July 1: NHL Day?

**Big Johnny69** · 07-01-2008 06:24 PM

So does anyone think the Lightining will be an improved team next year? Malone, Vrbata, Roberts, Prospal, Kolzig....looks like they're making a huge push to improve dramatically.

I like the Blackhawks signing of Huet. A good young goalie, on a good young team. If they can keep that core together they will be a force.

Still waiting for some of the big names to get signed though.

**XTOUR** · 07-01-2008 06:33 PM

just heard Auld is going to be the backup for Gerber next year and Campbell has signed with the Hawks

**Big Johnny69** · 07-01-2008 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by XTOUR

just heard Auld is going to be the backup for Gerber next year and Campbell has signed with the Hawks

WOW! Perhaps the Hawks will be better sooner than later. Good on them.

As for the Auld signing, I like it. A good capable back up who will know his role.

**DavidY** · 07-01-2008 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Geoff Johnston

WOW! Perhaps the Hawks will be better sooner than later. Good on them.

As for the Auld signing, I like it. A good capable back up who will know his role.

Well, the Hawks will have to get rid of some big contracts now that they are well over the cap limit....a total of $12 million for the two goalies is outrageous IMO!!!

Dave

**Indio** · 07-01-2008 07:37 PM

Wade Redden signed with the Rangers for 6 years at 6.5 million per.

**spackler** · 07-01-2008 07:40 PM

Huet isn't that young, is he? I thought he was thirty something. Goalies can play longer than most I guess. Not sure he's worth the $5 or $6M per. Campbell will be great with that team though. I like the Auld signing for the Sens, he's a quality back up. I also like Rolsten going back to the Devils, would've liked to see him in Ottawa.

**Indio** · 07-01-2008 07:48 PM

I can't believe that Vancouver has offered Sundin the equivalent of $20 million over 2 years.

**foxman** · 07-01-2008 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by spackler

Huet isn't that young, is he? I thought he was thirty something. Goalies can play longer than most I guess. Not sure he's worth the $5 or $6M per. Campbell will be great with that team though. I like the Auld signing for the Sens, he's a quality back up. I also like Rolsten going back to the Devils, would've liked to see him in Ottawa.

He will be 33 (Sep 3, 1975)

**atomic** · 07-01-2008 07:56 PM

So when is Gainey going to annouce that he's signed Hossa, Sundin and Sakic for 2 years? Oh, wait, I think I just soiled myself.

**Golfbum** · 07-01-2008 09:35 PM

How about those Leafs? Going retro by signing CUJO for $700,000. I wonder if Ronnie Francis is coming out of retirement?

Actually Cujo is a good deal. He'll likely only see 15-20 games so he is a cheap back up that can still stop pucks.

Sundin in Vancouver for $20 mil, where does he sign?

Tucker & Raycroft signed with the AVS? What were they thinking?

Bouche · 07-02-2008 12:03 AM

Avery wantsa to play for the leafs!!!! I would love him on my team. (hes so good they had to make a rule because of him!) lol

**Hacker** · 07-02-2008 07:14 AM

I am now CONVINCED that NHL GM's are certifiably CRAZY

Redden @ 6.5M per
Sundin @ 10M per
Ryder @ 4M per
Commodore @ 3.75 per

But the icing on the cake is.......

Jeff Finger @ 3.5M per - Who the hell is Jeff Finger

I must be dreaming because I seem to recall that we missed an entire year of hockey and now the floor on the salary cap is higher than the average amount spent on an NHL roster before the cap came into effect.

Stunning, Shocking, and very Disappointing day for this hockey fan

**atomic** · 07-02-2008 09:50 AM

Gainey's the man. Signed Ryder to a 1 year (1.2 million?), dumped Huet, didn't sign Streit...that just saved us $14 million in salary! Now, if he'd make some moves to keep the fans happy.

**jeffc** · 07-02-2008 10:03 AM

Didn't Ryder go to Boston?

**atomic** · 07-02-2008 10:16 AM

Sorry, Gainey signed him to a 1 year contract last year after Ryder had a career year, only to taper off and spend half the season in the pressbox.

**golfisforfun** · 07-02-2008 10:19 AM

Here is a great site for everyone to check on Payroll for their favourite teams...

http://www.nhlnumbers.com/overview.php?team=MTL

Of course I used the link to the Habs, just in case there is good news and I see Hossa or Sundin's name added...

**Bullet** · 07-02-2008 11:26 AM

The Hawks gave a lot of money to Campbell for many years that could hurtb them later on. I would have liked to see him a Sens but not at that price.

Redden 6.5M for 6 years LMAO! That's a true Rangers contract...

Hossa will probably get the Max salary now with what was given to others. That is also sad to see. He's worth 8M in todays NHL but not a dime more.

Sundin will probably get close to 10M for 2 years and that could a good investment for 2 years no longer. If he makes you a tru contender

**leftylucas** · 07-02-2008 01:15 PM

[QUOTE=Geoff Johnston;263705]I like the Blackhawks signing of Huet. A good young goalie, on a good young team. If they can keep that core together they will be a force. QUOTE]

Is Huet not like 32, not so young??

Those teams that have the money are not missing their chances, Ottawa will be left out as per usual. I called it, Murray will be missing some key ingredients and will fall woefully short. We need a forward and a few defencemen but who will they be. I really hope that Murray makes a blockbuster deal to get rid of Spezza and get what he needs, a 2 way centreman who can pass and a couple of stay home defencemen.

**LobWedge** · 07-02-2008 01:16 PM

Hossa to Detroit, $7.4M for one year!

**jeffc** · 07-02-2008 01:51 PM

[QUOTE=leftylucas;263792]

Originally Posted by Geoff Johnston

I like the Blackhawks signing of Huet. A good young goalie, on a good young team. If they can keep that core together they will be a force. QUOTE]

Is Huet not like 32, not so young??

Those teams that have the money are not missing their chances, Ottawa will be left out as per usual. I called it, Murray will be missing some key ingredients and will fall woefully short. We need a forward and a few defencemen but who will they be. I really hope that Murray makes a blockbuster deal to get rid of Spezza and get what he needs, a 2 way centreman who can pass and a couple of stay home defencemen.

Murray was in on a number of deals but the money got stupid on most of them. Even Chicago said they overspent to get Campbell but wanted to make a splash. We locked up a number of players last year so we don't have go overpay on the free agent market.

As for Huet, goalies mature slower and the position is easier on their bodies. A lot of them play into their late 30's and early 40's. 32 is not old for a goalie and he should be good for at least another 5 years.

**jeffc** · 07-02-2008 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by LobWedge

Hossa to Detroit, $7.4M for one year!

The rich get richer! It's tough to repeat but they just added a solid player. Guess he wants to take a run at the cup. Wouldn't it be funny if Pittsburgh won the cup next year?

**1972Apex** · 07-02-2008 02:21 PM

Sundin needs more time to make a decision. Good luck finding another team stupid enough to offer 10 million a season to a washed up prima donna...
Vancouver fans should send him a thank-you card.

**spackler** · 07-02-2008 02:42 PM

Not sure what you're trying to say, seems kind of vague. Could you drop the sugar coating and tell us how you really feel about Sundin?

**Weazl** · 07-02-2008 03:01 PM

So far, the Sens have re-signed Donovan and signed Auld, with this crop this is a dissapointing UFA season in my mind. If we don't get some D soon we're doomed again!

**LobWedge** · 07-02-2008 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by 1972Apex

Sundin needs more time to make a decision. Good luck finding another team stupid enough to offer 10 million a season to a washed up prima donna...
Vancouver fans should send him a thank-you card.

Prima donna? Sundin shows up and gives 100% every time he steps on the ice, which is a lot more than can be said for the Sens roster.

**fireice** · 07-02-2008 04:30 PM

Looks like Ottawa has signed Jarkko Ruutu.

**LobWedge** · 07-02-2008 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by fireice

Looks like Ottawa has signed Jarkko Ruutu.

Good value too. He adds grit to the lineup for sure.

**PEI Golfing** · 07-02-2008 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Hacker

I
Jeff Finger @ 3.5M per - Who the hell is Jeff Finger

The inside "word going around" was that Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment wanted to give the Leaf fans "the Finger"..............

**Indio** · 07-02-2008 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by 1972Apex

Sundin needs more time to make a decision. Good luck finding another team stupid enough to offer 10 million a season to a washed up prima donna...
Vancouver fans should send him a thank-you card.

Believe it or not, there are 4 teams bidding on him

**Bullet** · 07-02-2008 09:46 PM

Yup Sundin will be signed. Now i actually think it will be no more then 8M a year. He can still put up a point per game, he's a very rare big center that can pivot the 1st line.

To me if the Habs sign him it will make them the top team in the East. If Vancouver signs him it might make them reach the playoffs but he wouldn't have the same impact.

With the right team he can make a huge impact. Yet I doubt theirs a better fit for him then the Habs

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