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Darren Dreger says top 10 free agents http://www.tsn.ca/
This came from the Eklund site.
Geez, I hope this isn't the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch type 'eenie-meenie minee moe' journalism.
On the Sundin Front....
From a source, "Tomorrow is the key day."
Another source told me something that was very encouraging if you are a Habs fan...
"Talking to a Swedish friend of Mats he is starting to get excited about the possibility of playing in Montreal. His talks with Gainey have left him 'Blown away' by the man's professionalism and integrity. And Mats has even said he thinks Montreal would be a wonderful city to play in. Mats friend really believes that it is Montreal or retirement. And that the second Mats decides to make a go of it a 2-year deal will get done."
"The Canadiens don't want Mats to do something he doesn't want to do. The Habs are fine saying, 'give us a try we know you will like it.'" In other words, if Mats wants another year it can be negotiated during the season if need be.
Another source told me that Koivu may be playing a role as well, and also as a source said: "Saku is so respected by the Scandinavian Hockey Community that it is hard to imagine Mats hasn't contacted him."
Compensation continues to be sketchy and there are some teams that are upset with the fact that the compensation has not been stated publicly yet.
I continue to hear Grabovsky's name being mentioned. I don't believe the Higgins rumours for a second..
Eklund's sources aren't from earth.
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If a man speaks in a forest where no woman can hear him, is he still wrong?
Has anyone heard what the story is on Ryder, Any offers, no offers,Whats the word around Montreal. I also dont think Sundin will play for the habs, because I think he is only pushing his value up in Toronto. And Fletcher is helping by offering 7 mill.Keep on track with YOUTH.
I've heard Vancouver is interested.
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If a man speaks in a forest where no woman can hear him, is he still wrong?
Ryder is bye bye.
Sundin isn't going back to T.O. IMO.
Ahhh, these Laugh fans. Three years ago they were falling over themselves to sign McCabe for whatever he wanted even though we all knew he sucked. Now they all want to get rid of him because they finally figured out that fact and are crapping all over him.
Thank god I'm not a fan of that putrid organization. I hope he sticks it to them any way he can. Don't void the NTC Bryan, stay in your loved T.O. with those oh so fickle fans. Toronto is hockey Central? PUHHHH-LEEEEASSSSEEEEE.
Maybe if management wasn't so dumb in the first place!
Theodore
Your point? I'm not one who wanted him signed anyways, and he also didn't have a NTC. That's a big difference.
but Bryan Smolinksi does.
smolinski is gone
Tampa Bay -doormats? This past year was the first time in 7 years they didnt make the playoffs...
Gary Roberts can fit in Tampa. I wish we could have Roberts. He's tough and the kind of guy people listen to. Those kind of guys are needed, Therrien really screwed up when he benched him in the finals.
Devils may chase Tucker ... by Mark Everson .... http://www.nypost.com/seven/06282008/sports/devils/devs_may_chase_tucker...
The title should read "Tucker's agent chases Devils"... Since nobody in the Devil's management camp was even sourced, anon or not, in that story.
;) True enough
They can have him!
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Because of the cap, something that I think we will increasingly see during this time of year are the 'domino' trades. Trades that are made to either financially accommodate or rationalize rosters in response to Free Agent signings. What's available could be fairly fluid as teams compete for certain FA's. It makes predicting what rosters will look like in September very tricky. I have said this before but I will say it again, we may be surprised what opportunities present themselves if Sundin doesn't sign with us before Tuesday.
With Gainey at the helm for this complex time of year we couldn't be in better hands. I for one feel confident that no matter how things unfold we will be in the best situation possible, given all the factors in play, when the dust settles. Just my humble opinion... or two cents.
Jagr unlikely to return to the Rangers ... By Larry Brooks ... New York Post ..... http://www.nypost.com/seven/06282008/sports/rangers/jaromir_unlikely_to_...
damn...there goes sundin.ffs.
Call me crazy - I think they might be better off without him. I like Jagr, but there's enough talent there that the team might shine with some strategic upgrades in other areas. Or of course with Sundin... whatever.
~Listen to the smart dog!
ugggg, that is not great news for us...
Hey Sign - nice initiative! Way to take action
T-Roy: I know, I know...
PS: Everybody can rest easy worrying about the Laffs 'cause
Cliff has a PLAN!!!
~Listen to the smart dog!
Probably old news but Tampa has acquired exclusive negotation rights to Malone and Roberts.
Why would they want an old guy like Roberts? To give them some leadership? I don't know, just does not seem like an ideal fit for tampa.
Here's the link:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=241905&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_nhl
Great that the lightning new ownership is being aggressive. Gotta hand it to them - and for their final draft pick. I'm impressed.
~Listen to the smart dog!
Tampa can't draft worth a crap.
So to them draft picks are pretty much useless.
Unless these grandstanding showoffs improve their drafting and development they'll be doormats forever,
More power to them though. I just hope they don't continue to suck money out of Montreal through revenue sharing
I don't know about that, but I was referring to their drafting David Carle - a kid who should have gone up in the earlier part of the draft but had recently found out he has a heart condition and will never play in the NHL. Classy move.
~Listen to the smart dog!
Very classy move, a great entry for Oren Koules.
I just hope he has as much money as he says he does, lol.
Jeez, be careful what you say or some fool on here is going to be thinking that Tampa will go bust and Vinny is going to need a new home! lol
~Listen to the smart dog!