Exactly, and that overpayment by one GM screws up things for the rest of the GM's trying to fill needs on defense...
- Flyfreaky

When's the next lockout? I just know all the problems will be fixed.

When's the next lockout? I just know all the problems will be fixed.
- ses111

I wish they would lose the cap floor...If teams can make it by spending less, good for them...If not, they can move to Quebec...

I didn't say better did I? we were talking contract dollars, if you think history isn't taken into account your kidding yourself.

But your main arguement is Dallas shouldn't upgrade on defense because he might not play all 82 games... so what are your thoughts on Lupul?
- Jay Uller

The kind of history shows that he likely won't play the full season?

Offer sheet anyone?

Raask, Berglund, Shattenkirk, Pietanglo, Alzner, Johansson, Kadri, McDonagh, Stephan (lead NYR, 21st in NHL), Henrique, Gagner, Paajarvi, Wheeler, Bogosian, Leddy, Hodgson

I feel like the Flyers are acutally going to sit tight and let their young players improve. I think that their UFA signings will be determined by what happens in the draft. But for next year, I feel like unless someone is availible that they want, I think they are going to move forward with who they have. I'm predicting small moves from Philly this year. I think it was the reaching for the stars too much last off season that messed with their team.

When Crosby was injured, Penguins were still winning games... When Malking was injured, Penguins were still winning game... When Letang was injured, Penguins couldn't win. 33gp, 38pts this year and 16pts in 15gp in the playoffs. He was the Captain of Gold medal winning team in WJC and had 6pts in 6gp. All thanks to Secondary Assist and from Crosby and Malkin. lol

I feel like the Flyers are acutally going to sit tight and let their young players improve. I think that their UFA signings will be determined by what happens in the draft. But for next year, I feel like unless someone is availible that they want, I think they are going to move forward with who they have. I'm predicting small moves from Philly this year. I think it was the reaching for the stars too much last off season that messed with their team.
- flyler

I'd be happy if they could somehow upgrade the defense...I'd still like to see them buyout Bryz, but doubt that it will happen...

Offer sheet anyone?

Raask, Berglund, Shattenkirk, Pietanglo, Alzner, Johansson, Kadri, McDonagh, Stephan (lead NYR, 21st in NHL), Henrique, Gagner, Paajarvi, Wheeler, Bogosian, Leddy, Hodgson
- AlfieisKing

st. louis is in trouble. they'll match Pietrangelo but if a team offers shattenkirk 5M, he's gone. Jake Allen is also an RFA. If I'm a team needing a goalie, like Edmonton, Toronto, Colorado, Philly, etc., send him an offer sheet or threaten them with one unless they trade you Elliott. Stewart could also be a target for a team.

st. louis is in trouble. they'll match Pietrangelo but if a team offers shattenkirk 5M, he's gone. Jake Allen is also an RFA. If I'm a team needing a goalie, like Edmonton, Toronto, Colorado, Philly, etc., send him an offer sheet or threaten them with one unless they trade you Elliott. Stewart could also be a target for a team.
- therealagent

The Flyers goaltending is fine...Get rid of Bryz and let S.Mason carry the load...

Have the Stars bought out Gonchar yet?

The Flyers goaltending is fine...Get rid of Bryz and let S.Mason carry the load...
- Flyfreaky

are you serious. mason is not a #1 goalie and probably not even an NHL goalie. I know that qualifies him to be in philly but don't get too silly.

st. louis is in trouble. they'll match Pietrangelo but if a team offers shattenkirk 5M, he's gone. Jake Allen is also an RFA. If I'm a team needing a goalie, like Edmonton, Toronto, Colorado, Philly, etc., send him an offer sheet or threaten them with one unless they trade you Elliott. Stewart could also be a target for a team.
- therealagent

Why would the Leafs do that? The Maple Leafs ways is to trade two 1sts and a 2nd

are you serious. mason is not a #1 goalie and probably not even an NHL goalie. I know that qualifies him to be in philly but don't get too silly.
- therealagent

Nah, he found his game in Philly and will lead the Flyers to a place the Canucks only dream about...

A team that signs Streit better have a great defensive dman as a partner for him. I'll be happy with any draft pick the Isles get for his rights.
- ses111

Garth's history of getting something for players on the way out the door isn't that great. Don't hold your breath....tho it is better than his ability to trade players for players, which is practically non-existent.

I have never heard a single person say that it's worth it.
- Tsyolin

Am sure Ek makes his $$$ on all the ads on the site. Anything we fork over for the "Rumor Chart" is gravy in his pockets.....which I hope makes a mess!

eff sakes. they just drove the price of streit way up.
- hugefemale dog77

Primed for an offer from Sather....say, $5.75M for 4 years? He turned down $4.75M for 3yrs

I wish they would lose the cap floor...If teams can make it by spending less, good for them...If not, they can move to Quebec...
- Flyfreaky

I hate the cap floor. As an Isles fan I now all about the cap floor. Hopefully with the move to Brooklyn it will be a distant memory.

Exactly, and that overpayment by one GM screws up things for the rest of the GM's trying to fill needs on defense...
- Flyfreaky

I hate when people chirp the GMs for giving out contracts. Do you think Gonchar's agent didn't ask for $10 million? The first thing out of his mouth was probably 'He's 39 and wants to win a cup so unless you overpay for him, he won't sign'.

They love who ever is the biggest FA of the year. This year Streit is certainly one of them. Next year it will be Malkin.
- mighty13duck

i think your more of a ranger hater than an islander fan. every chance you get you post something about the rangers getting the FA of the year. like literally EVERY SINGLE CHANCE even when it's a ludicrous FA that makes no sense.

I hate when people chirp the GMs for giving out contracts. Do you think Gonchar's agent didn't ask for $10 million? The first thing out of his mouth was probably 'He's 39 and wants to win a cup so unless you overpay for him, he won't sign'.
- Pierceme69

Right, that's when Nill says "thanks, but no thanks" and moves on to plan B...But seeing as how the Stars can add 12 more players @ 10m per and still have cap room, is why they can make these stupid offers...

Right, that's when Nill says "thanks, but no thanks" and moves on to plan B...But seeing as how the Stars can add 12 more players @ 10m per and still have cap room, is why they can make these stupid offers...
- Flyfreaky

Or he could say 'We have the cap space, he fills a need, and we traded an asset to get his rights'.

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 5m

I believe the Oilers will announce Ralph Krueger is out as head coach, but they may not announce his replacement for a few days.
Retweeted by Bob McKenzie

The Flyers goaltending is fine...Get rid of Bryz and let S.Mason carry the load...
- Flyfreaky

said no one ever

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 5m

I believe the Oilers will announce Ralph Krueger is out as head coach, but they may not announce his replacement for a few days.
Retweeted by Bob McKenzie
- Vukota

Apparently Wikipedia thinks so as under 'Head Coach' on the Oilers page is listed 'Vacant'.

I could see isles trading for vanek