dlbalr Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Didn't see this coming, 1 year, $575k. Same deal for Brendon Nash as well though his is two-way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Didn't see this coming, 1 year, $575k. Same deal for Brendon Nash as well though his is two-way. The Nokelainen signing surprised me too. Like I said in the other thread, this should fill the 4th line C void. Let's hope he does better than last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Umm........ Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 The Nokelainen signing surprised me too. Like I said in the other thread, this should fill the 4th line C void. Let's hope he does better than last year. He was our best faceoff man but not much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Interestingly enough this is a pay raise for him although it comes lower than what his QO was. At that price, I could see them trying to put him in the minors if a better option presents itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Umm........ Ok Your take on the signing, or a general assessment of his skills and abilities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Your take on the signing, or a general assessment of his skills and abilities? I'm still surprised by it to be honest Is he the 4th line C or is he press box fodder 13th forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Depth signing. Noke had some good games last year. If something better comes comes along, he can be buried. As Dblair says. Noke, White, Moen/Staubitz can work I guess. I was hoping for a improved fourth line next year. It may still happen. I will reserve judgement until the end of training camp when I see the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I'm still surprised by it to be honest Is he the 4th line C or is he press box fodder 13th forward? At that price, I suppose it wouldn't hurt if he were the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 At that price, I suppose it wouldn't hurt if he were the latter. Its only 25K above NHL minimum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Its only 25K above NHL minimum Exactly. I'm still going to hope MB improves upon last year's 4th line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Yeah I don't want him as a regular, but I'm fine with him as the 13th or 14th guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhfarber Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Good signing for what he is... our 13th forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Low risk move IMO, could prove to be decent. I think he's still got some stuff to show and if he doesn't well then we are only paying him 525. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 They were planning on Darche signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Blech. Can't gripe about the cost, but talk about a blah player. I'm sure we'll have more interesting stuff to talk about pretty soon, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Blech. Can't gripe about the cost, but talk about a blah player. I'm sure we'll have more interesting stuff to talk about pretty soon, though. Honestly whatever fourth line C we get is probably going to be uninteresting. The only guy with any pizazz would be Ryan Carter since he had a good run with the Devils to the finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I think this has surprised a lot of us. I think if Engqvist had signed we have a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankhab Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Its not a shocker, simply a depth guy who is decent in faceoffs, despite his one-way contract, if need be, they won't hesitate to demote him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Honestly whatever fourth line C we get is probably going to be uninteresting. The only guy with any pizazz would be Ryan Carter since he had a good run with the Devils to the finals. He has agreed to terms with New Jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Nothing wrong with this signing. As a few of you pointed out, He is good at faceoffs and the PK. That's what you want a 4th line center to do. With Moen and White it is a decent fourth line at a good price. Staubitz i would put at 13. Prust would cost you 2 mill more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Hope is a 2 way contract, but an easily expendable contract anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Hope is a 2 way contract, but an easily expendable contract anyways. It's a 1 way deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Good signing for what he is... our 13th forward. Exactly...the entire 4th line shouldn't cost more than 2 million per season combined. Play 5 minutes, don't do anything dumb, while Cole, Pacioretty and Desharnais are resting up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It's a 1 way deal. Wait so they couldn't sign Darche to a two way deal so in response they sign Nokia to a one year deal? Odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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