HockeyBuzz Hotstove: Which forwards should teams avoid in free agency?

Micheal Ferland and Wayne Simmonds

Correct on ALL 3 mentioned

I hope the Canes don't resign Ferland. They have better options for that role in house. I would like to see what Gauthier can do at the NHL level.

HockeyBuzz Hotstove: Which forwards should teams avoid in free agency?
- ToddCordellVAN

Tanner, Baby, I wanna support you. But you make it so hard. Kevin Hayes is good, is a center than can play in all 3 situation and has good advanced metrics. Why do you hate yourself?

Tanner, Baby, I wanna support you. But you make it so hard. Kevin Hayes is good, is a center than can play in all 3 situation and has good advanced metrics. Why do you hate yourself?
- tomburton99

Of course he's good, but how good a player is he relative to the cap hit he's about to cost? That's the question. I guess if someone gives him extra term in order to make the cap hit reasonable, it might end up being a good move.

But given how these things play out, and given that he's the same age and significantly better than Brock Nelson, i just don't think he's going to come in at a price that makes any sense.

I hope the Canes don't resign Ferland. They have better options for that role in house. I would like to see what Gauthier can do at the NHL level.
- Barbecued Hockey

He's certainly getting closer. He might need one more year in Charlotte, but he's been real good and just gotten better all year.

I hope the Canes don't resign Ferland. They have better options for that role in house. I would like to see what Gauthier can do at the NHL level.

Freddy? You can have him

Luke Schenn

HockeyBuzz Hotstove: Which forwards should teams avoid in free agency?
- ToddCordellVAN

So Frenchie says avoid Eberle. A couple of days ago Tanner says the Yotes should sign him.
I wonder which of these 2 guys actually gets it with Eberle?

Cody McLeod

I'm gonna throw Erik Karlsson's hat in the ring.

HockeyBuzz Hotstove: Which forwards should teams avoid in free agency?
- ToddCordellVAN

Hey Tanner,

So 72.89 points over 82 games played, "is not a difference maker"?!?! Last time I checked, creating nearly 1 goal per game is "making a difference" on the game. Hayes should be avoided bc by all reports he is a clown/jackass of a human being. That being said, he is a very effective offensive player.

Hey Tanner,

So 72.89 points over 82 games played, "is not a difference maker"?!?! Last time I checked, creating nearly 1 goal per game is "making a difference" on the game. Hayes should be avoided bc by all reports he is a clown/jackass of a human being. That being said, he is a very effective offensive player.
- EnzoD

are you inferring that any time a player gets a point, they've created that goal?

Hey Tanner,

So 72.89 points over 82 games played, "is not a difference maker"?!?! Last time I checked, creating nearly 1 goal per game is "making a difference" on the game. Hayes should be avoided bc by all reports he is a clown/jackass of a human being. That being said, he is a very effective offensive player.
- EnzoD

Your avatar is a guy who beat up a cabby over 20 cents and has faced multiple allegations of sexual assault.

I'm gonna throw Erik Karlsson's hat in the ring.
- prock

I agree...the term and $ is really going to cost an insurance company

Your avatar is a guy who beat up a cabby over 20 cents and has faced multiple allegations of sexual assault.
- BINGO!

Yeah but did he take a crap in a stairwell?

Yeah but did he take a crap in a stairwell?
- eichiefs9

is there something wrong with that?

Your avatar is a guy who beat up a cabby over 20 cents and has faced multiple allegations of sexual assault.
- BINGO!

I disagree with Mr. Tanner 99% of the time. However, this isn’t one of them! Due to the lack of centers available, he arguably the best available in FA. That means an overpayment! When you consider JT’s points, plus Hayes and his agent may want a NMC, and you could have an immovable anchor in 2-3 years!

Tanner, Baby, I wanna support you. But you make it so hard. Kevin Hayes is good, is a center than can play in all 3 situation and has good advanced metrics. Why do you hate yourself?
- tomburton99

Sorry, I'm with Tanner on this one. Hayes is not worth the salary that free agency will offer. Hoping the Flyers sign him for $7M x 5

The Devs RW goes in this order: Palmieri, Noesen, Rooney, Stafford.........That is pretty pathetic. Palms is a solid goal scorer, and a top 6 for sure, but it sure drops off on the depth charts.

While I agree that Simmonds and Eb's would be risky contracts for most teams to avoid, the Devs could easily fit one of them into the lineup should no other RW's be added. The only issue would be the term. Can easily afford to pay 6M for one of these guys, but lets keep it 2 years or less. Ideally, offer sheet Kapanen, and sign Donskoi

Sorry, I'm with Tanner on this one. Hayes is not worth the salary that free agency will offer. Hoping the Flyers sign him for $7M x 5
- Crushers68

Curse you!

IF the Flyers sign him, it won’t be anywhere near 7x5. If Felch signs him for that contract, his tenure will be a lot shorter than Hexy’s!

Curse you!

IF the Flyers sign him, it won’t be anywhere near 7x5. If Felch signs him for that contract, his tenure will be a lot shorter than Hexy’s!
- Hokeeguy9

Yes, I realize that. It is a huge over payment.....just having some fun stoking the rivalry.

just build internally. draft a few bigger players that have some skill. we don't need any has-been's like Simmonds.