I Ranger Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 The Wild beat writer Michael Russo wrote in his latest article that the Wild aren't going to make an offer to Niskanen. I think they wanted him on a shorter term like 3 years and he can easily get a 6 or 7 year contract from someone. Russo mentioned Tampa Bay and Washington as destinations that make sense and I think Detroit has him pretty high on their list as well. If that is the case, I agree with not making an offer. I never wanted them to offer him unless they got him for under market value anyway. I think someone is going to way overpay for him and be stuck with a bad long-term contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 If that is the case, I agree with not making an offer. I never wanted them to offer him unless they got him for under market value anyway. I think someone is going to way overpay for him and be stuck with a bad long-term contract. It'll be interesting to see how he does on another team. No doubt he benefitted from playing on that team in Pittsburgh. Will he have the same success elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Christian Ehrhoff to Pittsburgh on a 1 year, $4M deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 A lot of money being tossed around early on. The Blues land Stastny with a 4 year $28 million deal. Edmonton seems to just be giving money to whoever will take it with a 5 year $20 million deal with Beniot Pouliot and a 4 year $14 million deal with Mark Fayne. Former Sioux Brad Malone should have a good chance to be an NHL regular as he signed a year deal with Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Frattin just got traded back to Toronto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Wild get Vanek on 3 year $19.5 million deal that includes a no trade clause. Vanek reportedly turned down more money and years from others to join the Wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Frattin just got traded back to Toronto. Think that is a good move for him just seemed like he was never a fit with Columbus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Frattin just got traded back to Toronto. What exactly is Toronto's organizational plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Stasny a big loss for Colorado...Ryan Miller reportedly signs with the Canucks...speaking of teams lacking a plan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Wild get Vanek on 3 year $19.5 million deal that includes a no trade clause. Vanek reportedly turned down more money and years from others to join the Wild. I don't like that move for the Wild, especially with the NTC. Was somebody talking about organizations without a plan...Montreal anyone? And how about Florida going on a spending spree. 5 years @ $5.5M per year for a 3rd line player (Bolland)?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I don't like that move for the Wild, especially with the NTC. Was somebody talking about organizations without a plan...Montreal anyone? And how about Florida going on a spending spree. 5 years @ $5.5M per year for a 3rd line player (Bolland)?!!! Why? I think it is a real good move as it really helps adding another goal scorer and they didn't tie themselves up long term to him. I know Buffalo had to spend a lot of money just to get to the cap floor but 5 years $25 million and a no trade clause for Moulson and 3 years $4.5 million seemed like a lot for a 4th liner like McCormick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Why? I think it is a real good move as it really helps adding another goal scorer and they didn't tie themselves up long term to him. I know Buffalo had to spend a lot of money just to get to the cap floor but 5 years $25 million and a no trade clause for Moulson and 3 years $4.5 million seemed like a lot for a 4th liner like McCormick. I just didn't like the idea of them bringing in Vanek, period. Much better to get him on a 3 year deal rather than something like a 6 or 7 year deal, though. We'll see how he performs I guess. I think I'd rather have Moulson at $5M/year than Vanek at $6.5M/year. Agreed regarding McCormick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I just didn't like the idea of them bringing in Vanek, period. Much better to get him on a 3 year deal rather than something like a 6 or 7 year deal, though. We'll see how he performs I guess. I think I'd rather have Moulson at $5M/year than Vanek at $6.5M/year. Agreed regarding McCormick. After watching Moulson with the Wild it just didn't seem like he fit well with the and I didn't want him back unless it was at a pretty good discount. A little surprised and confused to see Iginla get a 3 year $16 million deal from Colorado as he just doesn't seem to fit with the type of team they had last year and have been building the past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 After watching Moulson with the Wild it just didn't seem like he fit well with the and I didn't want him back unless it was at a pretty good discount. A little surprised and confused to see Iginla get a 3 year $16 million deal from Colorado as he just doesn't seem to fit with the type of team they had last year and have been building the past few years. Yes, that surprised me too. Sounded like he wanted to go back to Boston, and Boston wanted him back, but it didn't fit cap-wise. I think Boston would have been the best fit for him, and I was hoping they could have re-signed him, but figured it wouldn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2676830/Hockey-star-gets-dying-wish-hundreds-gather-outside-hospital-room-hear-fans-chanting-one-time.html Sad article on a former NHL'er who probably won't be around for the start of the 2014-2015 season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I don't like that move for the Wild, especially with the NTC. Was somebody talking about organizations without a plan...Montreal anyone? And how about Florida going on a spending spree. 5 years @ $5.5M per year for a 3rd line player (Bolland)?!!! Mind-blowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I hope Vanek with all his assists helps Parise - hope someone can be a finisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I don't like that move for the Wild, especially with the NTC. Was somebody talking about organizations without a plan...Montreal anyone? And how about Florida going on a spending spree. 5 years @ $5.5M per year for a 3rd line player (Bolland)?!!! Both Florida teams are spending a lot of money on mediocre players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 http://www.dailymail...g-one-time.html Sad article on a former NHL'er who probably won't be around for the start of the 2014-2015 season... That breaks my heart, I had a spot in my heart for the Tough Guys or the goons.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I hope Vanek with all his assists helps Parise - hope someone can be a finisher They brought Vanek in to be the finisher...otherwise the move doesn't make sense. They need goal scorers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Chicago reportedly signing Brad Richards to a 1 year $2 million deal and I'd think another move would have to be coming from them considering they're already over the cap. An already tough central division has gotten even tougher this off-season with the moves that have been made by those teams so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Chicago reportedly signing Brad Richards to a 1 year $2 million deal and I'd think another move would have to be coming from them considering they're already over the cap. An already tough central division has gotten even tougher this off-season with the moves that have been made by those teams so far. That's a great deal for the Blackhawks. With Richards' buyout, he'll receive $12.6M over the next 12 years in salary from the Rangers, along with $8M over the next 3 years in signing bonuses. Add to that the $2M that he'll receive from the Blackhawks, Richards will make about $5.7M next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Yeah, but now CapGeek shows CHI about $2 million over the ceiling. Something has to give. I'm thinking Sharp or Hossa get dealt to relieve cap pressure and to add some depth to the forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Niskanen to Washington for 7 years $40.25 million! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 That breaks my heart, I had a spot in my heart for the Tough Guys or the goons.... That short video of Gino and the crowd was hard to watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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