Hogs & Podz

That's a nice looking forward group! With some quality depth.

Jordy Benn

This looks like a trend going forward though the rest of this off-season. Bargain basement 1-2 year deals for middle bottom 6 forwards. Rodriguez maybe?

Of Darryl Nurses contract? OEL has 5 years left out of a 8 year contract. Edit: Omg... Yes forgot Darryl Nurse's 8 contract is just about to kick in at 9.25 mill on the cap... Wow

Serious PTSD around here.... Almost all of yah turning into chicken littles. As JR stated, no point of impatience until td (when it comes to JT). Don't make a trade just to make a trade. I have no reason to doubt this management group, still to early to judge. I have faith in their plan... They actually have one. Let's wait and see if they can execute.

Decent aav... But to long on term for what you get imho.

He'll turn out like Luke Schenn has... (Won't ever live up to his draft position but becomes very valuable in a different way). Figured out his roll... Big body, uses it effectively, smart puck management, good on faceoffs, plays within his abilities and is a character solid teammate. Found money.

We haven't had this kinda mix since Torres, Malholtra, Lapierre. And for under 3 mill!

Actually really excited to see the 4th line on the ice this year! It will bring energy and help change momentum when needed, with a big hit, key face off, steal, or fight. Tough to play against! Been a.while since we could say that. Lockwood Lazar Joshua

Yes and yes

I agree... But he will sell tickets. He's worth the price of admission... In THAT market.

Was thinking the same thing. Leafs radio guy said that Mikheyev thinks the game very well, compared his thought process to Datyzuk lol! But.... If his hockey IQ is high enough, paired with his defensive acumen and speed, he might be the perfect line mate for Petey. I hope management see it that way too, and gives it a try during training camp.

Blue jackets need high profile (elite) players to get the Jackets noticed in that market. Most don't want to go there, if they are, want out. So this is a big deal. Maybe might change the narrative that has dogged this team since Nash left. Might attract more quality player in the future.... IF they start to win. Similar to the Kawhi Leonard effect in T.O..

Bingo.... Watching his last shift as a fLame, when he peeled away from engaging with Draisaitl in the corner (I know... He would probably lost the battle). He just gave up. After seeing lack of care, I didn't think he'd be back.

Well then, Podz is the exception because he just got here last year and he already speaks better than Ilya. All good though, everybody's different. Just glad Podz has some teammates to speak his native tongue with.

Love how we have a Russian flavor on the team to go with the majority, Swede, U.S. and Canadian players. I think it will add to the atmosphere in the locker room. Listened to the Ilya interview on 650. He doesn't have a strong handle on the English language but his happy go lucky persona definitely shines through. I think he'll become a fan favorite soon enough.

As much as I like to revel in the demise of the fLames, I can't help but feel this will turn out to be a good thing over the long haul for cowtown. I don't believe they were ever going to win the cup with Johnny, so I was hoping he would take up all that cap space for the next 8 years, and see them in cap hell with his anchor contract.... However the saving grace for me, is they got nothing for him. So yah this has been a good day ultimately!

NJ now destination for JT? Ehat do they have that we'd want?

Exactly what my thoughts are. Having Clark as not only a resource to develop our goalie prospects and big club goalies. He shows that he is great with YOUNGER reclamation projects and/or later picks that need solid teaching. We could very well have two or three EXTRA high end #1 goalies next two or three years (Silovs, Delia) and high end back-up in Martin. Both Aku Koskenvuo and Ty Young trending well too. We may have some quality trading chips as early as next year coming from our goalie depth... Which in the current climate, will be worth a lot.

Yah, a decade difference in the market. Money is a bad comparison.

I like this signing!

I hear yah, Johnny would fit well in Washington with players with more size to complement his skill. However, who's going to pass him the puck, with no Backstrom?

Yah Seider will end up being just behind Makar soon enough (2-3 yrs). There's a new golden age of defencemen just starting.... Hughes is one of them (lower end but there). Exciting times in NHL.

Well... I guess... I kinda don't have all the facts hey?! Lol! Now that you mention it, I knew Yzerman was still under Holland at that point. Just forgot... That means stevie Y's still perfect!!! As for him not drafting, I knew he didn't make the picks himself BUT hired his scouts I assume? Regardless, under his watch, he's been very good at stocking the prospect cupboards. Thanks for the reminder.