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[forty_three]

Doug Wilson and the new Sharks vision: The free and easy days are over, even for Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau ? Talking Points

So Wilson repeated: “I want players that want to play here, not just live here.”

I wonder who the comment was aimed more at - Marleau or Miller?

 

[forty_three]

Andrew Alberts hoping for 'one day without headaches'

Andrew Alberts still experiencing effects of concussion. Has pretty much resigned himself to the fact that it's over. Pretty good read.


Brian McGrattan still collecting a paycheck.

 

[IPostedWhat]

That was sure nice of them to let all those people enjoy their Summer vacation with no work to worry about.

 

[IPostedWhat]

Thomas Vanek said his lack of production in the playoffs wasn’t the result of an injury.

And it wasn’t a lack of desire.

It was chemistry — or rather a lack of it — said Vanek, who has likely played his last game for the bleu-blanc-rouge after scoring five goals and adding five assists in 17 playoff games.

“I’m a big believer in chemistry,” said the 30-year-old, who intends to take advantage of his unrestricted free-agent status on July 1. “I started in Buffalo and I went to the Island, where I got comfortable with Johnny (Tavares) and (Kyle) Okposo (with the New York Islanders) and our line took off and then your game takes off. When I first got here, I struggled a bit and then I got moved to Davey (Desharnais) and Patch (Max Pacioretty) and I think as a line we were great, one of the best lines.

“Then I got taken off and I struggled to find myself with a new line,” added Vanek, who had six goals and nine assists in 18 regular-season games with the Canadiens. “I played with (Tomas Plekanec) for most of the playoffs and it didn’t work. We are, I believe, both very good players, but it didn’t work. We’re not on the same page, just different games.”

Vanek says lack of chemistry hurt him with Habs

 

[mattola]

That was sure nice of them to let all those people enjoy their Summer vacation with no work to worry about.

 

[Jims_Doors]

Rumored that Chicago may buyout Hossa (compliance) to free up money to pay Saad.


Brandon Saad NHL Salary Contract History


Marian Hossa NHL Salary Contract History

 

[forty_three]

Rumored that Chicago may buyout Hossa (compliance) to free up money to pay Saad.


Brandon Saad NHL Salary Contract History


Marian Hossa NHL Salary Contract History

Hey Marian - your buddy, the other Marian, really liked it in Columbus.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Rumored that Chicago may buyout Hossa (compliance) to free up money to pay Saad.


Brandon Saad NHL Salary Contract History


Marian Hossa NHL Salary Contract History

I'd love to have Hossa back on the Senators.

In fact if Chicago would retain some salary for the first two years I could see Ottawa giving up an asset of some sort. His high cap hit, relative to actual salary, is perfect for a team that needs to reach the floor.

 

[Cobiemonster]

I'd love to have Hossa back on the Senators.

In fact if Chicago would retain some salary for the first two years I could see Ottawa giving up an asset of some sort. His high cap hit, relative to actual salary, is perfect for a team that needs to reach the floor.

I could see Florida being interested - Dale Tallon wants to do big things and he's the one who signed Marian Hossa in Chicago - and Marian Hossa doesn't have a NTC either so that would make it easier to move him - Florida

Seven years left though on that contract, I'm sure he could still play for at least another 3-4 years so it shouldn't be too bad

 

[sbb122]

Rumored that Chicago may buyout Hossa (compliance) to free up money to pay Saad.


Brandon Saad NHL Salary Contract History


Marian Hossa NHL Salary Contract History

Chicago already used their 2 compliance buyouts, in other words "it ain't happening."

 

[forty_three]

Chicago already used their 2 compliance buyouts, in other words "it ain't happening."

Stop all that logic and reality talk! I NEED A WINGER

 

[Cobiemonster]

Stop all that logic and reality talk! I NEED A WINGER

R.J. Umberger for Marian Hossa

#MakeItHappen

 

[Cobiemonster]

Predators give Carter Hutton two-year extension | ProHockeyTalk

He'll be Pekka Rinne's backup next season

 

[forty_three]

R.J. Umberger for Marian Hossa

#MakeItHappen

Hell, I'll even throw in Boll for free.

 

[Cobiemonster]

Report: Sharks expect to host outdoor game in 2015 | ProHockeyTalk

Curious who the opponent would be

 

[dash]

Chicago already used their 2 compliance buyouts, in other words "it ain't happening."

Stop all that logic and reality talk! I NEED A WINGER

Just like that gear that no other team has, the Hawks have a compliance buyout that no other team has

 

[mattola]

Stop all that logic and reality talk! I NEED A WINGER

BOOTH

 

[mattola]

this is so crazy it almost worked lol

 

[pixburgher66]

I could see Florida being interested - Dale Tallon wants to do big things and he's the one who signed Marian Hossa in Chicago - and Marian Hossa doesn't have a NTC either so that would make it easier to move him - Florida

Seven years left though on that contract, I'm sure he could still play for at least another 3-4 years so it shouldn't be too bad

Wasn't that the year after Tallon left? They signed him for 2010 season. I could be wrong.


I'd love a guy like Hossa back, but ain't happening.

 

[pixburgher66]

"simplifying"...in other words "we don't want to pay you anymore".