2017 Free Agency Frenzy Thread

[pixburgher66]

Just remember, once a Duck always a Duck and a Duck cannot changes its stripes.

Other than scoring a few key overtime playoff goals, he's nothing more than a third line center who isn't very good at faceoffs. I'm sure some dipshit gm other than Benning will offer him a $20 million for four deal. If you're gonna be a center from Pittsburgh and suck at faceoffs you better drive a BMW from A&L motors as you're probably a superstar.

BUT PENALTY KILLING!!! Seriously, there are Pens fans who want to resign Bones instead of going at a guy like Jumbo because of the PK. Honestly, Bonino was fantastic last year, even before the playoffs. But this year he was awful. His possession stats took a huge drop and his offense in general disappeared. The playoffs he was even worse. Last year his CF% was 51, this year it was 34%...

 

[pixburgher66]

Hey!! Nobody can fake getting hit like this guy!!

How much is being a fuckface worth on the open market?

It sounds like you have some resentment issues to work through. Have you tried being a fan of a winning team? Does a lot for the psyche.

 

[forty_three]

It sounds like you have some resentment issues to work through. Have you tried being a fan of a winning team? Does a lot for the psyche.

He'll get right on that as soon as his team has a draft rigged for a generational player that the refs over-protect every playoffs.



boo yah

 

[pixburgher66]

He'll get right on that as soon as his team has a draft rigged for a generational player that the refs over-protect every playoffs.



boo yah

I recommend encouraging your team to pretend to move. It helps with league rigging on your behalf.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I recommend encouraging your team to pretend to move. It helps with league rigging on your behalf.

The Sens already did that.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

It sounds like you have some resentment issues to work through. Have you tried being a fan of a winning team? Does a lot for the psyche.

Then explain why to this day I still resent Giguere! Thieving, crying baby, that's Brodeur's Conn Smythe dammit!

 

[pixburgher66]

The Sens already did that.

This is the extent of my expertise.

 

[pixburgher66]

Then explain why to this day I still resent Giguere! Thieving, crying baby, that's Brodeur's Conn Smythe dammit!

I'm not *without* resentment...Bylsma ruining some prime years isn't forgotten. And concussions.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

It sounds like you have some resentment issues to work through. Have you tried being a fan of a winning team? Does a lot for the psyche.

Bonino's antics weren't even against my team. Just calling a spade a spade in this case.

As for cheering for a winning team? Well, I chose a team pre-2005 so it's just too ingrained now.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

 

[forty_three]

Washington’s set a high price on Phillipp Grubauer
Umm... why?



There is a ton of interest in both players, many from the same teams. Los Angeles has certainly made a big pitch to Thornton. Others who’ve talked to one (or both) include Anaheim, Columbus, Montreal, the Rangers, St. Louis and Toronto. Undoubtedly, I’m on the low side.

Yes, please.

I'd wet myself if we somehow landed both Thornton and Marleau.

 

[forty_three]

Some narrowed lists news:


I guess I can see him wanting a bigger role.


Dreger says later in the thread that Dallas is one of them.

 

[higgyfan4]

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[pixburgher66]

Bonino's antics weren't even against my team. Just calling a spade a spade in this case.

As for cheering for a winning team? Well, I chose a team pre-2005 so it's just too ingrained now.

Pens have had some chodes in the past, I don't put Bones in that category.

 

[pixburgher66]

Boooooo. Wanted him to hit the market.

 

[thedddd]

BUT PENALTY KILLING!!! Seriously, there are Pens fans who want to resign Bones instead of going at a guy like Jumbo because of the PK. Honestly, Bonino was fantastic last year, even before the playoffs. But this year he was awful. His possession stats took a huge drop and his offense in general disappeared. The playoffs he was even worse. Last year his CF% was 51, this year it was 34%...

Yeah he really wasn't that good and I hope they don't give him a Brandon Sutter type contract. That's why I was surprised they let Sundqvist go in that deal for Reeves.

 

[thedddd]

Just think a team can sign Marleau, Thorton and Jagr and have the avg team age double.

Sadly though with Jagr he probably will out produce players half his age for less money, heck even for multiple years.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Just remember, once a Duck always a Duck and a Duck cannot changes its stripes.

Other than scoring a few key overtime playoff goals, he's nothing more than a third line center who isn't very good at faceoffs. I'm sure some dipshit gm other than Benning will offer him a $20 million for four deal. If you're gonna be a center from Pittsburgh and suck at faceoffs you better drive a BMW from A&L motors as you're probably a superstar.