The Official 2011/12 NHL Thread

Muppetus Galacticus · 06-24-2011, 02:33 PM

It's tough not watching any hockey for a while, but I always look forward to Free Agent Frenzy. The draft is first though and the last minute wheeling and dealing is a lot of fun. Already been some moves in:

To CBJ
Jeff Carter

To PHI
Jakub Vorecek
2011 8th Overall Pick
2011 68th Overall Pick

-----

To LAK
Mike Richards

To PHI
Bradon Schenn
Wayne Simmonds
201? Second Round Pick

Paul Holmgren must have a big man-crush on Bryzgalov to go to these lengths in order to sign him, but at least the Carter deal is great for both teams. Surely he could have dumped some of the lesser guys though. They need to get some youth in there but the captain and a 30+ goalscorer? Or maybe the rumours are true and Pronger just hates them. Or his wife hates them. They're not from Edmonton are they?

I feel a little bad for Carter though. He signs a lifetime deal in the one place he wants to stay and gets shipped off just weeks before the contract kicks in. On the bright side he has a ton of co-eds to invite to his parties now.

Any thoughts on the draft? Any standout players you guys are hoping your teams pick up?

coljesep · 06-24-2011, 02:40 PM

I'm a Pens fan and I feel like writing Philly mgmt a letter thanking them.

Why do you trade your C and A, in order to sign a goalie in Bryzgalov who is 31 years old to a 9 year deal? When your 22 year old goalie was just as good in 2010-2011?

Doesn't make sense at all.

Bryzgalov for 9 years = fail

ukhotstove · 06-24-2011, 02:49 PM

MG was the NHL Draft on tv over here last year ? And more importantly is it on this year ? I think I'll make a bit more time for hockey this year.

Muppetus Galacticus · 06-24-2011, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

MG was the NHL Draft on tv over here last year ? And more importantly is it on this year ? I think I'll make a bit more time for hockey this year.

I think it has been on ESPN America for the past several years, and it is on tomorrow at 14:00. The NHL Awards from this past week is also on at 12:30.

Le Grande Orange · 06-24-2011, 03:36 PM

Seeing as the CBA expires in September, perhaps we should wait and see if there'll actually be a season first, given what's going on in the NBA and NFL.

Muppetus Galacticus · 06-24-2011, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Seeing as the CBA expires in September, perhaps we should wait and see if there'll actually be a season first, given what's going on in the NBA and NFL.

That's next year. The player's association took the option for another season. I don't see many problems then anyway.

ukhotstove · 06-24-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Seeing as the CBA expires in September, perhaps we should wait and see if there'll actually be a season first, given what's going on in the NBA and NFL.

They all need to grow up, if they did it over here there'd be heads on spikes.

coljesep · 06-24-2011, 03:58 PM

the NHL Draft is on the NHL Network

Le Grande Orange · 06-24-2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muppetus Galacticus

That's next year. The player's association took the option for another season.

Ah, I missed that. I was wondering why things were quiet on the labour front.

coljesep · 06-24-2011, 04:15 PM

Besides, they will be fine when it comes time to negotiate. The players and owners both know they cannot afford a lockout/strike for even 1 day in the NHL

Muppetus Galacticus · 06-24-2011, 04:48 PM

To TOR
John-Michael Liles

To COL
2012 2nd Round Pick

I like this one for Toronto but I'm wondering what the Av's have planned now to let him go cheaper than I would have expected.

Le Grande Orange · 06-24-2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coljesep

Besides, they will be fine when it comes time to negotiate. The players and owners both know they cannot afford a lockout/strike for even 1 day in the NHL

Maybe so. But sometimes stupid things end up happening anyway.

Muppetus Galacticus · 06-25-2011, 12:29 PM

Nice amount of action at this year's draft. Setoguchi gets moved three days after signing an extension; Chicago gets some more cap room; the Sens make a gamble on Filatov; Regher going to the Sabres may mean a an official rebuild in Calgary.

zyberianwarrior · 06-26-2011, 04:04 PM

and until Philly went stuipid I had them winning the east next season. They gave up way too much for way too little Jacob is a 40 rangers simmons is a 100+ pim maker (which philly does NOT need) and dont knwo too much abotu schenn but Philly blew it big time.

zyberianwarrior · 06-26-2011, 04:05 PM

Orange I am really worried about that imbicle Fehr controlling players now....

zyberianwarrior · 06-26-2011, 04:06 PM

and you need top start talking about realignments as well the way the NHL is talking right now its a hand grenade in every division.

Muppetus Galacticus · 07-01-2011, 11:43 AM

Today is like Christmas for me. I love the first day of Free Agent Frenzy. Any thoughts on where Richards will end up? Kaberle? Vokoun?

In the past couple of days there were some trade and sign deals done. Wizniewski ends up in Columbus (good offseason for them so far), and Ehrhoff in Buffalo. Both getting six and ten year deals respectively. Jagr should be returning to the NHL but not with Pittsburgh who are lowballing him. Habs and Wings are still in the hunt there.

It's not just the UFAs today of course but restricted free agents. There could well be offer sheets thrown around but I seriously doubt the Lightning won't match any offer sheet Stamkos likes.

Muppetus Galacticus · 07-01-2011, 12:48 PM

Matthieu Garon wins the 2011 race to sign first. 2 years at $1.3M per in Tampa Bay.
Jamal Mayers in Chicago for one season: $550K. They've made some odd moves this Summer.
Ben Eager is an Oiler. 3 years, $3.3M over that time.
Theodore has another new team, the Florida Panthers.

Also, Detroit has given up on Jagr.

Muppetus Galacticus · 07-01-2011, 01:21 PM

Florida continues onwards to the cap floor by signing Scottie Upshall. 4yrs/???
WSH get Jeff Halpern for $825K in 2011/12
Boyd Gordon, Mike Smith and Raffi Torres are Yotes for 2 years, $1.3M, $2M and $1.75M per

And Jagr is back in the NHL with....the......Flyers........................... .....didn't see that coming. It's $3.3M for next year. Holmgren has been so entertaining over the past week!

Muppetus Galacticus · 07-01-2011, 02:00 PM

Jovanovski goes full circle by returning to the Panthers, his first NHL team, for four years and $16.5M. Still not at the floor even with Marcel Goc's $1.7M/3 year deal.
Andrew Brunette moves to Chicago for the year at only $2M. That's a good deal.

06-24-2011, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Muppetus Galacticus All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Where we talk proper English like the Queen innit? Posts: 1,982 Thanks: 160 Thanked 29x in 25 posts	The Official 2011/12 NHL Thread It's tough not watching any hockey for a while, but I always look forward to Free Agent Frenzy. The draft is first though and the last minute wheeling and dealing is a lot of fun. Already been some moves in: To CBJ Jeff Carter To PHI Jakub Vorecek 2011 8th Overall Pick 2011 68th Overall Pick ----- To LAK Mike Richards To PHI Bradon Schenn Wayne Simmonds 201? Second Round Pick Paul Holmgren must have a big man-crush on Bryzgalov to go to these lengths in order to sign him, but at least the Carter deal is great for both teams. Surely he could have dumped some of the lesser guys though. They need to get some youth in there but the captain and a 30+ goalscorer? Or maybe the rumours are true and Pronger just hates them. Or his wife hates them. They're not from Edmonton are they? I feel a little bad for Carter though. He signs a lifetime deal in the one place he wants to stay and gets shipped off just weeks before the contract kicks in. On the bright side he has a ton of co-eds to invite to his parties now. Any thoughts on the draft? Any standout players you guys are hoping your teams pick up? __________________ Population of Pominville - 174 Muga's Sports Replay Blog DICE Hockey - NHL 1962-63 Basho Fury - 1981 Nagoya

06-24-2011, 02:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
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Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Scheduleslovakia Posts: 10,233 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1,185x in 702 posts	Seeing as the CBA expires in September, perhaps we should wait and see if there'll actually be a season first, given what's going on in the NBA and NFL. __________________ . "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things not because they are easy, but because they are hard. Because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our abilities and skills, because that challenge is one we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win." .

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Muppetus Galacticus All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Where we talk proper English like the Queen innit? Posts: 1,982 Thanks: 160 Thanked 29x in 25 posts	To TOR John-Michael Liles To COL 2012 2nd Round Pick I like this one for Toronto but I'm wondering what the Av's have planned now to let him go cheaper than I would have expected. __________________ Population of Pominville - 174 Muga's Sports Replay Blog DICE Hockey - NHL 1962-63 Basho Fury - 1981 Nagoya

06-25-2011, 12:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Muppetus Galacticus All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Where we talk proper English like the Queen innit? Posts: 1,982 Thanks: 160 Thanked 29x in 25 posts	Nice amount of action at this year's draft. Setoguchi gets moved three days after signing an extension; Chicago gets some more cap room; the Sens make a gamble on Filatov; Regher going to the Sabres may mean a an official rebuild in Calgary. __________________ Population of Pominville - 174 Muga's Sports Replay Blog DICE Hockey - NHL 1962-63 Basho Fury - 1981 Nagoya Last edited by Muppetus Galacticus; 06-25-2011 at 01:24 PM.

06-24-2011, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
coljesep Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 186 Thanks: 13 Thanked 26x in 23 posts	I'm a Pens fan and I feel like writing Philly mgmt a letter thanking them. Why do you trade your C and A, in order to sign a goalie in Bryzgalov who is 31 years old to a 9 year deal? When your 22 year old goalie was just as good in 2010-2011? Doesn't make sense at all. Bryzgalov for 9 years = fail

06-24-2011, 03:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
coljesep Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 186 Thanks: 13 Thanked 26x in 23 posts	the NHL Draft is on the NHL Network

06-24-2011, 04:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
coljesep Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 186 Thanks: 13 Thanked 26x in 23 posts	Besides, they will be fine when it comes time to negotiate. The players and owners both know they cannot afford a lockout/strike for even 1 day in the NHL

06-26-2011, 04:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
zyberianwarrior Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 494 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24x in 22 posts	and until Philly went stuipid I had them winning the east next season. They gave up way too much for way too little Jacob is a 40 rangers simmons is a 100+ pim maker (which philly does NOT need) and dont knwo too much abotu schenn but Philly blew it big time.

06-26-2011, 04:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
zyberianwarrior Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 494 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24x in 22 posts	Orange I am really worried about that imbicle Fehr controlling players now....

06-26-2011, 04:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
zyberianwarrior Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 494 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24x in 22 posts	and you need top start talking about realignments as well the way the NHL is talking right now its a hand grenade in every division.

07-01-2011, 11:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
Muppetus Galacticus All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Where we talk proper English like the Queen innit? Posts: 1,982 Thanks: 160 Thanked 29x in 25 posts	Today is like Christmas for me. I love the first day of Free Agent Frenzy. Any thoughts on where Richards will end up? Kaberle? Vokoun? In the past couple of days there were some trade and sign deals done. Wizniewski ends up in Columbus (good offseason for them so far), and Ehrhoff in Buffalo. Both getting six and ten year deals respectively. Jagr should be returning to the NHL but not with Pittsburgh who are lowballing him. Habs and Wings are still in the hunt there. It's not just the UFAs today of course but restricted free agents. There could well be offer sheets thrown around but I seriously doubt the Lightning won't match any offer sheet Stamkos likes. __________________ Population of Pominville - 174 Muga's Sports Replay Blog DICE Hockey - NHL 1962-63 Basho Fury - 1981 Nagoya

07-01-2011, 12:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Muppetus Galacticus All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Where we talk proper English like the Queen innit? Posts: 1,982 Thanks: 160 Thanked 29x in 25 posts	Matthieu Garon wins the 2011 race to sign first. 2 years at $1.3M per in Tampa Bay. Jamal Mayers in Chicago for one season: $550K. They've made some odd moves this Summer. Ben Eager is an Oiler. 3 years, $3.3M over that time. Theodore has another new team, the Florida Panthers. Also, Detroit has given up on Jagr. __________________ Population of Pominville - 174 Muga's Sports Replay Blog DICE Hockey - NHL 1962-63 Basho Fury - 1981 Nagoya Last edited by Muppetus Galacticus; 07-01-2011 at 12:57 PM.

07-01-2011, 01:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
Muppetus Galacticus All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Where we talk proper English like the Queen innit? Posts: 1,982 Thanks: 160 Thanked 29x in 25 posts	Florida continues onwards to the cap floor by signing Scottie Upshall. 4yrs/??? WSH get Jeff Halpern for $825K in 2011/12 Boyd Gordon, Mike Smith and Raffi Torres are Yotes for 2 years, $1.3M, $2M and $1.75M per And Jagr is back in the NHL with....the......Flyers........................... .....didn't see that coming. It's $3.3M for next year. Holmgren has been so entertaining over the past week! __________________ Population of Pominville - 174 Muga's Sports Replay Blog DICE Hockey - NHL 1962-63 Basho Fury - 1981 Nagoya Last edited by Muppetus Galacticus; 07-01-2011 at 01:32 PM.

07-01-2011, 02:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
Muppetus Galacticus All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Where we talk proper English like the Queen innit? Posts: 1,982 Thanks: 160 Thanked 29x in 25 posts	Jovanovski goes full circle by returning to the Panthers, his first NHL team, for four years and $16.5M. Still not at the floor even with Marcel Goc's $1.7M/3 year deal. Andrew Brunette moves to Chicago for the year at only $2M. That's a good deal. __________________ Population of Pominville - 174 Muga's Sports Replay Blog DICE Hockey - NHL 1962-63 Basho Fury - 1981 Nagoya Last edited by Muppetus Galacticus; 07-01-2011 at 02:03 PM.

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