’s fists of fury.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s no reason to fight Boogaard. Let Derek wander the ice and threaten people, because that’s all he’s good at. Derek Boogaard is a complete waste offensively, so if he isn’t fighting he has no value to a team.
I fear all he could do against Derek is get his face broken.
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Great point. Just treat Boogard as a 6’7 pylon.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
You would think it would be Brashear 2.0.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Boogaard
I think for as much as anything else it comes down to two things. One, Marian Gaborik likes him.
Two, he is GREAT for marketing in NY, so big, GREAT name, he will quickly be a fan favorite.
That three minute fight was amazing last season. I talked to everyone about that for about a month straight after it happened.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I watched that video like 15 times since it happened
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
CraigCustance: Was just told the Canucks have emerged as the front-runner for Hamhuis. http://bit.ly/bWGmwB
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
i don't want to believe you
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Let Vancouver overpay him....
…. for that matter, let some other team overpay Volchenkov as well. The defensemen are getting big money, and a lot of them are getting more money and more years than they are worth. I’d just as soon let the dust settle and pick up bargains in the second wave.
Sean Zandberg is incredibly happy that Hamhuis didn’t sign on the east coast.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, and yet Skoula is still on there.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Murphy too
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny, but Pando and Peters still are
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If someone on NJ is willing to do something minor, then someone in organization should at least say whether Martin even wanted to stay. Actually get first to story before Martin and his agent does.
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by John Fischer on Jul 1, 2010 3:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Don’t forget Paul Martin
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am dying for a Volchenkov Devils rumor
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:31 PM EDT reply actions
Volchenkov
If he fetches anything close to what the top-end defensemen are fetching today, he’ll be overpaid. I don’t know that he’ll necessarily fit into the system, he provides virtually no offense…. is this really the guy you want to sink $5 million into for a couple of years?
I’m dying for a devils rumor about a defensemen in general.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
that is some negative thinking, go for a bit more positive.
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the devils never do anything on July 1st.
Maybe a small signing but nothing completely team changing.
What about two years ago?
Rolston was the top free agent on the market that year, and the Devils grabbed him very early. It didn’t work out, but still….
And do you want a repeat? Waiting may be better
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yeah they over paid.
especially if he gets the injury bug
Even if he’s healthy, they overpaid. Gonchar at $5.5 million per, Martin at $5 million per? I know which one I’d rather have, even if you reversed the salary numbers.
yeah that turned out well.
i believe most people want him gone.
if we don't get a defensivemen
What is the draft like next year?
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Im beginning to think that with the coaches hired and players that the Devils currently have that Lou’s surprise may have been a switch to a slightly more offensive style team.
Then why not give 25-27.5 over 5 to a Puck moving defenseman like Martin? Someone who could thrive in such a system?
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by John Fischer on Jul 1, 2010 3:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It seemed like it was Martin’s choice.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
idk. Thats what I was thinking too, but if he thinks someone like Greene or one of our AHL D Men can move it well enough then he may be trying to get his hands on some offensive talent.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
haha. We can always hope. No matter how unrealistic it is. :(
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you miss....
…. Niedermeyer’s retirement last week? That would work against his return.
Hammy
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Jokinen close to deal with Calgary.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Puck-Daddy-s-2010-Free-Agent-Frenzy-Chatter-Box-;ylt=Aj2Kwr56q.P6btc9Jpu6Rp7vLYF?urn=nhl,252737
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
The Flames are going back to the past. About 2 seasons ago that is.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
that is just wrong. Jokinen is a joke.
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Which Jokinen? The weird looking one that they traded away last year to the Rags, or the one from Carolina?
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Olli.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
SHOCKING
only word for it
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Darryl is really digging his own grave.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he’s trying to one up Sather’s boneheaded Boogard signing.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone else in Canada is just laughing right now. I’ll go Check Nucks Misconduct to see what they think about this rumor.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Watch your head man…
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
sweet Helen of Troy!
Sean Zandberg’s reaction to hearing the news.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
You feel the ground shaking too?
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope….
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you expect anything really?
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone else wondering what kovy is waiting for?
i have to imagine his options have been laid out before him. and if there were dark horse teams out there to try to sign him, the cap space available is starting to evaporate.
He’s the LeBron on the NHL FA class. He has a lot of meetings with teams and still has to talk to his family. He’ll sign tonight or tomorrow probably.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Devils sign Henrik Tallinder for 4yrs/$13.5m
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GREAT!!!!!
WOOOO.
I actually like Tallinder. Great signing for Lou.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
$3.375 mil/year
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not overly familiar with him as a player, though I know his name… what are we talking here with Tallinder… 2nd pairing guy?
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Speak of the Devil.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:58 PM EDT reply actions
Awesome comment on twitter:
NYRangerFan718: The day keeps getting worse as the #Devils add #Tallinder for 4 years X 3.75M per #NHL #NHLFA #NJDevils #Sabres
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foster to the oilers
interesting. there goes one of the “offensive” defenseman
Oilers sign Foster.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
Tallinder is a replacement for Mottau, certainly not Martin.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 4:04 PM EDT reply actions
And worth every penny
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
They were very complimentary of Tallinder’s effect on Myers growth over at Die By the Blade, so there’s always the hope that he can help bring Fraser and Eckford, etc. along.
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Excellent Point
And we also have higher ceiling guys like Urbom and Gelinas that he would mentor in a few years.
Yeah, that would be great. One thing I did not like to read was this:
He doesn’t shoot very regularly and he missed the net on 31 instances, which is why he took the least amount of shots amidst all the defensemen including Andrej Sekera and Chris Butler who played far less matches than he.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Him and Rolston can practice hitting the net together.
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and Sharky
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh. He reminds me of Sheen’s character from Major League. Maybe he just needs glasses or something?
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Oh man.. I said the same thing a few days ago. Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
No thanks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u18CBH2s7-4
Maybe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxMZceRN4pw
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
i don't expect tallinder to light up the lamp
all i ask is that he make a good first pass to get the transition game going
10..Pelley will change numbers
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
He wore number 10, that won’t change.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions
Hamhuis to Canucks is done according to Dreger.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Puck-Daddy-s-2010-Free-Agent-Frenzy-Chatter-Box-;ylt=Aj2Kwr56q.P6btc9Jpu6Rp7vLYF?urn=nhl,252737
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:12 PM EDT reply actions
Kevin Bieksa possible? Mitchell likely gone.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
4.5 for Hamhuis
He got lucky.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:15 PM EDT reply actions
TSN from NHLN said he turned down a bigger offer(s), and wanted to go to Van.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
VOLCHENKOV 6 YEAR DEAL TO NJ!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
Some guy on Yahoo says Volchenkov being inked for 6 by Lou. Sorry I don’t know how to post a link from that chat thing…
Darren Dreger
doesn’t have money
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MY GOODNESS
Dmitry Chesnokov reports Volchenkov to the Devils for 6 years
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 4:17 PM EDT reply actions
Hey, do you want to write up the Tallinder post or you want me to?
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait until a Volchenkov deal is announced.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
what???
we need guys that can MOVE the puck! not STOP it from moving!
From Jay Grossman per Mckenzie
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Kovy’s too actually..hmmm
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I am doing backfilps right now. I am in love with Lou right now. TAKE THAT PAUL MARTIN. One year more and probably around 4.5- 5 million. WOO
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
Weird that Anton's agent is Jay Grossman. The same agent for Kovalchuk.
Maybe Grossman likes the Devils.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Not the route I would necessarily be going with the defense, but it would certainly give us our true number 1 guy for 60 games or so.
Him and Greene would make a nice pairing…
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probably 5
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if volchenkov happens..
there is a reason why the site is called IN LOU WE TRUST.
I hate Philadelphia so much.
wikipedia has him as a devil
lol
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Who cares. We don’t need another winger. Lou managed to upgrade the defense.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
if volchenkov is true
salvador has to go. that’s just too many defensive defensemen.
for kovy
the devils would probably have to trade zubrus AND salvador
Volchenkov
I would love to see Martin streaking down the boards and Volchenkov to know him the _____________ out
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I would rather have lou put the slim amount of money left that could possibly go to Kovy after some trades to use on a third line center.
This is exactly what I would like as well. Unless Josefson or Henrique plan on taking that spot.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
With the Volchenkov deal, the D is basically set. Plus we now have a definitive spot for a rookie full time on D, possibly to be paired with Tallinder since he was praised for doing well with that in Buffalo.
Rookies can fill the other spots in the line up.
ZZpops
Kovy-Arnott-Elias (he can play either wing)
Tendenby-Zubes-Clarkson
Mix of rookies/Pelley/PL3 or even Rob Neids or McA if needed
Vol-Greene
Tallinder- Salmela/Corrente/Eckford etc
Salvador-White
(these pairings are really just to show who would play, not where or how much)
i actually kinda like that
$4.25m/yr
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
That is a great deal. Probably a NTC or something too
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There is a NTC..
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Woo! 2 very good D men for less what I thought they want and one for less than what Martin wanted.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Kevin,
You want to write up the the piece for Tallinder or Volchenkov?
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
awesome.. I’ll get something going for Tallinder (even though its old news haha)
awesome.. I’ll get something going for Tallinder (even though its old news haha)I’m a little giddy about these signings the Devils did on July 1st..
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Our defensemen are still all left handed
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
Only
If they can move Salvador. And someone would probably have to owe Lou a big favor for that to happen!
That said, it seems like the Flames have lost their minds so they might be worth a call.
4.25 a year for Volch is a miracle.
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by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 1, 2010 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
by my calculation the devils could trade zubrus and still only have about 6.2 million for kovalchuk. the only other player they could trade is salvador.
make that deal
salvador is expendable. Zubrus showed a lot of effort in the playoffs though.
I hate Philadelphia so much.
thrash make another deal with chicago
this time for ladd
So the Devs have about 5.4mill left per the CapGeek update Tom Posted. So we could get a decent third line center for way less than that and then call it day.
DItto, but he’s more suited for the fourth line. In fact, give him a two-way contract.
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So resign McAmmond and use Josefson of Henrique as a third line center? I’d be fine with that.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That actually seems like a really good plan. He was always pretty good. He could score a goal when we needed one every once in a while too.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Per Puck daddy
“wyshynski: Kings emailed to say that if “something big” goes down, they’ll have live stream of press conference. My, whatever could they mean?"
Kovy to the Kings?
If you are a GVT fan....
If you remember I had posted the GVT and GVS of the various FA defensemen about a week ago. Hopefully both Volch/Tallinder can keep up their positive figures. Check it out here if you missed it…
Any chance for Kovy
I still want him but do we have any money left? I think we only have 5 million worth of spending money
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5.4 million. We wont get him for that.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus
Next year’s cap (assuming Kovy signs for $7MM) would only have $11MM left for about 10-11 spots AND re-signing Parise. I wish Kovy well, and I think his time here is done.
Technically....
Teams can go over cap now, so they could sign Kovy as long as they dumped salary by training camp. That said, I doubt it happens. But today has certainly surprised me…..
haha that would be so funny. My brother and his friends are Redwings fans. They would not like that.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
LA is awfully quiet
who else can afford kovalchuk now? if LA wanted to upgrade other parts of their team, they should have made their moves by now.
Kind of bummed
I guess I need to know more about Volchenkov but in my view we ended up spending more on two defensemen than we would have on one, and neither is as good as Martin. This now takes us out of the Kovy candidates in my view.
I know many on this forum have complained about the defense but the fact of the matter is the team still won the Jennings trophy. Our problem is goal scoring and what are we going to change that now? We are counting alot on Arnott now
I guess this also means Mottau is gone?
by Devilssection21fan on Jul 1, 2010 4:48 PM EDT reply actions
Tallinder is a decent 2nd pairing (even called a borderline 1st pair at times) who can put up a decent amount of points without sacrificing D (24 points with a plus 13 playing with Meyers last year). Plus, in 06, his postseason play (saw it firsthand) as a shut down D man was REMARKABLE.
Volchenkov is simply one of the best shot blockers/shut down D men in the East. Not flashy, hasn’t put up many points (although he was never really used in that sense), but efficient.
No, we probably won’t get our points from the backline. But shoring up the D is better than leaving it as it is. Think about it. We’re getting Tallinder and Volchenkov for Martin AND Mottau.
Not really
what is it, 3.6 for Tallinder and 4.5 for Volchenkov?
So 8.1 for the two vs probably around 6/6.5 for Martin and Mottau.
Martin is the best of the 4, but marginally. He’s a solid d man that know what he’s doing. But, for me at least, his contributions and Mottau’s… err… “contributions” are outweighed by what our two newest devils can bring together.
So who’s our Dmen on the PP?
Greene and….. ?
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Volchenkov
was never really used in that capacity was he?
I’d be willing to see it. Says he’s got a decent shot.
Tallinder, Rolston, and ???
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Rolston’s not a dman… or are you thinking 4 forwards on the PP?
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did anyone else see that nhl history ad about the stastny brothers?
peter’s brother was named marian.
that makes peter, paul, and marian.
Kovy
If he goes anywhere, I would love for him to go to LA.
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by joshd12 on Jul 1, 2010 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
If he is going to leave I would like to see him out of the conference. He is good and I dont want him shooting on Brode more than one time a season. haha
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I should go do more yard work
I go outside, Devs sign Volchenkov. If I go again, do they somehow unload Rolston and sign Kovy? :-)
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Kovy for rolston
If they got rid of Rolston for kovy. I would go to the bar tonight and have the biggest party i could think of. ou would be known as the GM God!
We dont even have to get Kovy. Just have them unload Rolston. haha. :)
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
OK boys,
My ‘work’ day is done, and its Dinner reservation time.
Hope we geta puck-mover (Leopold), and a 3rd-Line Center (Belanger).
Good luck New Jersey!
Once the dust settles I am going to look at everything that went on, but even in my post yeserday I pointed out that Martin was talking to the media WAY too much for a Devil. There must have been something that happened that made Lou change course if his original offseason intent WAS to sign Martin.
People should feel very happy with today’s results..
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Classic
From PD chat:
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That’s his reaction for everything.. haha
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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Kings are about to announce something big…
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Wow…Awesome..
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
TG really busy lately:
http://twitter.com/TGfireandice
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Lamoriello promised, “There is a lot more to be done.” And he’s “not through” makng changes.
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From TG's twitter...
Sorry..This is…shocking..
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
more from TG
Also, buyouts of Jay Pandolfo and Andrew Peters are official.
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Easily the biggest I remember
so 2 more mill in cap space? Does it make us have 7.2 or did the 5.2 include that?
man, i'd love if he came up.
he has a lot of potential, but i’m worried if playing him so soon would ruin it.
At some point....
…. you have to fish or cut bait. We’ve heard about all these kids and their potential, but at some point you have to get past “he can be so-and-so” and actually find out if they can play in the league.
Is this the busiest Free Agent day in Devils history?
1 out, 2 in, at least 3 of note still unaccounted for (Kovy, Mottau, Danis)
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are mottau and danis any more “of note” than neidermayer, mcammond, and the rest?
i’ll give you mottau just because he’s been around for a few years.
Gotta say I agree. I wasnt a big fan of him until this playoff year. He worked his ass off to try and get the wins.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
One of 3 to pull their weight in playoffs
Along with Kovy and Marty.
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With all of the 'changes'
Will Jamie Langenbrunner still be on the team? I hate to speculate but I mean besides Salvador, Zubrus (who I think should be kept) what other salary could be moved?
Langs has a NTC so he would have to agree.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
actually
Langs probably has the best chance of being traded.
maybe Langs + Salvador for prospects/ able D man and cap space? i wouldn’t be against it. Hell, maybe Vancouver would want that
I wouldnt mind seeing Langs go either, but he has to agree to it.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
unlikely. i wonder if he will be coming back after this season, though – need to make space to give parise and greene raises. he would have to be willing to take a pay cut.
what other salary could be moved?
If you look at what defensemen got on the open market today, I think Bryce Salvador becomes a possibility for teams. Two years at $2.9 million per is comparable to a lot of guys out there, and some team is bound to look for an upgrade.
Plus, with Volchenkov and Tallinder in the picture, the Devils have a glut of more “physical” defenders who couldn’t score on an empty net. White has a no-trade, so Bryce is the guy to go.
Hedberg rumour getting more legs
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it better be for the league minimum. why would we pay anyone more than the league minimum for a guy who will ride the pine for 75 games a year?
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1 year $1.5m with bonuses NTC?
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just questioning the NTC…but yes, Moose may play 15-20 games…
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re right but it’s a one year deal with a NTC. As much as I liked Dannis, I feel Hedberg is better equipped to play and win a majority of 20-25 games a year.
Both good points. I just don’t understand the NTC. Why give one to a backup on a 1-year deal? You know.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Lou said marty wasn’t going to play 70 games. I think when Lou speaks Marty listens.
I also don’t think it has anything to do with Marty forcing his way in to playing that much. I think he can carry the workload and the coaches just have him do it. If anyone watched the games last year I really don’t think he’s lost anything and wouldn’t be shocked if he plays into his 40s
Perhaps Lou’s first questionable move of Free Agency?
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
No
If Marty really DOES play only 65ish games, then this is a very good move.
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Yeah I guess so. He cant play 70 games every year if we expect to do anything in the playoffs.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think it would matter, but if it helps I would love it.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Same agents..both Russian..Why not?
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Grossman and Lou must like chatting..
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
A thought about making some cap space
Next buyout period (7/20-8/4), Devils buyout Bryce and save close to $2M cap space of a 2.9M salary:
BRYCE SALVADOR BUYOUT FROM CAPGEEK.COM
2010-2011: $966,667
2011-2012: $966,667
2012-2013: $966,667
2013-2014: $966,667
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I wouldn’t want that…That’s put another million into not re-signing Parise and Greene next year. I’m not even getting into the later years.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
We already have $1MM in dead cap space next year. I think Salvador can be moved. He still has value.
bonuses for hedberg
wait wait wait. it says 1.5 INCLUDING bonuses. does that mean his base salary is less, and then the bonus is added to the cap next year if he plays a certain number of games?
probably, yes
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From PuckDaddy Chat
wyshynski:
So @kreditkartochka makes the point that NJD signed ex-Thrashers goalie. And a Russian D-man. Making things comfy for Kovy?
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I know everyone is harping on the we have too many LW thing
But i have full confidence that Elias can thrive as an off-wing and Zubrus can be a solid checking center.
If anyone can change sides and still be good then it would be Elias.
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree i think elias would be fine on the right wing. and he would suck it up and play there if it nets us kovy.
if kovy comes, one of zubrus, rolston, or langenbrunner HAVE to go. and the easiest one to move is zubrus, as much as we would all like to get rid of rolston.
Really?
I think langs would be the easiest to move, despite the NTC.
He’s got a manageable cap hit and has only one year remaining. It just depends on if he’d green light a deal.
i think Salvador is a good option too. We just basically upgraded his position.
Which he wouldn’t. Langenbrunner isn’t gonna waive his NTC.
by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
you’ve spoken with him?
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You never really know. Just to play devil's advocate.
But yes. I think the most attractive players we have for trade are Salvador and Langs.
What about...
a rear loaded, 3/4 year deal for Kovy? One that keeps the cap hit relatively low (although a trade to free up space will most likely have to happen).
Thoughts? He’d still be young enough to get a long, 6/7 year deal somewhere else should he want at the end of it, and he’d have a chance to play on what I see would be a really, really good devils team in the next few years.
all depends on what his priorities REALLY are…
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Thought the same thing, but
no one turns down the contract he was offered in Atlanta if they’re looking for money. I think that while money is important to him, winning is just a bit higher on his list.
either way.
something that keeps the cap hit low, maybe around 6/7 mill. that being said, we’d still need a trade to make it happen
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Jay Grossman
Has anyone noticed both Volchenkov and Hedberg (I think) are his clients. Lastly Kovalchuk is too.
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it's been noted
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Grossman tweets all his clients actions and Hedberg was his last
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I notice John is rather quiet today
He may be busy, i don;t know… but I know he wa s big supporter of bringing Martin back in. Curious to read his thoughts though.
I personally think Tallinder and Volchenkov instead of Martin and Mottau is a huge improvement and have complete faith that Greene was no fluke last year. Green really reminded me a lot of Brian Rafalski and I don’t think he’s done growing as a player.
He’s at work
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, John’s a little busy today. I;m sure he’ll have much to say about today.
I agree the trade off is better…WAY better. I’m starting to wonder about the defensive pairings now and how they may arrange. This has been a great day for the Devils.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I wanted Martin Back as a #1 priority
But Volchenkov was super close in my book as a priority. Let’s give him a chance in black and red to see what he can do. He might bring some intangibles to the team that perhaps Martin did not.
i have mixed feelings about it. when you take the 2-for-2 on its own, i agree that we’ve gotten better on the back end (costing us over 7.5 mil where the other two would have cost about 6 combined)
the concern i have is that the defense won’t be able to effectively move the puck. it’s just not a strong suit for a lot of our current guys. i’m really looking for lou to move salvador for a cheaper, more offensive Dman.
capgeek has updated the Devils line
18 players, $4,248,333 total, $849,667 each
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More Lamoriello on Kovalchuk: "He's never been anything, but a priority."
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by undersuspicion426 on Jul 1, 2010 5:59 PM EDT reply actions
just imagine it as a dramatic pause...
“He’s never been anything….”
“But a priority”
by skly27 on Jul 1, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
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Real_ESPNLeBrun: Just hung up phone with Dean Lombardi. Asked him if he was closing in on Kovalchuk, ``No." Asked if he’s still in the mix, ``Not sure.’’
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also from there per adater;
“Good source: Devils out of Kovy sweepstakes. Kings trying to hammer out final numbers, but it’s not done deal”
yeah, but earlier adater had it real close, so I don’t put much stock in what he has to say
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haha. Yeah. I like the quick contradictions. :)
by Jacob Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I see the fit numbers wise...
But if Kovy really wants to win, I don’t think LA would be the best choice. He isn’t the only piece they need to be yearly contenders.
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sorry, better link
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I think so….Awesome.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Jul 1, 2010 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Tallinder highlights on Devils site
RuBearrr: RT @NHLDevils: Check out some of Tallinder’s highlights from 2009-10: http://bit.ly/dkvYoY
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Anyone get the sense that...
Lou may be “pulling a Chicago” in the hopes of a cup and then worrying a out what to do afterwards (regarding the cap)?
the guys that the devils need to re-sign next year are parise and greene.
arnott’s contract and his big 4.5 cap hit expires after this season so that’s a good chunk of space.
langenbrunner’s 2.8 cap hit also expires.
between the two of them, there is enough space to re-sign both parise and greene. whether lou will try to keep arnott and langs, i don’t know, but we don’t have to worry about dismantling the team.
I don't know
But for some reason I really hope we can get Kovy to sign a one year deal if that is the case. The devils could be downright scary if that happens. Plus, he could still go for a huge deal next year, the devils could re-sign Parise, and even more contracts (like Arnott and Langs) come off the books and maybe we could give Kovy the money/time he wants.
and in 2012 the devils have HUGE contracts expiring – Rolston’s 5.1, Marty’s 5.2, White’s 3, and Salvador’s 2.9
And almost $24M tied up for 6 players in 12-13
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But they’re 6 good players.
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“Lamoriello said he will still try to re-sign D Mike Mottau. “We’ll see what the situation is. It’s his right, free agency, but we’ll see.”-Gulitti Twitter
And I bet his agent’s phone has been ringing all day; uh huh.
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Dinner time. I’m stepping away, therefore more Devils news about to break :-)
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That would be the most amazing thing all day. haha.
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