2017 NHL Offseason

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:44 pm

Caps re-sign Oshie! 8 years, $5.75 mil AAV

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:22 pm

So 5 years until the Oshie buyout.

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:40 am

mister d wrote:So 5 years until the Oshie buyout.

Yep. 8 years???

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:31 pm

Awesome!

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:11 pm

Joe K wrote:Admittedly, I am an extremely casual hockey fan, but is there any rational reason why the Blues protected Ryan Reaves? He's popular with fans here because he fights people, and there's a good cocktail dedicated to him at a bar I like, but other than that I can't think of any reason why they'd use a slot on him instead of any of the other options.

*sigh*

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:39 pm

I'd probably be willing to bet Sid lobbied management and management isn't going to ignore Sid.

Post by **brian** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:35 pm

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 5:50 pm

I saw a piece this morning speculating that the Kings may be interested in signing Joe Thornton. For me, that would be the absolute worst case scenario - beloved long-time star who is still an impact player suiting up for the most hated rival. I will be seriously upset if that comes to pass.

But, frankly I'd be surprised. The Kings have a lot money already tied up in centers Anze Kopitar and Jeff Carter. Thornton isn't going to LA for third-line money.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 7:34 pm

sancarlos wrote:I saw a piece this morning speculating that the Kings may be interested in signing Joe Thornton. For me, that would be the absolute worst case scenario - beloved long-time star who is still an impact player suiting up for the most hated rival. I will be seriously upset if that comes to pass.

But, frankly I'd be surprised. The Kings have a lot money already tied up in centers Anze Kopitar and Jeff Carter. Thornton isn't going to LA for third-line money.

If it makes you feel better, Iginla might go to Edmonton.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 7:49 pm

In a different world, Calgary would be lauded for picking up two young ~1RDs in trades inside of 25 months.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:50 am

rumors this morning that the Oilers will extend McDavid 8 years 106M (13.25 AVV)

Can't be made official until July 1st.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:17 pm

degenerasian wrote:rumors this morning that the Oilers will extend McDavid 8 years 106M (13.25 AVV)

Can't be made official until July 1st.

Is that a lot in hockey? Genuinely curious.

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:01 pm

A_B wrote:
degenerasian wrote:rumors this morning that the Oilers will extend McDavid 8 years 106M (13.25 AVV)

Can't be made official until July 1st.

Is that a lot in hockey? Genuinely curious.

Currently Toews and Kane are getting 10.5 AAV which are the tops right now. 13.25 would be the biggest in the sport, but the salary cap just went up so there was already reason to believe he was going to outpace the 19/88 contracts, and the cap bump probably netted him a little extra.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:03 pm

I like Brendan Smith, especially on this roster. I'd love him if he were righty.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:37 am

Sad news. Semenko was a big part of the 80s Battle of Alberta.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:55 pm

TIL before VGK traded Methot, they had the second-largest cap hit in the NHL (down to 5th now and likely to drop some more still as they sell off excess defensemen).

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jun 30, 2017 7:50 pm

I love Burns and Thornton.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Jul 01, 2017 7:29 am

sancarlos wrote:I love Bu.T.t

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Jul 01, 2017 8:02 am

Also, I really hope the Pens can add an elite, Norris-caliber defenseman to the team that just won the Cup. Fingers crossed!

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:18 am

Rumor: Shattenkirk to Rangers 4yrs 6.9 AAV

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:56 am

degenerasian wrote:Rumor: Shattenkirk to Rangers 4yrs 6.9 AAV

His agent issued a statement denying that.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:08 am

Spector's Hockey wrote:TSN’s Bob McKenzie reports defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is heading to the Winnipeg Jets.
Center Brian Boyle is reportedly heading to the New Jersey Devils on a two-year deal. (Update: It’s two years, $5.5 million)
TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reports the Toronto Maple Leafs are signing defenseman Ron Hainsey to a two-year deal.
TSN’S Darren Dreger reports center Nick Bonino is joining the Nashville Predators. “4/5 year term.”
NBC SPORTS cites a report from NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes saying the New York Rangers signed defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk to a four-year deal worth $6.9 million per season. TSN’s Frank Seravalli, however, reports Shattenkirk’s agent calls this premature, claiming his client is still considering his options.
TSN contributor Aaron Ward reports hearing the Montreal Canadiens have agreed to a five-year contract with defenseman Karl Alzner worth roughly $4.5 million annually.
SPORTSNET’s Elliotte Friedman reports it looks like the Vancouver Canucks will sign forward Sam Gagner (three years, around $3 million per). Defenseman Michael Del Zotto, goaltender Anders Nilsson and forward Alex Burmistrov are also expected to join the Canucks.
Winger Patrick Sharp is rejoining the Chicago Blackhawks. It’s reportedly a one-year, $1 million contract.
Center Martin Hanzal is expected to join the Dallas Stars.
Goaltender Jonathan Bernier is joining the Colorado Avalanche.
Goalie Ondrej Pavelec is heading to the New York Rangers.

eta:

Pittsburgh Penguins sign goaltender Antti Niemi to a one-year, $750K contract.
Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Chad Johnson to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.
Carolina Hurricanes sign winger Justin Williams to a two-year, $9 million contract.
Pittsburgh Penguins sign defenseman Matt Hunwick to a three-year, $6.75 million contract.
Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender Steve Mason to a two-year deal worth $4.1 million per season.
Buffalo Sabres signed winger Benoit Pouliot to a one-year, $1.15 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Dan Girardi to a two-year deal worth $3 million per season.
The Detroit Red Wings signed defenseman Trevor Daley to a three-year, $9.5 million contract.

Rass, you better hope Matt Murray never gets hurt!

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:33 am

Someone explain the Colin Wilson trade.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:56 am

mister d wrote:Someone explain the Colin Wilson trade.

I don't know. Maybe Nashville will sign a FA or two and doesn't have room for him. Colorado does.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:42 pm

Phew!

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:33 pm

Marleau signs for the Leafs 3 years 6.25 AAV.

Sad to see Marleau go, end of an era.

But that contract is pretty insane, too good to pass up.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:07 pm

Not sure if it's a confirmed story beyond "I want it to be", but I read Shattenkirk and his agent wrote the contract and just gave it to NYR to sign knowing it was too good not to. It's cool how bad he wants to be a Ranger.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:07 pm

Very sorry to see Marleau go. He's been nothing but class for the Sharks, for 20 years. But I can't blame the team for not matching Toronto's offer.

Wyshinski wrote:The San Jose Sharks, with whom he’s played since 1997, would only go for two years, knowing what a third year at $6.25 million on an over-35 contract could mean in 2019, when Logan Couture and Joe Pavelski are both unrestricted. It would be fiscally insane to have a 40-year-old Patrick Marleau on your cap at that point.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:09 pm

mister d wrote:Not sure if it's a confirmed story beyond "I want it to be", but I read Shattenkirk and his agent wrote the contract and just gave it to NYR to sign knowing it was too good not to. It's cool how bad he wants to be a Ranger.

I wonder if any other teams offered that much. Or close to it.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 4:58 pm

logo contest!

Flames might win something!

http://www.icethetics.co/vote/2017/nhlt ... qus_thread

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:52 pm

NHL contracts vs. NBA contracts.

Connor McDavid's new contract has the same aav as Kelly Olynyk's.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:46 pm

sancarlos wrote:NHL contracts vs. NBA contracts.

Connor McDavid's new contract has the same aav as Kelly Olynyk's.

If you really want to compare apples to fucked up apples do the math on an average NHL contract as a percentage of team revenue to an NFL contract. Even with the difference in roster size.

Post by **brian** » Fri Jul 07, 2017 12:01 am

AHL announces it is expanding for 2018-19. Should be fascinating to see where. Salt Lake? Reno? A huge wildcard like Houston?

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:05 am

Guessing this is the first and only time Kevin Klein will get compared to Markus Naslund.

Post by **brian** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:40 pm

VGK say they're in the top 25 percent of the NHL in ticket revenue. Likely legit as a lot of the lower bowl seats are very pricey.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:22 pm

This year's version of Jimmy Vesey is defenseman Will Butcher. This past season, Butcher was the captain of the NCAA national champion Denver Pioneers, and was awarded the Hobey Baker award (college hockey's version of the Heisman Trophy).

He was drafted a few years back by the Colorado Avalanche. But, they never tried to sign him and in early 2016, told him that they didn't see him as a prospect (even though he was an all-american) and said the Avs had no intention of ever signing him. (Supposedly, that was due to the low opinion of him held by then-coach Patrick Roy.) Well, he continued developing and this year the Avs changed their mind and wanted to sign him. But, guess what? Butcher saw that he was set to become a free agent on August 15. So, like Vesey last year, he is set to entertain offers later this month. Something like half the league has indicated a desire to sign him, as talented puck-moving offensive defensemen don't grow on trees.

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:29 pm

Chicago is desperate for a guy like this. Young, currently cheap, could play 3rd line minutes in the second half of the season after Rozival undoubtedly blows a spleen or something.

The Avs are a shitshow.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:34 pm

Reports say hes a very poor skater, not good for someone 5'10"

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:44 pm

I'd take my chances on an entry level deal. Skating you can teach, upside is a plus. Chicago doesn't even have 6 D men signed. And Viktor Svedburg/Gustav Forsling are not the answer long term. Jan Rutta hasn't played a game in the NHL yet.

I'm nervous again this year.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:50 pm

Chicago will find a way to circumvent UDFA rules, sign him for $5MM and then have to attach Hartman to get his deal off the books in 2019.