y0shi Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Here is an interesting list (to the Isles anyway) of the top ranked prospects in each system. Although I disagree with a couple of them I think it's a fair list. http://bleacherrepor...e-it-to-the-nhl Below I have summarized the list to save you from the slideshow. In BOLD are the prospects belonging to the Isles. Anaheim Ducks: Emerson Etem Boston Bruins: Dougie Hamilton Buffalo Sabres: Joel Armia Calgary Flames: Sven Bartschi Carolina Hurricanes: Ryan Murphy Chicago Blackhawks: Brendan Saad Colorado Avalanche: Duncan Siemens Columbus Blue Jackets: Ryan Murray Dallas Stars: Radek Faksa Detroit Red Wings: Brendan Smith Edmonton Oilers: Nail Yakupov Florida Panthers: Jonathan Huberdeau Los Angeles Kings: Tyler Toffoli Minnesota Wild: Mikael Granlund Montreal Canadiens: Alex Galchenyuk Nashville Predators: Ryan Ellis New Jersey Devils: Alexander Urbom New York Islanders: Ryan Strome New York Rangers: Chris Kreider Ottawa Senators: Mika Zibanejad Philadelphia Flyers: Brandon Manning Phoenix Coyotes: Brandon Gormley Pittsburgh Penguins: Joseph Morrow San Jose Sharks: Freddie Hamilton St. Louis Blues: Vladimir Tarasenko Tampa Bay Lightning: Vladislav Namestnikov Toronto Maple Leafs: Joe Colborne Vancouver Canucks: Nicklas Jensen Washington Capitals: Evgeny Kuznetsov Winnipeg Jets: Mark Scheifele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champions of Nothing Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 With the signing of center Derek Mackenzie here is the updated Red Wings Roster: Curt, could you please update my team page? Detroit Red Wings: Zach Parise - Jamie Benn - Patrick Sharp Scott Hartnell - Saku Koivu - Daniel Alfredsson Mark Letestu - Dave Bolland - Trevor Lewis Cody McCormick - Derek Mackenzie - Matt Bradley Lennart Petrell Dustin Byfuglein - Brent Seabrook James Wisniewski - Toni Lydman Rusty Klesla - Brett Clark Jim Vandermeer - Matt Corrente Jonathan Quick Jhonas Enroth Victoria Secret: Ryan Howse - Andreas Engqvist - Maxim Mayorov Ludvig Rensfeldt - Brock Nelson - Teemu Laakso - Charles-Olivier Roussel Sebastien Erixon Mark Visentin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Found this pleasant note on J Moore, COlumbus Dman that occupies a spot in my future plans for the Rangers. Columbus defenseman John Moore was a minus-20 in the second half of the 2011-12 season. Moore also struggled offensively with only one assist in the last 26 games so fatigue may have been a factor as the 21-year-old was expected to play in the AHL all season but instead led the Blue Jacket rearguards with 67 games played. He had two goals and seven points this past season but look for him to become a 35-40 point player eventually in the NHL as the former first round pick has plenty of offensive potential. (Source: Columbus Dispatch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheaWeber6 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Well, its official folks. Nashville Predators Match Offer Sheet To Captain Shea Weber Tuesday, 07.24.2012 / 2:51 PM / News By Press Release - Nashville Predators Nashville, Tenn. (July 24, 2012) – In the most important hockey transaction in franchise history, Nashville Predators Chairman Tom Cigarran, President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile and CEO Jeff Cogen announced today that the team has matched the 14-year, $110 million offer sheet between the Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman Shea Weber, insuring that the Predators' captain will remain with the franchise for the next 14 years. The decision to enter into the largest contract in franchise history was made by all parts of the organization, including ownership, hockey operations and business operations. As the organization analyzed the overall situation and worked toward a conclusion, the decision boiled down to three questions: - Was Shea Weber the individual that this franchise wanted to lead our team, a team that would compete for the Stanley Cup every year, for the next 14 years? - Would matching the offer sheet be in the best long-term interest of the team and organization? - Would a decision not to match the offer sheet send a negative message to current Predators players and other NHL organizations, a message that the Predators would only go so far to protect its best players and be pushed around by teams with "deep pockets?" The answer to each of the above questions is clearly “yes.” The organization spent the last several days analyzing all aspects of the offer sheet, from economic implications to the impact on the team hockey operations puts on the ice. Most importantly was the reaction to whatever decision the organization reached and the impact it would have on our fans, sponsors and marketing partners. We wanted to insure that our decision reflected not just the feelings of these groups but also conveys a strong message to them that our actions would speak for us and demonstrate our commitment to them. It was absolutely essential that they understand and believe that we are doing everything possible to ice a Stanley Cup competing team each and every season. With this decision behind us, we continue to focus on our mission: Develop Bridgestone Arena into the number one sports and entertainment facility in North America with a Stanley Cup-winning Nashville Predators team as the centerpiece. With Shea Weber in the fold for the next 14 years, we are closer to this mission, and will continue to contend for the Stanley Cup on an annual basis. Cigarran, Poile and Cogen will be available for a media conference tomorrow at 1 p.m. CT on the Bridgestone Arena concourse to discuss the organization's decision. There will be no further comment from the Predators until Wednesday's media conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 WOW, I am personally shocked, but with the very good arguments I read in this thread for why they should or rather had to sign him..I will stand corrected on my prediction. I am just shocked right now. First thought is they trade him in 12months time, but we will see how he reacts to the long term situation i guess. Glad the owner decided he had deep pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Spades Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 All done basking in the afterglow LA???? Now onto the business of repeating eh? ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Not quite done basking in the afterglow, that feeling will go away once next season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Grats to the Preds and their fans. I hope things continue in the right direction. I think they've made the right move. Also, congrats to Colin Wilson on his 3 year contract extension this morning, we feel it will be a steal for the Preds, and a big part of our group moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 WOW, I am personally shocked, but with the very good arguments I read in this thread for why they should or rather had to sign him..I will stand corrected on my prediction. I am just shocked right now. First thought is they trade him in 12months time, but we will see how he reacts to the long term situation i guess. Glad the owner decided he had deep pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby18_ Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Owners...about 12 of them, iirc. I was expecting them to sign.and then trade him. I suppose that's still a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I just can't see Nashville trading him after one season, since they'll be cutting him a few cheques worth $27m within that calender year... What a giant gamble Weber and his agents took. And it looks like it didn't pay off in terms of playing where he wants to play. And while it paid off monetarily, he'd have hit the jackpot as a UFA next year anyways. Hopefully for Nashville's sake, he doesn't pout. Oh well, if he does, 14 years isn't such a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby18_ Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Signing: The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed UFA D Matt Konan to a three-year contract. Matt Konan - Three year deal worth $1.875 million dollars ($625k per season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greensman Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Signing: The Montreal Canadians have signed Ryan O`Byrne to a three year $5.1 million dollar contract ($1.7m per season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I just can't see Nashville trading him after one season, since they'll be cutting him a few cheques worth $27m within that calender year... What a giant gamble Weber and his agents took. And it looks like it didn't pay off in terms of playing where he wants to play. And while it paid off monetarily, he'd have hit the jackpot as a UFA next year anyways. Hopefully for Nashville's sake, he doesn't pout. Oh well, if he does, 14 years isn't such a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Signing: The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed UFA D Matt Konan to a three-year contract. Matt Konan - Three year deal worth $1.875 million dollars ($625k per season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Is that the Scranton Paper Cuts? rofl..dunder mifflin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Is that the Scranton Paper Cuts? rofl..dunder mifflin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm thinking more that perhaps, they may get a ton more as far as assets go if they wait a year to trade him to a potential larger pool of teams who would be willing to take on the contract. The $27m is of course the chief reason why they probably won't at this stage, or even a year after, but, there's still a possibility, even if remote, that some team is willing to give the shirts off their back for him next year, which could set the Preds up nicely with a veritable basket of franchise type goodies. Maybe a contender goes for the 1st overall pick to send it Nashville's way and then some? Just thinking out loud of course. Anyways, it's essentially over with now, for at least a year, and we can all move on, thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I think that if I was Poile and I wanted to maximize my return vs. expenditures on Shea Weber I would not consider trading him until exactly between the end of the 2013-14 season and July 1st, 2014. On July 1st, 2013 the Preds will have paid Weber $26 million for one year of service and will be hard pressed to recover that cost via trade as there is no provision to put straight cash into your pocket. Until June 30, 2014 the Preds will have paid Weber $27 million for two years and will have the ability to recover virtually the same trade asset value. Savvy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 SIGNING: The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Dustin Penner to a 3 year deal. Dustin Penner: 3 years, $ 13.5 million dollar contract ( $ 4,500,000.00 ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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