Idk, we’ll see

Yep

If I were the NHL I would let them have an exception. Kivlenieks' passing was tragic and there was nothing the Blue Jackets could do about it. Rest in piece Matiss.

My problem with that is we just brought Sutter out of retirement and he is a win now coach. And if he leaves that will be Glen Gluzten, Bill Peters, Geoff Ward and Daryll Sutter done within 3-4 years. How will that look for the organization. I think we have to compete untill Sutter's contract is up and see how they are doing then

Waste of time and value of players imo. Hiring Sutter was a mistake in general. Think it was a hasty decision from Treliving, trying to do something a bit splashy to save his job.

If Sutter can't adapt to a role with developing team, he isn't worth his reputation.

they could always trade to get Vevilhinen back

If what I have read is true about Toronto being interested in Jones potential addition in the package I guess

#NEWS: We have re-signed Scott Wedgewood to a one-year, two-way contract. Welcome back, Wedgewall! https://t.co/J3fUEyOtdf

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 6, 2021

1 year, 825k
Scott Wedgewood

Doesnt Cam Johnson meet the exposure requirement anyway? I dont think there are games played requirements for goalies they just need to have a contract for 21-22 or be an RFA this summer

I dunno whether that rule differs with goalies, but at the very least they don't have a goalie under contract for 2021-22 other than Korpi at the moment.

It’s RFA or under contract for goalies. Exposure requirements for forwards or D are based on games played and not being a UFA.

Alright

#NHLJets have agreed to terms with forward Dominic Toninato on a two-year contract with an average annual value of $750,000.DETAILS: https://t.co/4kV6xZhK3C pic.twitter.com/gyd1vkOts5

— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) July 6, 2021

2 years, 750k AAV
Dominic Toninato

So apparently Poile wants to make a deal with Seattle to protect some players. Which is interesting. The worst they could lose is Grimaldi or Sissons. Unless they actually intend to protect Johansen and Duchene, which means they could lose Jarnkrok/Trenin and Kunin.

For the sake of Preds fans I hope they don’t protect Duchene/Johansen, and Poile is only talking about giving up a mid-round pick to keep Grimaldi.

BlackWOOD and WedgeWOOD

Poile is literally one of the worst GMs in the league, he didn't deal Ekholm, letting his value drop a bit because of the term left (if he traded him at the 2021 TDL the team that would've gotten him would've had one season and more on his bargain of a deal but now he only has one season left), he didn't move Granlund for a pick/prospect or two

Preds need to overhaul everything and he doesn't seem to want to do that

fire him

Miles WOOD

I think it's evident that the Devils like wood.

Better get William LockWOOD from the Canucks next

The LA Kings have signed Christian Wolanin to a one-year, two-way contract extension.

— LA Kings (@LAKings) July 6, 2021

1 year, 750k
Christian Wolanin


Third signing of the day

Buffalo Sabres Keeping Their Youngsters and Moving the Vets!! 👀💥👇https://t.co/w7hZFx6wJ3

— NHL Trade Rumors (@NHLTradeRumors) July 6, 2021

Sabres plan on building around Dahlin, Cozens, and Mittelstadt according to GM Kevyn Adams. Both Eichel and Reinhart weren't mentioned here. Hopefully we can see the first dice fall soon to kick off the offseason.

So how long we think this rebuild is gonna last. I say 5 years minimum.

Lets see if its a disaster like their last 2.

Cause man losing

Eichel
Rhiendhart
Ristolinen (only upside)
Ullmark (cant see him extending)
and Jokiharju (name not mentioned in his young build around squad)

thats almost as bad as Bennings offseason last year. Heck may even be worse.

Worse for sure. Hopefully they get another younger piece to build around in a package for someone like Eichel or Reinhart.

INKED! The #Canes have agreed to terms with Jack Drury on a 3-year deal 👊https://t.co/KpBQp1bUSZ

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) July 7, 2021

#NHLBruins Sign Cameron Hughes and Joona Koppanen To One-Year, Two-Way Contract: https://t.co/j1WXx4iKuT

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 7, 2021

1 year, 750k
Cameron Hughes


1 year, 750k
Joona Koppanen

Cameron > Jack, Quinn, Luke

And don't forget the other Jack Hughes

BREAKING: Vladimir Tarasenko has requested a trade, per @jprutherford. #StlBlues

— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) July 8, 2021

Spicy