Habitforming Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Are there even any starting goaltending positions open any more? Tampa seems to have loaded up, I'm not sure Kolzig is the answer. I think the habs have 14 mill left, Gorges around a 800k-1mill Halak 8oo-900k I am missing one more RFA i'm sure. But they'll have money to make a Rolston or Sundin move We all know the Sundin saga, but Rolston has as many as 10 teams after his services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Habs can afford to over pay someone. Alot of other teams can't. I think for Sundin and Rolston they want to go to a contender, the question is do these guys think the habs are legit or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Colorado signs Tucker 2 year deal worth $4.5-million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhfarber Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Tucker to Colordo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 We signed Darcy Tucker! 4.5 mil over 2 years. I really like that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Every single player agency shares the dollar amount of deals so the "next guy" has something to go off of. I know that, but generally the agent enters the terms into the NHLPA computer and it takes a day or two for the numbers to show up on nhlpa.com. These numbers are coming out so quickly that either a: some teams are releasing the data directly to the public b: some agents are releasing the data directly to the public c: TSN (or some press) has access to the internal NHLPA salary tracking service C seems least likely, because in that situation you'd expect numbers to come out at uniform speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 We signed Darcy Tucker! 4.5 mil over 2 years. I really like that one! Just like Canadians flock to Florida to die, now former Toronto Maple Leafs are doing that in Colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Just like Canadians flock to Florida to die, now former Toronto Maple Leafs are doing that in Colorado Better then former Montreal Canadiens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Toronto has signed Jeff Finger to a 4 year deal worth 3.5 mil a year. O_O I wanted to keep him but NOT at that price. EDIT: Raycroft deal is for 800k, I like it. Craziest deal of the day. Not only do they pay a premium price, they lock him into 4 years!!!!! Can somebody wake up Fletcher and tell him their is a salary cap. He better know this guy is a sure thing because 4 years is a long time to lock up a LATE BLOOMER! I am so glad my dad was not a Leaf fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Craziest deal of the day. Not only do they pay a premium price, they lock him into 4 years!!!!! Can somebody wake up Fletcher and tell him their is a salary cap. He better know this guy is a sure thing because 4 years is a long time to lock up a LATE BLOOMER! I am so glad my dad was not a Leaf fan! Yeah, in my own little offseason plan thingy, I had us re-signing him for less then half that for a few years. Has to be worst signing of the day so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Craziest deal of the day. Not only do they pay a premium price, they lock him into 4 years!!!!! Can somebody wake up Fletcher and tell him their is a salary cap. He better know this guy is a sure thing because 4 years is a long time to lock up a LATE BLOOMER! I am so glad my dad was not a Leaf fan! you want to get rid of McCabe at $5.75, toss out Kubina at $5, but replacing those guys with Finger at $3.5 seems like a good idea? I'm not sure I understand what Fletcher is trying to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 We signed Darcy Tucker! 4.5 mil over 2 years. I really like that one! You do? That's a lot of money for a broken guy who doesn't care anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Kolzig to Tampa for 1yr/$1.5mil Good signing, IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 you want to get rid of McCabe at $5.75, toss out Kubina at $5, but replacing those guys with Finger at $3.5 seems like a good idea? I'm not sure I understand what Fletcher is trying to. And pay dead salaries for years by buying out Tucker and Raycroft. That team is a mess. The track record of throwing proven $$ at unproven players is not very good. If the Leafs are as bad as they look and they get off to a bad start, he will become the whipping boy. This is a high risk, low reward move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I've been noticing a pronounced difference in the speed with which the salary terms of contracts are being disclosed based on team. Is it no longer the policy of all teams to not disclose salaries or are some agents leaking and some aren't or what? With the cap in place teams have to release the numbers to the NHL anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House11 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Tampa seems to have loaded up, I'm not sure Kolzig is the answer. I think Kolzig is going to be brought in as a back up ... Mike Smith should be the starter with Kari Ramo going back to the AHL for more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 You do? That's a lot of money for a broken guy who doesn't care anymore. 2 and a quarter? Not really. He can easily step into Brunette's spot. He's quicker then Brunette and plays the same kind of role. Plus he's got a chip on his shoulder and should add some feistiness to the lineup that Colorado has basically never had. This is the same reason I wanted Colorado to sign Sean Avery. Stick him alongside Staz or Sakic (if he re-signs) and I'm willing to bet he puts ups 25-30 goals. (and it's hard to care when you're playing for a Toronto team that just doesn't give a crap about anything) Flames fans are gonna be pissed, they all really wanted Tucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 With the cap in place teams have to release the numbers to the NHL anyways. I always thought the policy was stupid, I hope this is an indication that teams are giving up the illusion that the numbers won't be disclosed within a day or two anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 HUET is a Blackhawk. Too bad he did not sign in the east. This makes no sense to me.... Khabibulin still has one year at 6.75, and Huet reportedly signed for 4 years at 5.625... There must be a trade brewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I think Kolzig is going to be brought in as a back up ... Mike Smith should be the starter with Kari Ramo going back to the AHL for more work. absolutely This makes no sense to me.... Khabibulin still has one year at 6.75, and Huet reportedly signed for 4 years at 5.625... There must be a trade brewing. 5.625!?!?! that seems nuts to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 absolutely 5.625!?!?! that seems nuts to me. Me too. I should have added "According to nhlnumbers.com" So take it for whatever that is worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 absolutely 5.625!?!?! that seems nuts to me. It is nuts for a goalie yet to win a playoff round and I bet he wont again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 What were Huet's bargaining chips for that much? Didn't he play in an all-star game? He didn't look amazing or anything in Washington's playoff appearance and he looked terrible in that series against Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 It is nuts for a goalie yet to win a playoff round and I bet he wont again next year. How about if they even make the playoffs? I like the young talent, but they're essentially on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 What were Huet's bargaining chips for that much? Didn't he play in an all-star game? He didn't look amazing or anything in Washington's playoff appearance and he looked terrible in that series against Carolina. I'm trying to figure who bid him up? Maybe colorado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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