Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Jun 24, 2010 1:50pm
I thought i dreamt this but I just checked and the 'Hawks really did trade Big Buff to the Thrashers. This seems kind of like a kick in the balls for battling Chris Pronger for 6 games and much more on the way to a Stanley Cup. But like they say, pro sports really is a business first.
So, here is a place to discuss this and all other NHL offseason news and moves. Enjoy.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/Dustin-Byfuglien-trade-good-for-Blackhawks-062310
So, here is a place to discuss this and all other NHL offseason news and moves. Enjoy.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/Dustin-Byfuglien-trade-good-for-Blackhawks-062310
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 24, 2010 2:12pm
Where will Nabakov land? Will Boston find a buyer for Tim Thomas? Or will they go through and trade Marc Savard? Does Spezza get out of Ottawa? Some decent questions as we quickly approach the draft. I wish the Jackets were in any of these conversations, but it seems the possibility of a "name" player coming to C-bus is always nil.
KnightXC1
Posts: 1,031
Jun 24, 2010 2:20pm
The Hawks had to dump a lot of salary after the huge deals they gave Toews, Kane, and Hossa. It is no surprise whatsoever they traded Buff since he only has a year left on his deal.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Jun 24, 2010 5:23pm
And I may have been living under a rock for the past week, but I still think I would've heard about the Halak trade from Montreal to St. Louis. I just heard about this. This is a real shocker, IMO.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Jun 24, 2010 5:30pm
Imagine all the poor fuckers who rushed out and bought a Halak jersey after he embarrassed Ovi then Cindy, thinking he was the future of the Habs only to have him traded three weeks later, lol.
KnightXC1
Posts: 1,031
Jun 24, 2010 7:22pm
^^ That trade doesn't make as much sense but it was probably done to capitalize since his stock may never be higher.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Jun 24, 2010 8:06pm
Right, but it could end up biting them in the ass if he is actually that good. Not sure who they got out of the deal though.
KnightXC1
Posts: 1,031
Jun 24, 2010 8:35pm
Very true
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 24, 2010 8:37pm
Hate to see big Buff go, but the salary cap in the NHL leaves no choice. The Hawks will still compete for the title for years with Toews-Kane-Hossa-Seabrook-Keith
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 25, 2010 10:54am
Savard for Kaberle sounds like it's on the table. Gotta think the Bruins like their chances of landing Seguin if that deal goes down.
Would LOVE to see the Jackets get Savard for that 4th pick but I'm really doubtful it happens.
Would LOVE to see the Jackets get Savard for that 4th pick but I'm really doubtful it happens.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jun 26, 2010 5:41pm
Hamhuis's rights were traded to Pittsburgh last night.
Hall to Edmonton.
Seguin to Boston.
Hall to Edmonton.
Seguin to Boston.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jun 27, 2010 3:02am
Philadelphia has a verbal agreement for Nabakov's rights.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Jun 27, 2010 2:06pm
Ah, Anyone should've been able to see that coming. I was wondering where he'd go, but it seems obvious.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jun 27, 2010 2:25pm
How much cap space does Philly have to afford him?
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jun 27, 2010 2:33pm
I looked on Capgeek and the Flyers currently have a little over 10mil in cap space right now. But they have some key guys they need to re-sign.
Aaron Asham-UFA
Michael Leighton-UFA
Brayden Coburn-RFA
Daniel Carcillo-RFA
Aaron Asham-UFA
Michael Leighton-UFA
Brayden Coburn-RFA
Daniel Carcillo-RFA
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jun 28, 2010 2:00pm
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jul 1, 2010 2:10am
Versteeg to Toronto
NHL free agent frenzy ar noon!!!
NHL free agent frenzy ar noon!!!
KnightXC1
Posts: 1,031
Jul 1, 2010 10:41am
Chicago got a bag of chips for Versteeg haha.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jul 1, 2010 11:00am
Jackets sign Etan Moreau from the worst team in the league Edmonton to come play here on the 3rd line? Riddle me that Howson.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Jul 1, 2010 11:19am
It is sort of sad to see the dismantling of the Hawks. At least they won the Cup though, but still to see a good team being torn apart is a little sad.
But, it is making for a fun offseason.
But, it is making for a fun offseason.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jul 1, 2010 12:36pm
So far.
Gonchar to Ottawa-3yr-16.5mil deal
Tanguay to Calgary-1yr-1.7mil
Mesjaros(sp?) to Philly for a 2nd round pick(TB)
Gonchar to Ottawa-3yr-16.5mil deal
Tanguay to Calgary-1yr-1.7mil
Mesjaros(sp?) to Philly for a 2nd round pick(TB)
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rock_knutne
Jul 1, 2010 1:19pm
Good bye "Sarge", thanks for your time in Pittsburgh! Going to be tough to replace him on the PP, hopefully "GoGo" is up to the task. Pens really need to sign Hamhuis now.
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rock_knutne
Jul 1, 2010 1:25pm
Pittsburgh signed Zbynek Michalek from Phoenix, nice pick up!
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10182/1069698-100.stm
This is the shut down/shot blocking defenseman they lacked last year.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10182/1069698-100.stm
This is the shut down/shot blocking defenseman they lacked last year.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jul 1, 2010 1:50pm
I love the Michalek signing!
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jul 1, 2010 1:57pm
I hate the hard salary cap. The end.