2017 NHL Offseason
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Caps re-sign Oshie! 8 years, $5.75 mil AAV
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Yep. 8 years???mister d wrote:So 5 years until the Oshie buyout.
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Awesome!
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*sigh*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.
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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.
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.
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If it makes you feel better, Iginla might go to Edmonton.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.
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rumors this morning that the Oilers will extend McDavid 8 years 106M (13.25 AVV)
Can't be made official until July 1st.
Can't be made official until July 1st.
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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.
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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.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.
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Sad news. Semenko was a big part of the 80s Battle of Alberta.
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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).
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Also, I really hope the Pens can add an elite, Norris-caliber defenseman to the team that just won the Cup. Fingers crossed!
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Rumor: Shattenkirk to Rangers 4yrs 6.9 AAV
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His agent issued a statement denying that.degenerasian wrote:Rumor: Shattenkirk to Rangers 4yrs 6.9 AAV
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eta: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.
Rass, you better hope Matt Murray never gets hurt!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.
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I don't know. Maybe Nashville will sign a FA or two and doesn't have room for him. Colorado does.mister d wrote:Someone explain the Colin Wilson trade.
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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.
Sad to see Marleau go, end of an era.
But that contract is pretty insane, too good to pass up.
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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.
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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.
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I wonder if any other teams offered that much. Or close to it.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.
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NHL contracts vs. NBA contracts.
Connor McDavid's new contract has the same aav as Kelly Olynyk's.
Connor McDavid's new contract has the same aav as Kelly Olynyk's.
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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.sancarlos wrote:NHL contracts vs. NBA contracts.
Connor McDavid's new contract has the same aav as Kelly Olynyk's.
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AHL announces it is expanding for 2018-19. Should be fascinating to see where. Salt Lake? Reno? A huge wildcard like Houston?
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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The Avs are a shitshow.
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Reports say hes a very poor skater, not good for someone 5'10"
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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.
I'm nervous again this year.
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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.