06-23-2015, 11:20 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinordi
I had no idea Stamkos is going to be a UFA after this coming season and Hedman will be a UFA in two seasons.
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Not to mention Palat, Johnson and Kucherov aren't getting nearly paid what they're worth.
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06-23-2015, 11:35 AM
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#22
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
Not to mention Palat, Johnson and Kucherov aren't getting nearly paid what they're worth.
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Yeah not to derail too much but there are some very tough decisions coming very soon.
With the emergence of their triplets, you'd have to think that they're going to prioritize re-signing Hedman. Stamkos could be the biggest name to hit the trade and/or free agent market is a very long time.
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06-23-2015, 12:28 PM
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#23
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinordi
I had no idea Stamkos is going to be a UFA after this coming season and Hedman will be a UFA in two seasons.
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Could be why the Leafs are trying so hard to unload Kessel's contract as they are probably looking to piece together another monster deal like they gave Babcock. I realize it's probably Toronto generated stuff but there's always been links to him and the Leafs and every once in a while the come true as in the case of Babcock. Certainly the way Cooper handled his ice time in the final you can make a case that Stamkos may not be married to the Lightning long term.
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06-23-2015, 01:04 PM
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#24
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Franchise Player
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I can't see it.
Babcock rumours and Stamkos going FA are two entirely different things.
If there is any chance at all that they can't re-sign him, they would get a boat-load of gold for him in a trade at the deadline.
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06-23-2015, 01:17 PM
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#25
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Franchise Player
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How do you not resign the 2nd best goal scorer in the league?
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06-23-2015, 01:25 PM
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#26
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: ...the bench
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man and look @ Pittsburgh too...13.6mill left with only 13 guys on the roster....jeebus
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06-23-2015, 01:26 PM
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Needs More Cowbell
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Not Canada, Eh?
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Teams struggling to stay above the cap floor can easily remedy that by taking on cap strapped team's contracts.
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06-23-2015, 01:29 PM
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#28
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weitz
How do you not resign the 2nd best goal scorer in the league?
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If he doesn't want to sign with you.
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06-23-2015, 01:29 PM
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#29
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Trades are going to fly fast and heavy this year. I hope the Flames can at least get in on one good one.
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06-23-2015, 01:35 PM
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#30
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Trades are going to fly fast and heavy this year. I hope the Flames can at least get in on one good one.
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I hope to see offer sheets fly fast and heavy this year and watch teams be in cap hell for years to come, or draft hell for years to come.
And the Flames sit back and develop their guys and build a champion properly.
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06-23-2015, 01:42 PM
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#31
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: ...the bench
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Also, can we laugh at Vancouver?
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06-23-2015, 01:52 PM
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#32
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CroFlames
I hope to see offer sheets fly fast and heavy this year and watch teams be in cap hell for years to come, or draft hell for years to come.
And the Flames sit back and develop their guys and build a champion properly.
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Absolutely, but at some point you gotta take some risks (not saying now is the time for the Flames) and pull the trigger on a big trade or big ufa signing.
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06-23-2015, 01:55 PM
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#33
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 Posted the 6 millionth post!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Benched
Also, can we laugh at Vancouver?
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No need to ask around here, just do it until your heart's content.
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06-23-2015, 02:10 PM
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#34
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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I read PHO has to spend $18 M just to get to the floor?
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06-23-2015, 02:10 PM
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#35
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
I read PHO has to spend $18 M just to get to the floor?
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Yep. ARZ is going to be paying a bunch of people far too much.
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06-23-2015, 02:14 PM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Arizona is a prime candidate to trade for Savard and Pronger's contracts.
both have a ~$4 mil cap hit and actual salary of around $500k for two more years.
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06-23-2015, 02:17 PM
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#37
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Yep. ARZ is going to be paying a bunch of people far too much.
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They are very welcome to Engelland, Raymond, Bollig, Smid...
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06-23-2015, 02:19 PM
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#38
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GranteedEV
They are very welcome to Engelland, Raymond, Bollig, Smid...
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Why Engelland? And honestly, even Bollig? Both did just fine in the last portion of the season and the playoffs.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CroFlames
Before you call me a pessimist or a downer, the Flames made me this way. Blame them.
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06-23-2015, 02:48 PM
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#39
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Everyone's Favorite Oilfan!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: San Jose, California
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I think Arizona will trade for Bickell.
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06-23-2015, 02:50 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: ...the bench
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they also only have 11 on the roster currently. They may not be in as much trouble as the cap space number shows. clearly got some positions to fill.
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