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Havlat to Wild

According to TSN's Darren Dregger, Martin Havlat has a verbal agreement in place with the Minnesota Wild

Source: @DarrenDreger

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Still hope. From TG:

And, though Lamoriello claimed he wasn't, "really anticipating anything unless there was something we felt made sense financially and could help us," he also the team might still sign some free agents.

"We're happy, but I'm sure we'll be doing a couple of things before it's over," he said.

One of those things might be re-signing UFA left wing Brendan Shanahan. Shanahan would like to return and Lamoriello wants him back.

"We still definitely are interested in bringing back Brendan," he said.

There's also talk still that the Devils might be in the running for Saku Koivu. The Wild also want Koivu, however, to play with his younger brother, Mikko.

Saku Koivu is in Finland, so it appears doubtful anything will be done with him tonight.

EDIT- whoops, just saw this had its own thread :doh1:

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Dear people who are panicking,

What the hell were you expecting to happen today? We all knew Madden and Gionta were gone, and we all know that's a good thing. Madden is fairly worthless ... checking line centers just aren't as important as they used to be and his faceoff numbers dropped significantly last season. Gionta hits more logos than he hits nets and doesn't drive to the crease anymore. Losing these guys is not a bad thing. If Bergfors and Pelley can't bring exactly what these guys brought last season, they should be able to come close. The bar isn't set that high.

As for the free agents we aren't getting ... who was out there that was all that good? Havlat? Yeah, I want Lou to sign a guy who will spend the bulk of his Devils career in the press box (hint: sarcasm). If the Koivu rumors are true and he's in Minny/Anaheim, then that kinda sucks but it isn't like he's in the prime of his career. Who else out there was really even worth thinking about pursuing? Yeah, the Devils have needs at center and defense, but the free agent market sucked this year. Sucked long and sucked hard. I'd rather Lou stand pat, show a little faith in the kids and NOT commit ridiculous money to a crap free agent just for the sake of doing something, thus handcuffing us for the next two offseasons when Martin and Parise are due their paydays.

Take a step back, take a long breath, and remember that we're the Devils. If you want to get excited about free agent signings in July, there's a team across the river that's right up your alley.

Love,

Manbearpig

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