the summer signings thread

[puckhead]

Blackhawks extend Ben Smith to 2 yr deal...1st yr is two way $550/105 year two is one way worth $575

also, Samme Pahlsson signs w/ Modo

 

[mattola]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
Jaromir Jagr enjoyed Phildadelphia, but plans on testing free agency. Also plans to change training to shed some lbs and get faster.

 

[dash]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
Jaromir Jagr enjoyed Phildadelphia, but plans on testing free agency. Also plans to change training to shed some lbs and get faster.

Hey Jaromir, we can reunite you with your KHL teammate Roman Cervenka in Calgary...

/It would be great to see him back in Pittsburgh (after all the boos he received last season)

 

[mattola]

Hey Jaromir, we can reunite you with your KHL teammate Roman Cervenka in Calgary...

how nice would he be on the Sedin Line.... that would be fun

 

[puckhead]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
Jaromir Jagr enjoyed Phildadelphia, but plans on testing free agency. Also plans to change training to shed some lbs and get faster.

I'm impressed at how he lasted the season.
After KHL seasons and age got ahold of him, I figured he would fade fast after about 50 games.
of course, playing with Giroux had to help.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle

Blue have signed Barret Jackman to a three-year deal. There goes another unrestricted free agent.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Jags would look pretty good next to Spezza.

Jagr - Spezza - Michalek

That would be one tough line to handle.

 

[puckhead]

Blackhawks getting their 4th line meat in place.

Blackhawks Brandon Bollig also inks a two year extension with first yr a two way 575/105, year two a one way worth $575

 

[pixburgher66]

Sorry, made Jagr it's own thread before looking here. Whoops.

 

[pixburgher66]

Also, this is a crazy weak FA group. Man.

 

[mattola]

Also, this is a crazy weak FA group. Man.

how would Pens fans react if Jags signed in Pitts

 

[pixburgher66]

how would Pens fans react if Jags signed in Pitts

I want him...but that's because the 8 year old fan girl inside of me would go crazy. Trying to think about where else he'd go is sort of tough. There are probably limited teams with both interest, cap space, and a place he'd like to go. I have a feeling he stays East (odd...he's never been out West), and very likely in the Atlantic. Pretty obvious that it's always been about money though. The guy was "so happy" in Philly, and it was "perfect", and after one year he's done. Depending on the price, he'd be a contributing player on the Pens. Rumors are that Shero is looking to move TK too, so that's more salary shed (along with the Martin rumors). I think after draft day the Pens big picture will be a bit clearer.

 

[mattola]

I want him...but that's because the 8 year old fan girl inside of me would go crazy. Trying to think about where else he'd go is sort of tough. There are probably limited teams with both interest, cap space, and a place he'd like to go. I have a feeling he stays East (odd...he's never been out West), and very likely in the Atlantic. Pretty obvious that it's always been about money though. The guy was "so happy" in Philly, and it was "perfect", and after one year he's done. Depending on the price, he'd be a contributing player on the Pens. Rumors are that Shero is looking to move TK too, so that's more salary shed (along with the Martin rumors). I think after draft day the Pens big picture will be a bit clearer.

i could actually see him going back to NY. he is staying east for sure I believe.

 

[pixburgher66]

Rick ‏@Rick_City
His wallet? Woooooo MT @DarrenDreger Jaromir Jagr... plans to change training to shed some lbs and get faster.

 

[pixburgher66]

i could actually see him going back to NY. he is staying east for sure I believe.

Yeah, but would NYR want him? They're trying to go after some big fish...so maybe if they don't trade for Nash or get, I dunno, some other big name they'll come calling to the guy. I guess he didn't really leave NYR on poor terms. Maybe he'll go to NJD, haha.

 

[mattola]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
Expect San Jose Sharks to announce an agreement with veteran D-man, Brad Stuart today or tomorrow. 3 year term.

 

[higgyfan4]

Nevermind, Mattola's got it covered...

 

[dash]

The Jay Bouwmeester trade rumours are heating up, with Iggy and Kipper staying put, Feaster is looking to make a move.

 

[mattola]

Yeah, but would NYR want him? They're trying to go after some big fish...so maybe if they don't trade for Nash or get, I dunno, some other big name they'll come calling to the guy. I guess he didn't really leave NYR on poor terms. Maybe he'll go to NJD, haha.

yeah I see your point. lol seems logical for NJD doesn't it . who is Washingtons biggest rival haha

 

[mattola]

The Jay Bouwmeester trade rumours are heating up, with Iggy and Kipper staying put, Feaster is looking to make a move.

I've read Isles