Remaining Free Agents

[Bruise Bros 2426]

There are still some gritty and scrappy NHL-calibre guys available.

Jay Rosehill
Jim Vandermeer
Brad Winchester
Byron Bitz
Matt Bradley
Mike Commodore
Tom Kostopoulos

Some guys that will likely play the majority of the season in the AHL:

Eric Godard
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond
Fracis Lessard
D.J. King
Mike Duco
Troy Bodie

I think the first set of players will find their ways onto NHL rosters, while the second set will play in the minors. Feel free to add any players that I may have missed. Any predictions on where these players end up?

[MichiganWolverines]

I'm a little bit suprised that no team has signed Brad Winchester yet, If I was a GM I would sign Brad Winchester instantly (If the team was soft).

[Bruise Bros 2426]

Originally Posted by MichiganWolverines

I'm a little bit suprised that no team has signed Brad Winchester yet, If I was a GM I would sign Brad Winchester instantly (If the team was soft).

Would've thought Winchester and Vandermeer would have signed with someone by now, too.

[newfy]

Detroit only has 6 NHL dmen right now, and could decide they need to bring in a vet. Vandermeer could be that guy, especially since Detroit has been toughening up their roster it seems

[Bruise Bros 2426]

Originally Posted by newfy

Detroit only has 6 NHL dmen right now, and could decide they need to bring in a vet. Vandermeer could be that guy, especially since Detroit has been toughening up their roster it seems

Vandermeer would be my first choice as our 6th/7th defenseman. 1 year, $1 mil. Knows his role and plays it well.

[moog35]

what happened to DJ King? he was awesome in St Louis and would go toe to toe against anyone and usually win, then he went to the caps and barely played and when he scrapped they were boring losses

[Bruise Bros 2426]

Originally Posted by moog35

what happened to DJ King? he was awesome in St Louis and would go toe to toe against anyone and usually win, then he went to the caps and barely played and when he scrapped they were boring losses

King is a classic example of the type of player that is being phased out. He's a pure enforcer. Doesn't skate particularly well, doesn't provide much offense, but fights. He played in the AHL last year, where he was sometimes a healthy scratch. I doubt he ever sees another regular season NHL game in his career. I'd like to see him make it back to the NHL, but the chances of that happening are slim.

[lakai17]

Originally Posted by Bruise Bros 2426

King is a classic example of the type of player that is being phased out. He's a pure enforcer. Doesn't skate particularly well, doesn't provide much offense, but fights. He played in the AHL last year, where he was sometimes a healthy scratch. I doubt he ever sees another regular season NHL game in his career. I'd like to see him make it back to the NHL, but the chances of that happening are slim.

his younger brother Dwight has to inspire him? D.J should be signed soon enough.

[Bruise Bros 2426]

Originally Posted by lakai17

his younger brother Dwight has to inspire him? D.J should be signed soon enough.

Where? I doubt he's in the NHL this year.

[ninetynine*]

So weird that Jay Rosehill hasn't be signed.

[newfy]

Originally Posted by ninetynine

So weird that Jay Rosehill hasn't be signed.

I agree. Rosehill is what teams should look for more in a fighter. Hes not the greatest fighter but can hang with the heavies, hes above average fast and this allows him to throw big hits and forecheck effectively. He'll get picked up for sure, even if its on a 2 way contract

[Johnny Utah]

Rosehill is probably the most likely to get picked up because he can play a bit and he is in his prime and could be had for cheap. Bitz can play too, but he has been injured for too long. Winchester is just not as active or that great of a fighter but he can play too, chip in a few goals and can fight the big guys too but only good for about 8-10 fights.