Rumor: Willie Mitchell narrows it down to 4 teams-Sharks are one of them

[JPavs8Clutchy*]

According to sportsnet, Willie Mitchell has narrowed his destination down to one of the following 4 places:

Vancouver Canucks
Washington Capitals
San Jose Sharks
Detroit Red Wings

Please sign with the Sharks Willie!

[SeattleShark]

if the canucks want mitchell back then it will be hard to pry him from vancouver.

That being said PLEASE DW find a way to sign him, this guy is exactly what we need

[allworldcaucasn]

Mitchell should take his talents to south bay and join the san jose sharks.

[TealTownUSA]

with his choices, u can't say he doesn't wanna win

EDIT: ...or choke

[Sharksfan83]

Trading Torrey Mitchel + Huskins + Murray

Leaves 9.3m with 19 signed
Add Mitchell for 3m / 1 year
Add Owen Nolan for 1m / 1 year
Add <insert top 4 D man for 3~ Million> and we have a side


Dany Heatley ($7.500m) / Joe Thornton ($7.200m) / Patrick Marleau ($6.900m)
Joe Pavelski ($4.000m) / Ryane Clowe ($3.625m) / Devin Setoguchi ($1.800m)
Jamie McGinn ($0.996m) / Logan Couture ($1.241m) / Owen Nolan ($1.000m)
Frazer McLaren ($0.543m) / Scott Nichol ($0.760m) / Richard Park ($0.820m)
/ Cameron MacIntyre ($0.600m)

DEFENSEMEN
Dan Boyle ($6.666m) / Willie Mitchell ($3.000m)
Marc-Edouard Vlasic ($3.100m) / Matt Carle ($3.437m)
Niclas Wallin ($2.500m) / Jason Demers ($0.543m)
/ Jay Leach ($0.500m)

GOALTENDERS
Antero Niittymaki ($2.000m) /Thomas Greiss ($0.550m)

CARRY-OVER BONUS PENALTY: $327,500

CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)
(these totals are compiled using the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $59,400,000; CAP PAYROLL: $59,611,667; BONUSES: $715,000
CAP SPACE (22-man roster): $503,333

[RainbowDash]

What is it with you people wanting Owen Nolan back?

You can still wear your Nolan jersey to the game if you want, folks. Nobody is going to call you out and start a fight over it.

[Sharksfan83]

Mainly using him because he brings some grit and leadership, suited to playing the third line, but can also chip in the top 6 when needed. Not much else on the market for his price tag that would be suited to that =/

[SharksAddict]

Originally Posted by UniversalRemonster

What is it with you people wanting Owen Nolan back?

You can still wear your Nolan jersey to the game if you want, folks. Nobody is going to call you out and start a fight over it.

What's not to like about him? He would be a perfect fit on the 3rd line with Couture and McGinn if you ask me.

[hockeyball]

Originally Posted by UniversalRemonster

What is it with you people wanting Owen Nolan back?

You can still wear your Nolan jersey to the game if you want, folks. Nobody is going to call you out and start a fight over it.

He's still a good player who brings some things we could use to the table. He's big, mean, can score goals, can still handle the puck well and skate well. He's not a defensive liability, and he can certainly fill in the top-6 when called upon.

Plus he'd probably sign here for a pittance just to finish his career here. It just makes sense if the org does not have some problem with him, which it appears they do.

[Wedontneedroads]

Originally Posted by hockeyball

He's still a good player who brings some things we could use to the table. He's big, mean, can score goals, can still handle the puck well and skate well. He's not a defensive liability, and he can certainly fill in the top-6 when called upon.

Plus he'd probably sign here for a pittance just to finish his career here. It just makes sense if the org does not have some problem with him, which it appears they do.

his $2.75mil asking price probably had a heck of a lot to do with it...

manny is not making that much and i would take manny over owen all day every day (at this point in their career). I doubt he would go from 2.75 to 1 mil in one season.

[hockeyball]

Originally Posted by irbelikewall

his $2.75mil asking price probably had a heck of a lot to do with it...

manny is not making that much and i would take manny over owen all day every day (at this point in their career). I doubt he would go from 2.75 to 1 mil in one season.

With the market the way it is, and his age, he's going to have to accept a decent discount. he'd probably be willing to accept a substantial discount for SJ. He owns the damn restaurant down the street and lives there. I could see him going as high as 1.5, and i'd still be ok with that.

[Sharksfan83]

He was 36 when returning to that contract, he's now 38.. I'm sure he doesn't expect 2.75m now, or even above 2m

[Los Tiburones]

Originally Posted by Sharksfan83

Trading Torrey Mitchel + Huskins + Murray

Leaves 9.3m with 19 signed
Add Mitchell for 3m / 1 year
Add Owen Nolan for 1m / 1 year
Add <insert top 4 D man for 3~ Million> and we have a side


Dany Heatley ($7.500m) / Joe Thornton ($7.200m) / Patrick Marleau ($6.900m)
Joe Pavelski ($4.000m) / Ryane Clowe ($3.625m) / Devin Setoguchi ($1.800m)
Jamie McGinn ($0.996m) / Logan Couture ($1.241m) / Owen Nolan ($1.000m)
Frazer McLaren ($0.543m) / Scott Nichol ($0.760m) / Richard Park ($0.820m)
/ Cameron MacIntyre ($0.600m)

DEFENSEMEN
Dan Boyle ($6.666m) / Willie Mitchell ($3.000m)
Marc-Edouard Vlasic ($3.100m) / Matt Carle ($3.437m)
Niclas Wallin ($2.500m) / Jason Demers ($0.543m)
/ Jay Leach ($0.500m)

GOALTENDERS
Antero Niittymaki ($2.000m) /Thomas Greiss ($0.550m)

CARRY-OVER BONUS PENALTY: $327,500

CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)
(these totals are compiled using the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $59,400,000; CAP PAYROLL: $59,611,667; BONUSES: $715,000
CAP SPACE (22-man roster): $503,333

I'd take that team in a heartbeat.

[Eid Ma Clack Shaw]

If only a Matt Carle would fall from the sky!

[triplea112]

anyone else feel like he'll choose one of those other teams just like modano did? wonder what the suitors are offering him.

[5H4RK5]

He would definitely be welcomed in San Jose. We're in the final four.

[Kitten Mittons]

Mitchell - Wallin = the slowest (and the worst) shutdown pair in the league.

[JPavs8Clutchy*]

Originally Posted by Davidhye

Mitchell - Wallin = the slowest (and the worst) shutdown pair in the league.

I didn't know Mitchell was immobile...

[Tealblood]

Originally Posted by Davidhye

Mitchell - Wallin = the slowest (and the worst) shutdown pair in the league.

Why would they play together?

Mitchell-boyle=great pair

[Mafoofoo]

He's probably gonna stay in Vancouver or sign elsewhere. :/

[Kitten Mittons]

I'm talking about a "shutdown" pair, not a regular one.

Anywho, I wouldn't mind Mitchell - he's not necessarily what we need but he's something; his defensive numbers are fairly good.

[JPavs8Clutchy*]

Originally Posted by Davidhye

I'm talking about a "shutdown" pair, not a regular one.

Anywho, I wouldn't mind Mitchell - he's not necessarily what we need but he's something; his defensive numbers are fairly good.

I think Mitchell would be paired with Vlasic as a shut-down pair...

[fasterthanlight]

How can he still be considering the nucks? They have 8 NHL d men IIRC.

[sub_zero94]

Originally Posted by JPavs8Cluthcy

According to sportsnet, Willie Mitchell has narrowed his destination down to one of the following 4 places:

Vancouver Canucks
Washington Capitals
San Jose Sharks
Detroit Red Wings

Please sign with the Sharks Willie!

well if the man likes ice time, he'll sign with San Jose or Washington

[sub_zero94]

Originally Posted by JPavs8Cluthcy

I think Mitchell would be paired with Vlasic as a shut-down pair...

but wouldnt he initially get a chance with Boyle? i mean Boyle needs someone better then Murray.... and for the record im not here to start Murray bashing