Surprise surprise. We got to see what Linden and Benning are made of. Can't say I'm surprised on Vrbata. Yes, hamhuis would only go to a select few place. But it is a GMs job to understand his market. Lower your price tag. A 2nd and prospect , or a 2nd alone is better then nothing. He had 2 teams in for sure(that we know about) He clearly misplayed his hand. The arrogance he sits up there with and acts like he didn't (frank) up badly reminds of the guy who's job he took. And Linden should stick to PR stuff, it's pretty clear he's lost at his current position. I think it's fair to say Benning is a great scout but terrible at the bargaining table.

As it stands the worse we will draft is 8th, more than likely a top 5 pick.
- Scooby_Doo

I just got 4 free tickets to the Islanders game...... I feel like a poop even thinking about going!
- Beatle_john

I bet it's going to be either half full or half empty.

- VANTEL

Somebody has to be positive in here.

As it stands the worse we will draft is 8th, more than likely a top 5 pick.
- Scooby_Doo

#3 and with two head to heads against Edmonton.... could be close to #2

who do y'all think JB will target in Free agency? looking at the list of defensemen that are UFAs this summer.... maybe Goligoski? Yandle on a good deal? Demers might be useful

Rumor was FA said no we are better off keeping him instead of a late round pick
- VANTEL

But but, big nuts Linden says he'll make the final call. So even if FA stepped in, then it's Linden's fault. Pretty gutless

Surprise surprise. We got to see what Linden and Benning are made of. Can't say I'm surprised on Vrbata. Yes, hamhuis would only go to a select few place. But it is a GMs job to understand his market. Lower your price tag. A 2nd and prospect , or a 2nd alone is better then nothing. He had 2 teams in for sure(that we know about) He clearly misplayed his hand. The arrogance he sits up there with and acts like he didn't (frank) up badly reminds of the guy who's job he took. And Linden should stick to PR stuff, it's pretty clear he's lost at his current position. I think it's fair to say Benning is a great scout but terrible at the bargaining table.
- Bieksa#3

I hope Stamkos signs with TB

Somebody has to be positive in here.
- Scooby_Doo

-3 + 4 = 1

If anyone needs a little perspective, check out the Bruins thread

But but, big nuts Linden says he'll make the final call. So even if FA stepped in, then it's Linden's fault. Pretty gutless
- Bieksa#3

As it stands the worse we will draft is 8th, more than likely a top 5 pick.
- Scooby_Doo

Were getting Mathews. Something positive has to happen.

who do y'all think JB will target in Free agency? looking at the list of defensemen that are UFAs this summer.... maybe Goligoski? Yandle on a good deal?
- Crazybagoham

Lucic, 7.5 x 5 years.

But but, big nuts Linden says he'll make the final call. So even if FA stepped in, then it's Linden's fault. Pretty gutless
- Bieksa#3

But But... you know nothing.

who do y'all think JB will target in Free agency? looking at the list of defensemen that are UFAs this summer.... maybe Goligoski? Yandle on a good deal?
- Crazybagoham

I'm starting to think these 2 clowns will hand out a few big money Clarkson type deals.

Were getting Mathews. Something positive has to happen.
- mauryballstein

If we get Matthews I will forgive Benning for being a moron.

But But... you know nothing.
- Beatle_john

Aw, does the truth hurt . Linden wants to talk the talk he better walk the walk.

If we get Matthews I will forgive Benning for being a moron.
- Scooby_Doo

another center... huzzah :/

If we get Matthews I will forgive Benning for being a moron.
- Scooby_Doo

So if we win the lottery, benning made a good move to select the clear #1?

can somebody post some of those riot pics?

the kid with the Canucks sweater and sports glasses with his arms wide spread would be fitting.

Now that the TDL has come n gone its time to speculate our cap space next year.

1st we can wipe off our UFA's:
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Vrbata @$5m
Hammer @$4.5m
Prust @$2.5m
Barts @$1.75m
Weber @$1.5m
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TOTAL: $15.25m

RFA's:
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Vey $1m offseason trade prolly
Baertschi $900k resign min qualifying offer
Etem $850k same
Granlund $767.5k same
Pedan $792.5k same

Possible Buyouts:

Burrows $4.5m
Higgins $2.5m

Run with that for awhile... Need 5 forwards n 2 d signed or promoted.




Promote Gaunce
Resign Baertschi Etem Granlund Pedan.
The above cost approx $4.5m leaving almost $11m for 1 F n 1 D.
Nice cap space for a big UFA or 2....Q is who....Stamkos Eriksson Okposo Yandle?

who do y'all think JB will target in Free agency? looking at the list of defensemen that are UFAs this summer.... maybe Goligoski? Yandle on a good deal? Demers might be useful
- Crazybagoham

We are better off trading

If anyone needs a little perspective, check out the Bruins thread
- Whiskey-Tango

If anyone needs a little perspective, check out the Bruins thread
- Whiskey-Tango

There not fans though because they arent happy with the moves that were made

We are better off trading
- VANTEL

Are we going to hire someone to do that for us?