GhostofPotvin29
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All of a sudden his SH% is climbing and he's into a tie for 7th in the league in goals.
Steve Stamkos?
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Potvin29 said:
He was moved back to centre 4 games ago. Coincidently, I'm sure, he also has goals in 4 straight games. On pace for 35 goals, but if he stays hot for awhile 40 isn't out of the question.
Highlander
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Come on the last thing we need is a 40 goal scorer born in T.O.
CarltonTheBear said:
Make that goals in 6 straight games. 9 points in that span.
GhostofPotvin29
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Frank E said:
He knows to keep his value in check.
McGarnagle
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According to Sportsnet, here's the top 15 UFAs. I didn't know Backes was up.
1. Steven Stamkos
2. David Backes
3. Kyle Okposo
4. Andrew Ladd
5. Milan Lucic
6. Eric Staal
7. Jaromir Jagr
8. Keith Yandle
9. Loui Eriksson
10. Brian Campbell
11. Kris Russell
12. Cam Ward
13. Mikkel Boedker
14. Jiri Hudler
15. James Reimer
1. Steven Stamkos
2. David Backes
3. Kyle Okposo
4. Andrew Ladd
5. Milan Lucic
6. Eric Staal
7. Jaromir Jagr
8. Keith Yandle
9. Loui Eriksson
10. Brian Campbell
11. Kris Russell
12. Cam Ward
13. Mikkel Boedker
14. Jiri Hudler
15. James Reimer
dappleganger
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McGarnagle said:
Backes is up. He has been a good player but is having a down year. He's on the wrong side of 30. I wonder what kind of offer he'll receive.
That's probably one of the best UFA groups we've seen recently, even without Stamkos. Most of those top guys will probably test the market too.
WhatIfGodWasALeaf
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Lucic and Stamkos please.
McGarnagle
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CarltonTheBear said:
Yeah, I was thinking the same. Although there's only a few in there that won't be looking for retirement deals.
bustaheims
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Patrick said:
I feel like Lucic has career derailing injury written all over him.
dappleganger
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bustaheims said:
I like Lucic but I don't think he ever lives up to the next contract he's going to get.
McGarnagle
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Dappleganger said:
Definitely. I'd say that conservatively applies to probably at least 10 of those 15 players, but that's free agency for you.
Hypothetically if we were going after one of those other UFAs (and regardless of what happens with Stamkos I very much doubt we'd be after anyone else) I'd target Okposo over Lucic/Ladd/Backes.
jdh1 said:
Lucic is miles ahead of Clarkson as a player. Miles. But yeah teams will regret both of their contracts, it just might take Lucic a couple of years to get to that point.
I think LA might be able to get him signed to a slightly less overpaid contract, but if he hits the open market you know Edmonton and Vancouver will go nuts here.
I know Lucic right now is better than Clarkson,but he has a lot of hard miles on him.A long term contract would spell disaster for the Leafs.CarltonTheBear said:
I've been watching since the 60's Leaf management make stupid deals to look legit and half way rebuilds.If they sign him I will seriously have to think about dropping them as a fan.
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