Separate thread here as Free Agency is pretty much a week away.

 

An interesting tidbit in recent Free Press article:

 

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/jets/Burmistrovs-future-big-storyline-for-Jets-at-draft-309360161.html

 

 

 

We’re all dealing with trying to sign RFAs or UFAs and not having a solid number in front of you makes things a little bit difficult, difficult from a signing standpoint and difficult from a player agreeing standpoint. Everyone wants to know what might be available out there for him. We’re entering another unique part of the CBA where you have an interview period which starts on Thursday (where teams can ‘court’ prospective free agents in advance ot the market opening on July 1st). That’s a different phenomenon that we’re all learning the ins and outs from that standpoint. I guess once all things come into play and now you know you’re number, you can really start making your final plans for how you can move forward."

 

So while I know that talks with Frolik have apparently begun to "heat" up, if we don't get a deal done by Thursday he will be able to start getting a feel for what kind of money and term other teams would be willing to give him.

 

Must be the busiest time of the year for GMs with the Draft this weekend and Free Agency soon after.

 

With GMs able to talk to agents on Thursday, and pretty much all agents and GMs being at the draft, I expect a huge flurry of singings July 1st when they can officially submit contracts.

Frolik is a good player to have on the team... but he's not a guy you build a team around.    I'm perfectly fine with him going to Calgary.   

Ducky, Burmi is here for two years

That doesn't mean he isn't traded. Unless, of course, he has a no-trade clause...

and O'dell is heading to Ottawa

Always liked Burmi, glad he's back ... Frolik disappeared in the playoffs and what they paid was still too much IMO. 

Who on the Jets didn't disappear in the playoffs.

Prust for Kassian? Yikes ...

 

Always liked Burmi, glad he's back ... Frolik disappeared in the playoffs and what they paid was still too much IMO. 

Who on the Jets didn't disappear in the playoffs.

 

True  , I was surprised he didn't have more impact in them though, he had been so consistent throughout the season ...

Eric O'Dell signed a two year deal with Ottawa

Eric O'Dell signed a two year deal with Ottawa

No big deal. HM

Eric O'Dell signed a two year deal with Ottawa

He had more chances then a crooked roulette table here so best luck to him.

yeah it doesn't hurt as bad as Frolik leaving

and suddenly all is quiet

Thoughts on today: would have rather seen Frolik sign with an East team. I think the Chevy/Jets hate going around Twitter would be more subdued if he went out of conference. As for the deal, I think I'd have done 4 @ $4M last summer. But can see both sides.... He's not among the top 8 or so Jets in terms of value, and would have been paid as such.

@AdamVingan: The Predators have signed defenseman Barret Jackman to a two-year, $4 million contract.

@frank_seravalli: PA Parenteau terms with #Leafs: 1-year, $1.5 million. #TSN

@NHLFlames: "I’m really excited about it. Calgary had a great year last year & they got a great young group of guys." - Frolik on signing w/ Calgary

@NHLFlames: "I know the city is pretty good, too. I have a family now so it mattered too in that ... I’m really happy to be a Calgary Flame." - Frolik

Penguins Not Done? Looking at Semin

stay tuned

@garylawless: and now Alex Burmistrov is back with #nhljets on a two-year deal #bn

@garylawless: so #nhljets not releasing aav on Burmi deal. why? not because they over-paid. is it a sign and trade? or did they drive a real hard bargain?

@garylawless: Frolik was a 4 and 4 guy for me. interesting #nhljets didn't sign him at $4.3. have to wonder if market broke down a bit. 5 and 5 was word

Jack Eichel signs with the Sabres

@NHLFlames: "I know the city is pretty good, too. I have a family now so it mattered too in that ... I’m really happy to be a Calgary Flame." - Frolik

 

There we go.

 

Will make the pens deadly. But as my second favourite team I'm not sure if this makes them a cup contender. High end talent wasn't really their problem.

 

I wonder how Duressler will feel about this

 

 

Big fan of this trade. Kessel should be highly productive along side Crosby (unless he's put with Malkin) and we were able to keep our D prospects. Plus, the Leafs retain part of his salary.

 

Going to be interesting though what other moves the Pens make as signing Kessel will likely put us over the cap.

@RobRossi_Trib: Scuderi and Kunitz had #leafs on list of teams to which they could not be traded

But but but I thought Everyone wants to play for a big market

@WiebeSunSports: Don't be surprised if #NHLJets consider F Andrew Desjardins an option. Just won Stanley Cup with #Blackhawks long-time member of #SJSharks

@DarrenDreger: Term and fit still being discussed by Matt Beleskey, CAA Sports and the 4 key interested teams.

@DarrenDreger: Joel Ward has 1 offer on the table and is waiting for two others.

@DarrenDreger: Jets sign Burmistrov to help team...not trade bait at this time.

@SiriusXMNHL: Bob McKenzie reporting that Ruslan Fedotenko has signed with Minnesota on a 2-way deal #wild #NHL #offseason #FreeAgency

That's interesting

@CJOBSports: #NHLJets Adam Pardy " I didn't want to go to another team. Never really thought about going, #1 priority was to stay here"

@CJOBSports: Updated #NHLJets Burmistrov Story with contract terms http://t.co/KNvZ79VmFohttp://t.co/EmX5yO6Tx9

The Jets told 680 CJOB they would not be releasing the terms of Burmistrov’s two-year deal.

Contradictory.