Derrico Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Why would Williams sign in Buffalo for three years? Unless he takes a sweetheart deal as a Cup chasing mercenary, I'd be pretty surprised if he ended up with only 3 years or less. I expect 4-5. One thing to keep in mind is Williams has played most of his career underpaid because of bad timing on injuries, and already has two Cups. If there's anyone who would be inclined to chase the money, it's him. $$$$$$$$ He will be 34 when the season starts. I know July 1 is when GM's get whacky but is someone really giving this guy a 5 year deal?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 He will be 34 when the season starts. I know July 1 is when GM's get whacky but is someone really giving this guy a 5 year deal?! Why wouldn't they? If you are Montreal and think Williams will put you over the edge and he wants 5yrs, sure why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 He will be 34 when the season starts. I know July 1 is when GM's get whacky but is someone really giving this guy a 5 year deal?! Look at the UFA forward list, it's a barren wasteland. Also, remember the Shane Doan sweepstakes? Somebody's going to get extra stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I highly doubt Justin Williams gets any sort of crazy contract. If he does then obviously I don't want it to be here. If we can get him for 2-3 years then I would be happy with that. I understand that there's a logjam, and I won't be upset if we don't sign anybody. We would be fine without it. We can likely move a forward for a LHD as is and still be okay. I just like Williams and Ward as true vet right wingers. I'm more focused on Beauchemin and Oduya first. Martin as the fallback. Also, we shouldn't be completely ruling out right handed dmen. It's more likely we go for a LHD to give us 3 and 3, but handedness isn't an absolutely deterrent of where players play. As I said previously, I like Martin but Bylsma said that despite being a left handed shot he prefers top play the right side and without knowing if any of our RHD can play left, I would stick with looking to add a LHD that prefers the left side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Look at the UFA forward list, it's a barren wasteland. Also, remember the Shane Doan sweepstakes? Somebody's going to get extra stupid. Boston, NYR, SJ, EDM any of these teams I could see being over aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Well if he gets 5 years then no, I'm out. 38 and 39 year old Justin Williams will not be pretty. Edited June 30, 2015 by Derrico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I'm more focused on Beauchemin and Oduya first. Martin as the fallback. Also, we shouldn't be completely ruling out right handed dmen. It's more likely we go for a LHD to give us 3 and 3, but handedness isn't an absolutely deterrent of where players play. I found it interesting that Bylsma specifically mentioned Martin liking to play to the right side and that the Sabres are also considering moving Risto to LD. Tells me there has been a lot of conversation about targets and that handedness is not as much of a prerequisite as we might think. Wouldn't want to break the bank on him, but Mike Green is only 29 and has the skill set we're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Canadiens: #Habs agree to terms on a two-year contract with forward Brian Flynn. DETAILS -> http://t.co/fU9uxIN59b#GoHabsGo http://t.co/jf5oltlkaV $950K AAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) @SCGscott: Drew Stafford closing in on a deal to remain a Winnipeg Jet Eleven can exhale @CraigCustance: Told Drew Stafford deal is now done. Edited June 30, 2015 by BRAWNDO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 @SCGscott: Drew Stafford closing in on a deal to remain a Winnipeg Jet Eleven can exhale But who is going to play RW for us? I thought he was a lock... :nana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) @JB_HockeyTalk: The LA Kings are officially out of the Andrej Sekera sweepstakes. He will not be returning. (Via @mayorNHL) @CraigCustance: Two year deal for Stafford and Jets. @FriedgeHNIC: Stafford deal in WIN is 2 years, $8.7M Edited June 30, 2015 by BRAWNDO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 @NicholsOnHockey: LeBrun: "I think Detroit has some interest" in Green too; thinks a number of teams have talked to Newport and will make offers. #RedWings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba6804 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Id honestly like to see how much it would cost to grab semin. Reports say hes being bought out. Kane ROR semin line sounds like a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 @JB_HockeyTalk: The LA Kings are officially out of the Andrej Sekera sweepstakes. He will not be returning. (Via @mayorNHL) @CraigCustance: Two year deal for Stafford and Jets. @FriedgeHNIC: Stafford deal in WIN is 2 years, $8.7M Come on GMTM, get Reggie back in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Id honestly like to see how much it would cost to grab semin. Reports say hes being bought out. Kane ROR semin line sounds like a good one. It's been quoted he's one of the lazy, not in shape, guys we're trying to get rid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Semin had a resurgence his first season with CAR, but then it tailed off worse than it did in WSH. The team got worse, but he did as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Id honestly like to see how much it would cost to grab semin. Reports say hes being bought out. Kane ROR semin line sounds like a good one. Tim Murray hates Russians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 *giggle* grab semin. *giggle* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 When can FA signings become official tomorrow? Noon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Id honestly like to see how much it would cost to grab semin. Usually it's costs you in that transaction. It'll be a sticky situation for sure most likely ending with a bad taste in someone's mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Usually it's costs you in that transaction. It'll be a sticky situation for sure most likely ending with a bad taste in someone's mouth. It's a hard deal to swallow. I don't give a spit what Semin did on ice years ago... The more Semin is on the ice the less potent he is, I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Well done Hoss, very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Well done Hoss, very well doneI don't know what you're talking about. :w00t: Also, the Bieksa deal likely means Beauchemin is elsewhere next season. Yes please. Bob Murray said Beauchemin asked for 3 years, $15M. I'm okay with that. Would prefer 2 years at $5M per. Edited June 30, 2015 by Hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 So whats the earliest we start seeing signings tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Kinda funny that we just moved Compher in the deal to land O'Reilly, whom we traded up to draft along with receiving Jamie McBain in exchange for shipping out Sekera, and we might try to pursue Sekera again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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