2010 NHL Offseason

[Hollywood]

Here is a continuation of the NHL Playoffs thread.

Here we will discuss topics about the upcoming Draft and Free-Agency season. I'll update often with news but keep in mind the Draft is not until June 25 & 26, and the offseason begins on July 1. So until then, the news may be minimal.

Also a quick question for you hockey fans, will you be watching all 7 rounds of the draft?

[Hollywood]

Oh yeah, I almost forgot to bask in the win of my predictions :D

Personally, I'm expecting something different than the last two years. I don't think Pittsburgh will get past the second, if they win this round. Fluery has been really off his game recently, if he performs badly, the Pens are done. The Red Wings? Maybe, they looked hot in the last game, especially Zetterberg.

I'm thinking that Chicago will take the West. Huet is doing really good in net, and their young team guarantees a lot of energy game in and game out. The Sharks are also a possibility, seeing how they were denied in the first round last year.

As for the East, I'm thinking either Philly or the Caps. The Caps are red hot, as always, with Ovie, Semin, Backstrom, Green and Varlamov. Philly has more depth than almost any team in the leauge, with forwards like Richards, Carter, and Gagne, and D-Men like Pronger and Coburn.

Either way, it's going to be a good one.

Okay I'm done.

[Hollywood]

Reports are coming out that the Devils have an intrest in acquiring Tomas Kaberle from the Leafs.

Here (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=324324) is a report from TSN, there's quite a few going around.

Also, former Red Wings coach Bobby Kromm has died aged 82. Article (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=531543).

[Hollywood]

I would like this thread to be up there with the playoffs thread. So guys, get posting!

[kyler]

Im pretty interested in the draft this year, I mean the top five players are just awsome. Truthfully Ill be happy when the whole Tyler Seguine vs Taylor Hall is over tho. They are both great players and it will be sweet seeing them play next season. I will probably tivo the draft so I can scant thru it

[Tankinx91]

For those who don't already know Kovalchuk could be headed for the KHL http://www.russianhockeyfans.com/nhl/ska-offers-kovalchuk-14m-per-year-202.html

[Hollywood]

For those who don't already know Kovalchuk could be headed for the KHL http://www.russianhockeyfans.com/nhl/ska-offers-kovalchuk-14m-per-year-202.html

Change that "could" to a "will." Kovie's a money hog, as we all know. 14Million tax-free dollars to play in his home country? Bye bye Kovalchuk.

I have a bad feeling about the KHL and our Russian players.

[Hollywood]

News for June 14:

Dion Phanuef named captain of the Leafs
Hershey Bears win 2nd Calder Cup in a row
Alexandre Burrows undergoes successful shoulder surgery.

NHL.com Frozen Moment: June 14, 2010

http://cdn.nhl.com/images/upload/2010/06/frozen_inside_061110_slide.jpg

[Hollywood]

News for June 15:

Canadiens buy out Georges Laraque.
Caps release Theodore, Morrison, Walker, and Corvo's contracts.
Columbus interim coach Claude Noel released.

NHL.com Frozen Moment:
http://cdn.nhl.com/images/upload/2010/06/frozen_inside_061510_slide.jpg

[kyler]

I guess Juri Hudler is done with the KHL so the Wings get him again... they need help

[Hollywood]

News for June 17th:

Habs trade Halak to Blues for prospects Lars Eller and Ian Schultz.
Briere invloved in car accident, but not hurt.
Rob Blake may announce retirement on Friday.
Blues acquire T.J. Hensick for Julian Talbot


Rob Blake officially announced his retirement this afternoon.

[Hollywood]

I guess Juri Hudler is done with the KHL so the Wings get him again... they need help

Is he really? Didn't know that, glad to see him back, I guess. The biggest problem with the Wings is depth. They've got killer top lines (F: Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Franzen; D: Lidstrom, Rafalski) but everything beyond that is lacking. It's going to take some more wingers to fill out the empty spots.

[kyler]

well you are right, but also its time to just let go of some of the older guys. i dont blame them for giving it it one last shot last season but time to get rid of maltby and draper, although i think drapes has a year left on his contract. now they go an sign bertuzzi for 2 more years wft? i mean seriously. but looking at these salaries not sure what they can do right now, i mean they are getting a bargain with some of the young guys as it is.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/det/roster

[Hollywood]

News for June 19:

Flyers trade away prospect Ryan Parent to Nashville for Dan Hamhuis
Devils get back Jason Arnott for prospect Matt Halischuk and a 2nd round choice.

[Hollywood]

well you are right, but also its time to just let go of some of the older guys. i dont blame them for giving it it one last shot last season but time to get rid of maltby and draper, although i think drapes has a year left on his contract. now they go an sign bertuzzi for 2 more years wft? i mean seriously. but looking at these salaries not sure what they can do right now, i mean they are getting a bargain with some of the young guys as it is.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/det/roster

Yeah, they've always been one of the teams to splurge on 3rd line checking forwards. Also, Rafalski is good, but 6mil good? I don't think so. I'm sure if they trade away a few high cost players to failing teams they could get some good prospects in return.

[Hollywood]

Don't forget the NHL Awards tonight at 7PM EDT on Versus

News for June 23:

Scott Niedermayer retires after 18 NHL seasons.
Florida trades Nathan Horton and Greg Campbell to Boston for Dennis Wideman, 15th Overall choice this year, and a 3rd round choice next year.
San Jose will not resign Nabokov.
2010-11 season schedule announced. NHL.com Article (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=532296)

[kyler]

Don't forget about the NHL draft Friday and Saturday, so who's it going to be Taylor or Tyler at number 1?

http://www.nhl.com/ice/eventhome.htm?location=/draft/2010

[Hollywood]

TRADE: Chicago Blackhawks trade Dustin Byfuglien, Ben Eager, Brent Sopel, and prospect Akim Aliu (2nd Round Choice in 2007) to Atlanta for the 24th and 54th picks in the upcoming draft, prospect Jeremy Morin (2nd Round Choice in 2009), Marty Reasoner and minor leauger Joey Crabb. Opinions? Source (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=532495)

NHL Awards Ceremony Results:

Hart Trophy
Henrik Sedin (VAN)

Vezina Trophy
Ryan Miller (BUF)

Calder Memorial Trophy
Tyler Myers (BUF)

Norris Trophy
Duncan Keith (CHI)

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Jose Theodore (WSH)

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Martin St. Louis (TBL)

King Clancy Trophy
Shane Doan (PHX)

[The Joker]

Wow, what a surprise. I definitely thought Edmonton was going to pick Seguin.

[Hollywood]

It was a great draft to watch (sorry I didn't update earlier) and I was pretty sure they were taking Hall. Free agency right around the corner.

News (**Means draft day trade)

Flyers trade Hamhuis to Pittsburgh for a 3rd Round Choice**
Panthers trade Keith Ballard, Oreskovich to 'Nucks for Bernier, Grabner, and 25th Overall**
Leafs trade prospect Jimmy Hayes for the 43rd pick**
Oilers trade prospect Riley Nash to 'Canes for 46th pick**
Rangers trade prosepct Sanguinetti to 'Canes for 157th and 2nd round next year**
Flyers trade prospect Matsumoto to 'Canes for 206th pick**
Ducks trade Mike Brown to Leafs for for 122nd pick**
Bruins trade prospect Vladmir Sobotka to Blues for the rights to prospect Warsofsky
Flames trade 6th rounder to Sharks for NHL rights to Henrik Karlsson


There is also a report that Nabokov has been traded to the Flyers for a 7th Rounder next year. It's still not confirmed after a day, but Nabby is a free agent in 2 days.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=533023

[Hollywood]

First Round Draft Results:

1. Edmonton Oilers - Taylor Hall, LW

2. Boston Bruins - Tyler Seguin, C


3. Florida Panthers - Erik Gudbranson, D

4. Columbus Blue Jackets - Ryan Johanson, C


5. New York Islanders - Nino Niederreiter, RW

6. Tampa Bay Lighting - Brett Connolly, RW


7. Carolina Hurricans - Jeff Skinner, RW

8. Atlanta Thrashers - Alexander Burmistrov, C

9. Minnesota Wild - Mikael Granlund, C

10. New York Rangers - Dylan McIlrath, D

11. Dallas Stars - Jack Campbell, G

12. Anaheim Ducks - Cam Fowler, D

13. Phoenix Coyotes - Brandon Gormley, D

14. St. Louis Blues - Jaden Schwartz, C

15. Los Angeles Kings (via Florida) - Derek Forbort, D

16. St. Louis Blues - Vladimir Tarasenko, RW

17. Colorado Avalanche - Joey Hishon, C

18. Nashville Predators - Austin Watson, LW

19. Florida Panthers - Nick Bjugstad, C

20. Pittsburgh Penguins - Beau Bennett, RW

21. Detroit Red Wings - Riley Shehan, C

22. Montreal Canadiens - Jared Tinordi

23. Buffalo Sabres - Mark Pysyk, D

24. Chicago Blackhawks - Kevin Hayes, RW

25. Florida Panthers - Quinton Howden, C

26. Washington Capitals - Evgeny Kuznetsov, C

27. Phoenix Coyotes - Mark Visentin,G

28. San Jose Sharks - Charlie Coyle, C

29. Anaheim Ducks - Emerson Etem, RW

30. New York Islanders - Brock Nelson, C

[Tankinx91]

*edit* oops already posted sorry.

[Hollywood]

Big day so far for Free Agency, here's some of the biggest names moved today.

Sergei Gonchar to Ottawa
Alex Tanguay to Calgary
Olli Jokinen to Calgary
Martin Biron to Rangers
Zbynek Michalek to Penguins
Paul Martin to Penguins
Anton Volenchenkov to Devils

[Tankinx91]

Big day so far for Free Agency, here's some of the biggest names moved today.

Sergei Gonchar to Ottawa
Alex Tanguay to Calgary
Olli Jokinen to Calgary
Martin Biron to Rangers
Zbynek Michalek to Penguins
Paul Martin to Penguins
Anton Volenchenkov to Devils

Biron to rangers? Gross...

[Hollywood]

I was really hoping the Ducks would sign someone like Gonchar on Volchenkov, since we lost Nieds, but no.

[Hollywood]

Sorry to say I will no longer be updating this thread due to the fact that I am leaving this site. So once again, sorry.

TSN.com and NHL.com is where I get most of my sources from if you need them.

[Tankinx91]

Sorry to say I will no longer be updating this thread due to the fact that I am leaving this site. So once again, sorry.

TSN.com and NHL.com is where I get most of my sources from if you need them.

Damn Ty, sorry to see you go. I know i don't post much but its because my computer is broken otherwise I'd update the thread too. Kovalchuck and Islanders may be close to getting a deal done. Kovalchuk declined the kings (or as Tyler would have called them "queens") offer earlier.

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/islanders-in-the-hunt-for-kovalchuk-amp-up-the-crazy-with-colossal-offer.php

http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2010/07/islanders_make_power_play_for.html

[Tankinx91]

Scratch the Isles Kovy deal. Apparently the Isles never offered up a contract. Devils Offered somewhere in the ballpark of 7 Years 60 million. Kings are out of it. Devils are still the favorites.