Your Call
July 23rd, 2008 by Jason ChenThe free agent month is drawing to a slow close, and all that remains of real intrigue is August 1, when Mats Sundin will address the media about his future. Most teams have their roster more or less set already, while some teams still have some work to do.
I haven’t been at HockeyAnalysis for long, but I think I’ve really gotten the hang of this WordPress program and finally got the links to work. I’ve really enjoyed my time here thus far, David’s been of great help and we’ve got a lot of intelligent bloggers and readers here. However, I’ve noticed that in my posts, especially on slow news days, I’ve blogged on a variety of things, and some of them have nothing to do with rumours. Since you, the readers, are the ones that keep this site going and the bloggers blogging, you make us accountable, I think you guys should have some input about what goes on in this blog. So, that being said, what would guys like to see? More focus on rumours, the cap, Gary Bettman’s incompetence, or analyses? Any questions and comments are welcome, negative or positive.
But, of course, a post on this blog wouldn’t be a post without a rumour, would it? Antoine Vermette, one of the Sens’ two prized RFAs, could very well be shipped out to Vancouver by the end of the month. Vermette and the Sens have been negotiating a deal for some time, and it’s believed that the young forward is seeking $2.5-3m/year. The Sens are looking to bolster their blueline, and the rumour is that either Sami Salo or Kevin Bieksa is going the other way, depending on which one is willing to waive their no-trade clause. Should Vermette be dealt, it is very likely that Andrej Meszaros will stay, as I don’t think the Sens are too keen on losing two big chunks of their young core.
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6 Responses to “Your Call”
By Marco on Jul 24, 2008
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Vermette for Bieksa.
I know the rumor a while ago was Gionta for Bieksa.
I also think in terms of blogging, keep variety going.
By Ian on Jul 24, 2008
if the nucks ship Salo for Vermette they’d kill in that deal, if they ship Bieksa they die.
By Jason C on Jul 26, 2008
The jury’s still out on Bieksa - thus far he has yet to justify he’s worth $3.75m/year.
By Jordy on Jul 28, 2008
Bieksa, as far as I know, does not have a no-trade clause.
I’d be surprised if Salo waives his clause. When he signed his contract he did so on the basis that it paid less money but was the best for his family. I assume this meant stability and staying in Vancouver.
Sadly, I wouldn’t want to see Bieksa go either, mainly due to the fact that he is the only real grit on defense and bagged major points a couple of years ago.
By Jason C on Jul 28, 2008
Bieksa has a no-trade clause, along with Salo, Ohlund, and Mitchell.
By Jordy on Jul 28, 2008
Can you provide a link? I was under the impression the only NTC’s were Salo, Ohlund, Mitchell, Luongo…and previously Naslund.
Was it unreported/”terms were not released”?