Not sure if this was talked about, but Boston didn't qualify Nick Ritchie, he kinda fits the bill as a long pants winger....
- Beatnic57

If he’s cheap there’s not much to get upset about but our three biggest roster holes right now are two top 9 forwards and goalie, and Richie doesn’t address any of that. Richie’s solid for the bottom 6, but I think we need to use our cap space extremely tactically

He's not a bad gamble for one year at $900K. Philly just seems to playing yahtzee right now.
- Rinosaur

He gets to play with his best bud again now too.

If he’s cheap there’s not much to get upset about but our three biggest roster holes right now are two top 9 forwards and goalie, and Richie doesn’t address any of that. Richie’s solid for the bottom 6, but I think we need to use our cap space extremely tactically
- Victoro311

To this point Hextall seems to be not be trigger-happy. The inaction, at least to me, seems like being patient and calculated. He could have easily jumped in to all the madness, so my initial assumption is that he's trying to be tactical.

I'd love to see Fleury in a Pens uniform again, but I have a feeling this wouldn't end well. Goalie coach would probably mess him up (again).

get a grip wilson...the hawks are not morally corrupt because you say so...you nor anybody knows poop about what happened 11 years ago in CHC. The matter is being contested...but i guess your just another all knowing hockey blogger...
- bogiedoc

Thing that really gets me is RW didn't you say the Pens were morally corrupt with the Donatelli episode. And of course you said the Canadiens are morally corrupt because they picked a terrible person in the draft. All the same make believe progressive B.S.

Don't wait to hear the whole story. Haven't seen any updates on that Donatelli story from RW. Bet you he doesn't have the same outrage with the D. Watson allegations. Come on he is a great QB and there is only about 15 different accusations. I would say stick to hockey but he knows nothing about that either. Passing judgements on morals seem to be his strong suit.

get a grip wilson...the hawks are not morally corrupt because you say so...you nor anybody knows poop about what happened 11 years ago in CHC. The matter is being contested...but i guess your just another all knowing hockey blogger...
- bogiedoc

(frank) the blackhawks.

LOL AT THE RANGERS. Buch signs under $4M per year lol

To this point Hextall seems to be not be trigger-happy. The inaction, at least to me, seems like being patient and calculated. He could have easily jumped in to all the madness, so my initial assumption is that he's trying to be tactical.
- Rinosaur

We'll know how Hextall's first off season is shaping up in about a day or two when free agency starts. While I of course appreciate not blowing our load on poop defensemen, his comments about not expecting to do much in free agency and beat reports that he's mostly focused on goalie are pretty concerning. We need forwards very badly.

LOL AT THE RANGERS. Buch signs under $4M per year lol
- Rinosaur

He signed for like 5.8 per year though

LOL AT THE RANGERS. Buch signs under $4M per year lol
- Rinosaur

Too many edibles for you.

I wonder what MAF’s “music” would be?

Best entrance music of all time is Hollywood Hogan coming down to VooDoo Child

Too many edibles for you.
- Feds91Stammer

Yeah and I'm a controller. Not a good look for me lol

We'll know how Hextall's first off season is shaping up in about a day or two when free agency starts. While I of course appreciate not blowing our load on poop defensemen, his comments about not expecting to do much in free agency and beat reports that he's mostly focused on goalie are pretty concerning. We need forwards very badly.
- Victoro311

I really believe this was a CYA statement, but it at least seems that his first preference is a hockey trade which is the wiser path to go down.

Weeksy saying avalanche working on a trade…. We know from last year they really liked Jarry and tried hard to get him from the reports… could it be happening now that grubauer is all but gone!?

Weeksy saying avalanche working on a trade…. We know from last year they really liked Jarry and tried hard to get him from the reports… could it be happening now that grubauer is all but gone!?
- pens4life-66

Haha nope! Dud

Haha nope! Dud
- pens4life-66

Kurtis McDermid. Very close lol

Kurtis McDermid. Very close lol
- Rinosaur

hahaha

So the Kraken used up their LA expansion pick for a guy they ended up just trading to Avs for a 4th round pick in 2023?...


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So the Kraken used up their LA expansion pick for a guy they ended up just trading to Avs for a 4th round pick in 2023?...


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- MattStrat

I mean, a 4th rounder for a bum? Not bad. I think Francis' strategy is pretty solid. Get a bunch of these guys they can flip for futures and leave salary cap to go get big fish. They're signing Schwartz tomorrow. Obviously he's not a "big fish," but he's a solid player.

I mean, a 4th rounder for a bum? Not bad. I think Francis' strategy is pretty solid. Get a bunch of these guys they can flip for futures and leave salary cap to go get big fish. They're signing Schwartz tomorrow. Obviously he's not a "big fish," but he's a solid player.
- Rinosaur

hahaha yeah that's not bad but personally, with a lot of their decisions, I feel they could of done better so far...but Im not passing judgment on any rosters until October. Crazy expansion summer in flat cap covid world still has its biggest day tomorrow....

hahaha yeah that's not bad but personally, with a lot of their decisions, I feel they could of done better so far...but Im not passing judgment on any rosters until October. Crazy expansion summer in flat cap covid world still has its biggest day tomorrow....
- MattStrat

Francis is not dumb. I believe there's a method to his madness although I'm sure part of this is a gamble. I still think he goes after Eichel, Landeskog and Hamilton, and lands at least one of them.

Getzlaf is officially hitting the FA market now, so I can easily see him in SEA.

Welcome to Hockeybuzz!
- MattStrat

Francis is not dumb. I believe there's a method to his madness although I'm sure part of this is a gamble. I still think he goes after Eichel, Landeskog and Hamilton, and lands at least one of them.

Getzlaf is officially hitting the FA market now, so I can easily see him in SEA.
- Rinosaur

Francis is a GM therefore he is dumb.

Francis is a GM therefore he is dumb.
- Feds91Stammer

Think outside the box.

Canes signing Tony D