Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 Well tonight is the end of hockey season, so let's ship our focus to the off-season. How is your team going fair in the free agent market? The Calgary Flames have a really good cap-situation which will allow us to land some much needed offensive help for Jarome Iginla. Big name free agent's include Joe Sakic Rob Blake Patrick Elias Anson Carter Joffrey Lupul Andy MacDonald Martin Gerber Brendan Shanahan And there are more, those were names just off the top of my head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 19, 2006 The Kings are supposed to be going after either Luongo or Elias. Their cap situation is very good, with a few top-flight prospects in the pipeline. They're likely to be trading their first round pick. Avery and Belanger are RFAs and they can fucking leave. I don't know much about the Kings RFA situation, but they'll likely be keeping all but those 2. I have a free agent list, there's tons more. Gaborik is likely to leave the Wild as an RFA. Hold on, I'll post the free agent list. Unrestricted Free Agents, and I'll add important RFAs that I can think of on my own. NORTHEAST Boston Bruins Marty Reasoner Brian Leetch Brad Isbister Jiri Slegr Mariusz Czerkawski Ian Moran Hal Gill Tom Fitzgerald Dan Lacouture Eric Nickulas Eric Healey Montreal Canadiens Jan Bulis Niklas Sundstrom (signed with Modo of SEL) Todd Simpson Cristobal Huet Francis Bouillon Yann Danis Buffalo Sabres Jay McKee Mike Grier Teppo Numminen Rory Fitzpatrick Maxim Afingogenov (RFA) Ottawa Senators Wade Redden Zdeno Chara Dominik Hasek Vaclav Varada Brian Pothier Mike Morrison Brad Norton Jason Spezza (RFA) Toronto Maple Leafs Jason Allison Eric Lindros Bryan McCabe Eddie Belfour ($4.48M team option) Aki Berg (signed with Turku TPS of Finnish Elite League) Alexander Khavanov Clarke Wilm Luke Richardson ATLANTIC New Jersey Devils Viktor Kozlov Jamie Langenbrunner Patrik Elias Ken Klee Tommy Albelin Erik Rasmussen New York Islanders Tomi Pettinen (signed with Frolunda of SEL) Travis Brigley (signed with Augsburger of DEL) Joel Bouchard Wade Dubielewicz Jeff Hamilton Wyatt Smith Kenny Jonsson New York Rangers Martin Straka Martin Rucinsky Steve Rucchin Tom Poti Jason Strudwick Petr Sykora Philadelphia Flyers Chris Therien Eric Desjardins Kim Johnsson Donald Brashear Brian Savage Jamie Storr (signed with Dusseldorf of DEL) Pat Kavanagh Pittsburgh Penguins Eric Boguniecki Lyle Odelein Lasse Pirjeta Ryan VandenBussche SOUTHEAST Atlanta Thrashers Marc Savard Scott Mellanby Petr Bondra Steve Shields Mike Dunham Serge Aubin Eric Boulton Shane Hnidy Ronald Petrovicky Brad Larsen Derek MacKenzie Carolina Hurricanes Martin Gerber Frantisek Kaberle Aaron Ward Glen Wesley Doug Weight Matt Cullen Craig Adams Mark Recchi ($760K player option or $2.23M team option) Niclas Wallin Eric Staal (RFA) Florida Panthers Alexander Karpovtsev Joel Kwiatkowski Jon Sim Jamie Allison Jamie McLennan (team option declined) Tampa Bay Lightning Chris Dingman Pavel Kubina Cory Sarich John Grahame Brad Richards (RFA, but got huge deal) Washington Capitals Andrew Cassels Jeff Halpern Ivan Majesky Brent Johnson CENTRAL Chicago Blackhawks Eric Daze ($2.28M team option) Lasse Pirjetä (signed with Malmö Redhawks of SEL) Columbus Blue Jackets Jan Hrdina Andy Delmore Radoslav Suchy Trevor Letowski Martin Prusek Detroit Red Wings Brendan Shanahan Steve Yzerman Mark Mowers Niklas Lidstrom Jason Woolley Manny Legace Chris Osgood Cory Cross Nashville Predators Greg Johnson Danny Markov Yanic Perreault Mike Sillinger Brendan Witt Chris Mason Mark Eaton St. Louis Blues Dallas Drake Patrick Lalime Dean McAmmond Scott Young Petr Cajanek Reed Low Reinhart Divis Steve Poapst Jeff Hoggan Kevin Dallman Reinhard Divis Ryan Johnson NORTHWEST Calgary Flames Bryan Marchment Shean Donovan Chris Simon (team option) Mike Leclerc Brian Boucher Cale Hulse Colorado Avalanche Joe Sakic Antti Laaksonen (team option) Rob Blake Karlis Skrastins Bob Boughner Brett Clark Dan Hinote Jim Dowd Edmonton Oilers Michael Peca Radek Dvorak Georges Laraque Fernando Pisani Sergei Samsonov Ty Conklin (team option) Igor Ulanov Dick Tarnstrom Jaroslav Spacek Rem Murray Todd Harvey (team option) Dwayne Roloson Minnesota Wild Andrei Zyuzin Alexandre Daigle Andrei Nazarov Filip Kuba Daniel Tjarnqvist Marc Chouinard Randy Robitaille Kyle Wanvig Marian Gaborik (RFA, wants huge money that Wild won't pay) Vancouver Canucks Ed Jovanovski Anson Carter Trevor Linden ($1.5M team option) Richard Park Jarkko Ruutu Nolan Baumgartner Sean Brown Eric Weinrich Keith Carney PACIFIC Anaheim Mighty Ducks Ruslan Salei Jason Marshall (signed with Cologne Sharks of DEL) Aaron Gavey Bruno St. Jacques Kip Brennan Jeff Friesen Jani Hurme Dallas Stars Jason Arnott Johan Hedberg Jon Klemm (team option) Jeremy Stevenson Willie Mitchell Nathan Perrott Patrick Traverse Los Angeles Kings Luc Robitaille (retired) Joe Corvo Jeremy Roenick Valeri Bure Mark Parrish Derek Armstrong Jeff Cowan Nathan Dempsey Phoenix Coyotes Boyd Devereaux Eric Chouinard Geoff Sanderson Oleg Kvasha Jamie Rivers San Jose Sharks Scott Thornton ($1.7M team option) Alyn McCauley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 Lupul and McDonald are both RFA's. Anaheim has the rights to match any deal they get and I expect Burke to do so. McDonald excelled last season and Lupul is only 22 with a year under his belt. Restricted free agents: Andrew Alberts, D, 25; Patrice Bergeron, C, 20; Brad Boyes, RW, 24; Nick Boynton, D, 27; Milan Jurcina, D, 23; Josh Langfeld, RW, 28; Pat Leahy, RW, 26; Andrew Raycroft, G, 26; Nathan Robinson, LW, 24; David Tanabe, D, 25. Unrestricted free agents: Mariusz Czerkawski, RW, 34; Tom Fitzgerald, RW, 37; Hal Gill, D, 31; Eric Healey, LW, 31; Brad Isbister, LW, 29; Dan LaCouture, LW, 29; Brian Leetch, D, 38; Ian Moran, D, 33; Eric Nickulas, RW, 31; Marty Reasoner, C, 29; Jiri Slegr, D, 35. Those are the Bruins guys (from thn). I helpfully bolded the guys that will hopefully be kept around. edit- I don't know why Czerkawski is on here. He (thankfully) signed somewhere in Europe. May he be hit by BMW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 Atlanta, San Jose, and all of Western Canada better get busy. This is going to be a very interesting summer for goalies. Also, Salary Cap to Increase Is there any kind of profit sharing among teams? If not, this is a bonehead move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 19, 2006 There is, but only to teams that are eligible. I'll be damned if I'm reading the CBA to figure it out. Important free agents/trade bait that everyone thinks are gone from their team or are likely to be... Datsyuk, Luongo, Giguere, Glen Murray, Savard, Redden or Chara, Havlat, Bulis, McKee, Allison, Belfour, Desjardins, Gerber, Recchi, Weight, Kubina, Daze, Shanahan, Legace, Witt, Blake, Peca, Gaborik, Jovanovski, Jarkko Ruutu, Salei, Arnott, Parrish, Roenick, Kvasha, Raycroft, Boynton, Bertuzzi, Frolov. That's all I can think of now. Minnesota and Phoenix have a TON of cap space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 There is, but only to teams that are eligible. I'll be damned if I'm reading the CBA to figure it out. That's why I don't know. And, in unrelated news, Lance Armstrong wrote an 8 page letter to the IOC insisting they get rid of Dick Pound. Bettman should do the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 19, 2006 Copied and pasted, because I don't understand it all that well. There's an informative article in the 8/1/2005 issue of Sports Business Journal [http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/ ]that tackles the whole "midpoint" issue with regards to NHL revenue sharing, escrow, and payrolls. Obviously the confusion about this goes beyond this message board; the article states, "even some of the people who negotiated the deal confess they don't fully understand it all." To summarize the article: Each year the league sets a payroll midpoint, equaling 54% of the avg. club's revenue Teams can spend up to $8 mill. above or below the midpoint (the range is slightly higher for the 2005-06 season) Since teams can spend anywhere in this $16 mill. range, there's a high probability that total compensation of players will be greater than 54% To protect against such overpayment, the league requires a portion of each player's salary to be set in escrow; that money will be used as one of several sources to fund revenue sharing, which is designed to allow representative and competitive payrolls Clubs start with 54% of their own revenues for payroll, and revenue sharing makes up the difference. There are two batches of revenue sharing: First batch - equal to 4.5% of league revenues (estimated to be $78 mill. this season); this batch aims to allow clubs to afford payrolls of $4 mill. below the midpoint; it is funded by league media revenue, playoff gate receipts, escrow funds, and top-grossing clubs Second batch - designed to help clubs get to the midpoint but not over it; funded by excess escrow funds, if available Any leftover escrow funds are to be distributed evenly between all 30 NHL clubs. An example: a club has revenue of $50 mill. in a season when the midpoint is set at $32 mill. They would be able to afford a payroll of only $27 mill. (54% of their revenue) "in the league's eyes." They would receive, as the first batch of revenue sharing, $1 mill. from the league to get to within $4 mill. of the $32 mill. midpoint. The second batch (if they are eligible--see below), would provide up to an additional $4 mill., bringing them to the $32 mill. midpoint. Rules: Any club in the bottom half of revenues is eligible for the first batch (regardless of payroll amount) Any club spending over the midpoint on player salaries is not eligible for the second batch Clubs in markets with more than 2.5 mill. TV households are ineligible for revenue sharing By the third year of the deal, clubs will have to grow revenues faster than the league avg. and have attendance of 75% of capacity to be eligible for their full revenue-sharing allotment By the fourth year, the required attendace capacity increases to 80% That's essentially the article. It doesn't answer every question but hopefully is a start at understanding this complex agreement. The midpoint during this past season was 28.6 million dollars.\ The attached file is the NHL draft guide. It's useful. mediaguide_06draft.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 Haha. Dick Pound. I see things will be lively on the Blackhawks front! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 I think the Leafs already signed McCabe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 19, 2006 They did, but he reneged on the condition that his wife didn't want to stay in Toronto. So, they don't know what's going to happen. MANCHESTER, NH – The Los Angeles Kings, the parent club of the Manchester Monarchs, have hired Mike O’Connell as a Pro Scout and Player Development Consultant, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. Thank God it wasn't capologist like people were thinking. He'll still be living in Boston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 I read somewhere that the Leafs want to sign Legace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 I heard that the Detroit Red Wings are interested in Martin Gerber. I don't know if this was before his collapse in the playoffs or not. I still think he is a talented goalie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 Maybe Detroit will have an interest in Raycroft to satiate the fans' bloodlust to dump Andrew after one lackluster season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 20, 2006 I heard that the Detroit Red Wings are interested in Martin Gerber. I don't know if this was before his collapse in the playoffs or not. I still think he is a talented goalie. They're interested in Luongo too. I've heard the Kings want to talk to Gerber, Belfour and Luongo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGB 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 NHL Awards ceremony takes place this Thursday, and Hockey Hall of Fame selections will be made on June 28. I don't know if there'll be a separate thread for the awards or not... however, I'll post a big list of leading players eligible for the HHOF in here later on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 I heard that the Leafs were interested in Gerber, and the Blackhawks are going after Arnott and Eilas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 I read somewhere that the Leafs want to sign Legace. I've heard that too. But that seems like a gamble, doesn't it? Especially with all the potential goalies on the market this summer. Is he ready to be a full-time starter yet?(In Hogtown, no less) I mean, yeah, Detroit did have a great year, but look who was in front of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 Any NHL draftniks out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 Sens got a tough choice to make. One option rumored around here is copying last year and signing both Redden and Chara then trading one for someone who fits the cap like we did with Hossa. I don't see it working as well a second time though. I'd love to go after Shanahan as his type of grit and winning pedigree is just what the Sens need as guidance, especially ocne the playoffs come around. #1 priority though: Spezza and one of the big 2 D guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 TSN.ca reports Sakic has re-upped for a year, as has Manny Maholtra with Columbus. Vigneault will be named the coach of Vancouver this afternoon, and Kirk Muller will be joining the Habs as an assistant bench boss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 I don't know if Darryl Sutter will be Calgary's coach next season. Alot of people are saying he will step down and remain GM, and hire his brother Brett. But who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 20, 2006 Any NHL draftniks out there? Yes. Keenan has officially put Luongo on the trading block. Rumored destinations are Ottawa, Detroit, LA and Vancouver. I like that the Kings are seemingly becoming players in trade talks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 I totally forgot the Florida Panthers even existed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 So, draft questions: Is Erik Johnson REALLY the best d-man in the past 15 years, or is this standard draft hype? He's come out of nowhere in the past six months to become the top prospect, but he's facing a lower level of competition in the US NTDP. What did Kessel do to deserve dropping so far in the CSS and ISS reports? All he did was win the Freshman of the Year award for Minnesota last year, and he drops from "The American Crosby" to "huge bust risk". Honestly, I can see the Pens picking him at 2, and I think he will be huge on either Crosby or Malkin's wing a year or two down the line. Is Jordan Staal the most hugely overrated prospect in recent memory? The guy has a brother who just led his team to the Cup and another brother who was picked in the first round last year. However, so much of Jordan's production seems like it's projected. He's got some skills, no doubt, but would he be a mid-late 1st rounder if not for his name? On his scouting reports, I'm hearing things like "he's ahead of where his brother was physically", but his game isn't nearly as dominant for the Petes as Eric's was. Is he really worth the top pick? Could Backstrom, Brassard, or Toews sneak into the top 3? Anyone think there's any truth to the rumor that the Canes are trying to trade into the Penguins' #2 spot to pick Jordan -- with Jack Johnson as the bait? Draft weekend is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 Another rumor floating around with some credibility: are the B's really thinking of trading out of the #5 spot for a 2nd line C and a top 4 d-man? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 20, 2006 Is Erik Johnson REALLY the best d-man in the past 15 years, or is this standard draft hype? He's come out of nowhere in the past six months to become the top prospect, but he's facing a lower level of competition in the US NTDP. No, but he is a future star. Honestly, I can see the Pens picking him at 2, and I think he will be huge on either Crosby or Malkin's wing a year or two down the line. I see him dropping to the Blackhawks personally, but it's very unwarranted. Some teams have terrible draft picks for what they need, like the Islanders and Wild. Staal's very overrated and I think Backstrom is the best forward in the draft. Staal's overrated because so many people think of the Staal's as hardworkers and winners. Most overrated guy in the entire draft is Nigel Williams. If the Kings stay at 11, I want them to draft Okposo or Frolik, if either one are there. Another odd offseason rumor floating around is that Elias wants to be wherever Havlat will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 Sens got a tough choice to make. One option rumored around here is copying last year and signing both Redden and Chara then trading one for someone who fits the cap like we did with Hossa. I don't see it working as well a second time though. I'd love to go after Shanahan as his type of grit and winning pedigree is just what the Sens need as guidance, especially ocne the playoffs come around. #1 priority though: Spezza and one of the big 2 D guys. I actually kind of hope that the Hurricanes target either Chara or Redden. Either one would provide a major upgrade on our defense. I don't know what to make of the trade rumor. Two Staal brothers would be great, but I have heard ALOT of great things about Jack Johnson's potential. TSN has a list of every team's players that are under contract next season, gives you an idea of what type of money they have available to spend this offseason. Rod Brind'Amour -- $3.99 million Oleg Tverdovsky -- $2.5 million Bret Hedican -- $2.432 million Mark Recchi -- $1.995 million Cory Stillman -- $1.75 million Ray Whitney -- $1.5 million Josef Vasicek -- $1.15 million Kevyn Adams -- $725,000 Andrew Ladd -- $688,940 Cam Ward -- $684,000 Anton Babchuk -- $675,500 That totals $18 million, so the 'Canes have about $26 million in cap room. Re-signing Eric Staal and Erik Cole will be top priority. I have heard that Frantisek Kaberle and Justin Williams, along with Martin Gerber, could sign elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 I totally forgot the Florida Panthers even existed. LOL! THANKS FOR KEEPING US UPDATED!!! More importantly, Another rumor floating around with some credibility: are the B's really thinking of trading out of the #5 spot for a 2nd line C and a top 4 d-man? While I don't think they're actively trying to make this trade, I think Gorton is listening to offers. If the right offer came along, I'm sure they'd look at it. But it HAS to get them a guaranteed top six forward AND at least a top pairing defenseman. If not the defenseman, I'd say another good pick. But I think they're more than happy with staying at #5 and taking whichever player is left (I think they're hoping Backstrom falls to #5). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 http://hfboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15833 Those of you who are draft deficient and want a little reading for it, that's a good source of info on most of the prospects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 http://hfboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15833 Those of you who are draft deficient and want a little reading for it, that's a good source of info on most of the prospects. Thanks for the link. I would really like David Fischer in a Hurricanes' jersey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
