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Post by Hawks on Sept 29, 2017 15:29:47 GMT -5
Thats actually a really good point, i would agree. Interesting FA this year. The guns are definitely not blazing. Will be interesting to see what happens tomorrow when all these guys are about to close out. Was thinking the same thing, Monty. Might teams actually get some UFA bargains this year! ? ! Let's see how the rest of FA Friday Frenzy goes from here... Are they bargins though? There are, roughly, 3 players that interest me even a little bit on the whole of FA this year. Almost all these guys are on the decline and have little JGHL value in terms of ratings. This is one of the weakest FA's we've had, the best player available is a guy on the edge of retirement who's been mediocre the past 3 years (Chara). I sorta feel like we need a UFA rule change eventually or the FA pool is going to keep being very very weak, since everyone has a good grasp on contacts. Nobody makes it to UFA until they are 34 years old now, thats the beginning of the end of most players careers.
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Post by AvsGM on Sept 29, 2017 15:49:25 GMT -5
I really thought the goalies would see more action, only 1 really drawing attention.
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Post by Nordiques - Chris on Sept 29, 2017 15:52:39 GMT -5
Was thinking the same thing, Monty. Might teams actually get some UFA bargains this year! ? ! Let's see how the rest of FA Friday Frenzy goes from here... Are they bargins though? There are, roughly, 3 players that interest me even a little bit on the whole of FA this year. Almost all these guys are on the decline and have little JGHL value in terms of ratings. This is one of the weakest FA's we've had, the best player available is a guy on the edge of retirement who's been mediocre the past 3 years (Chara). I sorta feel like we need a UFA rule change eventually or the FA pool is going to keep being very very weak, since everyone has a good grasp on contacts. Nobody makes it to UFA until they are 34 years old now, thats the beginning of the end of most players careers. - bargains, relatively speaking (potentially) - not going to have a stellar year every year - think next year will have interesting group, for instance - think GMs have had a good grasp on contracts for a long time now - i can think of at least a couple of players who will come up before reaching 34yo - some GMs chose to sign their players to 4 yr deals prior to 30th bday becuase of a favourable RFA calculated salary (because of injury shortened season, the season before, for example)
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Post by Nordiques - Chris on Sept 29, 2017 15:54:10 GMT -5
I really thought the goalies would see more action, only 1 really drawing attention. That;s actually what I was alluding to, Jon, especially given the # of teams needing goalies. Some decent ones to be had...
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Post by Philly on Sept 29, 2017 16:05:15 GMT -5
There has been a number of trades that solved goalie issues for some.
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Post by AvsGM on Sept 29, 2017 21:00:21 GMT -5
Free agency is now closed for the night.
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Post by RedWings_Mike on Sept 30, 2017 15:10:00 GMT -5
It took a few days but I think we are starting to see the money being thrown at Budaj now. 83 overall goalie getting the money that he's worth!
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Post by AvsGM on Sept 30, 2017 21:03:53 GMT -5
Free agency is now closed for the night
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Post by LeafsGM on Oct 2, 2017 14:31:38 GMT -5
FA Mania? More like Deryk Engelland Mania. I haven't seen this much interest in a dman since Wade Redden got a max offer sheet in 07
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Post by LeafsGM on Oct 2, 2017 16:02:26 GMT -5
Wowza. Didn't realize 2017 is the year of the offer sheet
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Post by RedWings_Mike on Oct 2, 2017 16:37:14 GMT -5
Wowza. Didn't realize 2017 is the year of the offer sheet Interesting stuff! Cap situations for some teams seem to be tighter than ever this year, and others are taking advantage.
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Post by Nordiques - Chris on Oct 2, 2017 16:56:51 GMT -5
FA Mania? More like Deryk Engelland Mania. I haven't seen this much interest in a dman since Wade Redden got a max offer sheet in 07 No kidding! Engelland to land more cash than King Henrik Lundquist!!
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Post by LeafsGM on Oct 2, 2017 17:17:31 GMT -5
FA Mania? More like Deryk Engelland Mania. I haven't seen this much interest in a dman since Wade Redden got a max offer sheet in 07 No kidding! Engelland to land more cash than King Henrik Lundquist!! In today's JGHL, a smooth puck moving stalwart like the Engell is tough to come by. A former Leaf! Jagr should get a max just out of respect. He's played hockey for what feels like my entire life, and is still fantasy worthy.
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Post by AvsGM on Oct 2, 2017 21:01:05 GMT -5
Free agency is now closed for the night.
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Post by Sharky on Oct 2, 2017 22:15:04 GMT -5
Did Florida forget about the cap when acquiring Thornton, Seabrook, Suter and Pavelski? Its gotta hurt losing Hjarlmarsson and now potentially Kessel for picks.
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