beerme1 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 @DarrenDreger Leafs expected to make another offer to re-sign Bolland today. I don't see Toronto going beyond 5 yrs or $25 mil. May not be enough. Somebody mocked me when I said 5x5 for Bolland. I am vindicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Somebody mocked me when I said 5x5 for Bolland. I am vindicated. I didn't see the conversation, but maybe that poster was mocking the idea of BUFFALO giving him that? Because I know for a fact he'll get that and maybe more, but he shouldn't and I would hate if Buffalo even thought about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun 40m Tim Gleason, Anton Volchenkov and Shane O'Brien put on unconditional waivers today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I didn't see the conversation, but maybe that poster was mocking the idea of BUFFALO giving him that? Because I know for a fact he'll get that and maybe more, but he shouldn't and I would hate if Buffalo even thought about it. Agree he shouldn't but he will. Maybe with the cap not going up like some thought to $75 mil he doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Agree he shouldn't but he will. Maybe with the cap not going up like some thought to $75 mil he doesn't. The cap was only supposed to go up to $71 at max. I don't think it not going up will really impact guys like him. It'll impact teams more than players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 The Isles are pushing hard to get Matt Moulson back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Do people honestly think a team like Philly would give the Sabres their 1st round pick, just to get rid of a player they can trade? And do people honestly think guys like Matt Moulson, Brooks Orpik, Steve Ott, Vinny Lecavlier and others of that ilk, would want to spend the remaining years of their career, in Buffalo, playing for a team who is rebuilding and wants/expects to lose a lot this year? If players who have spent their entire careers in Buffalo didn't want to stick around to be a part of this, why would others leave winning franchises, or give up better opportunities, to come here and lose for a year or two? I'm not trying to be all doom and gloom, but I think all this talk is a little premature by exactly one year...I just don't get it? I don't get it either. No one wants to play for a loser and our GM has basically stated we will simply be the worst of the worst this coming season. I don't see how we even hit the cap floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 The Isles are pushing hard to get Matt Moulson back. Garth truly is an idiot. If I was Moulson, I would be all about playing in Buffalo on Reinhart's wing. Then I wouldn't ever have to deal with Garth Snow again. I don't get it either. No one wants to play for a loser and our GM has basically stated we will simply be the worst of the worst this coming season. I don't see how we even hit the cap floor. Every time someone says this... :wallbash: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 The Isles are pushing hard to get Matt Moulson back. And that is funny! They considered Vanek and upgrade over him?? Enough to give up their first round pick and create a huge mess for them. I'd take Moulson in a heartbeat over Vanek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Garth truly is an idiot. If I was Moulson, I would be all about playing in Buffalo on Reinhart's wing. Then I wouldn't ever have to deal with Garth Snow again. Every time someone says this... :wallbash: Avoiding Garth Snow may have some value, but I'm also pretty sure playing on Tavares' wing is more alluring than playing on Samson's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) I don't get it either. No one wants to play for a loser and our GM has basically stated we will simply be the worst of the worst this coming season. I don't see how we even hit the cap floor. I disagree. You're a 3rd/4th line guy who thinks you could be a top 6 player if only given the minutes - you just want a chance to prove yourself. Then along comes Buffalo, offers you top 6 minutes and a $2.5MM raise compared to a lesser role elsewhere. What do you do? You're a guy who has been clinging to an NHL roster for the past year - scratched a bunch of times and not many teams are showing interest. You consider you might even be out of the league this season, forced to ride buses to road games in the 'A' and hope for an injury call up. Then along comes from Buffalo, offers you $2MM. What do you do? Those are the guys who would jump at the chance of playing in Buffalo this season. Edited June 30, 2014 by Campy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Avoiding Garth Snow may have some value, but I'm also pretty sure playing on Tavares' wing is more alluring than playing on Samson's. I knew the second I said anything about playing on Reinhart's wing someone would fire back with Tavares, as though I forgot that the NYI had a #1 center or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I knew the second I said anything about playing on Reinhart's wing someone would fire back with Tavares, as though I forgot that the NYI had a #1 center or something. So why not explain why Moulson would prefer playing with Reinhart to playing with Tavares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 So why not explain why Moulson would prefer playing with Reinhart to playing with Tavares? I didn't say he would. I said if I was Moulson I would be all about playing with Reinhart, why? Moulson is a shooter, that is what he does best. Reinhart is a passer and playmaker. Moulson would have the oppurtunity then to play with this young playmaker and help him mature. That in of itself would be rewarding to some. My comment was simply that if I was Matt Moulson, playing on a line with Reinhart would appeal to me. Didn't mention Tavares because wasn't saying he would prefer Reinhart over Tavares or vice versus. My guess would be he probably really likes playing with John as from all accounts they had good chemistry and were friends. If I had wanted to say "Moulson would prefer playing with Samson Reinhart over John Tavares" I would have actually just said it. So again, I knew the second after I posted that, that because I mentioned the NYI and Sam Reinhart in the same sentence someone, at some point in time would be like "TAVARES!!!!! WHAT ABOUT TAVARES!!!" What about him? Can't some like the idea of playing with Sam Reinhart? Does it have to be one or the other? I don't think that would be the deciding factor but I bet Buffalo looks a hell of lot more attractive to Moulson with an actual #1 center sitting around looking for a sniper to pass to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 So why not explain why Moulson would prefer playing with Reinhart to playing with Tavares? Tavares will never be the same player again. This latest injury will devastate his production for the rest of his career. Think Mike Bossy. (the previous statement reflects the reality I have constructed in my mind to ensure that our Islanders pick is of maximum value next june.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Actually, according to reports, Miller's suitors have been surprisingly large in number. Who else besides Vancouver? I disagree. You're a 3rd/4th line guy who thinks you could be a top 6 player if only given the minutes - you just want a chance to prove yourself. Then along comes Buffalo, offers you top 6 minutes and a $2.5MM raise compared to a lesser role elsewhere. What do you do? You're a guy who has been clinging to an NHL roster for the past year - scratched a bunch of times and not many teams are showing interest. You consider you might even be out of the league this season, forced to ride buses to road games in the 'A' and hope for an injury call up. Then along comes from Buffalo, offers you $2MM. What do you do? Those are the guys who would jump at the chance of playing in Buffalo this season. Good post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Who else besides Vancouver? Not sure. There was one tweet that stated he has a surprising numbers of interested parties and then a TSN guy said he'll get a surprisingly good deal once he hits the open market. I think Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Washington, Pittsburgh and San Jose will all have some level of interest. His interest in them is TBD. I think he goes to Vancouver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I disagree. You're a 3rd/4th line guy who thinks you could be a top 6 player if only given the minutes - you just want a chance to prove yourself. Then along comes Buffalo, offers you top 6 minutes and a $2.5MM raise compared to a lesser role elsewhere. What do you do? You're a guy who has been clinging to an NHL roster for the past year - scratched a bunch of times and not many teams are showing interest. You consider you might even be out of the league this season, forced to ride buses to road games in the 'A' and hope for an injury call up. Then along comes from Buffalo, offers you $2MM. What do you do Those are the guys who would jump at the chance of playing in Buffalo this season. you make a lot of sense. Basically we will be giving big contracts to players with potential...we hope. Who knows, it just might work out in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Chris Nichols @NicholsOnHockey 2m St. James: #RedWings will be offering Dan Boyle a two-year deal in the $11 million range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 @TSNBobMcKenzie ANA not qualifying Mathieu Perreault. Ducks have, however, given him contract offer they deem to be substantial. He's UFA unless he accepts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Have to think it'll be tough to beat that offer from Detroit on Boyle. He probably won't get more than that as far as $$$. Does a team that really wants him give him a third year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Would anyone want Brandon Yip here for a couple of years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Would anyone want Brandon Yip here for a couple of years? Saw him play 1/2 a year here in Nashville. No thanks. He is basically Matt Ellis. Gives a lot of effort, but the talent just isn't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Would anyone want Brandon Yip here for a couple of years? Sure, whatever. I'm really not opposed to anyone in a short term deal. If I were in charge, my targets would be Stralman, Pouliot, Moulson and Vrbata. Probably in that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Saw him play 1/2 a year here in Nashville. No thanks. He is basically Matt Ellis. Gives a lot of effort, but the talent just isn't there. I will trust that opinion. All I really know is from seeing him with the Avs years back; he always seemed to be on the puck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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