Official NHL Free Agent Frenzy Discussion Thread

[centrehice]

Wow ….

Busy day. Florida, Buffalo, Tampa, Washington, Devils, Rangers, Colorado, Dallas, have all gone right bonkers today, with several lesser moves by other clubs.

[JVW]

It's an entry level deal so it won't be very much $$$ at all.

According to capgeek.com, only $925 000 each year for two years.
All these moves by the Habs today...going to be tough waiting until October to watch hockey!

[mingus_md]

Boyle to NYR

Not so sure about this one. Hopefully it turns out to be a good signing and not Wade Redden part 2.

[centrehice]

Dan Boyle is a wonderful mover of the puck, and can skate, something you won't find in Staal.

[RGM81]

According to capgeek.com, only $925 000 each year for two years.
All these moves by the Habs today...going to be tough waiting until October to watch hockey!

All in all, with the exception of the Gorges schmozzle, I think Bergevin had himself a great day today. In just two short years he's created an environment where people are choosing Montreal as a destination where they feel they can be part of a Cup-contending team. Gone are the days when we'd have to try to overpay mid-range stars (here's looking at you, 2006 Daniel Briere) to entice them to come to Montreal. That's a good culture change.

[centrehice]

Steve Downie to Pittsburgh - 1 Year - 1 Million dollars.

[theboxbreaker96]

Steve Downie to Pittsburgh - 1 Year - 1 Million dollars.

Just saw this I like it bring in some grit and toughness and the guy can actually put the puck in the net great signing.

[flemingc04]

New York Islanders sign Nikolai Kulemin & Mikhail Grabovski. Kulemin gets 4 years/$16.75million and Grabovski gets 4 years/$20million.

[flemingc04]

Also glad to see that John Scott is now in the west. However, that goon doesn't even deserve to be in the league.

[RGM81]

Islanders really want to challenge Edmonton, Florida & Washington for dumbest signings eh?