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NHL Signings
Jan 16 at 8:49
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Anaheim Ducks signed Ben Hutton (1 Year / $950,000 AAV)
So that’s 51 contracts now. What’s their plan to get compliant with the 50 contract limit? Trade? Pray for a waiver claim? Or is there an ELC player that can be taken off their roster (and won’t get counted towards the limit)?
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Sep 3, 2020 at 9:10
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Los Angeles Kings signed Carl Grundström (2 Years / $725,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>toque</b></div><div>Correct. The QO keeps a player's rights, but after that you can sign any contract. Something you see with fringe prospects is that they sign a one year deal for league minimum at the NHL level that's below their QO, but the AHL salary is higher than their QO would be.</div></div>
Teams must offer a 1y QA (basically their salary last season) in order to stake claim to an RFA. A player can accept the QA or, if team is willing, negotiate for a higher amount for the one season, or negotiate a multi-year deal. You often see players accept less per season than their QA for 2 or 3 year deals Rather than a 1y deal.
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Feb 27, 2020 at 10:31
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Vegas Golden Knights signed William Carrier (4 Years / $1,400,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Claesson4Norris</b></div><div>1.4mil is very reasonable for what he brings to the 4th line. 4 years is a long time to marry yourself to a 4th liner.</div></div>
Worked out pretty well for the Bruins with the Merlot line.
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NHL Trades
Feb 24, 2020 at 7:58
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(NYR/CAR) - Skjei for a 2020 1st round pick
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>thelastlongbow</b></div><div>So Leafs basically stood pat, while the team with a stack of defensemen (despite the injuries) added more.
I'm confused.
Also, this is the same Carolina team that embarrassed us just the other night with solid defensive play and desire. And they're only getting stronger on D...
Their D core is ridiculous: Slavin, Pesce, Edmundson, van Riemsdyk, Gardiner, Skjei, Hamilton, Vatanen, Fleury.</div></div>
And Jake Bean in Charlotte who I would argue is the best blueliner in the AHL. I am so confused with Carolina’s game plan. Are they gonna play 3 D and 2 F’s moving ahead?!
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NHL Trades
Feb 24, 2020 at 6:11
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(SJS/TBL) - Goodrow and 2020 3rd for Greco and 2020 1st
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>habs_fan123</b></div><div>what **** voted san jose</div></div>
Every **** who looks at this deal. It’s possibly the steal of the deadline. This, Gustafsson, and Ennis.
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NHL Trades
Feb 24, 2020 at 1:42
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(DET/EDM) - Athanasiou, Kuffner for Gagner, 2020 2nd round pick, 2021 2nd round pick
It’s certainly not a steal for AA by any means. But Edmonton needed that top-6 winger and they could have done worse.
AA could blossom next to McDavid but, working from where he is as a player right now, I’m giving the win to Detroit, but cautiously so.
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Feb 24, 2020 at 12:19
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(TOR/COL) - Hutchinson for Rosén
I’m so excited to have Rosen back! He’s an effective D at evens and has one of the best point shots in the AHL. I don’t think he’s a realistic PP option at the next level but Leafs could do worse with a 3rd pairing option at the present moment.
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Feb 23, 2020 at 6:57
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(TOR/NSH) - Harpur for Salomäki
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>bhavikp27</b></div><div>Tbh, Salomaki is an okay 13th F at NHL level. Before the trade, he was playing on the Admirals' 3rd line. They are the best in the league and they got several options better than him, at least offensively. Still, 15 pts in 41GP.
Anyways, it's a TOR win. You can't trade for Ben Harpur and think you won this trade...</div></div>
Thanks for the details. I reckoned Salomaki would be an adept middle-6 option at the AHL level. With the recent losses of Johnsson to injury and the trades of Marchment & Moore, the Leafs depth at LW has been significantly Compromised. All season they’ve had too many D-Men - particularly of the fringe variety taking up space at the AHL level (its why Joey Duszak and Mac Holloway, the Leafs top D prospects after Sandin and Liljegren, started in St. John’s of the ECHL rather than with the Marlies). This trade takes from an area where they had a surplus of bodies and adds to a relative area of weakness at LW. I reckon we won’t be seeing Salomaki up in the NHL however I think it would be good to give him some top-6 minutes at the AHL level and see if he has more to give and fits in with the system the Leafs/Marlies employ.
But yes, as I initially said - definitive Leafs win, for à definitively minimal move.
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Feb 23, 2020 at 8:01
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(TOR/NSH) - Harpur for Salomäki
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>are you high?</div></div>
Now granted I haven’t had the chance to see Salomaki play this season. Milwaukee doesn’t play Toronto ever. Has his play slipped that much?
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Feb 22, 2020 at 7:53
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(TOR/NSH) - Harpur for Salomäki
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>bhavikp27</b></div><div>2017: David Poile is GM of the year
2018: He signs Zac Rinaldo
2020: He trades for Ben Harpur
:grimace</div></div>
Interesting timing. He could have been replaced with an evil clone backstage at the Awards.
While not a big move by any means, it’s a definitive Leafs win. Salomaki has potential fringe NHL relevance. Harpur is a mediocre AHL’er who couldn’t crack a Leafs lineup with multiple injuries and Cody Ceci in its top-4.
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NHL Signings
Feb 21, 2020 at 4:45
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Colorado Avalanche signed Pavel Francouz (2 Years / $2,000,000 AAV)
Wow. Fantastic signing.
Francouz has shown he’s a #1 goalie and has taken #2 money. While his NHL resume is limited, he has a long track record in Europe and was generally in the conversation of “best goalie not in the NHL”. Whatever doubts existed have largely evaporated with his play for the Avs this season.
I figured 1y at $2M would be something that Francouz would agree to but getting a second year at that amount is just highway robbery. I would bet that before the end of this contract Grubauer is out the door and Francouz is the unopposed #1 in Colorado.
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NHL Trades
Feb 21, 2020 at 3:58
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(MTL/PIT) - Barber, Varone for Blandisi, Lucchini
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HabsForEver</b></div><div>Not sure about the WBSP, but it helps Laval because we get 2 quality AHL players who don't count towards the veteran limit. Also worth noting their terrible attitudes.</div></div>
Absolutely in agreement.
For the WBS Penguins - they’re in a tight battle with Charlotte and Springfield for a playoff spot in the Atlantic Division right now (2 spots and 3 teams). With the 26th ranked offence in the AHL they’re obviously looking to add some (young-ish) veteran firepower to kickstart their anemic offence, giving goalies Casey DeSmith & Dustin Tokarski - who have both done well this season - some slight margin for error. Barber and Varone have produced well at the AHL level in the past and, if they’re going to be given an opportunity to succeed there then they should be able to thrive once again.
The Pens have the following “veterans” on hand in WBS (Trotman has been back and forth all year):
- C Phil Varone (612gp)
- RW Riley Barber (288gp)
- LW/C Andrew Agozzino (540gp)
- LW Jamie Devane (344gp)
- LD David Warsofsky (500gp)
- LD Kevin Czuckman (386gp)
- RD Zach Trotman (343gp)
Also, getting close to the 260 game cutoff is Cole Cassels (254gp) but otherwise everyone else has well under 200gp at the pro levels.
For the rest of the season Riley Barber can count aside from the 5 player limit as he’s still played fewer than 320gp, what I consider the “transitional veteran slot”. That would allow the Pens to dress Warsofsky & Czuckman on the blueline plus Agozzino, Varone, and Devane up front (or Trotman when he ends up back in WBS) as well as Barber. When Cassels hits 260gp then it would mean having to sit him or Riley Barber or use one of them towards the 5 full-fledged veteran spots (meaning Devane definitely sits). All in all the Pens at the AHL level have space to accommodate a couple of Vets so the deal makes sense in that regard for a team chasing a playoff berth. The WBS Penguins had the longest streak in NA pro sports and made the playoffs for almost 20 years in a row til last season. The fans there expect winners so the organization needs to take steps to at show they’re trying.
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NHL Trades
Feb 20, 2020 at 7:24
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(FLA/TBL) - Greco for Martel
I’m on the outside here. I think Greco is the stronger piece in the deal. He’s a year removed from putting up back-to-back 30 goal seasons and that’s nothing to sneeze at, even at the AHL level (and especially with the limited talent alongside him in Springfield).
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NHL Trades
Feb 20, 2020 at 7:20
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(MTL/PIT) - Barber, Varone for Blandisi, Lucchini
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>drewjenkins</b></div><div>POLL OPTIONS:
Montreal Canadiens
Pittsburgh Penguins
Fair Deal
<strong>No One</strong></div></div>
Or
Fair Deal
Montreal Canadiens
Pittsburgh Penguins
Laval Rocket
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins
This is an AHL deal done almost exclusively for AHL reasons, as others have noted.
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NHL Trades
Feb 19, 2020 at 12:09
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(TOR/FLA) - Marchment for Malgin
Marchment is an undrafted player originally signed to an AHL contract who has worked his way up from the ECHL to the NHL over the course of the past 4+ seasons. He’s a testament to Toronto’s developmental system as they’ve taken “nothing” and turned it into a young but established NHL depth forward in Malgin.
Today Marchment is more than “nothing” however. He’s tenacious and an agitator and has shown a physical aspect of his game from the get go. He works hard on the forecheck and is defensively solid - tho sometimes he will go for the “big hit” when it’s not always warranted and he’ll always take more penalties than he draws. He’s been a fan favourite for the Marlies for the past 3 seasons and I for one am going to miss the guy.
As he has taken on more special teams (PP and PK) responsibilities in Years 2 & 3 and moved into a Top-6 (AHL) role, his offensive game has taken a big step forward. From where I’m sitting, my main concerns lay in his skill and play-making (he’s working on a Cy Young year this season) and his injury history and age (he turns 25 next month). He’s experienced several injuries over the past two season (multiple back injuries I believe) and these are going to limit his ceiling, even if he is still continuing to grow as a player. Maybe he becomes an NHL 4th liner - an energy guy with some finishing ability - but again, age and injuries could make that an upward struggle over the next couple years.
On the whole, even as a big fan of Mason Marchment, I have to give the win to Toronto.
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NHL Signings
Feb 11, 2020 at 1:49
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Colorado Avalanche signed Hunter Miska (1 Year / $700,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SPOTSMAN33</b></div><div>Avs had Goalie injuries in the early Winter this season and now have 4 goalies with an nhl win this year. Miska under contract now gives Colorado 5. Not sure who you forgot but the Avs have Grubauer, Francouz, Warner, Bibeau, and now Miska under contract. In a perfect world (as an Avs fan) only the first 2 will see nhl ice time the rest of the season.</div></div>
I omitted Bibeau as the way he’s been playing I don’t think he’s a realistic NHL option. Miska arguably jumps to being the Avs 4th stringer ahead of Bibeau - part of the reason why they signed him. But yes, for goodness sake, let’s hope it’s just an academic discussion.
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NHL Signings
Feb 10, 2020 at 5:55
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Colorado Avalanche signed Hunter Miska (1 Year / $700,000 AAV)
Miska has been a solid tandem option in net for the Colorado Eagles. He’s been particularly strong of late and, arguably, is the best goaltender in the AHL on an AHL (only) contract.
We’re gonna have to find another goalie to wear that crown (and hint: there aren’t many goalies in the AHL not signed to NHL contracts). This is a market efficiency the Avs are taking advantage of, picking up one of the best goalies in the North America not signed to an NHL contract.
As it stood, the Avs were 3 goalies deep, for all intents and purposes. This signing gives the Avs a 4th strong option they hope they never have to use.
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NHL Signings
Feb 3, 2020 at 12:45
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Columbus Blue Jackets signed Nathan Gerbe (2 Years / $750,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>I don't think you understand why they keep the vets on the team.
It's so their younger guys don't get run and abused.
The coaching staff doesn't need help coaching them.</div></div>
It’s apparent that Jarmo Kekalainen (CBJ GM) feels that at least part of their recent success (they’ve literally been the best team in hockey the past 6 weeks weeks) has been partly attributable to Gerbe’s work both on and off the ice. I am cognizant of the downsides to such a contract, and I am certain JK is as well, in terms of the 50-contract limit.
The reality is that Gerbe would have been at least able to get a 2-way NHL contract next season, maybe not for 2 years but I’m sure the 2nd year made it a quick decision for Gerbe and his representation, who may have been tempted to wait until July 1 and see if they can land a 1-way contract for 2020/21 rather than take a 1y/2-way deal. Multi-year contracts for fringe NHL’ers (even useful ones like Gerbe) approaching their Mid-30’s are quite rare - I can’t think of any of the top of my head. So you’re right in being cautious, because in this respect it’s a bit of an unusual contract.
However stepping back and examining the success over the past several weeks - which has been largely driven by players who played alongside Gerbe in Cleveland - JK and company felt it was worth tying up a contract slot for 2 years. He must have played a key role in player development in order for this deal to have gone down. And most poll respondents tend to agree.
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Feb 3, 2020 at 10:15
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Columbus Blue Jackets signed Nathan Gerbe (2 Years / $750,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>Save yourself the trouble and delete your account before you are banned.....You got nothing to say.</div></div>
Sorry for the cheeky post, pharrow. I read your original post as trolling it seemed so over the top given the size of the contract. In truth, I honestly don’t understand how you find it surprising that the vast majority of folks think it’s “Yes” deal. You are out on your own in this regard.
If you think I don’t have anything to say, read my post in this article and every other post I made - then cast judgment sir.
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Feb 3, 2020 at 12:00
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Columbus Blue Jackets signed Nathan Gerbe (2 Years / $750,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>I don't know who upvoted this but really?
Don't get me wrong, good for him. But he's not an NHL player and the AHL is really for player development. No need for guys in their 30s.</div></div>
I don’t know who pooped in your Corn Flakes, but really? Don’t get me wrong, good on you for speaking your mind. But comments are for people who think before they post, and not really for creative development. No need for cranky guys in their 30’s.
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NHL Signings
Feb 2, 2020 at 11:57
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Columbus Blue Jackets signed Nathan Gerbe (2 Years / $750,000 AAV)
It’s obvious that the kids in Cleveland look up to him (even though they’re looking down, but details details). He’s helped to transition multiple players to the NHL this season all the while bouncing between the AHL and NHL lineup. He gets a cool $1M guaranteed on a 2-way contract making a smidgen above NHL minumum when in Columbus. Great deal for all involved and a commitment to player development and their AHL affiliate in Cleveland.
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Jan 15, 2020 at 7:43
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Toronto Maple Leafs signed Martin Marincin (1 Year / $700,000 AAV)
Marincin has played a role and done it without griping. Some perennial 8th D-Men will look elsewhere to ensure they stay in the NHL or get more mins/more games. Marincin has happily played in the AHL for much of the past 4 years, including playoff games (which are unpaid!), when his services have not been required by the Leafs. In the AHL he’s an effective shutdown D-Man who’s able to kill penalties and is good in the locker room at mentoring the numerous young Marlies D-Men.
As noted, while he will be earning a guaranteed $0.7M on a 1-way contract, none of that will count against the cap when he is not on the Leafs roster and, when he is on the Leafs roster you’re not going to find a cheaper contract to fill out your 5th, 6th or 7th D-Man slots. With where the Leafs are at, anything higher than league minimum or an ELC is just no longer tenable in the bottom pairing nor most of the bottom-6. There’s better D-Men but the Leafs can’t afford them.
I for one am happy MarMar is coming back. It’s good to have continuity and loyalty, an intangible quality that is so often lost these days. He’s another member of the Calder Cup championship team from 2018 that is now forming almost half the Leafs roster and he was a big part of that win (played top pair D with Hollsy for the Marlies back then). It’s great to see so many of these players progress to playing FT for the Leafs (with more to come)!
In sum, MarMar will never be a Top-4 defender in the NHL (edit: checks current Leafs depth chart on Cap Friendly....well sheeeeeeet, that’s why we’ve been allowing 6 goals per game) but anyways, *ordinarily* when he plays in an appropriate role, he does it well and without griping.
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Jan 14, 2020 at 10:09
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Toronto Maple Leafs signed Justin Holl (3 Years / $2,000,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>How about 7 years for $8.5M AAV? I fully expect the Leafs to be all in on Pietrangelo this summer. This will solve their RHD issue.</div></div>
I’m reticent to give Pietrangelo - who will be turning 30 in just a couple days - a 7 year deal starting in what is his age 30/31 season....however realistically if the Leafs don’t offer it he will be able to get it elsewhere. With the Leafs cap constraints they can’t outbid (most) everyone like with Tavares but they may have a chance to bring him home for $7.5M to $8.5M in 7y *if* he wants to play here (and that’s a bit if). We shall see.
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Jan 3, 2020 at 7:20
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Montreal Canadiens signed Ilya Kovalchuk (1 Year / $700,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MaxDomi13</b></div><div>CBJ?</div></div>
Columbus Blue Jackets. It’s the official shorthand for them. It’s also shorthand for something else. But I’ll be a good girl and won’t go into that here.
Unless you are meaning “you actually think CBJ are a legitimate playoff threat?” - cause I think that’s probably the bigger question. Even after a hot streak they’re still on the outside looking in.
Of course this is the shorthand en Anglais. In French I am not certain. I know there are some differences. Like FLA is FLO (there is no “A” in “Floride”) but not sure with other teams.
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Jan 2, 2020 at 12:30
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Toronto Maple Leafs signed Justin Holl (3 Years / $2,000,000 AAV)
This commitment to Justin Holl doesn’t solve the need for the Leafs to acquire a top-pair RHD. Nor does it provide an obstacle to it. Obtaining a RHD capable of playing a top-4 role competently (not necessarily brilliantly) for 3y at $2M on the open market would be nigh impossible.
For all these reasons and many more, click “Yes”.
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