Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 There's been a trade. FLYERS SHIP PROSPAL'S RIGHTS BACK TO LIGHTNING - TSN The Philadelphia Flyers announced Wednesday that they have traded the rights to forward Vaclav Prospal to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and a conditional pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Has it truly started as Darren Dreger suggests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Wow that is big news. Tampa has money now that they broke up the big three. And they will draft Stamkos... Almost makes you want to cheer for them as a closet fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I bet Philly fans aren't happy, all of the ones I talked to liked him and wanted to keep him around. But if he doesn't want to play in Philly, you can't force him. Makes me wonder if he's just going to play out the rest of his career in Tampa because he likes it there or if the Lightning are going to try and compete next season. Philadelphia showed a turnaround doesn't take much anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Sucks for Philly but considering the pay raises Umberger and Carter are about to get, they had to cut corners somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Nice deal Philly. You trade Picard and a second rounder in 09' to Tampa for a 7th rounder and Prospal for 2 months. When did Houle get re-hired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Nice deal Philly. You trade Picard and a second rounder in 09' to Tampa for a 7th rounder and Prospal for 2 months. When did Houle get re-hired? Well I think they figured on re-signing him before Prospal flaked on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Yeah, Philly wouldn't have moved him if they knew he might re-sign with them. I think Prospal might be more inclined to returning to T-Bay with Torts not being the head coach as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Tampa bay is the only place where Prospal has been any good, except for his last stint in philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Prospal's rights have now been traded to Nashville for a 7th. Guess TB was unsuccessful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Hossa set to become UFA. wont be coming to Montreal though as per tsn.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Shea Weber signed to a 3 year deal by Nashville. Sean Avery will test the free agent market Emery's buyout is official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I can't remember where I heard that deal of Prospal's rights being shipped to Nashville but I suppose it was sportsnet being stupid as usual. He re-signed with the Lightning for 3.5 mill per year over the next 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I can't remember where I heard that deal of Prospal's rights being shipped to Nashville but I suppose it was sportsnet being stupid as usual. He re-signed with the Lightning for 3.5 mill per year over the next 4 years. a bit expensive and long but he's a good fit for Tampa. not a bad place to end your career either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=241520&...=headlines_main Sakic won't make his decision before July 1st. Please don't pull a Niedermayer Joe, I don't want to hate you. This is huge because our plans for next season fully depend on what Joe decides, Giguere said that in his end of the season conference. No Joe, we rebuild. Joe comes back, we try to win the Cup. Argh, this ticks me off. I wonder if theres teams dumb enough to try and lure him away. His agent will probably just tell them to piss off though. Edited June 24, 2008 by jetsniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=241520&...=headlines_main Sakic won't make his decision before July 1st. Please don't pull a Niedermayer Joe, I don't want to hate you. This is huge because our plans for next season fully depend on what Joe decides, Giguere said that in his end of the season conference. No Joe, we rebuild. Joe comes back, we try to win the Cup. Argh, this ticks me off. I wonder if theres teams dumb enough to try and lure him away. His agent will probably just tell them to piss off though. the only difference is that Niedermayer is under contract and should he come back Pronger could be dealt. I really hope that Joe comes back. He's good enough to play top notch hockey and he's a favourite of mine. PLEASE COME BACK, JOE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Yeah, I'm not sure why Joe has to think about it. Maybe is body is getting sore but his play still puts among the top guys in the NHL. If he didn't get injured last season then I'm sure he would've hit at least 90 points last season. And I KNOW he wants to play for Team Canada in 2 years. He has been spotted working out and training around Denver so that much suggests he'll be back. I'm getting a little worried though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I've got bad news for the other 29 teams in the league. Thats right.... Colorado has re-signed Scott Parker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 The Lightning seem to have Lecavalier signed to a 9 year, 77 million dollar deal. Canucks claim Wellwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) So the Leafs are starting to play hardball and will apparently tell McCabe to skip training camp if he doesn't waive his no-movement clause. Can't say I blame them. And Jose Theodore is going to test the market, I'll call it right now....Ray Emery to Colorado. Dead serious. Thats just the way things are between me and the Avs right now. Edited June 26, 2008 by jetsniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Talks break off between Theodore, Avs - DENVER POST Jets will not be pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) Talks break off between Theodore, Avs - DENVER POST Jets will not be pleased! Beat you by like, an hour. Like I said yesterday, I think. If Theo is being unreasonable then I'll take a chance on Denis. I'd be willing to take a shot with Lalime too. Or if I wanted to be a jerk, sign Leclaire to an offer sheet. This is basically how our offseason is going to go #1 - Sakic, Foote and Forsberg won't be back #2 - Emery/Raycroft will be in for Theodore #3 - You won't even read "Colorado" on July 1st. So no Redden, Campbell or even Blake. The last 2 months, this team has done the exact opposite of what I'd like to see and it's getting stupidly frustrating. Edited June 26, 2008 by jetsniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Ok, just a small update 1 - The Avalanche are the only option for Sakic, he won't listen to any other offers. I know this is kind of a "duh" thing but I've seen Sakic mentioned as another C option in Habs Talk. So get your heads out of the clouds 2 - Minnesota has broken off talks with Brian Rolston. I know Stealth keeps mentioning this and then saying it'll never happen but I think Vancouver would be a really good fit for Rolston, Calgary too. Actually I don't see him leaving the NW since he'd look good in an Avs uni too. 3 - Pavel Kubina appears to be another guy on Fletcher's hit list as he's desperately trying to trade him. Same as been mentioned with Bryan McCabe. If either of these guys had cheaper deals, I'd gladly welcome them on the Avalanche blueline. 4 - Ottawa still looks like the front runner for Brian Campbell. Of course they've been the front runner for loads of other people only to see that player sign elsewhere. I hope this time we can actually land the guy we're going after. 5 - Tampa Bay ownership became official at the same time Edmonton's new ownership and are ready and willing to spend, spend, spend. I'd expect Lecavalier and Prospal just to be the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Vinny already said it but the Canucks claim Wellwood. Good move for the Nucks and a very bad.. thing for the Leafs. Wellwood was one of the few young players in that system who actually had some talent, especially at centre. After Sundin leaves, they have absolutely nothing at centre now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Vinny already said it but the Canucks claim Wellwood. Good move for the Nucks and a very bad.. thing for the Leafs. Wellwood was one of the few young players in that system who actually had some talent, especially at centre. After Sundin leaves, they have absolutely nothing at centre now. They want last place next year........This is a good way to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 So apparently Giggy offered 3 mil while Theo said no and asked for 4.5 mil to which Giggy said screw off. I'm glad he did too, I wouldn't go higher then 3.5 mil. Theodore is out of his mind if he thinks he deserves more then that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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