lafountain Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Here is a link to the unofficial list of 2008 Free Agents. Gotta say the Wild are in the roughest position (Sorry Jeff) with 3 of their top 4 scorers set to become Free Agents (Rolston, Bouchard, Demitra) http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=11074 Also a list of the Top 12 Most Wanted RFA's according to TSN. Is a team gonna go after one of them? http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=10453 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor0192 Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 A little on Marian Hossa's initial thoughts on his upcoming free agency: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...h/s_571463.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFaninNYC Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I am certainly pulling for the Sabs to sign ANY dman they can get their hands on (not named Hatcher). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 A little on Marian Hossa's initial thoughts on his upcoming free agency:http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...h/s_571463.html I was hoping to read "I'll sign to play with Gaborik for $1.95 if they'd have me." Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoom18 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 A minor note from the Coyotes, Niko Kapanen signed to play in Russia next season, per the local AM sports radio station. A bigger note is that Vrbata is going to explore free agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor0192 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Fleury's off that RFA list...the Pens have filed for salary arbitration: http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=...rticleid=365955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor0192 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Update on the Hossa situation with the Pens: http://pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_572725.html It's hard to believe that Ryan Malone wouldn't want to try as hard as possible to stay in the Burgh. I just can't see him wanting to leave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasle Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Well, Malone doesn't really have that much tieing him here anymore. I heard somewhere he has a Summer home in Minnesota, and his dad is a scout for Phoenix(?). I could see him entertaining an offer from either of those teams if one exists. I'd be shocked if he goes to Columbus though as rumored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor0192 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Well, it's the team he grew up with and loved. If it was me, there's no way I'd want to leave my hometown team that I've watched my whole life. But everyone's different, I guess. Especially when money's involved...money talks. I guess we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafountain Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Well Atlanta re-signed Hedberg to be their backup to a multi-year deal. Kinda disappointed in this as he was a disappointment this past season (much like the whole Thrashers team). I figured either give Pavelec a chance or go and get a better backup, but Waddell apparantly really likes Moose. Now they need to get Lehtonen signed. http://thrashers.nhl.com/team/app/?service...rticleid=366098 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor0192 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Malone looks like he will check around after all: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_573263.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafountain Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Malone looks like he will check around after all:http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_573263.html Yeah, I read on TSN that the Penguins were close to trading Malone's negotiating rights to the Blue Jackets and Malone had this to say. Malone wrote that "If Columbus was smart they wouldn't make the trade" as he fully intends to test the open market on July first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafountain Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Not really free agency, but the Ducks told Niedermayer and Selanne they want decisions a lot quicker than they got last year. Niedermayer is gonna announce his decision on Friday. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3450955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafountain Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Not a free agent this year, but the Lightning appear to be close to be locking up Lecavalier to a "lifelong" contract. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=241165&...s=headlines_nhl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafountain Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Mason traded to St Louis and then Ellis was re-signed to a 2 year deal with the Predators. Good move, Ellis has won at every level he has played at and showed that he can be a quality goalie in the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant! Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Mason traded to St Louis and then Ellis was re-signed to a 2 year deal with the Predators. Good move, Ellis has won at every level he has played at and showed that he can be a quality goalie in the NHL. I seem to recall the same thing happening last year when the Preds decided that Mason was to be their new starter and they let go their current #1 in Vokoun. Let's see how it works out this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor0192 Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Hossa declines Pens' offer for now and plans on testing free agency: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...=rss&feed=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoom18 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/nhl?page=2 I get a lot of my news/rumors from this particular site. I find the Avery heading to UFA interesting. I'm still curious about Joe Sakic, I knew the day would come when he'd be exploring retirement, it just feels like its too soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafountain Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Lecavalier isn't going anywhere for quite a while. 9 years - $77 million. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3460314 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor0192 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Roenick has resigned with the Sharks: http://sharks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=pa...rticleid=366990 They also resigned Boucher and Pavelski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafountain Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Teams can now figure out their plans on what to pay now as the salary cap for the 08/09 season was determined. $56.7 million cap with a $40.7 million floor. Maximum of $11.34 million a year. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3462263 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor0192 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Orpik has declined the Pens initial offer: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...=rss&feed=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoom18 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 It always amazes me at how much the cap climbs each season after the lockout. They factor gate revenue/merchandise sales and what else when it comes to how much the cap is going to rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafountain Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 It always amazes me at how much the cap climbs each season after the lockout. They factor gate revenue/merchandise sales and what else when it comes to how much the cap is going to rise. Not sure on all the factors that go into the league revenue to determine the cap, but I know the strengthening of the Canadian Dollar added quite a bit in revenue as the Canadian teams are basically making more money after it is converted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor0192 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Pens trade rights to Malone and Gary Roberts to Tampa Bay for a 2009 draft pick: http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=...rticleid=367171 Sorry to see those guys go. They were both good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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