DevilinLA Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie NHLPA files official grievance over what it believes was improper filing of qualifying offers by NSH to 7 restricted free agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 This Vancouver garbage is going to backfire on them, Parise will be signed tomorrow. Book it. (Oh Gawd I hope I'm right) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 CBJ prepares to buyout Commodore: Aportzline Aaron Portzline by TSNBobMcKenzie No surprise. #CBJ have informed D Mike Commodore he will be put on waivers Thursday w purpose of buying out final two years on contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Commodore is interesting. At one time he was the darling in Columbus and now pariah. Devilin LA: Any word on the Nashville players that maybe UFA's? Anyone decent in that lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-SS Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Commodore is interesting. At one time he was the darling in Columbus and now pariah.Devilin LA: Any word on the Nashville players that maybe UFA's? Anyone decent in that lot? Bob McKenzie NHLPA contends S Kostitsyn, Halischuk, Spaling, Cal O'Reilly and three players in minors did not receive QOs in timely fashion. S.Kostitsyn looks like the most interesting guy in this list. Edit: Anyone have an idea of how much a guy like Anton Babchuk would be asking for ? Edited June 30, 2011 by SS-SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Edit: Anyone have an idea of how much a guy like Anton Babchuk would be asking for ? 2.5 mill and an expanded role? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Bob McKenzie NHLPA contends S Kostitsyn, Halischuk, Spaling, Cal O'Reilly and three players in minors did not receive QOs in timely fashion. S.Kostitsyn looks like the most interesting guy in this list. Edit: Anyone have an idea of how much a guy like Anton Babchuk would be asking for ? Kostisyn is interesting, but I think he will be asking more than what is is worth. Anton Babchuk reminds me of every GM's love affair with Oleg Tverdovsky. Everyone seems to love his potential, and in this case his shot from the point and his size, but he doesn't seem to have what it takes to stay anywhere. Chicago, Carolina, Calgary all jettisoned him after a brief stint. He has only had one year where that potential appeared to be coming to the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 so i didnt get an answer for my question... is anyone here knows exactly how those contract talks actually goes between agents and GMs... cause again i simply dont understand why its taking so long to re-sign Zach if they started to talk awhile ago they sit together... propose stuff... agree on some disagree on others... look at the cap situation for the next few years... explain their long-term plans... how much he can afford on him this season... other players that he's planning on resigning... then try to find the right contract for everyone... i would understand if it would be dealing for Green... it could be like "well we havent signed our most important player yet and were not sure about how much its gonna cost so you'd have to wait and see" but Zach IS the MOST IMPORTANT PLAYER that we cant afford to lose so why is it taking so damn long i could seriously just play "Gms and Agents" with a buddy and try to recreate a contract talks and i could imagine us done and running out of thing to say after about 45 minutes tops... so why on hell is it dragging so LONGGGGGGGGGG, theres no excuses anymore, the cap is set, the draft is done and don't give me that "backup goalie and coach" excuse now im trying to be relax but i just can't its pissing me off SO BAD how Lou is always waiting last minute for everything, "he has a lot on his plate" ? oh well yeah obviously thats whats happening to anyone waiting last minute all the time, its terrible for the fans and i wouldnt like to be Parise, Greene or any Devils players waiting for a sign right now. There's probably stuff that i dont know like if Lou assured Zach that he's planning on signing him but that he had other stuff to do first or wtv at the draft. I just don't want Zach to take it the way most fans are right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 so i didnt get an answer for my question... is anyone here knows exactly how those contract talks actually goes between agents and GMs... cause again i simply dont understand why its taking so long to re-sign Zach if they started to talk awhile ago they sit together... propose stuff... agree on some disagree on others... look at the cap situation for the next few years... explain their long-term plans... how much he can afford on him this season... other players that he's planning on resigning... then try to find the right contract for everyone... i would understand if it would be dealing for Green... it could be like "well we havent signed our most important player yet and were not sure about how much its gonna cost so you'd have to wait and see" but Zach IS the MOST IMPORTANT PLAYER that we cant afford to lose so why is it taking so damn long i could seriously just play "Gms and Agents" with a buddy and try to recreate a contract talks and i could imagine us done and running out of thing to say after about 45 minutes tops... so why on hell is it dragging so LONGGGGGGGGGG, theres no excuses anymore, the cap is set, the draft is done and don't give me that "backup goalie and coach" excuse now im trying to be relax but i just can't its pissing me off SO BAD how Lou is always waiting last minute for everything, "he has a lot on his plate" ? oh well yeah obviously thats whats happening to anyone waiting last minute all the time, its terrible for the fans and i wouldnt like to be Parise, Greene or any Devils players waiting for a sign right now. There's probably stuff that i dont know like if Lou assured Zach that he's planning on signing him but that he had other stuff to do first or wtv at the draft. I just don't want Zach to take it the way most fans are right now. I can't stop staring at your freaky avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I can't stop staring at your freaky avatar. JOHN WAYNE GRETZKY !!!! hahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 RUMOR UPDATE: Sean Bergenheim will not return to TBL per agent: LightningTimes Damian Cristodero No big surprise but Sean Bergenheim agent Todd Diamond said of his client returning to Lightning: "I don't see it happening, unfortunately." http://twitter.com/#!/LightningTimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Sabres official Twitter reporting they have traded the negotiating rights to Steve Montador to Chicago for a pick. I'm gonna go ahead and purely speculate that Pegula and Regier talked to Ehrhoff as soon as their trade was official and they're confident he'll sign up there. If true, their defense will be solid next year with Regher, Leopold, Myers and Ehrhoff. Weber should be the 5th defender up there and Gragnani/Sekera splitting time for 6. [Advantage Gragnani after how abysmal Sekera's 2nd half was] This surely isn't your uncle's Buffalo Sabres WOW. This move is interesting, because my fear is that Ehrhoff's performance in the playoffs was troublesome, but if he signs with Buffalo, Ruff's system should allow Ehrhoff to flourish and be close to the 50 points he scored this past season with the Canucks. Plus the Sabres will need to lock up Myers long term soon, so I would say at this point provided Ehrhoff signs, they are out of the Brad Richards sweepstakes, which is just fine by me. Good point about Gragnani, he has to have a clear edge over Sekera at this point, and I'm a BIG Weber fan. This is the first time, maybe ever, that as a Sabres fan I am TRULY excited about tomorrow. Generally its a day to reflect on players lost, and watch the rivals get better. No more. Pegula means bu$ine$$! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 RUMOR UPDATE: To give some perspective to what Erhoff might be looking for: Kyper: isles offered 6 yrs 33 mil for Ehrhoff Per realkyper on Twitter Thought they would go for six mil per but i guess not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 RUMOR UPDATE: To give some perspective to what Erhoff might be looking for: Kyper: isles offered 6 yrs 33 mil for Ehrhoff Per realkyper on Twitter Thought they would go for six mil per but i guess not Or it could be that no one wants to go sign with the Islanders no matter how much money they throw at a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Jbou UPDATE: McKenzie crushes the JBo NTC waiving rumours: http://twitter.com/#!/TSNBobMcKenzie...48531438702593 Regarding rumors of CGY asking JBo to waive NMC, GM Jay Feaster: "No truth to it. He hasn't been asked. We're not trying to trade him." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 RUMOR UPDATE: To give some perspective to what Erhoff might be looking for: Kyper: isles offered 6 yrs 33 mil for Ehrhoff Per realkyper on Twitter Thought they would go for six mil per but i guess not Wow i sure hope the Sabres do not go much further then that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Or it could be that no one wants to go sign with the Islanders no matter how much money they throw at a player. i'd assume that this is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 This surely isn't your uncle's Buffalo Sabres WOW. This move is interesting, because my fear is that Ehrhoff's performance in the playoffs was troublesome, but if he signs with Buffalo, Ruff's system should allow Ehrhoff to flourish and be close to the 50 points he scored this past season with the Canucks. Plus the Sabres will need to lock up Myers long term soon, so I would say at this point provided Ehrhoff signs, they are out of the Brad Richards sweepstakes, which is just fine by me. Good point about Gragnani, he has to have a clear edge over Sekera at this point, and I'm a BIG Weber fan. This is the first time, maybe ever, that as a Sabres fan I am TRULY excited about tomorrow. Generally its a day to reflect on players lost, and watch the rivals get better. No more. Pegula means bu$ine$$! Yeah, I'm glad you guys finally got a good owner. He really seems committed to the fans, which is awesome. I can't help but to like the little guys on your team like Ennis and Gerbe…especially after the Philly series. That one play where Ennis literally flipped the puck over Meszaros and went on the breakaway was insane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 How does everyone feel about looking at Cam Barker? or even bringing back Commodore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 No thanks to both manta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 How does everyone feel about looking at Cam Barker? or even bringing back Commodore? Steps in the wrong direction. We need leadership not reclamation projects ala Rachunek/Vishnevski 2.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Barker looked kinda lost for a while there...I'd be wary of acquiring him unless a coach like Lemaire was hired (ie, a defensive teacher) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Kind of expected again here: per McKenzie TSN/BM : Souray waived EDM puts Sheldon Souray on unconditional waivers for purposes of buyout. Edited June 30, 2011 by DevilinLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Some person on a board not related to hockey said the Flyers are going to go after Stamkos at 12 years/115mil. Riiiight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Some person on a board not related to hockey said the Flyers are going to go after Stamkos at 12 years/115mil. Riiiight. That would do more harm than good. The picks and huge salary isn't worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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