I guess it all depends on the term of the deal.
If FL makes Hoffman available, Buffalo should go get him. For one thing, the PP becomes instantly lethal with that cannon lurking.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=20rg7VgzOvg
- Ratsreign

I would love the guy

But at his age, the question surrounding his next deal and the cost, and what it would cost to bring him in NOW, it make no sense for Buffalo to do this.

He's an expiring contract who is going to look to get paid, and if the cost to acquire him is McCabe, Erod, and a pick, it is an easy no.
- kingcong39

This, 100 times over, this.

Maybe big dollar FA really isn't the route to go.

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Richest UFA deals signed on July 1, 2016:
Milan Lucic, 7 yrs, $42M
Kyle Okposo, 7 yrs, $42M
Andrew Ladd, 7 yrs, $38.5M
Loui Eriksson, 6 yrs, $36M
Frans Nielsen, 6 yrs, $31.25M
David Backes, 5 yrs, $30M
Darren Helm, 5 yrs, $19.25M
Troy Brouwer, 4 yrs, $18M

What a day.
- GilPerreault11

All those lists conveniently leave Eric Staal off there. And that was probably the worst UFA year

Would he?

McCabe for a 30 year old rental? SIGN ME UP FUKKER

what the serious hell is this crap

You go for Trocheck or Huberdeau and that's it. If they say no, say we will call you next February.
- BeadyEyedDouche

That's what YOU would say, but what would Botterill say? I think it is more along the lines of "You sure you don't want ERod too?"

Maybe big dollar FA really isn't the route to go.

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Richest UFA deals signed on July 1, 2016:
Milan Lucic, 7 yrs, $42M
Kyle Okposo, 7 yrs, $42M
Andrew Ladd, 7 yrs, $38.5M
Loui Eriksson, 6 yrs, $36M
Frans Nielsen, 6 yrs, $31.25M
David Backes, 5 yrs, $30M
Darren Helm, 5 yrs, $19.25M
Troy Brouwer, 4 yrs, $18M

What a day.
- GilPerreault11

I think both Edmonton and Buffalo should consider a Lucic for Okposo swap.

That's what YOU would say, but what would Botterill say? I think it is more along the lines of "You sure you don't want ERod too?"
- Hatboro_Swords

He's an expiring contract who is going to look to get paid, and if the cost to acquire him is McCabe, Erod, and a pick, it is an easy no.
- kingcong39

It depends on the pick. You're talking about a bottom pair D and a 4th liner player.

Reimer going to tie canes as a cap dump ....... panthers preparing for_____ and ____ signing

Why does anyone want Mike Hoffman? I cannot for the life of me understand...

Dude is already 29, just came off a career year of 70 points and is basically an older Reinhart.

Wayne Simmonds, Matt Duchene, people literally said these guys are too old.

This place is (frank)ing madness.
- BeadyEyedDouche

I think we would just use him as a rental to be honest And most likely trade him

If you can add a 30 goal guy with a low cap hit It will be great for the team the problem is if they signed him

Maybe big dollar FA really isn't the route to go.

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Richest UFA deals signed on July 1, 2016:
Milan Lucic, 7 yrs, $42M
Kyle Okposo, 7 yrs, $42M
Andrew Ladd, 7 yrs, $38.5M
Loui Eriksson, 6 yrs, $36M
Frans Nielsen, 6 yrs, $31.25M
David Backes, 5 yrs, $30M
Darren Helm, 5 yrs, $19.25M
Troy Brouwer, 4 yrs, $18M

What a day.
- GilPerreault11

I warned you all About Okposo 🥺

Reimer going to tie canes as a cap dump ....... panthers preparing for_____ and ____ signing
- Sabretooth9

Ek says Scott Darling and his greater AAV went to the Panthers.

He looks like an actual little person
- jcragcrumple

I think it might be just the imaging Lol

Ek says Scott Darling and his greater AAV went to the Panthers.
- Hatboro_Swords

Why lol 😂

Reimer going to tie canes as a cap dump ....... panthers preparing for_____ and ____ signing
- Sabretooth9

darling makes more then reimer for same term

I guess it all depends on the term of the deal.
If FL makes Hoffman available, Buffalo should go get him. For one thing, the PP becomes instantly lethal with that cannon lurking.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=20rg7VgzOvg
- Ratsreign

What was Florida’s PP rank? Just wondering, will hoffman even improve here? Played with equal or better players on Florida last year

darling makes more then reimer for same term
- homiedclown

Reimer due a big signing bonus next year that makes buying him out pointless. FL will buy Darling out.

darling makes more then reimer for same term
- homiedclown

Same cap hit?

Why does anyone want Mike Hoffman? I cannot for the life of me understand...

Dude is already 29, just came off a career year of 70 points and is basically an older Reinhart.

Wayne Simmonds, Matt Duchene, people literally said these guys are too old.

This place is (frank)ing madness.
- BeadyEyedDouche

He scores, and isn't horrible defensively.
Next contract will be tough though, unless they can get him on a 4 year deal.

Damn I wish I could go back in time and punch myself in the face

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...?thread_id=136479&page=69

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Deal is official: James Reimer traded from Panthers to Hurricanes for Scott Darling, 6th. And Florida is buying out Darling.

He scores, and isn't horrible defensively.
Next contract will be tough though, unless they can get him on a 4 year deal.
- IonSabres

Both of those are true but to bring him in as a rental makes no sense, unless you expect him to have another career year and be able to unload him at the TDL but that's such a horrible management of assets...

Trading McCabe for a rental, and ERod to boot? No. If we're trading McCabe, look no further than what Miller just got. We can just cut our losses and trade McCabe for a couple of 3rds.

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Deal is official: James Reimer traded from Panthers to Hurricanes for Scott Darling, 6th. And Florida is buying out Darling.
- Stripes77

bob is moving to south florida

bob is moving to south florida
- homiedclown

Meh we all knew this trade deadline day just sign bread already

bob is moving to south florida
- homiedclown

Yeah, Russians love cheesy places like Florida

Meh we all knew this trade deadline day just sign bread already
- gerbe75pts

Will you go back to your old avi please?

Or place a bet with someone else so this one goes away when you lose?