2020 NHL Offseason

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Significant trade between Chicago and Colorado:

 

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Probably the most interesting FA signing thus far (to me) is Tyson Barrie going to EDM:

 

 

I like the deal because Barrie has the ability to be their PP QB. Toronto is a tough place to play and reminds of how my city treats the Eagles and football. Barrie clearly isn't the most defensive blueliner but his offensive upside should fit in well with Oilers. I'll be intrigued to see how this goes this upcoming season.

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A little late but the King heads down I-95 to sign with the Capitols:

 

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Hello! Taylor Hall to BUF! Eichel is sure to approve haha:

I like the signing. It gives Hall a chance to prove himself again as one of the top forwards in the game while giving Eichel a chance to play with another (super)star. 

[IPv6Freely 2092]

What an odd choice. 

[215BroadStBullies610 435]

From Hall's perspective, I agree at face value. With COVID-19, I don't think he had the market he was looking for. So given the high probability that he still is in his prime, he goes for the highest AAV and gets to ball out for a LTC starting in 2021-22. 

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This was rumored the most over the weekend so no surprise here - Alex Pietrangelo to VGK:

 

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I didn't see this one coming but Devon Toews gets traded to COL:

 

Joe Sakic once again isn't settling with the roster that left the Bubble and I'm left impressed with another one of his off-season transactions. It was a limited sample but when the Islanders played the Flyers, I was impressed with Toews' play during the series. While 2 2nd drafts isn't exactly a giveaway, you'd have to imagine that the Avs will be one the top teams for the next couple of years. The Avs are getting a younger and seasoned blueliner that seems to be coming into his own in the NHL. While the Islanders seem to be shed some salary for cap space.

On a side note, it looks like Johnnie Boychuk could be next to go.

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The VGK domino effect: Nate Schimdt traded to VAN - 

 

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But apparently going to be keeping Fleury. 

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The Canadiens have picked up goalie Jake Allen and right-winger Tyler Toffoli.

Allen as a back-up to Carey Price is good.

Toffoli as a winger is okay. I hope he fits into their system and add some offense at the right time. I already know why the Canucks didn't keep him.

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Brendan Gallagher re-ups in MTL:

 

Edited October 15, 2020 by 215BroadStBullies610

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Toronto adds another "back 9" vet in Joe Thorton:

 

[IPv6Freely 2092]

For 700k, why not? I’d take Thornton over Kerfoot. 

[althoma1 574]

Just reminds me of the days when they would bring in guys like Lindros, Housley, Francis, Nolan, Allison (or bringing back Gilmour or Clark for their second tours) ect. Great players in their prime, but definitely not game changers on the Leafs. Not a huge risk signing at 700k, but I don't know how impactful he will be whenever the next season starts.

Edited October 17, 2020 by althoma1

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Haha no doubt. I'm jaded as a Flyers fan seeing these type of retreaded players (regardless of talent) come in and seeing the hype around them for no justifiable reason. The difference here is that TOR actually has YOUNG star power. Veteran presence is at is best the younger players can take on the majority of the team's success. 

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Cody Ceci to PIT:

 

[caveman27 208]

Joe Thornton would be the oldest guy on the Leafs team at 41 years old. Maybe they are looking for veteran leadership. 

[althoma1 574]

They have a lot of veterans now with Spezza, Simmonds, Muzzin, Bogosian, Tavares, Brodie ect. on the roster, but perhaps they're hoping Thornton will be the vocal veteran that will convince the younger guys to play responsible team D.

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Doc retires:

Not player related but the broadcasting landscape changes again. I'd rather listen to Canadian broadcasts but Doc was consistent in transmitting excitement (for better or worse haha).

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13 hours ago, 215BroadStBullies610 said:

Doc retires:

Not player related but the broadcasting landscape changes again. I'd rather listen to Canadian broadcasts but Doc was consistent in transmitting excitement (for better or worse haha).

I liked listening to Doc, sad to see him go.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Thank god, if only he could take Pierre with him. I'm "blessed" to be able to watch the Canadian feeds down here.

[chippa13 1844]

Doc retiring is an early Christmas gift.

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Dallas unveils what is quite possibly the worst uniform in NHL history. 
 

[marka 526]

Howdy,

1 hour ago, IPv6Freely said:

Dallas unveils what is quite possibly the worst uniform in NHL history. 
 

Style is such a personal thing.

Outside of the whole "Can't see" thing, I like that quite a lot.  🙂

Mark