Thorny Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) • Per Gene Principe. Two Sources has Milan Lucic signing w/Edmonton Oilers at 95% & 100%. If so Taylor Hall could be traded.I'm sure trading Hall would bring them in a nice defenceman, but I gotta think Lucic in, Hall out would be a net negative for the Oil. Edit - Net negative at forward. Edited June 28, 2016 by Thorny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Here are my free agent predictions since I have fun doing them every year. Order taken from TSN's Top 40 list: http://www.tsn.ca/tsn-hockey-top-40-fa-list-stamkos-watch-is-on-1.516462 1. Steven Stamkos - Buffalo. Runner up: Detroit 2. Milan Lucic - Edmonton. Runner up: Vancouver 3. Kyle Okposo - Minnesota. Runner up: Winnipeg 4. Loui Eriksson - Vancouver. Runner up: Boston 5. Andrew Ladd - Nashville. Runner up: Tampa Bay 6. Mikkel Boedker - Winnipeg. Runner up: Colorado 7. David Backes - St. Louis. Runner up: Arizona 8. Frans Nielsen - Detroit. Runner up: New York Islanders 9. Jason Demers - Edmonton. Runner up: Arizona 10. Troy Brouwer - Florida. Runner up: Vancouver 11. Brian Campbell - Dallas. Runner up: Chicago 12. David Perron - Toronto. Runner up: Tampa Bay 13. Kris Russell - Arizona. Runner up: Dallas 14. Jamie McGinn - Los Angeles. Runner up: Anaheim 15. Dan Hamhuis - Chicago. Runner up: Buffalo I would say probably half of these are total guesses and the other half are just based on everything I'm reading and fit. Edited June 29, 2016 by Hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 "Brian Campbell - Dallas. Runner up: Chicago" Good call. I didn't think of it, but it makes complete sense. ...and, FWIW, I have been having a strong gut feeling about SS coming here. Not that I want him, but I'm feeling it in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 "Brian Campbell - Dallas. Runner up: Chicago" Good call. I didn't think of it, but it makes complete sense. ...and, FWIW, I have been having a strong gut feeling about SS coming here. Not that I want him, but I'm feeling it in the air. When we lose him to Toronto, that series will get ugly in the stands.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Per John Shannon Eric Staal has had interest from 3 or 4 teams. Still hoping to play Top 6 minutes at Centre. Doesn't expect a long term deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Idk why but i can see Staal going to Detroit, if they lose out on Stamkos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 When we lose him to Toronto, that series will get ugly in the stands.... ...imagine if Stamkos and Vesey both end up in TOR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Curtis Stock is reporting that the Oilers will announce the signing of Milan Lucic on July 1st. EDIT Lucic called the report BS. Also Jeremy Rutherford stated that Kevin Shattenkirk is willing to sign an extension with teams in the West Edited June 28, 2016 by BRAWNDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPre Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Idk why but i can see Staal going to Detroit, if they lose out on Stamkos Eric Staal isn't the player he once was. Waist of money for Detroit. Edited June 28, 2016 by GoPre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Eric Staal isn't the player he once was. Waist of money for Detroit.Yeah, its based on a feeling only. I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Kings will talk with UFA F Matt Martin but with likely $3-4M per price tag, deal isn't feasible This follows a report from Arthur Staple Hearing DET, TOR, MTL, BOS, LAK, CGY among the teams that have reached out to Matt Martin. #Isles Edited June 28, 2016 by BRAWNDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Jimmy Murphy @MurphysLaw74 Hearing lots of chatter today/tonight that #Bruins could be preparing an offer sheet for Jets RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba. #NHLFreeagency Joe Haggerty @HackswithHaggs 5m 5 minutes ago Joe Haggerty Retweeted Jimmy Murphy I've heard the same. 4 1st round picks a lot to give up, but would be worth it if they feel Trouba is a No. 1 guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Jimmy Murphy @MurphysLaw74 Hearing lots of chatter today/tonight that #Bruins could be preparing an offer sheet for Jets RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba. #NHLFreeagency Joe Haggerty @HackswithHaggs 5m 5 minutes ago Joe Haggerty Retweeted Jimmy Murphy I've heard the same. 4 1st round picks a lot to give up, but would be worth it if they feel Trouba is a No. 1 guy I love Don Sweeney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I love DonS weeney. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Huh? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Huh? Because he is doing such an excellent job ruining the bruins. He is reaching Jim Benning / Sakic level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I love Don Sweeney. May his reign be long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Really? I've been feeling childish on here lately. The offseason has got me on edge haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I've been feeling childish on here lately. The offseason has got me on edge haha You go join inkman in the corner. Wait, that's a bad idea. You'll only learn from him. You go--somewhere. Far away from inkman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Here are my free agent predictions since I have fun doing them every year. Order taken from TSN's Top 40 list: http://www.tsn.ca/tsn-hockey-top-40-fa-list-stamkos-watch-is-on-1.516462 1. Steven Stamkos - Buffalo. Runner up: Detroit 2. Milan Lucic - Edmonton. Runner up: Vancouver 3. Kyle Okposo - Minnesota. Runner up: Winnipeg 4. Loui Eriksson - Vancouver. Runner up: Boston 5. Andrew Ladd - Arizona. Runner up: Winnipeg 6. Mikkel Boedker - Winnipeg. Runner up: Colorado 7. David Backes - St. Louis. Runner up: Arizona 8. Frans Nielsen - Detroit. Runner up: New York Islanders 9. Jason Demers - Edmonton. Runner up: Arizona 10. Troy Brouwer - Florida. Runner up: Vancouver 11. Brian Campbell - Dallas. Runner up: Chicago 12. David Perron - Toronto. Runner up: Tampa Bay 13. Kris Russell - Arizona. Runner up: Dallas 14. Jamie McGinn - Los Angeles. Runner up: Anaheim 15. Dan Hamhuis - Chicago. Runner up: Buffalo I would say probably half of these are total guesses and the other half are just based on everything I'm reading and fit. Frans Nielson with Jack? Speed and skill together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 You go join inkman in the corner. Wait, that's a bad idea. You'll only learn from him. You go--somewhere. Far away from inkman. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Frans Nielson with Jack? Speed and skill together Yes, but he wants far too much money and term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Risto and Hampus available and they target Trouba for a sheet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Risto and Hampus available and they target Trouba for a sheet? Maybe they think Trouba is the only one with a real chance of working? I'm pretty sure if I'm Winnipeg and somebody gives an offer sheet worth four 1st round picks, I'm taking the picks. Meanwhile, I'd match any offer for Risto or Lindolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 The feeling I'm getting based on the talk about RFA dmen is that Risto isn't viewed that highly around the league. Probably good news for us on his contract, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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