Lightning Sign Ohlund

Sear91 · 07-01-2009, 11:18 AM

Per twitter https://twitter.com/kausatoday

He got Oduya resigning right... we'll see.

YogiCanucks · 07-01-2009, 11:19 AM

If so, you've got a very steady Defenseman on your hands.

bassassin · 07-01-2009, 11:19 AM

**** yeah

Tom Pyatt · 07-01-2009, 11:19 AM

Please Be True!

TOPGUN · 07-01-2009, 11:21 AM

Congratz people. A very steady defenseman; any word on the $$?

**Death Taxes Conacher** · 07-01-2009, 11:22 AM

Wah wah wah no one will want to sign with us.
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Untamable · 07-01-2009, 11:23 AM

Woot!

[or Scoop Scoop]

Symphony X · 07-01-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick

Wah wah wah no one will want to sign with us.
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I was one of those that said that

I prefer my crow stir fried.

CSampson · 07-01-2009, 11:24 AM

Mr. Lawton...

Well played.

Jag68Sid87 · 07-01-2009, 11:25 AM

7 years, at $3.75/year. As per NHL Live and also Bob McKenzie.

A little long, but a great fit for you guys.

BRichards19 · 07-01-2009, 11:25 AM

7 years is a little crazy but we'll take him!

**Hell on Heels** · 07-01-2009, 11:26 AM

I forgot to post here first. I went straight to trade board.

I NEED TO BE FIRST ALL DAY

CSampson · 07-01-2009, 11:27 AM

I don't think anyone plans for him to play the full 7 years, plus he will get to retire in Tampa.

Mr Underhill · 07-01-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jag68Sid87

7 years, at $3.75/year. As per NHL Live and also Bob McKenzie.

A little long, but a great fit for you guys.

This is amazing news for us...lets wait and see exactly how the contract is structured before we pass judgment on it.

If its front loaded with some sort of a team option in a few years this would be fine. A long contract though...

Lecavilier_4 · 07-01-2009, 11:27 AM

$3.75 Million hit is nice... They were saying on TSN that he won't stay 7 years and just leave with a few years on the table.

Kessel>Seguin + · 07-01-2009, 11:27 AM

I would like to congradulate Tampa Managment for once again showing they are useless and have learned nothing from what they did last year and over the past decade. You continously sign players to huge contracts and for too long and end up trading them.

For Example Richards signed for way too much and had to trade, Boyle, rumors of trying to trade Vinny because you can not afford it.

why would you sign this guy to a 7 year deal???

Honestly most likely the worst run organisation in hockey

FrancoRussianAlaskan · 07-01-2009, 11:28 AM

I saw 7 year 22 mil and thought "Isn't he like 32, 33 already?"

I'm glad we got him, though.

FrancoRussianAlaskan · 07-01-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by juice1815

I would like to congradulate Tampa Managment for once again showing they are useless and have learned nothing from what they did last year and over the past decade. You continously sign players to huge contracts and for too long and end up trading them.

For Example Richards signed for way too much and had to trade, Boyle, rumors of trying to trade Vinny because you can not afford it.

why would you sign this guy to a 7 year deal???

Honestly most likely the worst run organisation in hockey

Your opinion is greatly valued. Just in your head and not here.

Untamable · 07-01-2009, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juice1815

I would like to congradulate Tampa Managment for once again showing they are useless and have learned nothing from what they did last year and over the past decade. You continously sign players to huge contracts and for too long and end up trading them.

For Example Richards signed for way too much and had to trade, Boyle, rumors of trying to trade Vinny because you can not afford it.

why would you sign this guy to a 7 year deal???

Honestly most likely the worst run organisation in hockey

Thanks! Please stop by again some time.

Really, dont.

Nazzy-19 · 07-01-2009, 11:31 AM

Good signing for you guys. My was initial reaction was "7 years, holy ****" as I think he only has 3-4 years left max. But if he retires, than 3.75 mill per year for 3-4 years is a great deal for you guys.

Still All In · 07-01-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick

Wah wah wah no one will want to sign with us.
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Exactly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Untamable

Woot!

[or Scoop Scoop]

SCOOP SCOOP!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jag68Sid87

7 years, at $3.75/year. As per NHL Live and also Bob McKenzie.

A little long, but a great fit for you guys.

Frontload that baby, he'll retire when Hedmans ELC is up I bet.

The Yzerplan · 07-01-2009, 11:33 AM

I want a finn too

Just kidding but i'm so pleased we got ohlund! Lightning Lund

FrancoRussianAlaskan · 07-01-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobsled Gainey

Exactly.

SCOOP SCOOP!

Frontload that baby, he'll retire when Hedmans ELC is up I bet.

Fairly front loaded. Per Darren Dreger: Ohlund will get 22.5 of the 24.5 in the next 5 years.

BRichards19 · 07-01-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nazzy-19

Good signing for you guys. My was initial reaction was "7 years, holy ****" as I think he only has 3-4 years left max. But if he retires, than 3.75 mill per year for 3-4 years is a great deal for you guys.

I didn't think of that. Wow, this is actually a brilliant move. I'm surprised we actually pulled this off.

**Death Taxes Conacher** · 07-01-2009, 11:34 AM

He's not 35 so if he retires the contract isn't guaranteed. Length doesn't matter too much, hopefully its front loaded.

Edit. Must not feed troll, especially uneducated troll