Vermette IMO would sign here and would fit the bill
- bezz44

32 year old. Maybe

32 year old. Maybe
- VANTEL

Not looking for a long term solution. Just a stop gap that you got for free and can trade in the future

Not looking for a long term solution. Just a stop gap that you got for free and can trade in the future
- bezz44

I don't think anyone can get him for two years. I think he will be looking for a 4 year contract and high money. There will be a bidding war and I don't want to be involved in it .


In free agency there are wave levels of the free agent.

First wave belongs to the stupid teams that throw stupid money and over rate the value of a average to decent player. That is where Vermette will fall in. He will be a Oiler Leaf Pen Or Pred.

After that the next waive is for the players left after the vultures have snagged their prize. This level is still expensive but serviceable like Vrbata Miller.

Next level is the smart shopper and you pick up a Derick Dorsett.

After that is the level of players that play in Europe or retire

I don't think anyone can get him for two years. I think he will be looking for a 4 year contract and high money. There will be a bidding war and I don't want to be involved in it .
- VANTEL

Don't want the club involved with any bidding wars.. but if the cap stays the same or drops a little, he may have to temper expectations...

Hoping there will be clubs like Chicago that have to choose which guy to let go and which guy to keep because of cap issues - trader Jim might be able to make a deal for a top 6 yet.

Drew Stafford was noticeable around the net, just wish he had a bit more finish, he is ufa next season with his buddy Miller here already. Damn his +/- is awful, hope it is just because of the team he is on.

I don't think anyone can get him for two years. I think he will be looking for a 4 year contract and high money. There will be a bidding war and I don't want to be involved in it .


In free agency there are wave levels of the free agent.

First wave belongs to the stupid teams that throw stupid money and over rate the value of a average to decent player. That is where Vermette will fall in. He will be a Oiler Leaf Pen Or Pred.

After that the next waive is for the players left after the vultures have snagged their prize. This level is still expensive but serviceable like Vrbata Miller.

Next level is the smart shopper and you pick up a Derick Dorsett.

After that is the level of players that play in Europe or retire
- VANTEL

I don't know that Vermette is that much of a UFA target I think it's entirely possible we could get him for a decent price but I agree no point throwing stupid money around. I still would put Miller in the stupid money category

Don't want the club involved with any bidding wars.. but if the cap stays the same or drops a little, he may have to temper expectations...

Hoping there will be clubs like Chicago that have to choose which guy to let go and which guy to keep because of cap issues - trader Jim might be able to make a deal for a top 6 yet.

Drew Stafford was noticeable around the net, just wish he had a bit more finish, he is ufa next season with his buddy Miller here already. Damn his +/- is awful, hope it is just because of the team he is on.
- hillbillydeluxe

If the cap doesnt go up as expected the hawks are (frank)ed. Under 2 mill for 8 players. Ditto for the kings. Be awful nice to head into the summer with a ton of cap space.

I had no idea you were black.
- Bieksa#3

I'm not

Don't want the club involved with any bidding wars.. but if the cap stays the same or drops a little, he may have to temper expectations...

Hoping there will be clubs like Chicago that have to choose which guy to let go and which guy to keep because of cap issues - trader Jim might be able to make a deal for a top 6 yet.

Drew Stafford was noticeable around the net, just wish he had a bit more finish, he is ufa next season with his buddy Miller here already. Damn his +/- is awful, hope it is just because of the team he is on.
- hillbillydeluxe

Cap is supposed to be 72m with CAD drop taken into account I believe

I don't know that Vermette is that much of a UFA target I think it's entirely possible we could get him for a decent price but I agree no point throwing stupid money around. I still would put Miller in the stupid money category
- bezz44

Miller signed a decent deal. Look around the league at the money starting goalies are getting

Don't want the club involved with any bidding wars.. but if the cap stays the same or drops a little, he may have to temper expectations...

Hoping there will be clubs like Chicago that have to choose which guy to let go and which guy to keep because of cap issues - trader Jim might be able to make a deal for a top 6 yet.

Drew Stafford was noticeable around the net, just wish he had a bit more finish, he is ufa next season with his buddy Miller here already. Damn his +/- is awful, hope it is just because of the team he is on.
- hillbillydeluxe

I have no interest at all in Stafford unless its some insa e discount

Don't want the club involved with any bidding wars.. but if the cap stays the same or drops a little, he may have to temper expectations...

Hoping there will be clubs like Chicago that have to choose which guy to let go and which guy to keep because of cap issues - trader Jim might be able to make a deal for a top 6 yet.

Drew Stafford was noticeable around the net, just wish he had a bit more finish, he is ufa next season with his buddy Miller here already. Damn his +/- is awful, hope it is just because of the team he is on.
- hillbillydeluxe

Soderberg should be a target.

Cap is supposed to be 72m with CAD drop taken into account I believe
- bezz44

The last report I heard is that it is locked in between 72 and 73, the cdn dollar will cause a small fluctuation but not very large apparently.

I don't know that Vermette is that much of a UFA target I think it's entirely possible we could get him for a decent price but I agree no point throwing stupid money around. I still would put Miller in the stupid money category
- bezz44

https://twitter.com/jb_ho...status/561576456862441474

The last report I heard is that it is locked in between 72 and 73, the cdn dollar will cause a small fluctuation but not very large apparently.
- belcherbd

I think Bettman came out about a month ago at a BOG meeting and said 73

Miller signed a decent deal. Look around the league at the money starting goalies are getting
- Bieksa#3

He's making top 10 goalie money and he is far from a top 10 goaltender. The only goaltender who makes more than him that shouldn't is Ward, and there are many that are making less that should be making more

If the cap doesnt go up as expected the hawks are (frank)ed. Under 2 mill for 8 players. Ditto for the kings. Be awful nice to head into the summer with a ton of cap space.
- Bieksa#3

So you are thinking COrrado Kassian for Saad?

Yeah I don't see it.


I do see something like Kassian Higgins for Sharp.

Gives Chi some cap relief . We get an experienced (old) vet who knows how to score and is usually good in the playoffs. It gives Bonino a sniper.

Sharp has two more years at 5.9 and is just as reliable as ROR.

I know he is old , no need to bark t me . I can see him being available
- VANTEL

Very possible...

Do you think ROR might be a bit more durable though? Sharp seems to be injured a bit more nowadays in/out of the CHI lineup...

So you are thinking COrrado Kassian for Saad?
- VANTEL

Very possible...

Do you think ROR might be a bit more durable though? Sharp seems to be injured a bit more nowadays in/out of the CHI lineup...
- LordHumungous

ROR is going to be an expensive signing

Very possible...

Do you think ROR might be a bit more durable though? Sharp seems to be injured a bit more nowadays in/out of the CHI lineup...
- LordHumungous

ROR would cost too much Same as E Kane. We got to let that go.

ROR would cost too much Same as E Kane. We got to let that go.
- VANTEL

You can throw Saad in there too

- bezz44

I don't see it I am asking KB3

I would even add Jensen to the mix if we were close.

- bezz44

A bit of a Tuesday vibe going on.

You can throw Saad in there too
- bezz44

You can't have too many shiny toys in a cap world.

Toews
Kane
Hossa
Keith
Seabrook
Shrp
Crawford
Hjaalmersson

I don't see it I am asking KB3

I would even add Jensen to the mix if we were close.
- VANTEL

We aren't getting back a team's top prospect or young roster player for our spare parts. Even from contenders, like Bezz said, if those teams really wanted to go all-in like that they'd target a Yandle/ROR/Eberle/Etc