2014 Free Agent Frenzy Thread: FA News, FA Rumors and FA Speculation

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

Apparently the oilers going 'hard' for Stastny

Why would Statsny want to go to Edmonton?

That team always sets itself up for disappointment.

[Street Pharmacist]

Thought I'd post the source:


@SportsnetSpec: EDM is in hot pursuit of Stastny. As the top centre on the UFA market, you can assume EDM is part of a large group. @Archaeologuy

[bubbsy]

if it cost 4.5 million per year to convince nikitin to join the oilers, i wonder if the oilers are putting up 8+ million per year for stasnty? i am unclear on whether i'm sorta hoping they sign him for something like 8.5 for 6 years.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

as per eklund (i know i know):

Hard to believe since it's coming from Eklund, but I wonder what the contract would look like if Cammi does re-sign?

Rumours were he wanted 5 years. I would hope the term is no longer than 3 years.

[bubbsy]

Unless the term is 3 years or less, i hope the flames do not sign cammalleri.

[ComixZone]

Stastny is going to get paid huge. Toronto and Edmonton will bid each other into oblivion.

Even if it's 4 years, I'll still be happy with retaining Cammalleri. I still really think that if Cammy is retained, Jiri is out the door once the other scoring wingers on the market sign. Retaining 50% of Hudler's contract would make him a hell of an asset.

[d_phaneuf]

what is overpaying for Statsny though?

I think as long as someone gets him at 7m or under (with the way the cap is going to go up with the new tv deal) I think it's a fair offer, maybe even 7.5m if the term isn't too bad or there's no NTC

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Stastny is going to get paid huge. Toronto and Edmonton will bid each other into oblivion.

Even if it's 4 years, I'll still be happy with retaining Cammalleri. I still really think that if Cammy is retained, Jiri is out the door once the other scoring wingers on the market sign. Retaining 50% of Hudler's contract would make him a hell of an asset.

You don't need to retain Hudlers Salary, He's a great value at 4m IMO. I don't see how if they move him it would be for only picks/prospct. Money via a roster player would be involved as well. Just my thoughts though.

[Vinny01]

Eklund speculating Cammy extension is close with the flames

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by dammage79

You don't need to retain Hudlers Salary, He's a great value at 4m IMO. I don't see how if they move him it would be for only picks/prospct. Money via a roster player would be involved as well. Just my thoughts though.

only 2 years left on his deal though - would have to think that retaining that salary would be a great way to maximize value.

[GettinIggyWithIt]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

only 2 years left on his deal though - would have to think that retaining that salary would be a great way to maximize value.

I could see that. If Cammy re-signs, doubt there is room for him and Hudler on the Flames, especially with Baertschi and Gaudreau waiting in the wings. Only retain salary if it maximizes return though. Otherwise that's a decent contract for Hudler.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by GettinIggyWithIt

I could see that. If Cammy re-signs, doubt there is room for him and Hudler on the Flames, especially with Baertschi and Gaudreau waiting in the wings. Only retain salary if it maximizes return though. Otherwise that's a decent contract for Hudler.

I still see teams like Boston and Pittsburgh, both in relative cap-hell, wanting to get top 6 forwards but lacking the space to do it as great destinations.

[AC]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Eklund speculating Cammy extension is close with the flames

Cammy clearly had a change of heart after seeing Bennett get picked #4!

[Miniac]

If Statsny goes to Edmonton, I hope they over pay!

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

only 2 years left on his deal though - would have to think that retaining that salary would be a great way to maximize value.

It might be the only way the flames could trade for a legit 2nd pairing d man. Hudler at $2 million is the deal of the century.

Personally I rather have Hudler over Cammi , but if it means getting a dman and keeping Cammi I would take the latter.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Miniac

If Statsny goes to Edmonton, I hope they over pay!

If Stastny goes to Edmonton, they WILL overpay.

It would still be a good move for them though

(the one caveat being that the 'stars' all signed 6x6 deals and now someone else would be getting more - could be room issues)

[Husky]

It'll be interesting how the Flames view Byron and his future on the team.

[Icon]

Originally Posted by Husky

It'll be interesting how the Flames view Byron and his future on the team.

Maybe they can try him on RW? Otherwise I don't see a spot for him.

If you could get him on another 2way deal great, otherwise he's probably gone.

[Fire]

Originally Posted by FAN

https://twitter.com/andystrickland/s...43024554901505

Not sure if this has been posted by Strickland believes that the Flames are looking for a #1 goaltender. Who can it be?

At the draft Treliving specifically said they were looking for a backup goaltender. I suppose Cam Ward could be considered a backup goalie now.

[keenan87]

Is the plan next season to go with:

NHL:
Ramo
UFA Back-up

AHL:
Ortio
UFA Back-up

ECHL:
Roy

Then in 2015/2016

NHL:
Ramo (50 Games)
Ortio (32 Games)

AHL:
Gillies
UFA Back-up

I think that's how they should approach the goaltending situation with Mason Mcdonald coming into the AHL the following year.