NHL Free Agent Frenzy July 1st.

[Aarongavey]

Sekara deserves to get paid by Katz, at least 6.5 million a year, he is young (29) and has at least 4 solid seasons left as a very good number 3 on a good team.

[Ashasx]

TSN's panel is so much better than Sportsnet right now that it's actually kind of embarrassing.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I have concerns that Edmonton (or someone else, but especially Edmonton) will offer sheet Bouma.

I think Ferland is at risk as well.

No one is going to offer sheet those guys at a rate you just don't immediately match. If someone goes crazy and you can get some serious picks then you just take them.

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Ryan Rishaug @TSNRyanRishaug
If Oilers get another goaltender look for buyout or deal on Scrivens

Neuvirth in, Scrivens out?

[Igster]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

TSN's panel is so much better than Sportsnet right now that it's actually kind of embarrassing.

Except for Ferraro. Just want to punch him in the face.

[Ben Dover]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

TSN's panel is so much better than Sportsnet right now that it's actually kind of embarrassing.

Totally agree, so happy to watch James Duthie host a hockey event again. He is the best in the business.

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

No one is going to offer sheet those guys at a rate you just don't immediately match. If someone goes crazy and you can get some serious picks then you just take them.

I guess we'll see.

If Giordano's contract screws things up too much, and a couple of bottom 6 forwards get a million more per season than we had budgeted, it starts the squeeze for the re-signings next year.

[RyZ]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

Sekera >> Franson

Through his career Sekera is a 20-25 point 4-5 dman that isnt exactly a stalwart in his own zone. He isn't >> better than anyone playing in the NHL. He might be a little bit ahead in terms of overall game than a Franson but he isn't considerably better than anyone. He would be the Flames #6, taking Engellands place. But hey, if you want to get excited about him as your teams #1, be my guest.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by RyZ

Through his career Sekera is a 20-25 point 4-5 dman that isnt exactly a stalwart in his own zone. He isn't >> better than anyone playing in the NHL. He might be a little bit ahead in terms of overall game than a Franson but he isn't considerably better than anyone. He would be the Flames #6, taking Engellands place. But hey, if you want to get excited about him, be my guest.

Not to mention Franson is pretty underrated, being an offensive defenseman on a terrible Toronto team for so long. But the guy is one of only eleven defensemen to score over 1 point per 60 minutes of play since he got into the league (and that includes defensemen who have spend time at forward like Burns and Byfuglien). This isn't a do-everything guy, but he is an elite level producer and 5.5 x 4 for him would be a good deal.

[sureLoss]

Chris Johnston @reporterchris
Michael Frolik was close to an extension with #NHLJets last summer, but will instead hit the open market in minutes. Look for a $5M AAV.

[hockey.modern]

Lebrun saying Flames are highly unlikely to get Kessell

[dieHARDflameZ]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Sekara deserves to get paid by Katz, at least 6.5 million a year, he is young (29) and has at least 4 solid seasons left as a very good number 3 on a good team.

But the Oilers are not a very good team. At all... In fact I'd argue they're a very bad team. Sekera would be their best d-man and it isn't even close.

[Ashasx]

How does Winnipeg get a single vote on this question?

[sureLoss]

Sportsnet Stats @SNstats
Fewest Day 1 #NHLFreeAgency signings since 2005

Kings: 5
Sharks: 6
Jets/Thrashers: 7
Ducks: 8
Flames: 9
Senators: 9

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I guess we'll see.

If Giordano's contract screws things up too much, and a couple of bottom 6 forwards get a million more per season than we had budgeted, it starts the squeeze for the re-signings next year.

Not really...you have over 12 million off the books at this time next year in Hudler, Jones and Hiller....plus any increase in the cap.

Also, I can really see Wideman dealt at some point either through the season or more likely at the draft next year which adds another 5 million to the coffers.

Calgary is positioned very well for cap space moving forward depending on what they do today.

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

How does Winnipeg get a single vote on this question?

No less 3 of them?

[bluejays]

The only guys I'd like to see Treliving and Co go after are Williams, Cole, and to a lesser degree (if the price is right), St. Louis and Downie (I can't believe I'm saying that). This year is a sad FA bunch - especially when Matt Beleskey with 32 points is the apple of teams' eye.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by hockey.modern

Lebrun saying Flames are highly unlikely to get Kessell

[Gaudfather]

Originally Posted by fleury

The only guys I'd like to see Treliving and Co go after are Williams, Cole, and to a lesser degree (if the price is right), St. Louis and Downie (I can't believe I'm saying that). This year is a sad FA bunch - especially when Matt Beleskey with 32 points is the apple of teams' eye.

And out of those choices Williams is the guy I like the most!

[Ashasx]

How can anyone dislike the salary cap?

The league is better with less parity? wtf?