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UFA May 23, 2011 20:50:35 GMT -5

Post by instigator on May 23, 2011 20:50:35 GMT -5

Who will be our first signing? I realize this is putting the cart before the horse once again. It has not even been officially announced that the team is coming to Winnipeg, however I think it would be great to start thinking about potential big name FAs this team may pursue. Free agency is only 6 weeks away.

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UFA May 23, 2011 20:52:13 GMT -5

Post by jets4ever on May 23, 2011 20:52:13 GMT -5

May 23, 2011 20:50:35 GMT -5 instigator said:

Who will be our first signing? I realize this is putting the cart before the horse once again. It has not even been officially announced that the team is coming to Winnipeg, however I think it would be great to start thinking about potential big name FAs this team may pursue. Free agency is only 6 weeks away.

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wt Platinum Member Winnipeg Jets Forever Posts: 1,244	UFA May 23, 2011 20:53:46 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wt on May 23, 2011 20:53:46 GMT -5 I am looking forward to the draft!!
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hpsauce Hall of Fame Member P6 season ticket holder!!!! Posts: 278	UFA May 23, 2011 20:54:26 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hpsauce on May 23, 2011 20:54:26 GMT -5 Zach Parise is a RFA... might it be worth trading away our first rounder for his rights.

DKehler Platinum Member Posts: 2,824	UFA May 23, 2011 20:55:07 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DKehler on May 23, 2011 20:55:07 GMT -5 May 23, 2011 20:54:26 GMT -5 hpsauce said: Zach Parise is a RFA... might it be worth trading away our first rounder for his rights. Peter Mcguire and I like this idea very much!
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dmx101781 Rookie Member Posts: 7	UFA May 23, 2011 20:55:22 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dmx101781 on May 23, 2011 20:55:22 GMT -5 Brad Richards!!!!! Team would be SICK!!! He'll likely go to the Rangers though...

pegcity1 Prime Member Posts: 91	UFA May 23, 2011 20:55:39 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pegcity1 on May 23, 2011 20:55:39 GMT -5 There are only 3 unrestricted free agents and subsequently there probably won't be any major signings
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jetfan4ever Veteran Member We're Coming Home! Posts: 242	UFA May 23, 2011 20:55:51 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jetfan4ever on May 23, 2011 20:55:51 GMT -5 I hope the powers to be realize that trading away draft picks is not the way to build a team.

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jets4ever Platinum Member Posts: 1,000	UFA May 23, 2011 20:58:10 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jets4ever on May 23, 2011 20:58:10 GMT -5 May 23, 2011 20:54:26 GMT -5 hpsauce said: Zach Parise is a RFA... might it be worth trading away our first rounder for his rights. Not if you can get the Huberdeau kid, from St. John, that's playing in the Mem Cup.
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pegcity1 Prime Member Posts: 91	UFA May 23, 2011 20:58:46 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pegcity1 on May 23, 2011 20:58:46 GMT -5 Okay, whose the moron who sign Nik Antropov to a 4 year deal worth 4 million a season?

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UFA May 23, 2011 20:58:47 GMT -5

Post by hpsauce on May 23, 2011 20:58:47 GMT -5

May 23, 2011 20:55:51 GMT -5 jetfan4ever said:

I hope the powers to be realize that trading away draft picks is not the way to build a team.

This first rounder for Parise would be a great deal... Parise is already a franchise player... being overshadowed by Kovy. Wouldn't it be neat to have them as rivals? Kovy got his start with the Atlanta club and Parise with the NJ club... interesting twist

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UFA May 23, 2011 20:59:01 GMT -5

Post by dandeneau44 on May 23, 2011 20:59:01 GMT -5

May 23, 2011 20:55:39 GMT -5 pegcity1 said:

There are only 3 unrestricted free agents

From the Thrashers, yes. The rest of the league has free agents though. Hopefully some that are ripe for the Winnipeg picking. I say pick up a top line forward. I agree with Parise. Would be nice to have him. Big Buff and a set of softer hands is what I want. Any UFAs fit the bill? lol I love talking ACTUAL hockey!

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UFA May 23, 2011 21:01:21 GMT -5

Post by pank on May 23, 2011 21:01:21 GMT -5

I'm hoping Ladd gets resigned. An article stated he is waiting for the ownership situation to be resolved and has no hesitations about playing in Manitoba.

A guy with a Stanley Cup ring and 25 G-35 A season potential would be a useful addition to any squad and hopefully he remains with the franchise.

dmx101781 Rookie Member Posts: 7	UFA May 23, 2011 21:02:24 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dmx101781 on May 23, 2011 21:02:24 GMT -5 If only this team had a Power Forward that played wing on the top line of a Stanley Cup Championship team...

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UFA May 23, 2011 21:03:01 GMT -5

Post by UncleMilty on May 23, 2011 21:03:01 GMT -5

I know everyone wants Brad Richards, but I'd look at Mike Richards instead. Heart and soul guy, team captain, a battler for the puck and his teammates; isn't getting along with both the Flyers head coach & the Philly local press at present.

Trade Bogo + for Mike Richards please. Richards grew up in Kenora and played AAA hockey in Winnipeg.

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UFA May 23, 2011 21:03:44 GMT -5

Post by swervinmervin123 on May 23, 2011 21:03:44 GMT -5

Somewhere today I read about the Thrashers trading Tkachuck for draft picks, the year they made the playoffs. And also that there was a lack of an overall strategy for the Thrashers.

My feeling is that if the team is a young team with good future potential, we should keep building on that theme. For that reason, i am against giving up draft picks - IMO. I would love to see a new Hawerchuk (or Toews) rolling into Winnipeg over the next 4-5 years!

I thought you didn't have to give up draft picks to sign a UFA? If you can just sign a UFA without giving up compensation, then there's no reason why we wouldn't - as long as we make the best choices we can. If we are going to sign a UFA, I would like to either get someone who is still relatively young - with some future upside still - or else go for an experienced player who would be a good mentor - like when the jets acquired Carlyle, or Savard.

Great idea for a thread!

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UFA May 23, 2011 21:03:52 GMT -5

Post by hpsauce on May 23, 2011 21:03:52 GMT -5

May 23, 2011 21:01:21 GMT -5 pank said:

I'm hoping Ladd gets resigned. An article stated he is waiting for the ownership situation to be resolved and has no hesitations about playing in Manitoba.

A guy with a Stanley Cup ring and 25 G-35 A season potential would be a useful addition to any squad and hopefully he remains with the franchise.

Agreed, Ladd would quickly be a fan fav here. He's only going to get better with some more help around him... By help i mean all the young players on this roster that will only be better in the years to come... keep your eyes on Kane, i expect him to have a huge season.