FA Frenzy Thread

[puckhead]

did a bit of a double-take on the spelling of this one
thought the Canes got hosed somewhere along the line.

@mnwild
BREAKING: the #mnwild has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with D Justin Falk (@JuicerFalk).

 

[DChero]

did a bit of a double-take on the spelling of this one
thought the Canes got hosed somewhere along the line.

@mnwild
BREAKING: the #mnwild has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with D Justin Falk (@JuicerFalk).

What's up with the Wild and FAs this year?

 

[pixburgher66]

Has anyone mentioned the Dubynk deal yet? 2 years 3.5M per? No?

 

[puckhead]

Has anyone mentioned the Dubynk deal yet? 2 years 3.5M per? No?

that's big-boy money. congrats to him.

 

[pixburgher66]

Also, apparently Semin has reached out to the Pens? It'd be the trolliest of all the trolls if he signed. Pens fans and Caps fans heads would explode. I'd probably be okay with it if it's not a long term deal. High reward type of situation. I think he worked a lot harder under Hunter. Maybe the Pens can get Knuble. I love that man.

 

[Vadered]

Also, apparently Semin has reached out to the Pens? It'd be the trolliest of all the trolls if he signed. Pens fans and Caps fans heads would explode. I'd probably be okay with it if it's not a long term deal. High reward type of situation. I think he worked a lot harder under Hunter. Maybe the Pens can get Knuble. I love that man.

Knuble is a great guy, but how's he holding up? He's definitely approaching retirement age, I know that, but I haven't watched too many Capital games so I don't know if he's still the power guy he used to be.

 

[puckhead]

this is kind of funny.... from the TSN documentary following the oilers season last year.
check what's on Tamby's screen

Belanger’s Third Year | mc79hockey.com

 

[pixburgher66]

Knuble is a great guy, but how's he holding up? He's definitely approaching retirement age, I know that, but I haven't watched too many Capital games so I don't know if he's still the power guy he used to be.

He wasn't his usual Penguin killing self this past year, I know that. I'm pretty sure he was a healthy scratch quite a bit too. He's just great at mucking it up in front of the net, and has size. Pens need both. Gah, the Pens need a lot right now. I shouldn't complain, because they're a talented bunch...but there are some big holes.

 

[dash]

Has anyone mentioned the Dubynk deal yet? 2 years 3.5M per? No?

that's big-boy money. congrats to him.

That's only 500,000 less than Schneider...In other words...

 

[dash]

Come on TSN, I want to see you rip on this overpayment like you did on the Wideman signing by the Flames. Of course you won't because the Oil are your favourites because of the 'Oil Change' series.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Come on TSN, I want to see you rip on this overpayment like you did on the Wideman signing by the Flames. Of course you won't because the Oil are your favourites because of the 'Oil Change' series.

oil change is on snet now isnt it?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

brutal work by the coilers on that dubnyk deal

 

[forty_three]

What's up with the Wild and FAs this year?

They are planning to trade Heatley to Columbus for Mason?

Laugh all you want. I'd take it. Headcase for headcase. At least the Jackets would get a headcase that is friends with the cap'n.

 

[puckhead]

that's big-boy money. congrats to him.

I was trying to be diplomatic about the oilers negotiating prowess
nice to see you fellers take in another direction

 

[dash]

oil change is on snet now isnt it?

I think it's on the NHL Network actually (aren't they closely tied to TSN?) - At any rate, I'll be surprised if TSN has very much negative to say about the Dubnyk signing.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

did a bit of a double-take on the spelling of this one
thought the Canes got hosed somewhere along the line.

@mnwild
BREAKING: the #mnwild has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with D Justin Falk (@JuicerFalk).

I just had a mild stroke and had to read that 4 times.


Justin Faulk Carolina Hurricanes - 2011-2012 Stats - Carolina Hurricanes - Team

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Seems like coilers thinking on this deal was

"well ... If we pay him like a bonafide #1 goalie ... He's gonna play like one ... Right? .... Right? ... Anyone?"

 

[dash]

Fun with stats:

Last season:

Dubnyk: 47 GP, GA: 118, GAA: 2.67, SA: 1380, SV %: .914

Schneider: 33 GP, GA: 60, GAA: 1.96, SA: 945, SV %: .937

Either Gillis is a shrewd negotiator or Lowebellini are spending like drunken sailors...Both is also an acceptable answer.

 

[esls79]

In Dubnyk's defense, the last two months of the season he played really well (once the pressure of the playoffs was out of the picture). 3.5 per is rather steep - it should have been 3.5 total for 2 years.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Fun with stats:

Last season:

Dubnyk: 47 GP, GA: 118, GAA: 2.67, SA: 1380, SV %: .914

Schneider: 33 GP, GA: 60, GAA: 1.96, SA: 945, SV %: .937

Either Gillis is a shrewd negotiator or Lowebellini are spending like drunken sailors...Both is also an acceptable answer.

One thing to keep in mind is the difference between the two teams defense corps. To be honest this is the way the Oilers do business. They gave Hemsky 2 years 10M. Look at the Horcoff contract. Penner worked out great didn't he? LOL