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Redden considering voiding his contract to play again?

http://twitter.com/#!/EricOnSportsLaw/status/39825034855976960

Interesting...

Oglethorpe wrote:I think everyone here is undervaluing Goligoski. He is very good offensively from what I have seen this year. I think Big Ev watches alot of Pens games, so if he could give a scouting report on Goligoski, it would be appreciated.

Up until this year, he's been primarily a PP specialist because he's so bad in the defensive zone. This is a steep price to pay to get him. Kudos to Shero for getting this return.

I hope Nieuwendyk is still there when Wiercioch will be in his rookie season, we might get Loui Eriksson

shabbs wrote:Redden considering voiding his contract to play again?

http://twitter.com/#!/EricOnSportsLaw/status/39825034855976960

Interesting...

It seems as though that was tweeted by a lawyer, but I'm pretty sure an SPC is not voidable by player or club even if both agree.

Oglethorpe wrote:

shabbs wrote:Redden considering voiding his contract to play again?

http://twitter.com/#!/EricOnSportsLaw/status/39825034855976960

Interesting...

It seems as though that was tweeted by a lawyer, but I'm pretty sure an SPC is not voidable by player or club even if both agree.

He would "void" it by not reporting to his current assignment... he'd be walking away from all that money.

I think part of this deal, at least on Dallas' side, is to clear some money in order to try and get Richards signed, while still remaining under their own internal cap. It has been rumoured that they are trying to sell the team, and thus trying to keep their pay roll low, and Niskanen was set to earn $1.75M next season, while Neal is set to earn $3.5M. With Goligoski only being $2.75M in salary next season, the Stars are saving $2.5M, which they part goes towards replacing the forward spot with a young player, but the other part going towards Richards contract.

And with the emergence of Jamie Benn as well, it eases the loss for Dallas. Although one would think that for the package of Neal and Niskanen, Dallas could have at least gotten a pick or prospect as well.

Souray passed over in waivers again...

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2011/02/21/souray_nhl/

Bass Destruction wrote:I think part of this deal, at least on Dallas' side, is to clear some money in order to try and get Richards signed, while still remaining under their own internal cap. It has been rumoured that they are trying to sell the team, and thus trying to keep their pay roll low, and Niskanen was set to earn $1.75M next season, while Neal is set to earn $3.5M. With Goligoski only being $2.75M in salary next season, the Stars are saving $2.5M, which they part goes towards replacing the forward spot with a young player, but the other part going towards Richards contract.

And with the emergence of Jamie Benn as well, it eases the loss for Dallas. Although one would think that for the package of Neal and Niskanen, Dallas could have at least gotten a pick or prospect as well.

Dregger is saying that he doesn't see Richards resigning in Dallas. Apparantly Richards and Neal were close friends.

Darcy Regeir re-signed in Buffalo for an additional 2 years.

Next step is re-signing Ruff.

Dash wrote:Darcy Regeir re-signed in Buffalo for an additional 2 years.

Next step is re-signing Ruff.

You mean Ruff isn't coming to Ottawa?

Rumours going around that Colorado may be dealing Paul Stastny, they might be regretting that big contract he got.

Hoags wrote:Rumours going around that Colorado may be dealing Paul Stastny, they might be regretting that big contract he got.

The asking price is humongous though. Lilies is the next to go IMO. To Toronto perhaps?

SpezDispenser wrote:
The asking price is humongous though. Lilies is the next to go IMO. To Toronto perhaps?

Possibly Buffalo as well (he's good friends with Miller) and the Sabres just got a non-cheapskate owner.

I'd imagine Stastny would command a high price, few teams could take that contract on though.

Hoags wrote:Rumours going around that Colorado may be dealing Paul Stastny, they might be regretting that big contract he got.

They would deal him for a massive piece at another position, only because they have Duchene up the middle.

I would honestly deal almost anything in the entire organization for him and feel like a handful of other teams would feel the same way.

Hoags wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:
The asking price is humongous though. Lilies is the next to go IMO. To Toronto perhaps?

Possibly Buffalo as well (he's good friends with Miller) and the Sabres just got a non-cheapskate owner.

I'd imagine Stastny would command a high price, few teams could take that contract on though.

This is the one I've heard:

http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2011/02/20/avs-now-with-five-centers-whos-going-to-go/6559/

I’ll bet even money one of them is gone by Monday, though I’m not including Duchene in the list. That means – that’s right -I’ve included Stastny in the list of possible “touchables.”

Rumors – yup, I’ve heard a few. I have no real confidence in this one, but I’ve heard this one going around the water cooler. Ready?

Stastny, TJ Galiardi and maybe a pick/another player to Los Angeles for Jack Johnson, Jonathan Bernier and Jarret Stoll.

Haha imagine if the Avs got the two American Johnson's?

Dash wrote:Haha imagine if the Avs got the two American Johnson's?

I'm still wondering why the Avs gave up Stewart + Shattenkirk. I watched parts of the Blues game yesterday or Sunday (whenever it was) and Stewart's a legit power forward. Those guys don't grow on trees - although, I realize that the EJs of the world don't either - I would have stuck with Stewart and Shattenkirk and looked for a smaller deal to bring in a puck-mover - or drafted one this year.

SpezDispenser wrote:

Dash wrote:Haha imagine if the Avs got the two American Johnson's?

I'm still wondering why the Avs gave up Stewart + Shattenkirk. I watched parts of the Blues game yesterday or Sunday (whenever it was) and Stewart's a legit power forward. Those guys don't grow on trees - although, I realize that the EJs of the world don't either - I would have stuck with Stewart and Shattenkirk and looked for a smaller deal to bring in a puck-mover - or drafted one this year.

The deal was a bit strange. Pretty cool, but weird too.