CBS SPORTS EYE ON HOCKEY: Brian Stubits cited tweets from ESPN.com’s Katie Strang claiming the NY Islanders and Buffalo Sabres are among the clubs interested in Daniel Briere.
- SCLI

INTERESTED is the key word

It's officially done.

The New York Islanders announced today that the team has used a compliance buyout on the contract of goaltender Rick DiPietro.

INTERESTED is the key word
- brodydog29

exactly

It's officially done.

The New York Islanders announced today that the team has used a compliance buyout on the contract of goaltender Rick DiPietro.
- David_Volek

Future Flyer

It's officially done.

The New York Islanders announced today that the team has used a compliance buyout on the contract of goaltender Rick DiPietro.
- David_Volek

Whats going on with Ray Emery & the Hawks? Yesterday's reports had him resigned with Chicago.

Today he's still a UFA.

Whats going on with Ray Emery & the Hawks? Yesterday's reports had him resigned with Chicago.

Today he's still a UFA.
- SCLI

There is a deal supposedly set in place. 2 years at 4.5 per according to Jaeckel. I think it's just a rumor as of now?

Whats going on with Ray Emery & the Hawks? Yesterday's reports had him resigned with Chicago.

Today he's still a UFA.
- SCLI

At 12:01 am ET Wednesday, talks can begin (buyout candidates can already be contacted), but signings are forbidden until noon ET Friday.

At 12:01 am ET Wednesday, talks can begin (buyout candidates can already be contacted), but signings are forbidden until noon ET Friday.
- David_Volek

But he is already with team.. they can resign anytime I believe?

Whats going on with Ray Emery & the Hawks? Yesterday's reports had him resigned with Chicago.

Today he's still a UFA.
- SCLI

These players are being very greedy at the moment. Their agents are on crack, if they think team are going to sign them for some of the doe they are asking.

But he is already with team.. they can resign anytime I believe?
- Nolanders

I believe you are correct. I was thinking of UFAs.

These players are being very greedy at the moment. Their agents are on crack, if they think team are going to sign them for some of the doe they are asking.
- bixll

Agents are just testing the new system... Seeing how much a nervous GM will bend when watching his other colleagues spend or start courting another player.
Can't fault players or agents anymore... It's the NHL GM's and owners who create this

INTERESTED is the key word
- brodydog29

At least it's Katie Strang saying it for a change. Usually, the only one who says anything about us having interest before someone else signs the player is Eklund.

Future Flyer
- Cptmjl

Done......E5......

These players are being very greedy at the moment. Their agents are on crack, if they think team are going to sign them for some of the doe they are asking.
- bixll

As long as teams like Islanders and Flyers have Help Wanted Sign up for a vet goalie to play 50 plus games, why shouldn't they test the waters?

It's officially done.

The New York Islanders announced today that the team has used a compliance buyout on the contract of goaltender Rick DiPietro.
- David_Volek

I'm still shocked that he didn't get hurt during the buyout process

Agents are just testing the new system... Seeing how much a nervous GM will bend when watching his other colleagues spend or start courting another player.
Can't fault players or agents anymore... It's the Flyers who create this
- brodydog29

Corrected

I'm still shocked that he didn't get hurt during the buyout process
- brodydog29

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha


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It's officially done.

The New York Islanders announced today that the team has used a compliance buyout on the contract of goaltender Rick DiPietro.
- David_Volek

We cant resign him till next season!

XxNYIxX

Corrected
- dcb1

hahaha.. You would hope GM's look at him in meetings and just shake their head

Unless you're signing a goalie for $8M a year, you're still likely to be $5+M short of the floor. More likely: Bailey about 2.5, Hamonic 3, Clutterbuck 2.5, the rest 2 total, if they sign, which Ullstrom, for one, won't. In the end, you're likely looking at 4, and then you have to figure that at least one guy they acquire will be a trade, which may leave them even. I'm also probably inflating the salaries a bit. I can't see us only adding one player, and still making the floor.
- dcb1

I thought I read the Islanders wanted 13 forwards, 8 defensemen and 2 goalies in their final 23 man roster out of training camp. If that is the case, I would think they will bring in another veteran defenseman like Ferrence, Scuderi, maybe Ballard or Gilbert and rookie Matt Donovan. Also, I wouldn't be suprised if they deal Hickey in a package with others and picks for a goalie and forward. Gallof thought they will only keep 2-3 rookies on the opening game roster out of camp. Hopefully,I think we might see some trades and free agents coming our way by the weekend...

I thought I read the Islanders wanted 13 forwards, 8 defensemen and 2 goalies in their final 23 man roster out of training camp. If that is the case, I would think they will bring in another veteran defenseman like Ferrence, Scuderi, maybe Ballard or Gilbert and rookie Matt Donovan. Also, I wouldn't be suprised if they deal Hickey in a package with others and picks for a goalie and forward. Gallof thought they will only keep 2-3 rookies on the opening game roster out of camp. Hopefully,I think we might see some trades and free agents coming our way by the weekend...
- kear20

That's what I am thinking- a defenseman, a goalie and a forward for JT's line, or a second line center. Two free agents and a trade.....I'm just saying they will HAVE TO do two of these things just to make the floor. No choice.....

That's what I am thinking- a defenseman, a goalie and a forward for JT's line, or a second line center. Two free agents and a trade.....I'm just saying they will HAVE TO do two of these things just to make the floor. No choice.....
- dcb1

Don't hold your breath on this one.

Don't hold your breath on this one.
- Cptmjl

I think Garth Snow is worned out. I mean he made a trade on draft day and then all the picks.

I think Garth Snow is worned out. I mean he made a trade on draft day and then all the picks.
- kasperrko

I thought the draft was the fat kids gig?

Don't hold your breath on this one.
- Cptmjl

He has no choice. He must add at least $7M in salary, best case scenario for Wang's checkbook. Likely more like $9M.