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Post by Hawks on Jul 20, 2015 20:32:15 GMT -5
Sometimes putting in a small bid at first is just to make sure you are eligible to bid on that player again later in FA. Anyways, just my thought! This year seems like a crazy year for FA. We have 3rd-4th liners already over 2 million. Lots of GMs participating this year. It is good to see! Its also one of the smallest FA pools in awhile. Ya know, UFA starts at 29 in the NHL now. We should plan on adjusting that, would take a few year to clear out the contracts in between but it would seriously improve the pool.
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Post by MontyBurns on Jul 21, 2015 9:55:29 GMT -5
Just wanted to note to all bidders that my last two bids on Kronwall and Markov are invalid. I didnt have the cap room so feel free to bid lower than what I did. I have messaged Jon and Gavin and will get it fixed ASAP.
Sorry about that everyone.
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Post by Hawks on Jul 21, 2015 10:03:24 GMT -5
Just wanted to note to all bidders that my last two bids on Kronwall and Markov are invalid. I didnt have the cap room so feel free to bid lower than what I did. I have messaged Jon and Gavin and will get it fixed ASAP. Sorry about that everyone. Invalid bids deleted.
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Post by MontyBurns on Jul 21, 2015 16:08:59 GMT -5
Winnipeg storming into FA! A one man wrecking crew!
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Post by AvsGM on Jul 22, 2015 15:13:10 GMT -5
Surprisingly slow day with so many players set to close. I wonder if we'll see a surge in evening activity!
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Post by gmcapitals on Jul 22, 2015 15:14:36 GMT -5
This is where I wish I had more money to be a player. I see some good deals going on.
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Post by AvsGM on Jul 22, 2015 15:25:04 GMT -5
This is where I wish I had more money to be a player. I see some good deals going on. You wish you had more money, I wish I had more roster spots
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Post by Hawks on Jul 22, 2015 15:29:18 GMT -5
Surprisingly slow day with so many players set to close. I wonder if we'll see a surge in evening activity! Most of the players have hit their "expected value", most of the bids now are dealing with "how much do I want to overpay this guy", so I think thats why activity has slowed.
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Post by Philly on Jul 22, 2015 15:34:08 GMT -5
I see short rosters with not much cap room. I have to think most are waiting for the unassigned list. jmo
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Post by LeafsGM on Jul 23, 2015 14:02:09 GMT -5
All quiet on the FA front. Is this a calm before the storm, or are we seeing financial responsibility?
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Post by Sharky on Jul 23, 2015 14:12:00 GMT -5
I'm amazed some of the GMs with cap space aren't jumping on some of those high end FAs that are only in the 5-6 million range. Those are bargains IMO.
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Post by LeafsGM on Jul 23, 2015 14:21:01 GMT -5
I'm amazed some of the GMs with cap space aren't jumping on some of those high end FAs that are only in the 5-6 million range. Those are bargains IMO. Agreed. There's particularly two with 40 mil in cap space and a basement record to boot, all the high end guys should be theirs..
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Post by AvsGM on Jul 23, 2015 15:15:09 GMT -5
I'm amazed some of the GMs with cap space aren't jumping on some of those high end FAs that are only in the 5-6 million range. Those are bargains IMO. Agreed. There's particularly two with 40 mil in cap space and a basement record to boot, all the high end guys should be theirs.. Some teams are just too far off that even 4 top UFAs won't really make any difference. I learned my lesson last year with Marleau and Iginla, and even though I ended up getting some value for them it was really more trouble moving them than it was worth.
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Post by Sharky on Jul 23, 2015 15:45:15 GMT -5
I know, but as an example, Mark Streit (went to the Leafs) was had for 3 million. At the very least that is a player on a reasonable salary that couple probably be moved for picks. I'm not saying go out there and spend 10 million on like Joe Thornton, but if there is a decent deal around why not go after it? The player will have value to other teams.
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Post by AvsGM on Jul 23, 2015 15:51:57 GMT -5
I know, but as an example, Mark Streit (went to the Leafs) was had for 3 million. At the very least that is a player on a reasonable salary that couple probably be moved for picks. I'm not saying go out there and spend 10 million on like Joe Thornton, but if there is a decent deal around why not go after it? The player will have value to other teams. Yeah I thought Streit was a steal!
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