Free Agent Frenzy Open Thread
by J.P. on Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
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And they're off! Which players will be lucky, or unlucky, enough to move from one pinprick on the North American continent to another?
Stick around all afternoon for breaking signings, analysis and discussion in the comments, and keep an eye on the Twitter widget after the jump as well.
Have at it, people, and be sure to keep up with other Free Agency news at the SB Nation Hub:
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by J.P. on Jul 1, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep.
Rockin' the Red in Section 412
by boutros23 on Jul 1, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess is that it’s browser-specific. Sorry to anyone for whom it ain’t workin’.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Jul 1, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think so, but I’m not presently the best source on internet-based stuff that’s working.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was running a lot smoother when there were only 50 viewers. :)
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
722 rigth now, woah
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, finally, the best part. Canadian commercials!
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s this, Bob McKenzie? Ottawa wants Dubinsky as part of the Heatley trade? Talk about a fleecing….
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unless NYR convinced them to take “Steve” Dubinsky. Then it would be a REALLY great deal for NYR! ;-)
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to comment on that, but then I realized I don’t know who the TSN anchor is so I thought he might have been addressing him.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BREAKING!!!
OMG!!!!
Darren Pang just criticized an NHL player. (Dany Boy.) The earth has reversed its orbit. The sun has gone out.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
…does that mean I get to work a half day?
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the Twitter feed says Ohlund’s going to TB
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kausatoday: Tampa Bay signed Mattias Ohlund
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a salary equiv of the GDP of South Korea
by S h a g g y on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mind telling us what it is and your source?
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The widget at the top of the page
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, not working for me. Where else can I find it?
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on the price, right? Could be a decent signing.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good signing, but I wonder what the money looks like.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN says 7 yrs 3.75M/yr
Rockin' the Red in Section 412
by boutros23 on Jul 1, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The years are really out of whack, but he immediately becomes their best defensive defenseman by a long shot. manageable cap hit, too.
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DarrenDreger: Ohlund will get 22.5 of the 24.5 in the next 5 years.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s an NFL contract! Then, when they buy him out in 3 years, they’ll have to pay him relatively small amounts for the following 16 years…
by Gould Old Days on Jul 1, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since he’s under 35 they can get out of the cap hit after his best days are done. You’re going to seee a lot of deals that seem long with the final 2 or so years at a low salary to make the total cap hit average out to as low a number as is possible
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by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Swede to play with Hedman, ya gotta think right?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s exactly the reasoning. Ease him into the NHL game, provide some guidance…kinda like what Nylander was supposed to do.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That might have played a role, but Tampa is in such desperate need of defensemen I think that was the biggest reason.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any truth to the rumour that the TBL called WSH to inquire about Jason Doig?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never speak that name again.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m hearing there may be some interest there
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we’ll always have Doig’s crushing hit on Lindros to remember him in a positive light.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have been trying to find a clip of that hit online for years. Literally, years.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now you guys have got me watching Lindros and Stevens videos all day.
by bigmac1124 on Jul 1, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re in desperate need of a competent owner.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and one who’s no in control of the SAW franchise.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neidermayer exploring his options, eh?
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you’re Neidermayer, I think you’ve gotta be feeling VAN if they’re even in the ballpark, right?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick, work out a loan for Nylander and sign both Neidermayers!
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Signs that TSN sometimes sucks
Some dude is reporting on what MTL talk radio thinks. Who. Fucking. Cares.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
People everywhere else in Canada who want to gloat about them acquiring Gomez?
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
really? I thought knowing what Montreal Talk Radio thought was critical to keeping the world spinning around the sun!
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RFA Offers?
Is there any reason to expect any team to pull a Penner today?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully someone pulls a Penner with Morrison
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it. You really have to overpay to get an RFA.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not that one. If someone signs him for 2 M, I bet Washington takes the picks
by Gould Old Days on Jul 1, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Panger update
Darren Pang sliding right back into form, slurping Scott Gomez. How is that guy on TV?!!?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Pierre luvs Panger as much as I do.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, from PD: Somewhere, Martin Gerber is checking to see if maybe his phone isn’t plugged in.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
first thing that’s made me laugh reading PD in weeks. The trademark snark has turned into nasty and vicious stupidity of late.
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But it wasn’t even written by PD :P
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe that’s why it was actually funny? (I noticed that, too, when I went and was re-reading the live feed)
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was just saying it was from the site.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, didn’t mean to unintentionally criticize you. i thought it was funny, too.
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From @mirtle – Hossa talking to Chicago.
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by boutros23 on Jul 1, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and the Habs are sniffing around Havlat…
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by boutros23 on Jul 1, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That seems like a good fit for both sides if Chicago has a plan to manage the cap two+ years down the road.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thought Hossa wanted a long term deal? like 4-5yrs
that would not jive with Chicago
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the deal he turned down with DET was 10 yrs for around 4M/yr avg.
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by boutros23 on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well it depends what the cap hit is.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, i feel like if they couldnt fit Havlat, there’s no chance for Hossa, given all their young talent worth holding on too.
that sounded kinda dirty.
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They do that, they’ll handcuff themselves cap wise for the life of Hossa’s contract.
And jinx Chicago of winning a cup while he’s on the squad.
by vt caps fan on Jul 1, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN reporters
All TSN’s plugged-in aces are in the studio. Why are they tossing to these underinformed ‘reporters?’
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably so they can keep the aces around easily for the assessment at the end of the day.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN goofs again
Hollweg is not a TML-controlled RFA. They cut him loose last night. He’s a UFA.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldnt Detroit fans be upset if they see Hossa go to Chicago? Now to go full circle the Wings would have to sign Havlat. Rivalry strengthened
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well he passes up on all the money and secure offers last year for the best chance to win a cup. Now this Detroit wants to resign him but just for less money\time and now he is going to the Blackhawks. Do you really think the Blackhawks have an excellent chance of winning the cup?
Just seems like an odd road he has taken.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. I think CHI has an excellent chance of winning the Cup. No question. Stud young team.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he signs in the West, that means an Eastern team will win the cup. I like those odds!
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, i think Chicago is a very very strong team. stronger than the Caps.
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Priorities change. It may be that case that Hossa wanted that huge, long-term contract at some point in his life for (additional) the financial security and he was willing to put it off for a year, but not more.
If someone offered me a contract to play ECHL hockey for a year, I’d do it for a year or two, but I wouldn’t derail my real career for it.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be. I’ll be very interested in seeing where he signs and the details of that signing.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the young players they have, they made their first trip to the playoffs in a while and made it to the conference finals. Definitely a cup contender for a while.
by bigmac1124 on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not only do I think the Hawks have an excellent chance of winning the cup, but I believe that they are a more “playoff ready” team than the Caps.
Just another thing for everyone to ponder this afternoon….
Nylander for Byfuglien
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wish it had happened back in December, or whenever that rumor was going crazy
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breaks my heart every time I think about it.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suspect that Byfuglien would be my fav Cap if that trade had been made.
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thought they would try and trade him just so they could sign Havlat.
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I should have said, have a better chance of winning the Cup than Detroit or Pittsburgh. I don’t think they have a better chance than Detroit.
They are a great team though.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quietly good signing to watch
I’m curious to see who picks up Adrian Aucoin. He made $4M last year. Real solid player. Interesting that TBL chose to go after (or get) Ohlund rather than Aucoin. Similar $ slots, you’d think.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the Swede thing had a bit to do with Ohlund.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The makeover on the CGY backline is dramatic., and it’s not as if that was a position of weakness to begin with.
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
z
Via @CraigCustance: ATL interested in Antropov. Don Waddell… yowsa.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just hearing Pierre McGuire talk makes me want to punch him. So friggin smug.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why are your torturing yourself like that?
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he is. But if you had to listen to Darren Pang all the time… ;-)
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pierre McGuire is like Chinese Water Drip torture, you can only take so much.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kovy re-signing with the Habs is rumored right now.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That makes sense; Gomez isn’t going to lift the tide up there by himself.
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
….despite what his salary suggests.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right. 64 points only go around so far…
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by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not my forte... but that is!
Oh canadian commercials.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kovalev gets 2-year, $8.8M deal… Habs also extend offers to Hossa, Gaborik and Havlat
From Mirtle
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Per Mirtle's Twitter
Kovalev gets 2-year, $8.8M deal… Habs also extend offers to Hossa, Gaborik and Havlat.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s a lot of big dollar wings!
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by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now what happens if they all accept….. you cant imagine that the Canadiens can actually sign ALL of them
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have some new awesome center to dish out easy goals too!
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
those 4 players plus Gomez would be 30M right there…
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per DarrenDreger's Twitter
kovalev extension in Mtl isnt done yet. some say it is. his agent says it isn’t.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/under on goals scored during that contract: 5.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Burke grabbing some muscle
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well at least we don’t need to worry about playing him in the playoffs.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Burke also sign Neil, Brashear and Laroque today?
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by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s definitely not signing Laraque – he has another year left on his contract
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Theodore’s on the list of 2008 cautionary tales from day one of free agency. Fair?
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw that and was a little surprised. We got him as a bridge for the younger guys. isnt he doing that?
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And on a short-term deal, which is what you want when you’re signing a bridge. Totally.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A two-year deal was completely sane. The numbers were completely reasonable.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mine as well. Granted we could have rolled the dice with career backups like Conklin but I was then and still am ok with the logic behind the Theo signing. Sure it would be nice if he woudl cut back on the soft goals….
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly Huet was more than willing to sign in DC and our youngsters were more than ready to step up with all their NHL experience!
Doom & Gloom!
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theo
At 2 years, 4.5M, Theo was the right deal then. He’s still going to fight for the top job next year and he might even win it. If he doesn’t, he’s still not a bad guy to have around with the young goaltender who beats him out.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. You want Varly to have to earn it. That’s key. (And underdiscussed.)
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True about underdiscussed, although from Varly’s interviews he makes it clear that BB told him everything would have to be earned.
by cuqui on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now there’s a report out of Chicago that the Hawks want to resign Khabibulin and trade Huet to Edmonton. As George says, no deal is better than a bad deal.
by b.orr4 on Jul 1, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pierre McGuire— “Your cologne is nice”
….. Make of it what you want
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
(I’m choosing to read it as a shot at Darren Pang. Because I wish everything was.)
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
More of a shot towards Pierre. But I like seeing shots at Pang just as much as you do
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Pierre wear the new “Eau de Milbury” cologne. It has the smell of “little cats”.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pierre’s most awkard moment on tv ever around the 1:40 mark.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i5zXLZHGI4
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pierre and awkward are oxymorons
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by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of the many things I think when I see Pierre McGuire, “suave” is not one of them.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He likes to get really close to guys doesn’t he? He did the same thing to Guerin during the SCF when Guerin got hit or something. He poked his head around his little box and started asking him how he was feeling.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that Subway commercial is making me angry. dont know why…it just is
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
which one is this?
the 5 dollar footlong ones kill me….
by twistedlogic on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, its not that one. Its like some kind of sandwhich machine with Ausie music. Weird….
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that the Leafs have their tough-guy, Brash might be waiting a bit longer for his contract.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Caps fan on NHL Live “can we trade Nylander and dump Theo back to Colorado” DO HO HO…
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I got Kovalchuk by trading Nyles and first and Fehr. So It must work it real life!
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly I think a lot of people age 35 and under have had their perceptions skewed by video games and that’s why people think “two mediocre players and a second round pick will get my team an all-star!”
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You may want to widen that demo a bit chief.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I’d widen the causes — video games, sports talk radio, message boards….
You mean, they won’t accept my trash-for-cash coupon?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jul 1, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In my day we didn’t have a free agent tracker. You got your transaction information from Dave Fay and you liked it!
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I dunno, most people over 30 seems to have grown up in a time when they took their cues from real transactions rather than video games and know the video games are unrealistic.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly I think everyone who has played NHL 09 has had their perceptions skewed by video games
Fixed, you can pull off all sorts of crazy trades which leads to the crazy hockeys-future boards trades that you see.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wysh now citing Boston sources saying they’re talking with Hossa.
Wyshynski:
On Bruins — Bosotn Globe reports they’re in talks with Hossa:
http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/
They have $7.865 mil in cap space with only a few supporting players to add. It could happen.
by cuqui on Jul 1, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s BS. According to capgeek.com, the Bruins have only 16 guys under contract ( not counting the RFAs like Kessel) and only $2.5 million in cap space.
by b.orr4 on Jul 1, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All the TSN guys snubbed Green from their Team Canada rosters.
by Mobsky on Jul 1, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beat me to it. Do you think he’d be on there if it wasn’t for the playoffs?
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 points in 14 games is apparently sub-par. I still don’t understand the massive thumbs down. Defensively? Yes, but that’s nothing new.
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t even know if it’s the playoffs…I just can’t get why he’s not getting enough respect to make one of 7 slots after being a Norris candidate.
by Mobsky on Jul 1, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because team Canada is going to make decisions weighted very heavily on defense and even though Green’s defense is better than it gets credit for, it’s not elite.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m fine with the snub. It’ll just motivate him this season to show them what they’re missing. Plus, he won’t burn himself out playing during those two weeks. Russia’s going to win anyway.
by b.orr4 on Jul 1, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because he’s way to friendly with that evil Russian guy. What if he picks up on his bad Russian ways and starts celebrating goals?! God forbid….
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which got me thinking about Doughty vs Green, and who in the next 3 years will be the better player
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
An awful lot of snubs this year. Again.
Now I want to win a Cup just to make Milbury and McGuire choke on it.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF TSN, ripping on Hossa for going to Detroit, talking about how it was stupid. They went to Game Seven!
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Silly DMG: If Hossa had signed with a CANADIAN TEAM, he’d be talked about that way. But he signed in America! Therefore they dump on him! (Groan.)
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hossa is the goat of the decade, of course he’ll see hell no matter how illogical it is.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, so Hossa re-signs with Pittsburgh for what would, in that case, have been a multi-year deal for similar annual money. Forward to 2009-2010. $25 million in three players ($29M in four, if you count Jordan Staal). Yeah, that was going to work.
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by ThePeerless on Jul 1, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish he had signed with Pitt. They would be totally screwed
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we obviously didn’t sacrifice enough chickens to please the hockey gods to make that happen.
That, or Hossa really hated playing with Sid :)
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf was that nonsense about Burke being in Europe on Canada Day even though he has dual citizenship. these guys are freakin’ clowns
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah geez
Only TSN would analyze the goaltending coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Who fucking cares.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well I did care, but now you made me feel insecure….
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kubina to Atlanta
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TSN says not done yet. What on earth does ATL have to give up for him? An expiring Kozlov? Colby Armstrong?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Instead of players? Because: Why would ATL give up players and picks for a guy with only a year left?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waddell, worst GM in hockey!
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by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure, but I think this tweet from Down Goes Brown summarizes the Maple Leafs feelings @DownGoesBrown: Kubina to Atlanta. So… nice work the last two years refusing to waive your NTC to go to a contender, Pavel.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Hossa, Towes, Kane. Thats formidable
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guarantees a spot in the finals for the ’Hawks next year. Where they will lose.
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by ThePeerless on Jul 1, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to the Caps. Talk about an awesome final.
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t that be sweet, the Caps carrying the Cup right in front of Huet?
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully, in DC. (us fans have suffered long enough, we damn well better get to see it on home ice!)
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When the Caps win the Cup, you will not hear one complaint from me re: where it was won.
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Someone will complain that it wasn’t somewhere else, People aren’t happy unless they have something to complain about.
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
beat me to it by a second.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Satan gets Hossa’s soul, and the Blackhawks get a chance to lose Game Seven in the Finals.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Id rather they didnt say anything at all.
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Pierre still can’t get Varlamov’s name right.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brash to Rangers?
Vogel just said so, but no source.
by b.orr4 on Jul 1, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The ultimate in irony if true, no?
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by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hope he sent Blair Betts a fruit basket.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah… or at least a get well card…
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by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In between Brashear and Avery, I’m convinced the Rangers will not take any silly penalties this coming year.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well then they replaced Colton Orr really quickly.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if the Caps will go enforcer hunting now.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, the can make better use of the roster spot and money.
Wouldn’t shock me to see them get an AHL guy and keep him in Hershey if his services were ever needed.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beagle?
You can't reason someone out of something they weren't reasoned into.
by ChrisAm on Jul 1, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve never seen him fight, but I’ve never gotten the impression he’s anywhere near an NHL level enforcer.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry. Meant Kip Brennan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsom40270ss
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by ChrisAm on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it. Remember the whole McPhee on not really needing tough guys?
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought so too, but I haven’t heard a confirmation yet so I’m not believing until I see it somewhere.
by b.orr4 on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Per Tweets
TheFourthPeriod Avs sign Craig Anderson to 2-year deal, it;s done
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NHL live confirms. Earth shattering no?…
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
i guess they wont be needing theo anymore…………
stupid nhl09….
by twistedlogic on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good signing by Colorado. They still won’t be in the playoffs next year though
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by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably not, but Anderson deserves a shot to be a starter, and this will be it for him.
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by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN on NHL Network now.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MSG is a great place for Brash. He’ll play in front of blood thirsty fans, and basically be living his dream of being a boxer.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hossa to the Hawks???
Seriously? For like 12 years?
by D'ohboy on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess this means they’ll be shopping Ladd or letting Versteeg walk if that’s the case.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said I wouldn’t be surprised if Versteeg was no longer a Hawk.
by JSchon on Jul 1, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 12 years is to get the Cap value lower, very unlikely he’s playing in the NHL 12 years from now.
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by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talk of 12 year deal, 5 mil per year for hossa. thats gona come back to bite them
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It might be wrong. I feel bad now.
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh wow. lol. Enjoy that B-Hawks fans.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably more like 5 years of awesome followed by 7 years of suck.
by D'ohboy on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if by awesome you mean “Always coming thisclose to winning the Cup” then, yeah, awesome.
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$5m/year for a guy who consistently scores about 40 goals/year is a pretty damn good deal. It’s tough to control things once you reach the playoffs.
by D'ohboy on Jul 1, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he starts to suck they can demote him to the AHL without worry of the cap hit unless he got a No Movement Clause like Nylander?
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by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is what the Pens did to Satan this year right? Clear that space until the playoffs and then bring him back.
by Sct112 on Jul 1, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how insane………
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, maybe not. Five million for a guy of Hossa’s caliber? That’s a great deal.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only reason they got the bargain was because of the length. No way he signs for 5.2 mil for 3-4 years
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, but the cap hit is still the cap hit.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well yeah but still 12 years……
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$5M cap hit is a great deal for Hossa
;-)
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With 12 years he might even be able to get a Cup.. Chicago’s chances look pretty good. Deal for both sides :D
by Vinn on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well he’s under contract until he’s 42 (yes I know he’ll probably retire well before then but still)
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Hossa’s only averaged MORE than a point per game 3 times in his career, and exactly a point per game once.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Folks need to not look at the length. The extra years are there just to decrease the average cap hit
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by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right. You have to hope they retire on their own and don’t just hang on and force an expensive buyout.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or an AHL demotion
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by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess the devil is in the details, how many 1 million years were tacked on at the end?
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For his time machine?
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but no DMG
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ty Conklin
To St. Louis – $1.3M/yr for 2 years
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh, you have the terms! You win this one, MikeL….
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So St Louis goes to the Final round this year and gets an outdoor game?
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I win I win!
What’s the prize? ;-) Hopefully a front row seat on Pennsylvania Avenue for the Stanley Cup Parade?
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You get to draft the inevitable Caps-to-Knuble contract: ten million this year and then 47 years are the league minimum to decrease the cap hit.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't plan the whole route...
…but you know that part of it will be along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you’re hoping to get the Obaminator to notice it by running it down Pennsylvania Avenue, you will fail.
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conk-block to St. Louis?
Love that move for them.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Conklin to the Blues for 1.3 per… St Louis to the Finals and for the Winter Classic!! :P
by Vinn on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and the cup finals!
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta wonder… Conklin and Hossa have been teammates for awhile and now they’re going to teams that are bitter rivals…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conks and Hossa were in Pitt 2 years ago together and then last year in Detroit. Now one’s going to Chicago one to St. Louis.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes yes, tons of teary goodbyes going on right now.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just noticed
Not one tweet from @cmasisak22 or blog post at CI/TEB since noon.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would he be tweeting while doing the Caps report?
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not? @DarrenDreger is Tweeting while on TSN.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Pierre McGuire won’t shut up, I’d tweet too.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GMGM has them tied up in the basement of the mall with orders not to talk to anyone.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe Vogs is out caddying at the Pro-Am today at Congressional? Are any Caps playing in the Pro-Am?
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by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bouds tee’ed off at 6:40 am (!) And did not playing in the 4-some with Tiger, because Tony Romo and that vapid blond of a girlfriend of his are soooo much more interesting.
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Woods realizes that bringing the Dallas quarterback to DC to partner with him is a slap in D.C.’s face.
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is that a slap in DC’s face? I mean, it’s a pro-am. Who cares?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you’re a Skins fan.
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t even really care about the ‘Skins, but I still hate Dallas. Its a slap int he face. It says "I don’t actually care about the host city and can’t be bothered to find an appropriate golfing partner from a local team."
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a guy on a rival sports team, not a mortal enemy.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then they need to grow up + get a sense of perspective. Jesus.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
if Sid got invited to play in Tiger’s foursome, I’d be pretty damn upset. Its the same thing.
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Woods realizes that bringing the Dallas quarterback to DC to partner with him is a slap in D.C.’s face.
A slap in the face seems like the correct perspective. I am not sure that anyone is suggesting that Romo partnering with Woods is the worst thing in the world.
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would you feel differently if it was Crosby?
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a Redskins fan, I just don’t see the virtue in hating someone based on their jersey.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, no mention of hate. Just a feeling that the courtesy would be to play with a hometown player in that town. Not a player from a rival team.
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. I don’t “hate” Tony Romo. I’m sure he’s a nice guy, but he’s a nice guy who plays for them, not us. That said, I don’t personally give a crap who he plays golf with.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This isn’t hating someone because of a jersey, DMG. The courtesy is to select someone from the home team,just as a rock star wears a jersey from the local sports team when they play in a town. It’s an image and a message thing that Woods is wilfully ignoring.
I like the “moderately disrespectful/ignorant” moniker. That’a fair.
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I though the sentiment was strong than it was given the “slap in face” and “what if it were Crosby?” angles. My mistake.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if it was another team, did it have to be Dallas? Of course, Tiger being willing to win a tournament he hosts says that he doesn’t really understand the whole appearances thing.
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Tiger Woods has done a pretty darn good job cultivating his imagine.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really, IMO.And I think the word you want is image :)
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, this is what happens when I try to listen (to the TSN feed) and type at the same time.
But you don’t earn more than twice as much as any other athlete – primarily via endorsements – without cultivating your image effectively.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is that a slap? Campbell and A.R.E are playing in it I believe.
Not that big of a deal (and I’m a skins fan)
by vt caps fan on Jul 1, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, I was pretty offended – he’s partnering with the host. That puts Dallas on a perceptual level above the Skins playing in it, in D.C..
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, I’ll admit that I don’t like Tiger Woods very much.
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well he is pretty much the only reason to watch golf.
Then again, it’s golf so WGAF
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s “offensive?” Srsly? A guy playing with another guy in a pro-am before a golf tournament?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moderately disrespectful/ignorant sure. I’m not “offended”.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Besides. This isn’t a Redskins/Tiger Woods thread.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Tyler, get off your damn pedestal. You’re not the moderator of some msg board.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this is a perceptual and an opinions issue. I think you are, you think you’re not.
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the end the thread will be whatever the other 50 posters on here want it to be, or until JP/DMG kick us all out.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that Tyler is perpetually on that pedastal – not sure he even knows his way down anymore.
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Alright guys, let’s not become the message boards here.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d agree with moderately disrespectful/ignorant.
I wonder why none of his handlers thought that maybe, just maybe, playing in a foursome with DC’s hated football rivals’ QB wasn’t such a hot idea.
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as a skins fan you want romo doing everything under the sun so he self destructs AGAIN. if he’s not concentrating on football then GOOD.
But don’t over think this. Woods just wants names at this tourney. He’ll take whoever is a big name to join his show.
by vt caps fan on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo is a much better golfer than the two Skins. You have to think Tiger wouldn’t put up with a bunch of hackers out there for 5 hours.
by Scott in Shaw on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if DC will ever wake up to the slap in the face that is Daniel Snyder and stop going to games?
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be worse...
could be Abe Pollin
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any post or tweet would consist of “Just peeked in on FA discussion. Noticed the phones were unplugged.”
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hossa deal
He gets 53 million for the first 7 years of the deal, per Dreger.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So that’s just over 7.5 M per each of those 7 years. Sounds more right. Hell of lot easier to buy/trade him out after that too, especially to a low-budget team.
by Vinn on Jul 1, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would not want to be paying a 36 year old Hossa 7.5 million.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t they have to resign both Kane and Toews in the next 2/3 years? I’d imagine they’d want that kind of money as well….
by vt caps fan on Jul 1, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention Ladd, Keith, and Jack Skille.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
’Hawks could, potentially, have some juggling to do next year.
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and they are both worth more than Hossa.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upon yet further clarification, $59.3m in the first 8 years, and $3.5m over the last 4.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it really to the benefit of either the players OR management to limit these front-loaded contracts in some way? Players get paid more up front, and the teams get to keep their cap hit low. Somehow I don’t see this going away. It does make a bit of a mockery of the whole idea of the cap in the first place though.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you can make the case that it hurts the lower-income teams by allowing high income teams to (in a sense) circumvent the cap by having a payroll that’s way over the cap number.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent point. Maybe it should be an actual “hard salary cap”. Just do away with the “Cap Hit” payroll concept. Whatever your paying guys…that’s your cap #.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, Colton Orr is the "last piece of the puzzle’ in Toronto.
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by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What puzzle is that? The one that gets the Leafs the best shot in next year’s lottery?
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah. Taylor Hall, here we come. Tank for Taylor, Phase I.
by Vinn on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You admire her reporting, I presume? Perhaps her professionalism?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like listening to her talk about hockey things. She sounds fairly intelligent and is pretty decent looking to boot.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Newsday reporting Roloson signs with the Islanders. Wow.
by cuqui on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DiPi must really be in 09-10/career-trouble.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only 12 years left on his contract!
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McPhee should be on the phone with Edmonton any minute now, eh?
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should introduce himself as Mrs. Nylander, eh?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AS a goalie or asst GM? ; )
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dreger said the Oil didn’t want to offer a second year in the deal whereas the Isles, not so much.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anybody else lose the tsn online feed?
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I lost the one that was coming via http://www.ustream.tv/channel/TML-Live
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can watch the same feed through nhl
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the WaPoCI. Did I just witness speaking before thinking, or is it me?
Does anyone else think the NHL should cap the term length for deals? This is getting ridiculous…how can anyone predict what is going to happen to the game/player 10-15 years down the road? We might not have a cap in 10 years. We might not have a league in 10 years. This whole concept of front-loading contracts to fit talent in under the cap is being abused by GM’s – it’s dangerous for the game.
Hossa deal is 12 years at $62M and very front-loaded.
Posted by: patrone | July 1, 2009 2:17 PM | Report abuse
Question about front-loading…can someone explain to me the effect front-loading a contract has on the cap hit?Do you just take the amount of the contract, divide by the term, and you get the cap hit? Or does front-loading a contract mean a higher cap hit in the early years and less of a cap hit in the latter years?
Posted by: patrone | July 1, 2009 2:20 PM | Report abuse
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d be against the NHL limiting the length of contracts, but I’d be in favor of them making it so that salary could only decrease 10% from one year to another or something like that.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now you can’t go down any less than 50% from one year to the next.
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right. That number should be smaller.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not until the next CBA when GM’s will again try to find any loop holes to circumvent the rules. Took then 2-3 seasons to find this one! LOL
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody wants to go to Edmonton, maybe they need a bigger mall…
Capitals Kremlin the second line center of the Caps blogosphere.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just wondering, not sure it would happen.
Could GMGM try to trade Theo out to Edmonton? They have a hole in the position now, and McPhee said he’s trying to resign Johnny. And I really don’t think they’re going to send Varlamov back down to Hershey.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats a really solid point… I dont know if they want to pay the 4 mil but I hope GMGM is at least thinking about it
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have a hole in the position now, and McPhee said he’s trying to resign Johnny.
I think Johnson’s agent is saying it, McPhee isn’t (or hasn’t that I know of).
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From CI
*McPhee also said he will continue to negotiate an extension with Brent Johnson. To me, that means he’s still open to trading Jose Theodore.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the risk of getting into a semantic argument, I’d suggest that those are two different things.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I suppose. After I read it again, it doesn’t necessarily say he’s trying to resign him, just negotiating.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, Fedorov was quoted as saying he wanted to re-sign, and a week later he’s inking a KHL deal. Don’t believe anything until it’s signed.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, it’s not that I believe it. I was just throwing out there as a possibility with Edmonton losing Roloson
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he could try, yes. And that he may be.
But I still would like to see JT60 return. I can’t imagine that even if Varly wins the job that he starts more than, say, 52 games next year. What was that stat we talked about a few weeks ago? He’d never played 52 games in a year in his life? Something like that?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
44 games, I think. For some reason Varly’s AHL numbers aren’t on NHL.com and I can’t get theahl.com to come up.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If people are still having feed trouble
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rbsportsmafia
password: wearefamily
http://www.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=616&id=44559
and the original:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/TML-Live
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tomas Kopecky to Chicago (2 years $1.2m per), Matt Walker to TB (4 years $1.7m per?)
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To recycle a phrase from this morning: Dale Tallon is going all-in. On 2009-10.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
beat me to it…and he has the cards, ’cept in net of course.
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. And obviously he’s about out of money to address that position should Huet falter. He’s going all-in and he thinks Cristobal Huet is the nuts.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so did we, for a moment…
I’d say the Western conference is where the action is today so far.
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder who will win out – Tallon with Huet or Holmgren with Emery?
by Ames on Jul 1, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on how much of that Stoli ol’ Ray has in him.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pronger vs. Emery. Who wins?
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well if it’s Emery in his 110 mph SUV hitting Pronger, the NHL wins….
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Montador (Boston to Buffalo, 2 years, $1.55 per).
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that is a pretty good bargain for BUF
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knuble not loooking good
Corey just said that he’s been told by a writer in Philly that Knuble has narrowed his choices to Philly, Ny, Pittsburgh and Boston. What are the Caps, chopped liver?
by b.orr4 on Jul 1, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could it be that McPhee will hold true to his “Don’t expect anything” statement?
Bet you he is off playing golf somewhere
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Source?
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw it on twitter which isn’t too reliable just yet.
http://twitter.com/NYRNation
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strickland ESPN radio, 2.8 for 2 years.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can’t post that w/out a source!
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from puck daddy:
thefourthperiod: Hearing Knuble has signed with Capitals… 2-years
TSN reporting also.
Great signing.
by cuqui on Jul 1, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rangers got Brashear (TSN)
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody seen what Brash is getting paid?
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does that mean Bradley has to be his dance partner?
by b.orr4 on Jul 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Capitals have signed forward Mike Knuble 2 year contract worth $2.8 per season
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sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hah, hah. So much for Corey’s Philly contacts.
by b.orr4 on Jul 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Source? Aw, that makes me happy.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Supposedly, Andy Strickland from St. Louis ( a former player who’s a sports talk show host)
by b.orr4 on Jul 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN used a great photo too… :)
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I’m pretty pleased. At the number I wanted, too.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little more than I wanted, but a very reasonable contract. Just the gritty guy the Caps need for the playoffs.
I am calling it now, Knuble will score a GWG when the Caps beat the Flyers in the playoffs next year
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great pick up at a very workable number
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hot damn, now, that is exciting
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i know I was worrying about his age yesterday, but I got happy at the thought of Knuble on the caps.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Brash signs for exact same contract as Knuble
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, I don’t think that’s correct. Knuble is $2.8M per, I bleev.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Im pretty sure TSN said Brash signed for 2.8
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knuble is 2.8 per, Brash is 2.8 total over 2 years. Still Knuble is a good deal at 2.8, and Brash at 1.4 is, well, overpaid.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh damn, my bad. I thought Knuble was 2.8 total. That dampens it a little bit. Still very excited
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too. Good for Brash too, with Tortorella there :D. This is going to be fun. Philly vs. Caps, NYR vs Caps, Leafs vs either of them with Colton Orr..
by Vinn on Jul 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
listen, good for Brash. 1.4 is a nice raise for him and he gets to be under the big top.
cheers to Brash. And cheers to us for bagging the toughest SOB RW on the market.
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, plus I’d consider Brash an upgrade over Colton Orr.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Brash signs for exact same contract as Knuble
And this is why you don’t sign enforcers if you’re a contending team. The money is being much, much better spent in Washington
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Brashear got 2.8 for 2 years Knuble got 2.8 for each year
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sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think that’s it for the summer? or will there be another splash?
by DrinkingPartner on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think this is it for significant signings. don’t think a trade will happen
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, what do you know? Something happened.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And now we got some Grit up front. Nice!
by SethB on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sportsnet.ca has Brash to the Rangers at 2 years $1.4 mil/yr
by jcgillen on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Brashear seems like a good guy and all, but thats silly money for a 4th line enforcer type!
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4th liner in DC is a 2nd liner in NY!
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ruh-roh
@NateEwell: Lots of reports. Reminds me of someone signing in EDM two years ago.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
@nateewell: By that I mean nothing to confirm.
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Nylanders rumor last year have contract year salary? This feels more concrete to me but I don’t remember.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like its been confirmed by too many sources to be false….
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course the only sources with 100% accuracy are Washington and Knuble, so…
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And someone in the league office, whoever approves the contract. Not sure how fast that happens though?
by TylerG on Jul 1, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think they’re going to say anything until it gets approved by the league office anyway. League office is probably snowed in paper right now.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great signing in Knuble! I’m not expecting anything else from free agency, but the rest is just gravy.
by Killer_Carlson on Jul 1, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, I guess:
Ovi-Backstrom-Knuble
Laich-Nylander-Semin
Bourque-Steckel-Flash/Fehr
Beagle-Gordon-Bradley?
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who? ; )
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
by Fauxrumors on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
clark will be injured about 2 games in
so its not worth even pretending to slot him
by twistedlogic on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm, good point. It’s too early to do more than noodle and dream anyway.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i still feel like throwing up looking at that second line. i hope Nyles can remedy that…..(meh)
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but … I don’t see any better options, do you?
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a second-line center? Dude, my monitor hates you now :)
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah, Nylander skates circles around Schultz
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not unless a C form the Bears blows mgmt away in camp =/
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I’m Keith Aucoin, I’m making up a cot in the gym right now ….
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I absolutely loved that as the 2nd line at the start of last season. This season, not so much.
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or even better on the Power Play:
LW Semin
C Backstrom
RW Knuble
LD Ovechkin
RD Green
Knuble just camps out in front of the net and it’s bombs away from Ovie and Green, with Nick and Semin moving the puck around (or getting shots too). If they all stay healthy, this will be the top power play in the NHL next season.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Importantly, Knuble did not miss a game over last two seasons!
by fnralch on Jul 1, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
goal totals last 4 yrs (post-lockout): 27, 29, 24, 34
i like
by ns on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did miss a few games against the Caps in the playoff series. Tore his hammy on VC ice…
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m kinda surprised he got the exact same money!
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope, it was a misunderstanding. Brash got 2.8 for 2 years total. Knuble got 2.8 per year
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no
I mean, Knuble made $2.8 on his last contract. I’m surprised GMGM gave him the same money. I would’ve thought something closer to $2 would have been more in line with the Caps cap. Not to mention his money will count against the cap no matter what happens due to his age.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess is that McPhee decided to do what he needed to in order to get his guy.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And someone will kvetch about that after insisting that he do something, anything.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kozlov cost 2.5, so that’s the majority of the signing right there. I think it’s a great pickup and I can’t complain about the pricetag.
by :hsughrofl: on Jul 1, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember Pothier’s cap hit too, which was on PTIR last year. Unless we make a move by trade, I think we’re done for now.
That’s okay by me.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, gotcha. Yeah, i agree. Maybe thats what it took to get him though? You dont know who else had offers on the table…
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, just surprised. You don’t normally get a 27g scorer for under $3.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that’s what he gets with us, we should be kissing GMGM’s feet for striking a bargain like that.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The boys over @ BSH were none too happy to hear about it, that’s for sure.
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’ll be 37 on July 4.
Rockin' the Red in Section 412
by boutros23 on Jul 1, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I go away for Dog Treats and the Caps sign Knuble!
Capitals Kremlin the second line center of the Caps blogosphere.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go get some more – good things will happen!
by Moonage Daydream on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if you go buy a fetch toy they’ll move Nylander
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heading out for my run, I seem to be the bad luck charm.
Capitals Kremlin the second line center of the Caps blogosphere.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds good.
Although, I don’t think there’ll be anything else. I really don’t. $3M was about what the Caps had to play with, and they aren’t likely to get more than one of the caliber of player they need with that.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caps just sent a Mobile Alert so it must be true!
by MetalCap on Jul 1, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Knuble for Kozzie- well done.
What’s the deal with Kovalev? Kovalev for Feds might be worth considering.
You can't reason someone out of something they weren't reasoned into.
by ChrisAm on Jul 1, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im not sure I want to give him more than 1 year, and he wont accept anything for less than 2
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Kovie was staying with Montreal?
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a false report… no one is sure bout him now
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then again… is anyone sure about him, ever?
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Niedermayer
Staying in Anaheim, 1 year $6M
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In the words of Iago....
I think I’ll have a heart attack and die of not-surprise!
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent quote of one my favourite movies.
by Baildog on Jul 1, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well I just hope Brash focuses on punishing the Pens and Flyers as he now plays them 6 times a year instead of just 4.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's been a great sports afternoon...
…Caps make a solid free-agent pickup and the Orioles are crushing the PHN. Huzzah!
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jul 1, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yay!
i’m on both SBnation blogs haha. what a good day
by twistedlogic on Jul 1, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m hoping for a Theo to Edmonton and then we resign Johnny.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To bring back, who? Not just cap space, i’d hope, otherwise we’ve already missed out on Hossa.
by DrinkingPartner on Jul 1, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can still address the 2nd line center issue
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think we missed out on Hossa. Even if the Caps wanted him they wouldn’t have been prepared to offer a contract to the length he wanted.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not?
That’s the new way to get your cap # down to a manageable level. We all know he’s really getting paid $7.5 while he’s still “effective”. Shit, if this had been in vogue when we resigned Ovie he might have had a 20-year contract and the cap hit would only be $7 instead of $9+
by wittcap79 on Jul 1, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m saying I don’t think the Caps would have even wanted him for 3 years.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hossa will not be worth 7.5 million within 3 years. Write that down.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would you sign, given Theo’s cap-space?
by Knee high to a duck on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any of the avaliable centers are probably less than Theos salary. But also, you have to think about the future when, right before the trade deadline, we need cap space
by amkcaps on Jul 1, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theo for a pick, even, just to free up some cap space for the injury call ups and/or potential trades during the season.
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CGY can’t afford a 4.25 million backup.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus if they’re trading Jokinnen, they can get much more in return.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well in my dream, Gaborik signs with us to a 1 year deal, to rack up incredible numbers and miraculously not tear a groin on VC ice.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, and he also signs for some ridiculously small amount of money,
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And thus, we understand why dreams remain dreams :-).
by DrinkingPartner on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paul Kariya did that once, signing for less than $1.5M to try to win the Cup with the Avs (and with Teemu)… didn’t work out so good.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone went to the bathroom at the exact same moment.
by DrinkingPartner on Jul 1, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere a DC Sanitation worker is crying.
Capitals Kremlin the second line center of the Caps blogosphere.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jul 1, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t all Caps fans live in Virginia?
So not DC, but suburban systems. Less stress on infrastructure.
:-)
by gfcaps fan on Jul 1, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baltimore representin!
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unh-uh, Baltimore here.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Boucher goes to Philly for a 2 year deal at $925k per.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the water boy? Oh wait, that’s Bobby Boucher….
by SethB on Jul 1, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, amazing. Wonder if he’ll give up The Goal, part II.
(Brian Boucher was the goalie in Phoenix for that goal.)
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spacek to Montreal?
Guessing they’re waving bye to Komisarek?
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Montador going to Buffalo made Spacek expendable. Komisarek was likely gone after the Habs picked up Gomez’s contract.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, to clarify, I wasn’t sure in what world Spacek was worth almost $4 million per.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a reason his name is Space-K. He’s from outer space, and apparently, so is the management in Montreal.
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by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 years 11.5 for who? Spacek?
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scuderi is gonna get a huge K based on that.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
…for $15M over 4 years ($3.75M per)… less than Theo, way less than Huet.
Less than Spacek, too…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a lot for a 36 year old goalie.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But one who is more consistent than most out there, has a Cup ring, etc. It’s a bargain for Edmonton
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if he’s more consistent and has a cup ring, why are you comparing salaries to someone who, well, doesn’t?
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because I would have thought that Khabibulin would have got something more than that from Edmonton (or anyone else)… probably about $4.5 M
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by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I think he should have gotten at least 4. Maybe he took less money to get a longer contract? He’s probably happy to be back in Canada and on a team that won’t try to waive him after training camp.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this signing. It’s a nice upgrade in goal for Edmonton and I would have expected more for Khabi.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huet?!
Is Chicago really putting that much faith in Huet for next season?
Do they have some kind of Varlamov/Neuvirth in the wings?
by DarkHorseCards on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corey Crawford has played pretty well for them in the AHL from what I understand.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More importantly, do they have a better option?
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So much for my hope of Theo to the Oilers.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
J-Bo is like a taller, fitter George McFly.
by David M. Getz on Jul 1, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In off topic news, something for the guys.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That will help make up for J.P.’s meeting from hell.
by Scott in Shaw on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most Softspoken Presser Ever.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 1, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In case there are any doubters left:
http://capitals.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=433039&page=NewsPage&service=page
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Khabi to Edmonton…at a discount
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else feel pretty happy with just getting Knuble?
This feels like we filled one of the glaring holes and maybe, just hopefully, we’ll see a whole new Nylander come out of training camp to fill the second line center roll. If not, it feels much more reassuring knowing we only have 1 hole left to fill internally.
by zephyr on Jul 1, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely.
Although it spoils DMG’s bid to play wing for less than Mark Recchi.
From the list of availables, it didn’t look like were were going to get a 2C in free-agency, regardless. Getting a guy that will park in front of the net on the PP and a bit of grit for the playoffs makes me a happy camper, irrespective of what other teams are doing.
by Knee high to a duck on Jul 1, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This feels like we filled one of the glaring holes
Can we get the Megan Fox soundboard to say that?
by SethB on Jul 1, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Very much so. My figures suggested that the Caps had about $3M to play with in free agency, and this spends most of that. Spends it well, I think, based on past performance and needs, but spends it all the same.
Now I go to Kettler for development camp and watch the centers.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Clemmensen signs with Florida for 3 years, $3.6 million.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice pick up for the Kittens
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Clemensen to Florida, 3 years, $1.2 million per.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that’s an excellent signing for FLA
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Jul 1, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, and not bad for Clemmensen, either.
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by gotsparkly on Jul 1, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot I was still signed up for NHL mobile alerts. I JUST got the one saying that Hossa signed with the Hawks.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, report that Flyers sign Laperriere. Per PD:
RDS: #Flyers sign Ian Laperriere 3 year,s $3.5 mill
by cuqui on Jul 1, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hal Gil to the Habs
2 yrs 4.5 mil
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by Edanger6 on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
interesting…………victim of the salary cap, or a desire to leave Pitt?
by RedBirdie on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be a nice move if they hadn’t already screwed their team up beyond repair.
by Bald Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gil and Scuderi moving out. Gologoski is going to be stepping into a big role next year.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not yet, but thanks to Spacek, his price per year went up.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like the Pens are goign to lose two of their top 4 d-men… breaks my heart not at all…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonchar, Orpik, Letang. That’s their top 3. At most they are losing 1 of the top 4 and I think you could make an argument that Eaton is the 4 man when healthy.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Montreal is desperate, but Gill is a nice pick up for them.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jul 1, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not so sure
big, slow, and a little clumsey.
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by Edanger6 on Jul 1, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of expensive, and way, way too slow for the Habs. I can only hope they pick up a speedier guy and pair them up. Or maybe Scuderi wants to move too.
by Vinn on Jul 1, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grasping at straws
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by Edanger6 on Jul 1, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a little surprised at how many players over 35 got multi-year contracts. Including on the Caps. Next year or two could be interesting in salary-cap land.
by gfcaps fan on Jul 1, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Penguins signed Mike Rupp to 2 years, $1.65 million.
by letsgocaps on Jul 1, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because Malkin and Staal get raises this year. They need cheap roster players to fill out the squad.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jul 1, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from twitter:
OnFrozenBlogRT: @capsmedia: Ovi has already called DC excited about the signing and asking for Knuble’s phone number.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jul 1, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs