Yeah, and not that Barrie isn't a good player, there just doesn't seem to be any race to get on that team from anyone.
- Rinosaur

Well wasting 5.75m on Neal, 3.2m on Kassian, and 4.5m on Koskinen doesn’t even get them in position to get into bidding wars on most guys. Plus the 2.25m in dead cap for Lucic and Sekera.

Well wasting 5.75m on Neal, 3.2m on Kassian, and 4.5m on Koskinen doesn’t even get them in position to get into bidding wars on most guys. Plus the 2.25m in dead cap for Lucic and Sekera.
- Feds91Stammer

Oh totally, but they're actually in a position right now to do a little damage and fill out their lineup wisely. According to capfriendly they have $16M free. The only significant RFA they have is Yamamoto, so they have room to make a few key signings. I'm definitely curious to see how they go about it.

I wouldn't even count Barrie. He signed a one year deal when his value was low. Edmonton's PP seemed like a good place to pump up value.

I've been waiting for that trailer!!! I wish they could turn that into a prequel series.
- Rinosaur

I’m pretty stoked. The trailer was awesome and the cast is incredible.

Oh totally, but they're actually in a position right now to do a little damage and fill out their lineup wisely. According to capfriendly they have $16M free. The only significant RFA they have is Yamamoto, so they have room to make a few key signings. I'm definitely curious to see how they go about it.
- Rinosaur

Having cap space the same year NYR has cap space is bad timing. That's a city that gets free agents.

Oh totally, but they're actually in a position right now to do a little damage and fill out their lineup wisely. According to capfriendly they have $16M free. The only significant RFA they have is Yamamoto, so they have room to make a few key signings. I'm definitely curious to see how they go about it.
- Rinosaur

11m with the nuge signing. Need a goalie. And their top 2 RD by 5v5 ice time are UFA.

Having cap space the same year NYR has cap space is bad timing. That's a city that gets free agents.
- Tojo.

They have to tread lightly with all the raises they have to give out in the next year or so.

11m with the nuge signing. Need a goalie. And their top 2 RD by 5v5 ice time are UFA.
- Feds91Stammer

Unless I'm reading capfriendly wrong, the $16M is after the RNH signing. Also, any goalie move I'd imagine would have Koskinen either bought out, moved or moved with retention.

Unless I'm reading capfriendly wrong, the $16M is after the RNH signing. Also, any goalie move I'd imagine would have Koskinen either bought out, moved or moved with retention.
- Rinosaur

Okay when I was on earlier they hadn’t added the nuge signing yet. You’re right. Wonder if they can sign a RD and convince a Tatar/Saad to sign.

Okay when I was on earlier they hadn’t added the nuge signing yet. You’re right. Wonder if they can sign a RD and convince a Tatar/Saad to sign.
- Feds91Stammer

They definitely need some middle and bottom six help in addition to an RD, and I think there are some decent names out there.

They definitely need some middle and bottom six help in addition to an RD, and I think there are some decent names out there.
- Rinosaur

They would really benefit from Bouchard taking a massive step forward.

They would really benefit from Bouchard taking a massive step forward.
- Feds91Stammer

I'm curious to see if they buy out either Koskinen or Neal.

They're in a great position if good decisions are made. Keeping RNH was not a bad decision. It's a stupid contract, but an ok decision.

I'm curious to see if they buy out either Koskinen or Neal.

They're in a great position if good decisions are made. Keeping RNH was not a bad decision. It's a stupid contract, but an ok decision.
- Rinosaur

Koskinen would make sense because that money could go to an upgrade in net.

Koskinen would make sense because that money could go to an upgrade in net.
- Feds91Stammer

The Mikko Koskinen signing was the second most hilarious signing I've ever seen.

The Mikko Koskinen signing was the second most hilarious signing I've ever seen.
- Victoro311

Because it was like the day before Chia got fired?

EDM is such a poorly run organization that they have two players who are arguably both top ten players, but the org keeps icing a sad product

I saw a report that they were planning to protect Josh Archibald. I don't want to disrespect Josh, but he's not the sort of player that seems like he should end up among the top 7 forwards on a team with any depth and age.

I saw a report that they were planning to protect Josh Archibald. I don't want to disrespect Josh, but he's not the sort of player that seems like he should end up among the top 7 forwards on a team with any depth and age.
- TartanBill

Well that’s what happens when you only have 5 forwards worth protecting.

poop weather. poop team. poop tax rate. Insane pressure from crazy fans can’t even live a relatively normal life.
- Feds91Stammer

Great fishing though.

Fleury already said he wants to end his career in Vegas and the GM there wants the same

The Mikko Koskinen signing was the second most hilarious signing I've ever seen.
- Victoro311

And the first?

And the first?
- Rinosaur

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson
- Feds91Stammer

That was pretty funny. I think the Skinner signing was pretty damn funny.

Fleury already said he wants to end his career in Vegas and the GM there wants the same
- OfManNotMachine

A lot can influence a player and their decisions. Especially Sid, Geno, and Letang.

Engelland one is up there for me just because they had to clarify it was per year.

That was pretty funny. I think the Skinner signing was pretty damn funny.
- Rinosaur

The Jarnkrok and Sissons deals were always funny to me as well.