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sandysensfan wrote:

Number Twenty Nine wrote:If I'm Alfredsson then I'm testing the market and most likely signing with a contender.  Stalwart Murray and frugal Melnyk are sure not giving him any indications that this team is willing to do what it needs to do to at least give the appearance that this team will go further next season.

He deserves a chance at a cup and he's not getting that with Ottawa ever.

There is no guarantee the team he picks wins the Cup.. see Iginla.  Rumours are he is deciding between Ott, Bos & Det.

Are Bos & Det favoured to win a Cup over Pitts or Chic.  If he wants to win the Cup Pitts or Chi should be where he goes.

Murray said in an interview today on the McLean signing -- that he is surprised by the angst in Ottawa about the lack of progress in signing Alfie.  He said it will get done.. he assumes.  Said they haven't talked salary yet. -- Which I find is strange.  I saw that in a Citizen article.. but it now appears to be gone.

Also re:  Clarkson.  I don't know how he can spend an entire day in Ottawa and none of the Ottawa media knew that until after the fact.  He is also very good friends with Spezza.

At least Boston seems serious about doing something. (See Seguin deal)

What has Bry and Euge done again?

Again, not saying this is what I want to happen, but if I'm Alfie, I'm headed to Boston with Chara, Kelly and Daug.

Number Twenty Nine wrote:

sandysensfan wrote:

Number Twenty Nine wrote:If I'm Alfredsson then I'm testing the market and most likely signing with a contender.  Stalwart Murray and frugal Melnyk are sure not giving him any indications that this team is willing to do what it needs to do to at least give the appearance that this team will go further next season.

He deserves a chance at a cup and he's not getting that with Ottawa ever.

There is no guarantee the team he picks wins the Cup.. see Iginla.  Rumours are he is deciding between Ott, Bos & Det.

Are Bos & Det favoured to win a Cup over Pitts or Chic.  If he wants to win the Cup Pitts or Chi should be where he goes.

Murray said in an interview today on the McLean signing -- that he is surprised by the angst in Ottawa about the lack of progress in signing Alfie.  He said it will get done.. he assumes.  Said they haven't talked salary yet. -- Which I find is strange.  I saw that in a Citizen article.. but it now appears to be gone.

Also re:  Clarkson.  I don't know how he can spend an entire day in Ottawa and none of the Ottawa media knew that until after the fact.  He is also very good friends with Spezza.

At least Boston seems serious about doing something. (See Seguin deal)

What has Bry and Euge done again?

Again, not saying this is what I want to happen, but if I'm Alfie, I'm headed to Boston with Chara, Kelly and Daug.

They were saying on the radio this morning.. the Bruins have concern over Seguin's hip injuries. Also they didn't like his lack of compete in the playoffs...

There is no guarantee Boston wins the Cup... none at all. They almost lost in the 1st round... save a collapse by the Leafs... I loved that BTW.

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 25m
Daniel Alfredsson's final decision will come tommorrow. He stayed up late in Sweden but now he's sleeping on it.


Deborah Deborah ‏@Deborah_Anne98 17m
@Real_ESPNLeBrun @SunGarrioch this isnt what Alfredsson said onSwedish Tv according to @steffeG



Bruce Garrioch Bruce Garrioch ‏@SunGarrioch 16m
@Deborah_Anne98 @Real_ESPNLeBrun We are reporting what we know to be factual and correct.



6:23 PM - 4 Jul 13 · Details

Bruce Garrioch Bruce Garrioch ‏@SunGarrioch 23m
Alfredsson had a late night in Sweden but has shut it down for the night. Ottawa, Boston and Detroit are the destinations. #Sens



Bruce Garrioch Bruce Garrioch ‏@SunGarrioch 25m
Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson won't decide until tomorrow morning if he will test unrestricted free agency.
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Was more optimistic earlier this evening... now I'm worried AGAIN.

Come on Sandy, why would he not sign here? With the way this team is built, it's the ultimate Wing Dang Doodle out if he doesn't captain this ship once again and try to win a Cup here.

Don't worry about it.

SpezDispenser wrote:Come on Sandy, why would he not sign here?  With the way this team is built, it's the ultimate Wing Dang Doodle out if he doesn't captain this ship once again and try to win a Cup here.

Don't worry about it.

My worry is the delay.

It almost seems like JP Barry is trying to delay this process.. It seems he would prefer Alfie leave... Maybe he has some sour grapes left over the Heatley thing.

sandysensfan wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Come on Sandy, why would he not sign here?  With the way this team is built, it's the ultimate Wing Dang Doodle out if he doesn't captain this ship once again and try to win a Cup here.

Don't worry about it.

My worry is the delay.

It almost seems like JP Barry is trying to delay this process.. It seems he would prefer Alfie leave...  Maybe he has some sour grapes left over the Heatley thing.

He better get over it pronto.

Maybe The Alfie legitimately wants to see us serious about winning the Cup THIS year. So maybe he waits to see us make a splash before signing on the dotted line. Who knows...but he said himself that he's working out a deal here.

I think most of this nonsense is just fuelled by the media, as usual.

sandysensfan wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Come on Sandy, why would he not sign here?  With the way this team is built, it's the ultimate Wing Dang Doodle out if he doesn't captain this ship once again and try to win a Cup here.

Don't worry about it.

My worry is the delay.

It almost seems like JP Barry is trying to delay this process.. It seems he would prefer Alfie leave...  Maybe he has some sour grapes left over the Heatley thing.

Barry's is trying to delay the process because he feels that Alfie might have taken a hometown discount. Hometown discounts are not good for agents. Less money, less commission.

Barry is doing his job very well right now. He is the one sending info to Lebrun and Garrioch, which has fuelled the speculation, thus potentially increasing The Alfie's value.

BLARRRRRRGLLLL

Kyper: Early indication this morn is Alfredsson #Senators doesn't look very good at all and a real possibly he may move. #RedWings frontrunners

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 1m
Most intriguing dance of day is Daniel Alfredsson and whether he remains in OTT. Lots of nervous folks in OTT with DET and BOS still in mix.
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What the Diddle is happening here? What is the problem?

I think that Kipper is full of it. I have no idea how he could say that. I'm pretty sure that he hasn't spoken to Alfie. Maybe to JP Barry but that means jack Dung right now.

Might be Barry (Alfie's agent) fuelling more speculation just to increase the pressure on the Sens to up their offer.

Ok Sandy. Start worrying real good.

How will people feel if we sign Clarkson but not The Alfie? LOL

TheAvatar wrote:I think that Kipper is full of it.  I have no idea how he could say that.  I'm pretty sure that he hasn't spoken to Alfie.  Maybe to JP Barry but that means jack Dung right now.

I hope so. It doesn't look fantastic on Alfie right now. Looks like he has no faith in his team. Sign the Cussing deal and let's go.

SpezDispenser wrote:

TheAvatar wrote:I think that Kipper is full of it.  I have no idea how he could say that.  I'm pretty sure that he hasn't spoken to Alfie.  Maybe to JP Barry but that means jack Dung right now.

I hope so. It doesn't look fantastic on Alfie right now. Looks like he has no faith in his team. Sign the Cussing deal and let's go.

I withhold all judgement until details on how this unfolded come to light. I still thing the probability is quite high that he resigns here, and this was all media and agent fuelled speculation.