Comments on: UFA Predicted Destinations

By: Falvai

Falvai — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:12:42 +0000

NHL information that is leaked and becomes rumour fodder is used by everyone, from Sportsnetworks such as TSN to websites such as this one we're using presently. I offer my guess as to the players motivations that lead to those predicted destinations and an estimate of what those decisions will result in.

By: Flyers_Fan_In_LA

Flyers_Fan_In_LA — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:40:18 +0000

I can't see how Mr. Snyder can let Briere get away after such a terrible year last year. Gomez wouldn't be too tough to take but Briere is the pick of the litter.

My family has season tickets (since 1981) and we considered getting rid of them as the demand for them went WAY down last year - despite the loyalty of most Philly fans. Cooler heads prevailed despite the fact none of us live in Philly any more. They basically exisit for the playoffs for us. I know a lot of other Philly fans who also considered giving up their tickets for this year. Kimo and Hartnell changed that FAST. Briere would likely cement the deal for most ticket holders as well as drive people to their HDTVs to watch the Flyers this fall. Remember who owns the Flyers (comcast) and their motivations.

Lastly, Mr. Snyder isn't getting any younger than their may be NO owner more desporate to win a cup. They spent a TON to make a SOLID run before the lockout. Expect them to spend to the cap this season to regain the franchise pride.

By: jmarkow

jmarkow — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:19:39 +0000

Nylander - NY Rangers

Gomez - Flyers

Drury - San Jose

Briere - Buffalo

Kariya - Anaheim

Bertuzzi - Detroit

Smyth - NY Islanders

Blake - Minnesotta

Yashin - Washington/Atlanta/Russia

Souray - Montreal

Rafalski - NY Rangers

By: Triple-B

Triple-B — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:02:14 +0000

Vishnevski.... NOT Visnovsky.. different player.

By: mmonex

mmonex — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:42:35 +0000

i don't think the bruins could pay for either blake and rafalski…blake will earned 4.5 and rafalski 6 + the 4 m of fernandez acquired today!!! but i'm agree with your possible destination

By: Ryderman

Ryderman — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:29:12 +0000

Visnovsky is not a UFA he has a deal with the LA kings

By: ranger_fan

ranger_fan — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:52:38 +0000

Nylander - Washington

Gomez - Rangers

Briere - Montreal

Drury - SJ

Smyth - Leafs

Blake - Bruins

Kariya - Avalanche

Bertuzzi - Thrashers

Yashin - -Russia

Hannan - Avalanche

Forsberg - Sweden

Rafalski - Bruins

Preissing - Devils

By: Triple-B

Triple-B — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:37:09 +0000

That gives :

Latendresse-Briere-Kovalev
Higgins-Koivu-Bertuzzi
Zubrus-Plekanek-Kostitsyn
Begin-Lapierre-Ferland(Streit)

I like it already...

(Did I actually replied to myself ? Wow.. where's that coffee ??? )

By: UsedandAbused

UsedandAbused — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:32:55 +0000

I predict your wrong =P

By: Triple-B

Triple-B — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:32:13 +0000

Briere - Montreal 7m 5 years (The curse is over !!!!!!)
Bertuzzi - Montreal 3.5 m 1 year (between him and Ryder... I choose Bert)
Zubrus - Montreal 2.5 m 3 years (he lives in montreal in the summer actually)
Vishnevski - Montreal 2.5 m 2 years (good cheap defensive d-man)

Souray - Bye Bye
Ryder - Bye Bye (via trade or let walk after arbitration)

I know... I need a second cup of coffee...