gohabsgo252006

Although I think that the rumours are nonsense, Damphousse could be a great addition to this team. He provides great depth at center, and can play on any of the 4 lines, if there are injuries. Also, he has the ability and has over the past few years played some wing as well, so if the young kids aren't producing he gives you a lot of leverage to tinker with the lineup. He's a good leader a proven 2 way center and has the ability to be an offensive threat and chip in as a fill in on the wing with one of the top 2 units. If it could fit into the cap, he'd be my first choice of the remaining players.

I haven't heard which teams are interested, but I he's rumoured to be on the move because of the salary problems the Sens are going to have. I would love to see Redden in the CH, although it's highly unlikely that a trade between division rivals would occur, perhaps Gainey could pull off another three teamer like he did to get Bonk. Either way that would be a solid addition of #2 defenceman for any team that gets him. Here's to hoping and dreaming.

That is partially true, only a percentage of it counts against next years cap. I'm not exactly sure how that percentage is determined but that is what the Toronto Star reported regarding Allison. I threw out the paper so I can't say exactly what his personal maximum was for next year, but I'm sure we'll find out eventually. [Edited on 2005/8/13 by gohabsgo252006]

Because Bure missed more than 100 days of hockey in the last NHL season he will fit into a similar category as Allison, where only his base salary counts against the cap. It's only those players who are eligible for any bonuses and incentives at all, normal players cannot get any period under this CBA. But those incentives for people meeting the injury requirement of the previous year DO NOT count against the cap. Lindross did not fit into that category as he had played too much with the Rangers in the last season, thus he is getting 1.5 with no bonuses, while Allison is getting a base of 1.5 with up to 3 M in bonuses that do not count against the cap. It is for that reason that I think 1M plus bonuses that DO NOT count against the cap is a low risk to pay for a guy with Bure's talent, as long as his knees have recovered and he can pass a physical of course.

Sounds like a good risk, if you give him 1 million and a few million in incentives which don't count against the cap. Low risk, high reward, if he gets injured it's no big deal and it's only a one year deal if he doesn't he'll perform. I would only worry that he hasn't played in a couple of years. The leafs did it with Allison and the Habs can one up them again b/c if i was taking an often injured player on I'd rather have the Russian Rocket anyday.

Do know which New York paper and if they have a reputation of making stuff up? I haven't heard this anywhere else but if it's true, I like it, he's a quality top 2 D-man

Eklund says that Chicago offered Kariya 4 yrs. 20-22M wow, there throwing away the cash on Kariya. At that price they can have him, I wouldn't pay nearly that much, MAX 2.5 a year MAX.

Finally Bob, is on the bandwagon and a geat move it is. Always trust Bob, I am curious what the $ level is going to be

Do you have a source on that?

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dw...o.35a26a5e.html Article, reports the stars signing Skoula to a 2 year deal and reporting that Modano is still considering his offer from the Bruins and the Stars.

CKNW Sports talk Radio in Vancouver has reported that the Canucks have re-signed Markus naslund. No terms have been reported at this time. We'll have to wait to get more on teh details