Free Agency Thread

[SirJW]

All hell is breaking loose and I'm just trying to get my bearings.

Try this

NHL Free Agency on TSN - Latest signings for the National Hockey League

Get the latest National Hockey League free agent frenzy news, rumours, highlights, features, rankings and analysis leading up to and following the NHL Free Agent period.

www.tsn.ca

or this

Sportsnet.ca

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[SirJW]

Chicago made a big splash, do they think they can win The Cup?

Nashville too...

 

[kingnut]

Chicago made a big splash, do they think they can win The Cup?

Nashville too...

Nashville looks strong

 

[rajuabju]

Is it fair to say we lost in free agency with what we’ve done thus far

 

[mugs]

Is it fair to say we lost in free agency with what we’ve done thus far

Well, there's the Ducks.

 

[JC6388LAKings]

Chicago made a big splash, do they think they can win The Cup?

Nashville too...

I doubt Chicago are contenders, they're still a top goalie, winger, and 2 d-man away from becoming true Cup contenders.

Nashville may be able to contend, despite their old age in their roster.

 

[pray4mojo]

Well, there's the Ducks.

Not saying it's the case here but... sometimes doing nothing is preferable to doing something.

Is it fair to say we lost in free agency with what we’ve done thus far

Re: the above- see the Edmundsson signing.

 

[Dexter]

Just sign Pearson and call it a day.

 

[rinkrat]

Two more

 

[symbology]

So, what is the read between the lines here?

Is the Byfield extension going to be at an absurdly high price?

Are we saving all our money to go all in on Draisaitl next year?

QB might get paid. Look at what the Habs gave Slavkofsky, 8 yr 60.8mil

 

[SirJW]

QB might get paid. Look at what the Habs gave Slavkofsky, 8 yr 60.8mil

Aren't qualifying offers low ball?

 

[VegasHockey]

The comments on Vegas news sites in regards to so many roster players signing elsewhere are hilarious. Everyone is trashing management for getting rid of the players, cause Vegas fans obviously know how free agency works.

 

[Statue4Deano]

Aren't qualifying offers low ball?

Qualifying is the safety net in case a long term extension can’t get done this summer.

 

[hokiecat]

Did the Kings sign a right shot to play in the top 6? If not then we'll have another year of a messed up PP, right?

Did we get a LD who can move the puck?

Blake got all carried away getting big bodies and failed to address multiple needs. And not sneaky needs but things which were painfully obvious all year long last season.

 

[symbology]

Aren't qualifying offers low ball?

Yes, but they are a formality. They have to be given QO's or I think they become UFA's. So, teams give out QO's before 7/1, then negotiate/sign the deal later. As S4Deano said, it becomes the basement offer if it gets that ugly.

I think there is a formula for what the minimum QO can be for a given to a player. Varies depending on previous contract, I think......

 

[symbology]

Did the Kings sign a right shot to play in the top 6? If not then we'll have another year of a messed up PP, right?

Did we get a LD who can move the puck?

Blake got all carried away getting big bodies and failed to address multiple needs. And not sneaky needs but things which were painfully obvious all year long last season.

Answer to question #1, NOPE!!!!!!
Answer to question #2, NOPE!!!!!!

All good though. I read this somewhere else, but the Kings have no issues getting through the Oilers in the playoffs next year. They are not even going to make it in.

 

[Statue4Deano]

Did the Kings sign a right shot to play in the top 6? If not then we'll have another year of a messed up PP, right?

Did we get a LD who can move the puck?

Blake got all carried away getting big bodies and failed to address multiple needs. And not sneaky needs but things which were painfully obvious all year long last season.

Today was Blake doubling down on the game plan that’s lost to the Oilers in the first round 3 times in a row. He believes the team needed more size and physicality to win those series.

My question is what happens if Kuemper and Rittich don’t have a season as good as Talbot and Rittich had this past season? Things could get really ugly next season.

 

[kingnut]

I guess u can w rhe cup w Kompon and a lousy power play

 

[05/29/93]

Today was Blake doubling down on the game plan that’s lost to the Oilers in the first round 3 times in a row. He believes the team needed more size and physicality to win those series.

My question is what happens if Kuemper and Rittich don’t have a season as good as Talbot and Rittich had this past season? Things could get really ugly next season.

Then the Kings will be looking for a new GM.

 

[HeadInjury]

Is it fair to say we lost in free agency with what we’ve done thus far

It's a bit of a mixed bag.

Edmundson is a little better than Englund, except for that awful contract.

Foegele is a little worse than Arvidsson, but he isn't one more back injury away from retirement.

Clarke is worse than Roy, but there is that cap savings and Clarke's offensive upside. Will be better in time.

Jeanott is a big upgrade over Lizotte.

Lewis is Lewis, so that is a wash.

Kuemper and Talbot are likely a wash, again except for that awful contract.

No PLD, so I guess we declare victory?