nhfarber

but we're not talking about playing kids. We're talking about Dale freaking Wiese. Sign me up for Kovalchuk over him.

I suspect the injuries played a role here. We just called up Dale Weise. Wouldn't you rather Kovalchuk in the lineup than him?

who knows what he has left, but can't argue with the cost.

1 year - two way - $700k

Wanted him when he was initially dealt to Buffalo. Obviously his stock has lost some of its shine the last two years, but getting him at such a reasonable cost seems a very worthwhile gamble by Bergevin.

Interesting story in the Athletic today about Jake Gardiner where he mentions turning down a multiple year deal from Montreal at around $5 million per year, on July 3rd. Have to wonder what the offseason would've looked like had he signed...

Hate this conversation, but absolutely love this post. Well done.

42-26-7-7 = 98 points 4th Atlantic 6th East 266 goals

Meaning that once again, if you're outside of the Quebec market, you're screwed.

Muzzin will be UFA next offseason as well I believe.

Dundon just confirmed to Pierre Lebrun that the Canes will match the offer sheet. That was fun while it lasted...

Aho! Wow kudos to MB for having the stones to try this.

Devils signed Wayne Simmonds, so at least we dodge that particular bullet.

35-31-8-8 78 points 5th in the division 10th in the conference 221 goals

If Morrow can fetch a 4th and Reilly can fetch a 5th I have a hard time believing that Benn and, to a lesser extent, Schlemko would have no value. I get that moving Alzner would've been difficult, but with all our picks, he could've been packaged with one to a team with cap space to get the contract off the books. It's not that unheard of.