Panthers sign Fleischmann, many many others…

By |2011-07-01T21:39:27-04:00July 1st, 2011|Fantasy Take - Latest NHL Moves|

Flash

 

Fantasy Impact: The Florida Panthers have signed Tomas Fleischmann to a whopping four-year deal worth $18 million. They have also signed Ed Jovanovski, Marcel Goc, Scottie Upshall, Tomas Kopecky, Jose Theodore and they have traded for Kris Versteeg and Brian Campbell in the past week. Not to mention nabbing Jonathan Huberdeau and Rocco Grimaldi at the draft.

 

July 02, 2011

By |2015-07-24T10:15:30-04:00July 1st, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  Many fans are wondering why their team didn't give Gagne the same contract LA did? A free agent has to sign a deal for it to happen, and Gagne likely wanted to go to LA - a contender, and a place where he could reunite with former linemate Mike Richards.   Ian White perhaps stands [...]

Simon Gagne to the Kings

By |2015-07-24T10:15:25-04:00July 2nd, 2011|Fantasy Take - Latest NHL Moves|

Gagne

 

The Kings get: A legitimate sniper to play in their top six. Gagne was inked to a two-year deal worth a total of $7 million. He has had some serious injury issues in recent years, but rebounded nicely with a strong stretch run and postseason with the Lightning in 2010-11.

 

The Leafs Land Connolly

By |2015-07-24T10:15:20-04:00July 2nd, 2011|Fantasy Take - Latest NHL Moves|

Connolly

 

The Leafs get: An injury prone but skilled center capable of playing in a top six role. Connolly was signed to a two-year contract worth about $4.5 million per season. After missing out on Richards, the Leafs went after their second choice. Cap space is only important if you need it, and over the next two years the Leafs needed to add a veteran center more than they needed the $4.5 million in cap space.

 

Bail Bonds

By |2015-07-24T10:15:15-04:00July 3rd, 2011|Eastern Edge|

Bailey

 

The New York Islanders organization has been re-building for what seems like decades, but since the hiring of GM Garth Snow in July of 2006, the team has really fine-tuned their strategy and stuck with it. The plan is to stockpile young talent, build around said young talent, and not overly commit to veterans with high salaries. Even with the oft-ridiculed Rick DiPietro contract, the Isles still have almost $27 million in cap space and that’s with nine forwards, six defensemen, and three goaltenders under contract. They do have a few notable RFA’s left to sign and one of them is the ninth overall selection of the 2008 draft, Josh Bailey.

 

July 03, 2011

By |2015-07-24T10:15:13-04:00July 3rd, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  Some interesting depth UFAs left:   Tomas Kaberle – the Bruins are reportedly trying to bring him back. Surprised how far he has fallen – playing in the playoffs as Boston’s sixth defenseman didn’t help his stock all that much. A number of teams out there could still use a puck mover. Perhaps he [...]

The Leafs acquire Cody Franson

By |2015-07-24T10:15:09-04:00July 3rd, 2011|Fantasy Take - Latest NHL Moves|

Franson


The Leafs get: Cody Franson and Matthew Lombardi. Franson is a young and skilled puck moving defenseman who scored eight goals last season with the Predators. Lombardi is currently injured, and has been since October of 2010 (concussion-related issues). It is unclear whether he will ever return to the NHL - as for now he sits on the LTIR (long-term injured reserve).

 

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