Begins at noon on 7/1
Here's what we know so far:
BUF - Lazar
CGY - Talbot
DAL - Pavelski, Corey Perry
DET - Pickard
EDM - Smith
FLA - Bobrovsky, Connolly
Islanders- Varlamov
MIN - Zuccarello, Hartman
NSH - Duchene
TBL - Schenn
TOR - Agostino
WSH - Panik
As for Panarin,
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The Blue Jackets are still trying to convince Artemi Panarin to return to Columbus. Still hoping theres a chance.
Looks like a 3 team race.
CBJ. NYI. Florida.
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Hearing AAV could be $13M. Dont know if its the exact number but the biddings are high.
Not if they keep Lemieux. Though he's more of a bottom 6 forward.
It was a pretty odd statement and not something I really understand
Glad we got rid of Vesey.
It was a pretty odd statement and not something I really understand
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He said that the one thing the Rangers are lacking is a (and I'm paraphrasing) "North American presence". He said that the Rangers are loaded with Europeans and they need some North Americans to lead the locker room and be a calming influence. He brought up that the Blues had like 16 Canadians on the team.
It was a pretty odd statement and not something I really understand
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And what the hell was that bit on Trouba? Trouba is a 3 or a 4? Uh, no. He's a first-pair guy thru and thru.
Maybe on the ice, but Kakko will never reach Jagr legendary rock start status. Ok, not even likely on ice. In fact highly unlikely.
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He said that the one thing the Rangers are lacking is a (and I'm paraphrasing) "North American presence". He said that the Rangers are loaded with Europeans and they need some North Americans to lead the locker room and be a calming influence. He brought up that the Blues had like 16 Canadians on the team.
It was a pretty odd statement and not something I really understand
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It is really odd
Dzingel is a fast 27 year old C/LW who is coming off a career high 26 goals and 30 assists. He would slot in nicely on the second line with Hughes and Bratt.
Williams was still effective last season with 23 goals and 30 assists. At 37 he will settle for a 1 year deal.
Gusev would be a huge get for the Devils especially if they take on Clarkson's contract. If that isn't enough to convince Hall to stay then it's time to explore trades. The Islanders might have interest after losing out on Panarin.
Gusev put himself back on the map with a great Worlds on the heels of a dominant KHL season - with all those starts on Russia's World Champs team, Gusev was their best player, I think it might take more than just Clarkson's contract.
Clarkson has one year $5.25M.
Gusev is a 26 year old RFA.
If you pull that off, then great, probably needs $14M in cap space.
Gusev put himself back on the map with a great Worlds on the heels of a dominant KHL season - with all those starts on Russia's World Champs team, Gusev was their best player, I think it might take more than just Clarkson's contract.
Clarkson has one year $5.25M.
Gusev is a 26 year old RFA.
If you pull that off, then great, probably needs $14M in cap space.
I wasn't suggesting that taking Clarkson's deal would be all that is needed to acquire him. I was just suggesting that it would help lower the return. They would still have to give up some assets to acquire him. I wonder how much Gusev is looking for.
Leafs extend C Alex Kerfoot to a 4 year $14 million dollar deal and Codi Ceci to a 1 year $4.5 million dollar contract.
The Leafs now have just $3.765 million in cap space. They will receive an additional $5.3 million once they put Nathan Horton on LTIR.
Those moves would give them just over $9 million in cap room to re-sign Marner. That likely won't be enough so they will need to make another move or two to free up cap space.
I'm guessing it's the Islanders
I would love to see the Av's do this. They have a ton of cap space and a young team. If they pull it off, they'll be a ridiculously fun team to watch and it gets Marner out of the Atlantic.
Marner, MacKinnon, Rantanen, Landeskog, added Kadri for sand paper.
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Sportsnet's Joey Vendetta joins Greg Brady & Hugh Burrill to confirm the report from David Pagnotta that a team is "very seriously considering" presenting an offer sheet to Mitch Marner.
I'm guessing it's the Islanders
There are many who believe it is the Isles. As pj said they would have to make a move to fit him under the cap. Moving Leddy would free 6 million.
I would love to see the Av's do this. They have a ton of cap space and a young team. If they pull it off, they'll be a ridiculously fun team to watch and it gets Marner out of the Atlantic.
Marner, MacKinnon, Rantanen, Landeskog, added Kadri for sand paper.
They can put Ladd on LTIR (he blew out his acl) and that adds 5m+.
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in cap room right now with Beauvilier and Dal Calle not factored in yet.
I would love to see the Av's do this. They have a ton of cap space and a young team. If they pull it off, they'll be a ridiculously fun team to watch and it gets Marner out of the Atlantic.
Marner, MacKinnon, Rantanen, Landeskog, added Kadri for sand paper.
They can put Ladd on LTIR (he blew out his acl) and that adds 5m+.
Not so sure, I thought I read Ladd would be back in training camp and ready for the season.
Yes, LTIR can be used in the off-season while the 10% off-season cushion is active. LTIR in the off-season is calculated using the basic equation outlined above, which permits a team to exceed the off-season salary cap. To use off-season LTIR the team must provide doctors proof that the player in question will continue to be injured at the beginning of the regular season for 10 NHL games and 24 calendar days.
It was from March, they said 4 - 5 months recovery.
Ladd will have season-ending surgery this week. He is expected to be ready for training camp. Ladd was limited to 26 games in 2018-19 and he recorded 11 points.
The latest quotes I can see not behind a pay wall say he's "hoping" to be ready by the start of camp, but it's not guaranteed. Not sure a doctor commits to missing 10 NHL regular season games in October, but who knows.
that's why I said, not so sure.
Then maybe they do it. Hockey ACL's though are usually a 6-7 months injury - conservatively speaking, not a 12-month injury like football.
If we'd be able to ltir both clutter and Ladd, that would be huge
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was that he was skeptical on both Ladd & Clutterbuck (back surgery). Said Ladd won't be back before Christmas and Clutterbuck is a total unknown. Last year Ladd had back soreness in training camp and they held him out until February, so I highly doubt they will be in any rush to get him back off an actual major surgery.
Then maybe they do it. Hockey ACL's though are usually a 6-7 months injury - conservatively speaking, not a 12-month injury like football.
Totally but at this stage Ladd injuries are almost like David Wright - there's always another one related to the previous one and it's never the short side of whatever the recovery window is.
With Clutterbuck apparently he had so many issues he needed multiple back surgeries and the timeline is unknown because he may be ready for training camp or he may never play again.
But bottomline, they supposedly offered Panarin 12.5m with Varlamov/Lee basically already done deals so they have some way of creating the room - it's finding someone worth that much willing to sign here that's been the problem.
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was that he was skeptical on both Ladd & Clutterbuck (back surgery). Said Ladd won't be back before Christmas and Clutterbuck is a total unknown. Last year Ladd had back soreness in training camp and they held him out until February, so I highly doubt they will be in any rush to get him back off an actual major surgery.
Then maybe they do it. Hockey ACL's though are usually a 6-7 months injury - conservatively speaking, not a 12-month injury like football.
Totally but at this stage Ladd injuries are almost like David Wright - there's always another one related to the previous one and it's never the short side of whatever the recovery window is.
With Clutterbuck apparently he had so many issues he needed multiple back surgeries and the timeline is unknown because he may be ready for training camp or he may never play again.
But bottomline, they supposedly offered Panarin 12.5m with Varlamov/Lee basically already done deals so they have some way of creating the room - it's finding someone worth that much willing to sign here that's been the problem.
I thought the Lee deal was after Panarin signed with the Rangers.
You think the Islanders were prepared to sign Panarin and bring back Lee?
not saying you're wrong, but based on the timing it seemed like Lee was done after Panain signed with NYR and MTL offer sheeted Aho (bowing out on Lee).
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was that he was skeptical on both Ladd & Clutterbuck (back surgery). Said Ladd won't be back before Christmas and Clutterbuck is a total unknown. Last year Ladd had back soreness in training camp and they held him out until February, so I highly doubt they will be in any rush to get him back off an actual major surgery.
Then maybe they do it. Hockey ACL's though are usually a 6-7 months injury - conservatively speaking, not a 12-month injury like football.
Totally but at this stage Ladd injuries are almost like David Wright - there's always another one related to the previous one and it's never the short side of whatever the recovery window is.
With Clutterbuck apparently he had so many issues he needed multiple back surgeries and the timeline is unknown because he may be ready for training camp or he may never play again.
But bottomline, they supposedly offered Panarin 12.5m with Varlamov/Lee basically already done deals so they have some way of creating the room - it's finding someone worth that much willing to sign here that's been the problem.
I thought the Lee deal was after Panarin signed with the Rangers.
You think the Islanders were prepared to sign Panarin and bring back Lee?
not saying you're wrong, but based on the timing it seemed like Lee was done after Panain signed with NYR and MTL offer sheeted Aho (bowing out on Lee).
Lee's agent said he was never leaving the island and that they had a deal relatively in place and let Lou focus on other things first which we assume was panarin
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Anders Lee never left the NYIslanders. We did not negotiate with teams as Anders wanted to stay with the @NYIslanders. There was much interest and his $7M AAV allows Lou Lamoriello to pursue players who can help the Islanders win. Anders was staying with-or-without Panarin.
Staple has speculated that if they had gotten Panarin Lee would have taken 1 less year but when Panarin didn't sign they have him the 7th year. Supposedly Lou was on the phone with Sheehy giving him updates on Panarin in real time.
I don't see how the numbers work with Panarin and Lee.
but whatever. Doesn't matter.
I don't see how the numbers work with Panarin and Lee.
but whatever. Doesn't matter.
Most likely they have trade options on the table for Leddy for future picks. They don't really need him and he's a good value contract for someone who needs a solid D. They probably don't want to pull the trigger on dealing him for picks until they know they have a forward, because if they don't get a F from FA then they may need to try to leverage Leddy in a trade for a lesser F (like Zucker).
Will be interesting to see what happens with Vegas whenever the trade market starts up again. Even after they deal Gusev I think they'll need to move salary and Eakin, Marchessault, and Reilly Smith seem to be the most likely candidates.
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Will be interesting to see what happens with Vegas whenever the trade market starts up again. Even after they deal Gusev I think they'll need to move salary and Eakin, Marchessault, and Reilly Smith seem to be the most likely candidates.
I would take any as part of the deal if the Knights want to move them. I'm not crazy about Eakin but I would be very happy to land either Smith or Marchessault also.
The Clarkson deal makes plenty of sense for NJ also as it expires in a year and it will lower the Gusev return while allowing Vegas to keep those three.
it sounds like so many teams are interested it will end up being a somewhat risky deal. Probably still a good upside play but I'd personally rather deal for a known quantity.
I agree I don't think Vegas wants to move Marchessault. I think they would most likely move Eakin, who has just 1 year left on his deal, or Smith who has 3 years and an AAV of $5 million. They could also force a team to take on Reaves which would free up $2.775 million in cap room. Eakin is an excellent 3rd line center.
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and Avalanche are also very interested in Gusev.
it sounds like so many teams are interested it will end up being a somewhat risky deal. Probably still a good upside play but I'd personally rather deal for a known quantity.
It certainly is especially with at his size. With that said I want the Devils to take that chance as it is just another move that could fill a big hole now while also helping to convince Hall to re-sign.
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we could even use Eakin to replace our 3C, so I'd love to send Vegas a good package for him + 1 of their wingers. Marchessault would be perfect but even with all their salary issues I have a hard time seeing them deal him. I'd almost definitely give up next year's 1st plus a solid prospect for that combo though - and with them already almost $3m over the cap, with 3 more roster spots to fill, it seems that's the type of move they will need to make in addition to dealing Gusev.
I agree I don't think Vegas wants to move Marchessault. I think they would most likely move Eakin, who has just 1 year left on his deal, or Smith who has 3 years and an AAV of $5 million. They could also force a team to take on Reaves which would free up $2.775 million in cap room. Eakin is an excellent 3rd line center.
Eakin + Reilly Smith would be a great fit for a Trotz team. I'm still holding out hope Lou has an offer sheet for Marner up his sleeve, but I wouldn't be disappointed at all if he pivoted to something like Eakin/Smith. Ehlers is another guy Staple has mentioned as a possibility for something built around Leddy + picks/prospects, I'd be on board with that. Just don't want to see another huge chunk of cap room go to waste again like last year.
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we could even use Eakin to replace our 3C, so I'd love to send Vegas a good package for him + 1 of their wingers. Marchessault would be perfect but even with all their salary issues I have a hard time seeing them deal him. I'd almost definitely give up next year's 1st plus a solid prospect for that combo though - and with them already almost $3m over the cap, with 3 more roster spots to fill, it seems that's the type of move they will need to make in addition to dealing Gusev.
I agree I don't think Vegas wants to move Marchessault. I think they would most likely move Eakin, who has just 1 year left on his deal, or Smith who has 3 years and an AAV of $5 million. They could also force a team to take on Reaves which would free up $2.775 million in cap room. Eakin is an excellent 3rd line center.
Eakin + Reilly Smith would be a great fit for a Trotz team. I'm still holding out hope Lou has an offer sheet for Marner up his sleeve, but I wouldn't be disappointed at all if he pivoted to something like Eakin/Smith. Ehlers is another guy Staple has mentioned as a possibility for something built around Leddy + picks/prospects, I'd be on board with that. Just don't want to see another huge chunk of cap room go to waste again like last year.
Acquiring those two would give the Islanders a very deep team. I still can't believe the Islanders landed both Dobson and Wilde in last years draft. Wilde probably needs another year of development but Dobson should be ready to step into the NHL right now if they deal Leddy.