NHL Free Agency Thread

[Rudi]

That'd be sweet if the Caps got Havlat

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=282319

Reinprecht to Florida, signs 3 year deal.

Some guy back to Phoenix.

Phoenix also locked up Prucha for 2 years.

Eh, 3rd line center type...probably play on the second line down here. He is an ok face-off guy, too, which is what the Cats need. Not a bad move and in typical Panthers fashion, not flashy in the least.

Meyer is a nothing prospect, really.

I'll take it.

 

[killgod]

Trade discussions are heating up in Montreal.

The Florida Panthers are closing in on dealing star defenceman Jay Bouwmeester's negotiating rights.

Five teams remain in the mix with the asking price just to talk to Bouwmeester, according to source, believed to be a third round draft pick.

Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks are in discussions with a couple of teams, with Sharks forward Ryan Clowe the centre of trade talks.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have shown interest, but aren't willing to part with their first round pick to close the deal, while the Philadelphia Flyers have also shown interest. However, San Jose is believed to have asked for either Claude Giroux, or Scott Hartnell...a price the Flyers aren't willing to pay.

Stay tuned...

Florida might get something for Jay after all.

WTF is with trading Clowe? I fucking love that guy! Asking for a first round pick is solid cause I doubt teams will bite, but fuck he's the kind of player this team needs MORE of. Fuckkkkkkkkkk.

It's believed the Minnesota Wild, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks are among the number of teams seriously interested in Heatley.

Heater already mentioned he doesn't want to go to Edmonton (I guess he grew up in Calgary and that's a nono? lol)

C'mon Sharks, get this shit done.

 

[killgod]

Thrashers GM Don Waddell has been involved in trade talks with Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke regarding the fourth-overall pick in tomorrow's draft, the Toronto Globe and Mail reports.

"We're certainly going to look at the trade market, but we've had no serious offers," Waddell told the paper. "We have talked to everyone. [Burke] has a better chance of getting to No.1 if he already has the [No.]4."

Burke has stated publicly that he wants to obtain top prospect John Tavares, but sources tell TFP the Leafs are also very high on Matt Duchene and Brayden Schenn.

According to the Globe and Mail, the Los Angeles Kings are expected to select Schenn fifth-overall, while Duchene might go at the No. 3 spot.

Burke admitted he isn't close to acquiring the pick, but he's still very much involved in trade talks.

"I will tell you quite candidly that I haven't gotten anywhere on this," Burke told the paper. "But I don't get discouraged easily and in hockey terms it's still early.

"We will keep throwing some things at other teams and we have further meetings scheduled for [last night]."

Meanwhile, the Thrashers are also believed to be shopping goalie Kari Lehtonen in an attempt to acquire a top-six forward.

Interesting to note.
Everyone knew the Leafs are going to try and move up....maybe it'll be Atlanta that deals with them.

 

[killgod]

some more juicy rumors

Chance They Could Be Traded

Bouwmeester: 100% (Up 5%)
Lecavalier: 85% (Down 10%)
Heatley: 80% (Down 10%)
Kessel: 40% (even)

*Everywhere I turn this morning I am hearing that The Rangers are working on a "huge deal."

*Heatley to Boston is now "much more likely due to a deal that the Bruins have on the Table." I believe the deal would send Kessel to Anaheim or Minnesota. Heatley would love to play for Chiarelli again.

*This really feels like the day we will see Bouwmeester dealt. A source told me that late last night all possibilities of Bouwmeester returning to Florida "are no more."

*Talking to sources today, Ohlund looks to be a pretty good bet to the LA Kings

*Jay Bo is coming down to a three horse race between Vancouver, Calgary, and Philly. It looks to be up to FLA. If the Panthers don't want to take money back and are insisting on a pick, then Philly could be out and Vancouver may actually get the inside track. Jay Bo will not be playing in Eastern Canada.

*Beauchemin may be though. The Canadiens could find themselves without there #1 and #2 soon...Beauchemin is a good bet....Toronto will be in on it as well. Especially if the Leafs ship Kaberle to Minnesota.

*Gionta. The Devils are out from all indications...The Sabres and Thrashers are in...

*Lecavalier. While things may have changed a bit from yesterday's meeting I believe it is being overblown. Basically what is not being said right now is where the answers may lay grasshopper....

*The Flyers may be dealing their #1 pick.

*The Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres are both looking to acquire Cammalleri's rights. The Predators also want him, but may not be willing to trade for the opportunity.

* The Rangers are reportedly offering a deal that may include Chris Drury to the Sens for Dany Heatley. A source close to the scene in NY said that "There are major wheels in motion, and I believe Heatley to be a Ranger by Sunday."

^^^^ wow. Looks like Heatley goes to Boston or New York...

*The Sabres are interested in Jordan Leopold...

* Martin Havlat definitely wants to remain a Hawk. In his twitter just moments ago from Prague he wrote, "Just waking up. I had some meetings with my agent in Prague the last few days and he is on the way to Mtl. He will meet with Dale tonight. Everyone should know I am only thinking about signing with Chicago. It's where I want to be."

 

[killgod]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/feedarticle/8576079

Fedorov officially signs in Russia

 

[killgod]

All indications are that the Vancouver Canucks are getting the closest right now to landing Jay Bouwmeester. VERY close. I will tell you when it happens...(one source put it at 90% done)

The Blues are once again very seriously considering making a run at Pronger. could happen this weekend.

The Islanders may have a serious surprise in store for their fans tomorrow night. One source in Montreal has told me that the NHL will get whoever (Tavares) is picked #1 out of Montreal as quickly as possible so that he can jump on a private jet and fly to the Island where he will be introduced to the 15,000 plus!

Also, there are some players on the Canadiens that are hearing that some of their teammates are being prepared for the possibility of being moved to Tampa.

That's some interesting stuff right there.

 

[killgod]

Habs also trying to acquire rights to Sedins (is this the plan B if Vinny doesnt happen)

I'd not want those two at the price they are after.

 

[nesper]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/feedarticle/8576079

Fedorov officially signs in Russia

so the KHL is the senior tour now,

the sundin twins are looking for 5/6 a year each no?

 

[killgod]

so the KHL is the senior tour now,

the sundin twins are looking for 5/6 a year each no?

5.25M/12yr each I think

 

[killgod]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=282921


I can't believe this is the 'strong' offer for Kaberle.

Kessel for the 7th pick and Kaberle?

Am I the only one that thinks that's ABSURD?


Kaberle is a top 10 d-man who makes only 4.25M!

 

[Ravin]

Yeah that is asking a lot. Not worth a first round pick. Maybe a second, third round, but not worth the 7th pick in the draft.

 

[killgod]

NHL 09/10 Salary cap will be 56.8M
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=431786

 

[Bmore]

The Sedins will make a deal with the Nucks. Its only a matter of time.

 

[killgod]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=431947

Bouwmeester to Calgary for Leopold and 3rd rd pick

 

[Ravin]

Great move by the Flames. If they can sign him, that just makes their defence (when healthy) probably the best in the league. Dion, Jay, Sarich, got some great depth on that team.

 

[Krebs]

yeah calgary will be a great nhl10 team too..iginila, camaleri, kip, etc...

 

[calgaryballer]

Everything I have heard says Cammalleri is gone.

 

[Krebs]

they already dumped leopold....how much more room do they need? im not up to date with their salary cap

 

[calgaryballer]

Leopold was a UFA. They didn't save any room