what happened to that one kid we tried to sign but couldn't cause of some eligibility thing who ended up drafting him the next year
- 2Real

Tomáš Hyka ? If that's who you mean he was drafted by the Kings in the 6th round last year.

Tomáš Hyka ? If that's who you mean he was drafted by the Kings in the 6th round last year.
- ob18

figures

One who exhibits blind homerism while ignoring logic, facts, and reality.
- PLindbergh31

figures
- 2Real

Had 54 regular season points (20 goals, 34 assists)

So far 4 playoff points (2 goals, 2 assists)

Over the past 10 years, which D men in the draft were actually impact D men in the first 3 years in the NHL without AHL seasoning?
- bodiva88

After some research, only a few, IMHO, would be considered...

Phaneuf
Doughty
Myers (though tailed off lately)

Isles re-sign Lubomir Vishnovsky. 2 years, $9.5mm, AAV of $4.75mm on an over 35 deal.

Taken directly from Bill's blog.

"The team is just ill-assembled in general and paper thin on the blueline in particular"

Who is at fault for the team being ill-assembled, and paper thin on the blueline?

Look forward to reading the answers.
- PLindbergh31

Don't look at me. I blame Laviolette for everything. Just ask that PLindbergh31 guy. Anyone who criticizes Laviolette obviously blames him for everything.

Ouch, BOB RYAB got Thoressen'd

Isles re-sign Lubomir Vishnovsky. 2 years, $9.5mm, AAV of $4.75mm on an over 35 deal.
- Jsaquella

Short term deal so I think thats a good signing by the Islanders.

Short term deal so I think thats a good signing by the Islanders.
- stveshdy

Hmmm, yet the half as long Timonen deal gets shredded. Interesting.

Ouch, BOB RYAB got Thoressen'd
- Jsaquella

That looked like it hurt. I like that kid Winnik for the Ducks.

Hmmm, yet the half as long Timonen deal gets shredded. Interesting.
- Jsaquella

Timonen signed for $6M. Thats a significant increase especially for a team that is up against the cap.

That looked like it hurt. I like that kid Winnik for the Ducks.
- MJL

Yeah, he was a good pick up for them.

Ouch, BOB RYAB got Thoressen'd
- Jsaquella

Followed by banter amongst announcers that would have been dated 50 years ago.

Timonen signed for $6M. Thats a significant increase especially for a team that is up against the cap.
- stveshdy

Actually, it's a decrease compared to his cap hit for this year, and it's not subject to the over 35 conditions.

Followed by banter amongst announcers that would have been dated 50 years ago.
- PT21

Is that Edzo doing the color?

Actually, it's a decrease compared to his cap hit for this year, and it's not subject to the over 35 conditions.
- Jsaquella

Any deal with a player thats up in age is a risk.

Technically it is a decrease but $6M still nothing to sneeze at.

Edit: Islanders can afford it with the 3rd lowest payroll (cap wise).

Time to watch Seth Jones and Flyers pick Taylor Leier

Time to watch Seth Jones and Flyers pick Taylor Leier
- ob18

Haven't watched Seth Jones live is this kid that legit?

Any deal with a player thats up in age is a risk.

Technically it is a decrease but $6M still nothing to sneeze at.
- stveshdy

No it's not. But it's pretty apparent now that they'd be paying similar money and likely more years if they signed any of the other members of the UFA crop this summer.

Timonen at $6mm for 1 year vs Vishnovksy at $4.75mm for 2 on an over 35 deal with a NMC.

That 2nd year could be an issue

Edit: After buying out Briere, the Flyers will have little issue with Timonen's deal

Is that Edzo doing the color?
- MJL

Sounds like him but I dunno.

No it's not. But it's pretty apparent now that they'd be paying similar money and likely more years if they signed any of the other members of the UFA crop this summer.

Timonen at $6mm for 1 year vs Vishnovksy at $4.75mm for 2 on an over 35 deal with a NMC.

That 2nd year could be an issue
- Jsaquella

If the Flyers signed that deal I would agree. The Islanders have plenty of cap space and money. Not an issue for NY.

Haven't watched Seth Jones live is this kid that legit?
- stveshdy

Yes, will benefit from another year in juniors but doubt he'll get it

Jagr picks up 1000th career assist