Plum Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=454926 The latest from Bob As tweeted by TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie on Monday, the Columbus Blue Jackets need to resolve their offseason plans with forward R.J. Umberger. He asked for a trade in May and makes $4.5 million in each of the next three seasons. McKenzie adds that the last resort would be to buy out Umberger, but the Jackets remain hopeful there's a market for him. McKenzie also reports that the Colorado Avalanche are shopping winger P.A. Parenteau. he has two years left on his deal at $4 million per year. Craig's List Oilers GM Craig MacTavish told The Edmonton Sun's Terry Jones that he would like to add four or five players - with one or two of them via trade and two or three through unrestricted free agency. "It would be nice to get something in place before free agency," said MacTavish, explaining that trades were the first priority. "The managers meeting at the final really gets everybody talking a little bit more. This week will be a busy week for everybody to see what the fits are out there. "We had our pro scouts meeting Thursday and Friday. We had some good discussions there. This year there are not so many top free agents available. The guys who would normally be secondary targets are now the primary targets. It's a good year to be a UFA." Richards Gone? Larry Brooks of The New York Post writes that the Rangers have conducted their annual pre-free agency and pre-draft player evaluation meetings and adds that Brad Richards is expected to become the club's second and final amnesty buyout - perhaps as early as this week. A buyout of Richards would clear $6.67 million of cap space for the Rangers, who would have about $24 million in space if the cap is at $70 million next season. No Canada? According to Bruce Garrioch of The Ottawa Sun, the Calgary Flames have made a pitch to the Senators for Jason Spezza, but a deal is unlikely to happen. As Garrioch writes, Spezza isn't too interested in playing in Canada as the Flames, Canucks, Oilers and Jets are on his list of 10 teams that he doesn't want to be traded to. He adds the Flames are thought to be offering Jiri Hudler, Mikael Backlund, or Dennis Wideman and one of their several second and third round draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 According to Josh Cooper of Tennessean, it’s unlikely that the Predators would move up in the draft, but they could trade for another first round pick by using their two second round picks. “I’ve been approached more by the fact we have two second-round picks and moving for a first-round pick for two seconds, or trading outright a second-round pick,” Poile said. “None of that’s going to happen until the draft and when we’re on the draft floor.” The Predators have a feeling one of the three players they are targeting at No. 11 will be there, so there would be no need to trade up. GM David Poile on their pending restricted free agents: Ryan Ellis, Mattias Ekholm, Michael Del Zotto and Nick Spaling: “I don’t think there’s any real time frame with any of them,” Poile said. “I think you can make a case that it’s always better to get things done sooner than later, but we’ve been pretty busy preparing for the draft.” On trade talk at last weeks GM meetings. “There was a lot of planting of seeds, if you will, to clarify where you are with certain players,” he said. “As always, the next round of business will be at the draft.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=454926 The latest from Bob As tweeted by TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie on Monday, the Columbus Blue Jackets need to resolve their offseason plans with forward R.J. Umberger. He asked for a trade in May and makes $4.5 million in each of the next three seasons. McKenzie adds that the last resort would be to buy out Umberger, but the Jackets remain hopeful there's a market for him. McKenzie also reports that the Colorado Avalanche are shopping winger P.A. Parenteau. he has two years left on his deal at $4 million per year. Craig's List Oilers GM Craig MacTavish told The Edmonton Sun's Terry Jones that he would like to add four or five players - with one or two of them via trade and two or three through unrestricted free agency. "It would be nice to get something in place before free agency," said MacTavish, explaining that trades were the first priority. "The managers meeting at the final really gets everybody talking a little bit more. This week will be a busy week for everybody to see what the fits are out there. "We had our pro scouts meeting Thursday and Friday. We had some good discussions there. This year there are not so many top free agents available. The guys who would normally be secondary targets are now the primary targets. It's a good year to be a UFA." Richards Gone? Larry Brooks of The New York Post writes that the Rangers have conducted their annual pre-free agency and pre-draft player evaluation meetings and adds that Brad Richards is expected to become the club's second and final amnesty buyout - perhaps as early as this week. A buyout of Richards would clear $6.67 million of cap space for the Rangers, who would have about $24 million in space if the cap is at $70 million next season. No Canada? According to Bruce Garrioch of The Ottawa Sun, the Calgary Flames have made a pitch to the Senators for Jason Spezza, but a deal is unlikely to happen. As Garrioch writes, Spezza isn't too interested in playing in Canada as the Flames, Canucks, Oilers and Jets are on his list of 10 teams that he doesn't want to be traded to. He adds the Flames are thought to be offering Jiri Hudler, Mikael Backlund, or Dennis Wideman and one of their several second and third round draft picks. Spezza can bugger off we wouldnt want him anyways sutch a arogant guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckster33 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Spezza can bugger off we wouldnt want him anyways sutch a arogant guy A Canadian hockey player that doesn't want to play in Canada Definition of a guy who doesn't want to compete. No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 According to James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail, the Blackhawks, Canadiens, Flyers and Maple Leafs have used both of their compliance buyouts. Ten teams have used one of their buyouts. Slam dunk buyouts include Ville Leino and Brad Richards. Martin Havlat, Jordin Tootoo and Ryan Malone are likely to be bought out. Other buyout candidates could be David Booth (VAN), Erik Cole (DAL) and Anton Volchenkov (NJ). The $3.7 billion projected revenues would put the salary cap at about $69.5 million. That number doesn’t include money the NHL will get from the Canadian television deal, though it’s possible the NHL and NHLPA could negotiate to get it included. “If a significant one-time increase or decrease to league-wide revenues is anticipated in the next league year,” the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement reads, “the parties will endeavor to estimate the expected increase or decrease and incorporate that estimate into” the cap calculation. The cap numbers need to be set by the end of June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 A Canadian hockey player that doesn't want to play in CanadaDefinition of a guy who doesn't want to compete. No thanksI think Spezza's d-game gets him a lot of negative comment in Canadian hockey circles. He can put uppoints which is all some clubs are looking for. He would fit right in with the Laffers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 According to Arthur Staple of Newsday, Brad Richards relationship with Martin St. Louis and his leadership role after Ryan Callahan left makes a buyout decision not as easy as it once was. Do the Rangers look for a No. 1 center, possibly Joe Thornton or Paul Stastny? RFAs Derick Brassard, Mats Zuccarello and Chris Kreider will be getting nice raises. Anton Stralman will be getting a big contract, and the Rangers wouldn’t be able to easily replace him if they can’t re-sign the pending UFA. Brian Boyle could be looking for a deal similar to Brandon Prust, four years and $10 million. Mats Zuccarello could get a multi-year deal in the $4 to $4.5 million range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 According to Larry Brooks of the NY Post, the Rangers only have 11 players under contract for next year, not including Brad Richards as they are expected to buy him out, clearing his $6.67 million salary cap hit. John Moore will likely get a bridge deal in the $1.5 million per season range. Justin Falk requires a $1.024 qualifying offer to retain his rights. Chris Kreider could get a two year bridge deal at around $2.25 to $2.5 million per season. Derick Brassard could get a multi-year deal around $4.5 million a season. He could become a trade chip if contract talks don’t go well. Anton Stralman could get a mulit-year deal in the $4 to $4.5 million per season range on the open market. Can the Rangers fit that in? If the Rangers don’t re-sign Stralman, they could bring Raphael Diaz back at around $1 million. Benoit Pouliot could get a two year deal in the $2 to $2.4 million per season range. Brian Boyle could get a $3 to $3.5 million on the open market. Dominic Moore could get a $1.5 to $1.75 million a year on a two year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Sorry I'm a little confused... What do they mean by bridge deal??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I think Spezza's d-game gets him a lot of negative comment in Canadian hockey circles. He can put up points which is all some clubs are looking for. He would fit right in with the Laffers. Yes... But why would it make sense for the Laff's to give up good assets to get a rental with one year on his contract? They are not that close! Do they need a number one centre? Yes. Do they need to be harder to play against and reduce near league leading shots against more? Which Spezza does not help them with so much... Or get their salary cap in order so they don't become a Calgary Flames? Which trading a away picks and ELC's for Spezza doesn't resolve either... In reality he does not fit that great with the Leaf's. Just schoolgirl drooling. Spezza (or Thornton, or Stastny) fit near perfect on St Louis or Chicago. They are already amongst the hardest nuts to play against. St Lou has Backes (and Berglund, and Sobotka behind him), Chicago TOEWS. They would love a premium play making pivot to underpin goal scorers like Schwartz, Kane, Saad, Tarasenko, Sharp or Steen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Isn't that the sad reality? Montreal doesn't want him and Brodeur doesn't realize it. IMHO his options are very limited to nil. What is the going rate for back-ups? Marty is between a rock and a hard place. Which true top team is going to give the keys to the starters job to Brodeur? The closest thing I could see would be Anaheim or St Louis. But he's still (definitely) going to have to compete to be a starter. If he wants to be a starter, IMO he'll end up in a midi market trying to get a fringe team, say Edmonton or Carolina (should they ditch Ward) to the playoff's. I project Marty will retire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Yes... But why would it make sense for the Laff's to give up good assets to get a rental with one year on his contract? They are not that close! Do they need a number one centre? Yes. Do they need to be harder to play against and reduce near league leading shots against more? Which Spezza does not help them with so much... Or get their salary cap in order so they don't become a Calgary Flames? Which trading a away picks and ELC's for Spezza doesn't resolve either... In reality he does not fit that great with the Leaf's. Just schoolgirl drooling. Spezza (or Thornton, or Stastny) fit near perfect on St Louis or Chicago. They are already amongst the hardest nuts to play against. St Lou has Backes (and Berglund, and Sobotka behind him), Chicago TOEWS. They would love a premium play making pivot to underpin goal scorers like Schwartz, Kane, Saad, Tarasenko, Sharp or Steen. Sharp - Toews - Hossa Saad - Thornton - Kane Steen - Thornton - Oshie Schwartz - Backes - Tarasenko I can't decide which top six would be more terrifying to play against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Sharp - Toews - Hossa Saad - Thornton - Kane Steen - Thornton - Oshie Schwartz - Backes - Tarasenko I can't decide which top six would be more terrifying to play against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayRayDown Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Sharp - Toews - Hossa Saad - Thornton - Kane Steen - Thornton - Oshie Schwartz - Backes - Tarasenko I can't decide which top six would be more terrifying to play against. Thornton is too slow to be scary. Thornton and Kane would fail in the D zone and Thornton can't keep up to Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thornton is too slow to be scary. Thornton and Kane would fail in the D zone and Thornton can't keep up to Kane I guess, doesn't mean that'll stop him from setting up Kane all game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thornton will only waive to a sure bet cup contender. That means Chicago, LA, or Boston. He won't be waiving for St.Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 The off season in full swing now. Feels like forever since the last Canucks game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 The off season in full swing now. Feels like forever since the last Canucks game Probably because it's been two months already and almost three month since the canucks hopes of a playoff spot were slim to non. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 According to David Staples of the Edmonton Journal, Staple’s looks at Mark Spector’s suggestion that the Oilers could look at trading for Braydon Coburn again. The Flyers have $27 million committed to six defenseman next season, with $4.5 million going to Coburn (two years left). Staples wonders if the Oilers would offer Martin Marincin or Oscar Klefbom for Coburn. Would the Oilers offer to take on Vincent Lecavalier in a deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayRayDown Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I guess, doesn't mean that'll stop him from setting up Kane all game. I'd think that line would have to be sheltered. Would be more scary if Kesler/Richards centered it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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