July 1st

[filosofy29]

Happy Canada day here in the U.S. for me.....

for the last 5 years of my life, I've either gotten the day off the legitimate way or called in sick to watch what transpires with a 12 pack in my hands. This year will be no different.....and just like the last 5 years, the Sharks have pulled a "playoffs" and have disappointed each and every year.

Here's hoping to a change this year!

So take one guess.....what is 1 thing your team will do this July 1st?

Realistic: sign someone like D'Agostini

Hopeful: trade Heatley to the Islanders to help them reach the cap floor.

 

[evolver115]

I want Jagr back, but I would also like the Penguins' front office to find another winger for a good price not named kennedy or rupp.

My guess is Jagr signs, Rupp stays and Kennedy goes

 

[4thstreet]

I want the fucking Stamkos to the flyers rumours to end.

Do the deal(but at the right price),and let's move on to the next big rumour.

 

[puckhead]

they are working down my list pretty well.
http://www.sportshoopla.com/forums/...6972-if-you-were-gm-right-now.html#post858321

- sign Bieksa (UFA). he has proven himself pretty valuable, and says he wants to stay (for less!). 4 years, $4.5 - 5.0m per.
- attempt to sign Ehrhoff (UFA) in the same range. he probably won't take it. well then good luck, sir.
- Salo (UFA) said he'd also take a reduced deal to stay, and be happy with a reduced role. $1.5-2 mill. one year deal, as he's +35.
- Hansen (RFA) - sign him long-ish term. 3-5 years at $1.5 - 2 mill. He's the hardest worker many nights, and one day his hands will catch up.
- Lapierre (RFA) - 2 year deal with a mild raise to $1.3m. he was useful, and he was (mostly) reigned in.
- Torres (UFA) - buh bye. thanks for all the headshots, but with the new rule 48 wording, you will be a target for the refs. too inconsistent as well.
- Tamby (UFA) - buh bye. You had a magical 3 weeks or so, then nothing. Good luck in Europe.
- Glass (UFA) - don't really care. when he's hitting he's effective. he stopped hitting - injury? If he was that hurt, he shouldn't have been playing. A prime opportunity for a 4th line upgrade, as our 4th line got eaten alive by Boston.
Higgins (UFA) - If he comes back for a decent deal (under $2m), then fine. he was a very versatile player, and that's always useful. He's been through what... 5 teams in 3 years? time for some stability for him, too.
Alberts (UFA) - great guy for #7 role. sign him if he's up for that (and the appropriate salary), wish him the best if he wants to crack the top 6 elsewhere.

Hodgson and Tanev will be full timers next season. Hopefully Malhotra will regain his effectiveness, because he was maybe 60% in the playoffs. Hopefully Raymond will have no lingering effects, because his wheels are effective when he uses them properly.
4th line is the area of greatest concern. If Manny can regain his form, then that slides lapierre back to 4th line, which is just fine. if Glass goes (and Rypien remains who knows where), we need someone to make waves on that line. Chris Neil is an option, though I am worried that he's a headcase. he seemed to make the papers far too often in ott. i also don't know if age has caught up. we don't need an agitator, we need a closer. Maybe Zenon Konopka is a better fit. Move lappy to the wing.

 

[Automattic]

They are going to tell Draper goodbye. Sucks, but it is what it is.

 

[Slimpikins]

Hopeful: Somehow pry Suter out of Nashville

Realistic: Re-sign Huskins.

Booze is good for a celebration or to drown your sorrows.

 

[devs30rko]

Hopeful: dish off rolston white or Salvador or any combination to teams trying to hit the cap floor

Realistic: nothing. Or we sign a backup if moose leaves.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

They are going to tell Draper goodbye. Sucks, but it is what it is.

Too much talent in the system. Besides I want to see TATAR TOTS play.

 

[pixburgher66]

Ohhhh how I love July the First! How much do ya think D'Agostini will get on the market? Very intriguing option.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

love me some July 1

its become a tradition ... Ill be sitting on the deck taking turns looking down at whats in the picture below and the tv in the condo giving me the free agent signing updates

and then at noon ill take the elevator down and walk across the street to Prospera place and elbow the shit out of the blue haired grannies at centre ice as we battle for a slice of some free canada day cake

 

[mattola]

yeah July 1 is my second fav day of the NHL season for hockey non play. Although draft day is coming up with teh amount of trades happening the last few years.

 

[pixburgher66]

The last few years FAF has been better than Deadline Day.

 

[ritari330]

Love July 1st. Even if the Caps screw up on July 1st, My birthday is the 2nd

 

[CatScrap]

I'd like to see the Sabres take a chance on Jeff Tambellini. He's 27, just approaching his prime, and hasn't really been given much of a chance with good players around him. He only made 500,000 last year. I think a 3 year two way deal for 600,000 and see what he can do.

Also, now that Drury is available, I would suggest courting him to finish his career here, if he'll sign for $2-3 million for 2-3 years. He would be a great 2nd or 3rd line center who would be good for the development of the younger kids and locker room presence.

After that, Just fill in where you can. As old as it sounds, I'm not really that displeased with our team staying close to what it was last year. They are young, and on the rise. The addition we already made, and a few small signings could really help us. This will not be the year we take the cup, so I don't think we should break the bank and screw our chances of resigning players like Myers and Ennis in years to come. Look for a real run in 2012-2013 or 2013-2014.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

love me some July 1

its become a tradition ... Ill be sitting on the deck taking turns looking down at whats in the picture below and the tv in the condo giving me the free agent signing updates

and then at noon ill take the elevator down and walk across the street to Prospera place and elbow the shit out of the blue haired grannies at centre ice as we battle for a slice of some free canada day cake

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