Friday, July 1, 2011

HAPPY FREE AGENT FRENZY DAY!!!!!








July 1st. Whats Important today? FREE AGENT FRENZY!!! Oh ya, Happy Canada Day! To most hockey fans, today is a great day. Our country was founded 144 years ago, and the best free agents in the NHL sign contracts. 


A Chaotic day is in the future for us hockey fans. Here are some last minute rumors. Every hour I Will update with all the new signings.


Brad Richards- The Rangers will try to sign Richards, but while they’re the favorites to sign him, they’re apparently unwilling to get into a bidding war for his services. Sources have said Buffalo may make a big bid to sign him, and may likely the team who gets him. But another new development came out of the NHL last night: Toronto is very interested and will offer around $8M. Toronto has been interested since the beginning.


Zenon Konopka- Who? The fourth liner seems to be attracting A LOT of Interest. Ottawa and Philadelphia are the front runners. Konopka made $600,000 last season, and had 2 goals and 7 assists. So why is he popular right now? His 309PIM. He plays his role of a fourth line grinder very well.


Raffi Torres- Torres will be in talks with Vancouver until the deadline, but looks like the talks will go no where.


Scottie Upshall- Upshall will be in high demand. The Predators are interested in him again.


Flyers- The Flyers want to make a big splash in the Free agent market. They will try to trade  Kris Versteeg, and even though they pulled out of the Stamkos race, they will try to target some 2nd line forwards.


Matt Bradley- This guy is a perfect player for Edmonton. Strong, can score... with Stortini and Jaques gone, this would be a perfect fit.


Ed Jovanovski- Edmonton and Detroit are very interested in this guy, but I think he signs with New Jersey. They need defence, with Andy Greene testing the free agent frenzy.    

Michael Handzus- Handy will become a UFA today.

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