NHL Off-season thread

Shane · June 30th, 2008, 03:40 PM

Ok, I will start it. No links from me, but there are a lot of trades and signings going on this day before the free agency season.

Tampa Bay seems to be making the most moves so far, but hiring Melrose as a coach is baffling to me. He couldn't win it with Gretzky, can't win it without.

ssigman · June 30th, 2008, 03:44 PM

good job...jay is lazy...see the brockman thread for other signings and funny tidbits

BtownJay · June 30th, 2008, 03:47 PM

Tampa trades for and Signs Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts.
Malone and Roberts sign on with Lightning

Tampa trades for the rights of Brian Rolston from the Wild.
Wild trade forward Rolston's rights to Lightning

Zhitnik and Westcott bought out.
Zhitnik, Westcott, bought out

Avs re-sign Liles and Foote.
Avalanche re-sign defencemen Liles, Foote

ssigman · July 1st, 2008, 09:43 AM

i guess its not like NFL free agency where people sign at midnite the day off

BtownJay · July 1st, 2008, 10:35 AM

Pens, Malkin Expected to Agree on Extension
Darren Dreger
7/1/08 11:02am
The Pittsburgh Penguins are closing in on an extension with Evgeni Malkin that is believed to mirror the extension Pens captain Sidney Crosby signed in July of 2007, a five-year deal averaging $8.7 million.

Sources tell TSN that Pittsburgh general manager Ray Shero and Malkin's agent J.P Barry are believed to be finalizing the details with an announcement exected either later today or tomorrow.

**Washington re-signs defenceman Mike Green to a four-year deal worth $5.25-million a season.

**The Edmonton Oilers have created some financial flexibility by dealing hard-hitting left winger Raffi Torres to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for 21-year-old centre Gilbert Brule.

**New Jersey re-signs defenceman Bryce Salvador to a four-year deal worth $11.6 million (average of $2.9 million per season).

ssigman · July 1st, 2008, 11:00 AM

f the devils

BtownJay · July 1st, 2008, 11:14 AM

BREAKING NEWS: The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenceman Joni Pitkanen, a restricted free agent, to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward Erik Cole. Details to follow.

tsn.ca

hahaha, no one wants Joni.

BREAKING NEWS: Sources tell TSN the Detroit Red Wings and veteran defenceman Brad Stuart have agreed to terms on a 4 year contract that averages $3.75 million per year. Details to follow.

www.tsn.ca

Anaheim re-sign forward Corey Perry to a five-year deal worth $26.625-million which will average $5.325-million a year.

Pittsburgh Penguins sign forward Pascal Dupuis to a three-year deal which will average $1.4-million per year.

BtownJay · July 1st, 2008, 11:28 AM

The Calgary Flames have acquired restricted free agent forward Rene Bourque from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a future second-round draft pick.

Flames get Bourque for draft pick

New Jersey re-signs forwards Jay Pandolfo (undisclosed) David Calrkson (undisclosed) and Barry Tallackson (undisclosed). Declines option on forward Sergei Brylin.

BtownJay · July 1st, 2008, 11:38 AM

Oh and UFA signings didn't start until noon today Sig... so, thats one reason it wasn't crazy at midnight like the NFL. But no, its not as crazy as the NFL. Lots less FA's in the NHL than in the NFL. NHL rosters of around 25 players doesn't come close to the NFL.

BtownJay · July 1st, 2008, 12:03 PM

Sportsnet.ca -- The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent forward Radim Vrbata to a three-year, $9 million contract, Sportsnet has learned.

lol, what the hell are they doing? Cap hell all over again.

BtownBeers · July 1st, 2008, 12:09 PM

good updates Jay, man Tampa is going nuts

BtownJay · July 1st, 2008, 12:22 PM

Thanks, today is fun for me.

Toronto Maple Leaf fans can expect at least one familiar face next season. Sources are telling Sportsnet that goaltender Curtis Joseph has agreed to a one-year deal with his former club.

Now thats looking towards the future. lmao. 1967

ssigman · July 1st, 2008, 12:22 PM

oh i thought it started at midnite...was figuring i'd wake up to all kinds of signings

jagr to russia

avery to become nhl commissioner

etc

BtownJay · July 1st, 2008, 12:53 PM

Flyers trade Gauthier to LA and 2nd round pick in 2010 draft to LA for Patrik Hersley and Ned Lukacevic

Basically cost us a 2nd rounder to get Goats money off our cap. Another two defensive prospects for us. We are cornering the market on D-man prospects, lol

BREAKING NEWS: Nashville trades defenceman Marek Zidlicky to Minnesota for prospect Ryan Jones from Miami of Ohio and a second round pick. Details to follow.

Great trade for the Wild... wow

BtownBeers · July 1st, 2008, 12:58 PM

Any GM's in the NHL need a D man in the future, guess they gotta call us wow.

June 30th, 2008, 03:40 PM	#1
Shane Join Date: 06-08-2003 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 6,340	NHL Off-season thread Ok, I will start it. No links from me, but there are a lot of trades and signings going on this day before the free agency season. Tampa Bay seems to be making the most moves so far, but hiring Melrose as a coach is baffling to me. He couldn't win it with Gretzky, can't win it without.

July 1st, 2008, 10:35 AM	#5
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 28,016	Pens, Malkin Expected to Agree on Extension Darren Dreger 7/1/08 11:02am The Pittsburgh Penguins are closing in on an extension with Evgeni Malkin that is believed to mirror the extension Pens captain Sidney Crosby signed in July of 2007, a five-year deal averaging $8.7 million. Sources tell TSN that Pittsburgh general manager Ray Shero and Malkin's agent J.P Barry are believed to be finalizing the details with an announcement exected either later today or tomorrow. Washington re-signs defenceman Mike Green to a four-year deal worth $5.25-million a season. The Edmonton Oilers have created some financial flexibility by dealing hard-hitting left winger Raffi Torres to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for 21-year-old centre Gilbert Brule. *New Jersey re-signs defenceman Bryce Salvador to a four-year deal worth $11.6 million (average of $2.9 million per season). Last edited by BtownJay; July 1st, 2008 at 10:38 AM.*

June 30th, 2008, 03:44 PM	#2
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 27,221	good job...jay is lazy...see the brockman thread for other signings and funny tidbits

June 30th, 2008, 03:47 PM	#3
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 28,016	Tampa trades for and Signs Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts. Malone and Roberts sign on with Lightning Tampa trades for the rights of Brian Rolston from the Wild. Wild trade forward Rolston's rights to Lightning Zhitnik and Westcott bought out. Zhitnik, Westcott, bought out Avs re-sign Liles and Foote. Avalanche re-sign defencemen Liles, Foote

July 1st, 2008, 09:43 AM	#4
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 27,221	i guess its not like NFL free agency where people sign at midnite the day off

July 1st, 2008, 11:00 AM	#6
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 27,221	f the devils

July 1st, 2008, 11:14 AM	#7
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 28,016	BREAKING NEWS: The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenceman Joni Pitkanen, a restricted free agent, to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward Erik Cole. Details to follow. tsn.ca hahaha, no one wants Joni. BREAKING NEWS: Sources tell TSN the Detroit Red Wings and veteran defenceman Brad Stuart have agreed to terms on a 4 year contract that averages $3.75 million per year. Details to follow. www.tsn.ca Anaheim re-sign forward Corey Perry to a five-year deal worth $26.625-million which will average $5.325-million a year. Pittsburgh Penguins sign forward Pascal Dupuis to a three-year deal which will average $1.4-million per year.

July 1st, 2008, 11:28 AM	#8
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 28,016	The Calgary Flames have acquired restricted free agent forward Rene Bourque from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a future second-round draft pick. Flames get Bourque for draft pick New Jersey re-signs forwards Jay Pandolfo (undisclosed) David Calrkson (undisclosed) and Barry Tallackson (undisclosed). Declines option on forward Sergei Brylin.

July 1st, 2008, 11:38 AM	#9
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 28,016	Oh and UFA signings didn't start until noon today Sig... so, thats one reason it wasn't crazy at midnight like the NFL. But no, its not as crazy as the NFL. Lots less FA's in the NHL than in the NFL. NHL rosters of around 25 players doesn't come close to the NFL.

July 1st, 2008, 12:03 PM	#10
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 28,016	Sportsnet.ca -- The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent forward Radim Vrbata to a three-year, $9 million contract, Sportsnet has learned. lol, what the hell are they doing? Cap hell all over again.

July 1st, 2008, 12:09 PM	#11
BtownBeers Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 21,564	good updates Jay, man Tampa is going nuts

July 1st, 2008, 12:22 PM	#12
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 28,016	Thanks, today is fun for me. Toronto Maple Leaf fans can expect at least one familiar face next season. Sources are telling Sportsnet that goaltender Curtis Joseph has agreed to a one-year deal with his former club. Now thats looking towards the future. lmao. 1967

July 1st, 2008, 12:53 PM	#14
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 28,016	Flyers trade Gauthier to LA and 2nd round pick in 2010 draft to LA for Patrik Hersley and Ned Lukacevic Basically cost us a 2nd rounder to get Goats money off our cap. Another two defensive prospects for us. We are cornering the market on D-man prospects, lol BREAKING NEWS: Nashville trades defenceman Marek Zidlicky to Minnesota for prospect Ryan Jones from Miami of Ohio and a second round pick. Details to follow. Great trade for the Wild... wow

July 1st, 2008, 12:58 PM	#15
BtownBeers Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 21,564	Any GM's in the NHL need a D man in the future, guess they gotta call us wow.