# NHL Draft \*\*now the official NHL OFFSEASON thread\*\* **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [June 20, 2008, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350 "2008-06-20T17:12:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![TheKID](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8491ac/32.png) [@TheKID](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TheKID)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/201 "2008-07-01T12:33:18Z")
> [@SkunkApe](#): > > ^^ repost I thought it was too but I did some slight scrolling and didnt see anything ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/202 "2008-07-01T12:35:18Z")
lol… its all good ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/203 "2008-07-01T12:35:36Z")
> [@BuickGN](#): > > who cares, hes a bum so are YOU!!! ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/204 "2008-07-01T12:36:19Z")
> [@eclipsed](#): > > he already made a good move. he signed gaustad to a 4 year deal, which will look like a bargain in retrospect. > > but i do follow your logic. Signing a 4th line, 3rd line on a good day, guy is not a big move. I like Goose, but lets be honest here: > **[Paul Gaustad (C) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Nashville Predators](https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/3055/)** > > Sports News, Scores, Fantasy Games For comparison, a couple guys most Sabres fans want kicked to the curb: > **[NHL News, Video, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Standings](https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/1906/)** > > Sports News, Scores, Fantasy Games > **[Ales Kotalik (RW) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Buffalo Sabres](https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/2889/)** > > Sports News, Scores, Fantasy Games EDIT: And yes, I’m still here. It’s like watching a bad car accident in real time. ---
**Author:** ![Eazy716](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eazy716/32/7443_2.png) [@Eazy716](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eazy716)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/205 "2008-07-01T12:38:16Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > EDIT: And yes, I’m still here. It’s like watching a bad car accident in real time. :bigblap: ---
**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/206 "2008-07-01T12:38:58Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Signing a 4th line, 3rd line on a good day, guy is not a big move. > > I like Goose, but lets be honest here: > [Paul Gaustad (C) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Nashville Predators - Yahoo Sports](http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/3055) > > For comparison, a couple guys most Sabres fans want kicked to the curb: > [NHL News, Video, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Standings - Yahoo Sports](http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/1906) > [Ales Kotalik (RW) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Buffalo Sabres - Yahoo Sports](http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/2889) do you really think kotalik, max, and gaustad are comparables? do i really need to contrast them, in terms of playing style, role, effort, leadership, etc??? i know that i dont need to do that with you, so i wont. i never said it was a big move. the operative word was “good”, and i stick by that. at the current rate role players’ salaries are increasing, guastad will look like a steal by next year. ---
**Author:** ![Eazy716](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eazy716/32/7443_2.png) [@Eazy716](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eazy716)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/207 "2008-07-01T12:40:10Z")
Tampa Bay signs UFA forward Adam Hall to a 3 year deal worth $1.8-million ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/208 "2008-07-01T12:40:59Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Signing a 4th line, 3rd line on a good day, guy is not a big move. > > I like Goose, but lets be honest here: > [Paul Gaustad (C) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Nashville Predators - Yahoo Sports](http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/3055) > > For comparison, a couple guys most Sabres fans want kicked to the curb: > [NHL News, Video, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Standings - Yahoo Sports](http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/1906) > [Ales Kotalik (RW) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Buffalo Sabres - Yahoo Sports](http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/2889) > > EDIT: And yes, I’m still here. It’s like watching a bad car accident in real time. :word: I like the goose at times. He can be a big part of our team, and dedicated player who has his whole heart into playing for the sabres, but signing him, at this point in time with the season we just had, should have been one of the later things on their list to do. ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/209 "2008-07-01T12:41:33Z")
it would be hilarious if tampa doesnt make the playoffs with all the moves they have done so far. i hope it happens. ---
**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/210 "2008-07-01T12:43:01Z")
> [@SkunkApe](#): > > it would be hilarious if tampa doesnt make the playoffs with all the moves they have done so far. > > i hope it happens. barry melrose sucks. they will not be making the playoffs. /thread. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/211 "2008-07-01T12:43:21Z")
> [@SkunkApe](#): > > it would be hilarious if tampa doesnt make the playoffs with all the moves they have done so far. > > i hope it happens. lol i know i think they’ve made more moves than any team so far. ---
**Author:** ![Eazy716](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eazy716/32/7443_2.png) [@Eazy716](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eazy716)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/212 "2008-07-01T12:43:30Z")
> [@SkunkApe](#): > > it would be hilarious if tampa doesnt make the playoffs with all the moves they have done so far. > > i hope it happens. and edmonton ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/213 "2008-07-01T12:43:32Z")
oh shut up SAM… oh sorry…ur right ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/214 "2008-07-01T12:44:34Z")
Huet to Chicago, 4 yrs/5.6m per. ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/215 "2008-07-01T12:46:14Z")
Cory Stillman to Florida as per TSN 3 years, $10.6 million ---
**Author:** ![Eazy716](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eazy716/32/7443_2.png) [@Eazy716](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eazy716)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/216 "2008-07-01T12:46:29Z")
Chicago is looking pretty good as well. we’ll see if they land Hossa ---
**Author:** ![Eazy716](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eazy716/32/7443_2.png) [@Eazy716](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eazy716)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/217 "2008-07-01T12:47:02Z")
NY Rangers sign UFA forward Aaron Voros (undisclosed) Pittsburgh signs UFA forward Eric Godard (undisclosed ---
**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/218 "2008-07-01T12:47:22Z")
> [@SkunkApe](#): > > Huet to Chicago, 4 yrs/5.6m per. i dont know if i love that deal or hate it… :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![Eazy716](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eazy716/32/7443_2.png) [@Eazy716](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eazy716)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/219 "2008-07-01T12:49:11Z")
lol @ Tampa signing 5 wingers since friday ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350/220 "2008-07-01T12:56:43Z")
seems that Tucker is on the verge of signing with Detroit. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350.md?page=10) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-draft-now-the-official-nhl-offseason-thread/50350.md?page=12)