Since he left as an RFA, does that mean that the Leafs control his NHL rights if he were to return in a year or two?
All these contracts are making me nervous for Markstrom.
Nope
We didn't have his rights afaik when he came back to sign with us and we drafted him
It would have been nice to have him on the 4th line again
Edit: seems like I'm wrong, we own him until he's an old man
Edit: seems like I'm wrong about being wrong
After not signing for 2 years, he becomes UFA again. We didn't have his rights when we signed him and if he waits 2 years we won't have his rights again
The Leafs owned his rights when he signed here last summer. The Leafs own his rights for one more year (so if he opts out of his KHL deal next summer, he can only sign with the Leafs), but he'd be a UFA the year after.
If nobody picks up Ballard what's the situation for Canucks cap?
That Bobrovsky deal...can you say desperate?
I mean he only beat the wings in 3 our of 4 chances...
It may be a bit expensive and reminds me of the Mason deal, honestly. I'm all for a better contract if he keeps this play up.
Do we need to be reminded of his ridiculous 7 saves in 15 seconds, the beautiful save against Bolland, or another beautiful save against the Hawks?
He never signed
Which means he was a UFA since 2008-09 season
Leafs lose his rights when he turns 27
That Bobrovsky deal...can you say desperate?
It's a fucking 2 year deal. You guys have Brad Richards signed for 9 years. You also seem to have forgotten the ridiculous contracts you handed out to guys like Bobby Holik, Scott Gomez, Darius Kasparaitis, and Wade Redden?I'm just reminded about how he's had 1 good year and didn't even make the playoffs
It's a fucking 2 year deal. You guys have Brad Richards signed for 9 years. You also seem to have forgotten the ridiculous contracts you handed out to guys like Bobby Holik, Scott Gomez, Darius Kasparaitis, and Wade Redden?
It's a fucking 2 year deal. You guys have Brad Richards signed for 9 years. You also seem to have forgotten the ridiculous contracts you handed out to guys like Bobby Holik, Scott Gomez, Darius Kasparaitis, and Wade Redden?
All those guys were UFAs. Apples and Oranges.
Perfect signing by the Jackets. Low risk. They can probably extend him for similar money if he continues dominating. Big "if".
The only apples and oranges about it is that it's not a stupid contract like the ones I mentioned. Bob would have gotten that money from somewhere and it's a smart length on the deal. It's ok though. I'd be butthurt about other teams having smarter GMs if I was a Rangers fan too though.
The fact that he would have gotten that money off of 1 good year doesn't make it right at all. What did we have the lockout for? That same argument can be used for the UFAs you mentioned. The contract those other guys got, they got on the open market after years of doing what they did. Columbus just gave a fortune to a guy whose rights they controlled after 1 good year that didn't even result in the playoffs. GMs give retarded deals to RFAs constantly. The Rangers have been one of the best teams in that regard.
ya but its a two year deal...so if he is a one hit wonder they arent locked in... and if he continues to improve or maintain contract extension in the 2nd year. It's actual a very smart deal to reward and lockup a Vezina trophy winner yet avoid a long contract to someone without a track record.
So... with Schneider gone and Ballard most likely bought out, and Eriksson/Lack as our backup, we'll have..
7.3 Mio in Cap Space. Not that bad. With that we need...
Daniel-Henrik-Burrows
Higgins-Kesler-Booth
Hansen-xxx-xxx
Sestito-xxx-Kassian
Centers could be Schroeder and Lapierre that need to be resigned. 3rd line RW is probably gonna be Jensen for 860k.
D we're set if we resign Tanev, which we most definitely should.
So... with Jensen called up, we'll have 6.5 Mio to resign Lapierre/Schroeder/Weise/Tanev. Not that bad anymore.
EDIT: That is assuming Roy is gone.
If nobody picks up Ballard what's the situation for Canucks cap?
Actually it isnt crazy money...It's a reward for being the leagues best goalie last year.. yet isnt a backbreaking term..offer sheets would have added at least a million to that total and probably 5 years.I have no problem with the length, but that money is crazy for a guy who doesn't have a playoff game to his name, other than in a relief roll. (Correct me if im wrong Flyers guys).
Nice job ignoring the fact that he was the biggest reason for Columbus coming within a point of making the playoffs instead of finishing in 30th like most people had pegged them for. Apparently a few playoff games is far more important than putting a bad team on his back and coming a point away from pulling off a miracle.I have no problem with the length, but that money is crazy for a guy who doesn't have a playoff game to his name, other than in a relief roll. (Correct me if im wrong Flyers guys).
Actually it isnt crazy money...It's a reward for being the leagues best goalie last year.. yet isnt a backbreaking term..offer sheets would have added at least a million to that total and probably 5 years.
Nice job ignoring the fact that he was the biggest reason for Columbus coming within a point of making the playoffs instead of finishing in 30th like most people had pegged them for. Apparently a few playoff games is far more important than putting a bad team on his back and coming a point away from pulling off a miracle.
Ballard in the minors doesn't really change that much, although I'm REALLY surprised we're not buying him out. Maybe we're first checking if somebody picks him up from Waivers and if nobody does we'll buy him out? Come on Aquilani, if you can't afford to buy out Luongo, at least buy out Ballard -.-
We're handing out accolades for "almost" now?
It would be crazy to bury him and keep the cap hit instead of buying him out. There's no way Gillis/Aquilani go that route.
They're rewarding him for one good year.
Bob had the KHL in his back pocket, though.
Here's the goon Philly took three or four rounds too early destroying a much bigger player in a fight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIr_kMM8Sis#at=
The fact that he would have gotten that money off of 1 good year doesn't make it right at all. What did we have the lockout for?
Canada Day feels weird without FREE AGENT FRENZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111
I can see why you wouldn't think almost making the playoffs is a huge deal for Columbus. After all, you're the one that quit on your team and acted like a whiny fucking baby when the Rangers almost won the President's Trophy 2 years ago.We're handing out accolades for "almost" now?
Panthers meeting with Vinny today. Tallon said yesterday his agent contacted him last week. Hopefully we get some info in the sentiment from his camp
Fuck everything. Time is not making this any better.
I can see why you wouldn't think almost making the playoffs is a huge deal for Columbus. After all, you're the one that quit on your team and acted like a whiny fucking baby when the Rangers almost won the President's Trophy 2 years ago.
So are we done talking about Bobtovsky now and going straight to insults because you're put of points and things to say?
Where's your fire Quennville avatar?
I can see why you wouldn't think almost making the playoffs is a huge deal for Columbus. After all, you're the one that quit on your team and acted like a whiny fucking baby when the Rangers almost won the President's Trophy 2 years ago.
makes the best sense for keeping is family put
No, he wants to move to Detroit where he can be happy forever, and ever, and ever, and ever.....
We can always go back and talk about how stupid prioritizing a few playoff games over the great season Bobrovsky had if you'd like.So are we done talking about Bobtovsky now and going straight to insults because you're out of points and things to say?
Where's your fire Quennville avatar?
I'm pretty sure Marvie still wants Quenneville fired.
Correct. Won't happen anytime soon though so for now I'd settle with Kompon getting the boot.