General Rumors

[Thrillhouse]

With the increase in activity, lets post all general rumors here. It'll help cut down on clutter during the busy off-season.

Trades or signings where the source isn't the best/official still deserve their own thread. A guide:

New thread: Newspaper blog reports that the Lightning may have acquired rights to Mats Sundin, Bobby Orr and John Chandler
Post here: Tampa is looking to dump salary after signing Andre Roy to a $6 million contract, may target Lecavalier.

[Thrillhouse]

Bob McKenzie was talking about Avery tonight. He said Sean wants to re-sign with the Rangers, but he's not a priority for NY as they'll probably take a shot at Campbell. If he can't be in NY, he'd like to sign in Toronto. Toronto. That would be awesome on so many levels.

http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip63718#clip63718

[bupz91]

Originally Posted by Thrillhouse

If he can't be in NY, he'd like to sign in Toronto. Toronto. That would be awesome on so many levels.

That would be amazing. It would be even better If Tucker stayed with Toronto. Tucker - Newbury - Avery. as the piss people off line haha. Even though that wouldn't happen as Tucker and Avery are both good offensivly and Newbury isn't really.

[Gtrain15]

Tucker will be pissed if Avery takes his job

[skacore]

Originally Posted by Gtrain15

Tucker will be pissed if Avery takes his job

I think Tucker will be a pretty happy camper for a little while, his wallet is fatter than ever.

[Thrillhouse]

Some Hossa stuff:
- Edmonton is willing to throw $9 million a year at him
- Larry Brooks says Boston try an offer of 12 years, $100 million.

[Shawn33]

According to former VP of Media Relations for the Islanders Chris Botta's blog,

The Islanders are going to sign Doug Weight sometime in the next two weeks

[BrianTheAdsFan]

The Predators are expected to peruse the enforcer market today, as unrestricted free agency begins. Jody Shelley was taken off the board Monday when he re-signed with San Jose. But a number of tough guys — including Pittsburgh's Georges Laraque — still appeared on the way to free agency as of Monday evening.


http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs....33/1002/SPORTS

[Thrillhouse]

From the Calgary Sun:
The club will have to find a replacement for tough guy Eric Godard, whose agent Michael Wulkan said yesterday will hit the free-agent market and likely get a more attractive offer than the one the Flames were willing to provide.

[nyislesfan45]

Originally Posted by Shawn33

According to former VP of Media Relations for the Islanders Chris Botta's blog,

Also from his blog: "the Isles are putting together a mega offer for Hossa". Apparantly they are also interested in Ron Hainsy.

[nyislesfan45]

Originally Posted by Thrillhouse

From the Calgary Sun:
The club will have to find a replacement for tough guy Eric Godard, whose agent Michael Wulkan said yesterday will hit the free-agent market and likely get a more attractive offer than the one the Flames were willing to provide.

Back to the Isles? haha

[Cat Smasher]

Canucks offer Avery 4 years, 16 million. AM640 Leafs Lunch

[SirYohans]

Originally Posted by Cat Smasher

Canucks offer Avery 4 years, 16 million. AM640 Leafs Lunch

The Leafs & Hawks have given him the same offer also (according to NY papers.) The Rangers offer stands at 4 years 12 million with bonuses if he reaches some goals. Also I think the Rangers are prepared to go after Tucker if they lose Avery. Wouldn't it be crazy if Avery & Tucker swap teams?

[Cat Smasher]

Originally Posted by SirYohans

The Leafs & Hawks have given him the same offer also (according to NY papers.) The Rangers offer stands at 4 years 12 million with bonuses if he reaches some goals. Also I think the Rangers are prepared to go after Tucker if they lose Avery. Wouldn't it be crazy if Avery & Tucker swap teams?

That would be interesting. Obviously he wants to stay in NY, but he wants Toronto as his second choice. I read Cliff doesn't want him, but I would love him. Tucker is gonna get ya 20 goals no matter what, I guess double digit teams are interested Tucker.

[Sugden Flu]

Originally Posted by Thrillhouse

From the Calgary Sun:
The club will have to find a replacement for tough guy Eric Godard, whose agent Michael Wulkan said yesterday will hit the free-agent market and likely get a more attractive offer than the one the Flames were willing to provide.

I hope Godard comes back to the Eastern Conference! The East is getting thin with the loss of McGrattan, Bam Bam, and possibly BGL. Though, the latter is no big loss, IMO.