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assuming there is no season where do the top ufa's go?
The Islanders have been using rookie bonus`s to reach the cap floor.
If the new CBA stops this practice then they will be millions of dollars
below the cap floor. I can see them throwing a boat load of money at Perry.
Him next to Tavares would be deadly.
For Montreal, Perry, Gagne, and Koivu would be targets provided they hit FA.
Montreal has always needed that all-star dynamic scoring forward up front, and Perry is just that. Koivu, if given a contract, would love to finish his career in Montreal. Gagne would provide some secondary scoring from the province is an added bonus.
Pacioretty - Desharnais - Perry
Gagne - Plekanec - Gionta
Eller - Galchenyuk - Leblanc
Moen - Koivu - Prust
Agreed except for on Cleary. If everybody on the team had Cleary's work ethic the team would be so much better. He had a poor year because he needed surgery. I don't understand why most wings fans don't like him.
He's good when he's healthy, which accounts for about 10% of the year.
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Originally Posted by jroc86
Predictions are moot at this stage but I would love it if Gillis (apparently they were 2 mill apart pre-lockout) blows off Edler and he hits UFA ... "IF" he hits the market I think The Wings would be able to make a very solid pitch.
Let Cleary and White walk and sign Edler for 6.5. Of course Jimmy and Filp will also be needing raises so it would be tough. The Swede contingent in the room (Zett, Franzen, Kronwall, Sammy, Gust, Nyquist, Ericsson ... with a handful in the pipeline) also cant hurt.
Iginla isnt going anywhere. I could see Perry bolting ... anyone would be thrilled to get him obviously. Clowe would be a great addition - especially if we lose Franzen to a trade or Bertuzzi to buyout - some size will be needed.
All conjecture. If they all hit UFA status and I had to put money on who management would go after the hardest + who would be most receptive my answer would be Edler though.
Edler at $6.5 is just about impossible with the new CBA.
For Montreal, Perry, Gagne, and Koivu would be targets provided they hit FA.
Montreal has always needed that all-star dynamic scoring forward up front, and Perry is just that. Koivu, if given a contract, would love to finish his career in Montreal. Gagne would provide some secondary scoring from the province is an added bonus.
Pacioretty - Desharnais - Perry
Gagne - Plekanec - Gionta
Eller - Galchenyuk - Leblanc
Moen - Koivu - Prust
Looks pretty good to me
I think MTL should target Clowe as well. It would give us a good LW to play with Plekanec and Gionta and add some more size to our lineup which is always good.
Predictions are moot at this stage but I would love it if Gillis (apparently they were 2 mill apart pre-lockout) blows off Edler and he hits UFA ... "IF" he hits the market I think The Wings would be able to make a very solid pitch.
Let Cleary and White walk and sign Edler for 6.5. Of course Jimmy and Filp will also be needing raises so it would be tough. The Swede contingent in the room (Zett, Franzen, Kronwall, Sammy, Gust, Nyquist, Ericsson ... with a handful in the pipeline) also cant hurt.
Iginla isnt going anywhere. I could see Perry bolting ... anyone would be thrilled to get him obviously. Clowe would be a great addition - especially if we lose Franzen to a trade or Bertuzzi to buyout - some size will be needed.
All conjecture. If they all hit UFA status and I had to put money on who management would go after the hardest + who would be most receptive my answer would be Edler though.
Would definitely hope the Oil make a pitch for Edler, just not sure we'd bid what it takes. Can't see us going higher than 6 mil, which I think DET outbids. Would be very happy with a future D of
Edler-Klefbom
Smid-Petry
Schultz-Schultz
As for our potential UFAs, we get Smid and Jones done but Whitney walks (likely to BOS).
If Edler doesn't re-up with Van, I think Buffalo could make a push to get him to play with Ehrhoff.
Never thought about this. Hopefully edler wants to stay because we would be in trouble without him. Not to mention he is an actual Canucks draft pick, born and bred.
He's good when he's healthy, which accounts for about 10% of the year.
He was on pace for over 30 goals just two years ago. Sure it was playing with Datsyuk but he has proved he can score given the opportunity. He can play basically anywhere. If he plays close to what he did in 2011 I would like to see him back.
Clarkson stays in NJ. He'd take a discount to stay
Patty stays in NJ. He's been a devil his whole career.
Devils could possible pursue another top 6 winger
Exactly this, I could easily see Clarkie and Patty both take discounts to stay. I am 100% sure Patty , Zubie, and Clarkie stay. If Zajac doesnt re-sign, then he will go to Winnipeg
The Islanders have been using rookie bonus`s to reach the cap floor.
If the new CBA stops this practice then they will be millions of dollars
below the cap floor. I can see them throwing a boat load of money at Perry.
Him next to Tavares would be deadly.
I'm hoping that the long term solution the Barclays provides, plus Tavares and money can start enticing some free agents. If Snow was given the green light to throw down some $$$ on Perry then the Isles would be golden. He would be such a sweet addition and the JT-CP combo would be deadly and can battle other teams top players. Yeah we have JT but in the division there is also Crosby, Malkin, Giroux, Kovalchuk, Gaborik, Nash and Richards. We need another threat.
