FCP Bob 1,323 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 My guess is that Justin Schultz ends up signing with Edmonton.He'll have a big opportunity there to play with some high skill young forwards and they for sure can use an offensive d-man like him.Where do you think he'll end up ? Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 If he doesn't sign with Edmonton he's a fool...it's the perfect situation for him.1. Edmonton2. Vancouver3. Toronto Link to post Share on other sites
mrdannyg 274 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Vancouver, and he doesn't end up being a star or anything and a few years from now, everyone wonders why we paid so much attention to him.What do I win? Link to post Share on other sites
Belanger25 3 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I cannot wait to see if Anaheim files tampering charges on someone, now that I want to see. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 If he doesn't sign with Edmonton he's a fool...it's the perfect situation for him.1. Edmonton2. Vancouver3. TorontoIf you could work out of your choice of 30 NHL cities, you'd pick Edmonton? My friend, you havent been to Edmonton.He's going to the Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I cannot wait to see if Anaheim files tampering charges on someone, now that I want to see.I'm not sure how they could claim that...teams were allowed to start speaking with him before the draft. I'm not sure I understand why he wants to get away from Southern California so badly, to be honest...speaks to my argument that he's all about the opportunity and the playing time rather than the climate.And Arp, you're right...never been to Edmonton. Or NYC for that matter. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Toronto IMO hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar The Sperm 1 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 CarolinaOttawaVancouverDetroitEdmontonThose are my top 5. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I cannot wait to see if Anaheim files tampering charges on someone, now that I want to see.According to all the guys in the know on Twitter, he's been free to negotiate for all of the last week of June, or so, but just can't sign until July 1st. Weird loophole. Link to post Share on other sites
Belanger25 3 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'm not sure how they could claim that...teams were allowed to start speaking with him before the draft. I'm not sure I understand why he wants to get away from Southern California so badly, to be honest...speaks to my argument that he's all about the opportunity and the playing time rather than the climate.And Arp, you're right...never been to Edmonton. Or NYC for that matter. According to all the guys in the know on Twitter, he's been free to negotiate for all of the last week of June, or so, but just can't sign until July 1st. Weird loophole.It's been definitely been mentioned by Mike Russo that the Ducks have countless e-mails that said, "I'm signing in Anaheim, I'm signing in Anaheim," and then boom it's all of a sudden he's gone.http://search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A0oGdbn1.OtPUWwAH8tXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTE1c2plajQ2BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkA1JDRjAxNV8yMDg-/SIG=145bdvfg6/EXP=1340893557/**http%3a//prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/27/reports-ducks-might-file-tampering-charge-regarding-justin-schultz/ Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'm sure this will be the first time in the NHL that someone communicated to a possible impending free agent before the rules allowed them to.Looks like I was wrong, NYR is out. So is Detroit?Is anyone else beginning to get a bad feeling about this kid that he is supposedly "insisting" on a top 4 role? I liked him quite a bit as a prospect, but he's rubbing me the wrong way with this stuff. Earn it douchebag. I hope whoever signs him gives him top minutes, and then has the balls to bench him afterwards. Maybe thats why he's skipping out on trying Tortorella+Babcock, they would never stand for this. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
iBeaver 409 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Never heard of him. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Well, he's going to Edmonton. I hope he's as good as he's touted, because Edmonton could really use some help on D. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 It sure is an interesting choice. I cant help but like the fact he picked small city Canada vs LA.But Im not so sure that playing for Anaheim would have been all that different. Getzlaf,Perry, Ryan are not so far removed from Eberle, Hall, Hopkins. The slightly older group has already proven they can win a Cup.not to mention, I doubt Anaheim would have been that much harder of a nut to crack on D then Edmonton.I dont know how this works for me in most pools, but suddenly in the FCHL, I have a rather funny lineup going oh Hall, Hopkins+Schultz. Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar The Sperm 1 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Even though he is still a huge douche for bailing on Anaheim I'm glad he made his decision today so the teams who lost out know going into FA. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Well, he's going to Edmonton. I hope he's as good as he's touted, because Edmonton could really use some help on D.Rumour was it down to Ottawa and Edmonton. I guess that last minute phone call from Gretz paid off. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,323 Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 Even though he is still a huge douche for bailing on Anaheim I'm glad he made his decision today so the teams who lost out know going into FA.why would he be a douche. He would have been a complete idiot to sign with the Ducks if they weren't his first choice.Wow that guy is such a douche for taking the job with Apple instead of Microsoft. Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar The Sperm 1 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 why would he be a douche. He would have been a complete idiot to sign with the Ducks if they weren't his first choice.Wow that guy is such a douche for taking the job with Apple instead of Microsoft.That's completely different. Anaheim drafted the kid and he used a loophole so he didn't have to play for them. Man up and play for the team who drafted you. It's one thing if he was an undrafted FA. Then go wild and sign wherever. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,323 Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 I think Bob McKenzie sums the reaction to Schultz pretty well. I really don't get the idea that he should have signed with The Ducks just because they drafted him when he had every right to become a free agent. It wasn't a loophole, it's how the system works.Bob McKenzie@TSNBobMcKenzieA little lull in the action so I'll make a couple of observations on on news of the day: I get ANA fans for being sour with Justin SchultzThat's logical. Schultz rejected ANA, which he was entitled to due to CBA, but rejection is rejection. Understandable. He has to own that.But I don't get the widespread "who does a guy who hasn't played one NHL game get off doing this" or media ragging on today's process.He became free agent Mon, met his agents in TOR Tues and Wed to go over 26 offers/expression of interest. Met with 7 teams over Thurs/Fri.Flew to Wisco this a.m., made decision, and opted to call 6 teams he met with, who didn't get him, to personally explain, say thank you.He could have just told EDM he's in, let the other teams read it on Twitter. Media, meanwhile, rip on him for dragging it out!being a diva.He didn't ask for teams to flock to TOR to see him. They did it on own. He didn't ask for Twitter play by play of decision. Media did that.Kid may be a star, might be a flop - tho he's rated above average prospect - but grief he got taking 5 days to make tough decision, unrealTop prospects have to go thru 20-30 team interviews/testing/combines over weeks, run a veritable gauntlet to get a team to commit to them.And when a unique situation (UFA for highly ranked 22 year old) arises, player can't conduct orderly, respectful 5 day exercise? Uhn okay.If you're a Duck fan, though, you're fully entitled to be bitter. Sorta like Oiler fans when Pronger left town 6 yrs ago...for ANA. Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar The Sperm 1 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I think Bob McKenzie sums the reaction to Schultz pretty well. I really don't get the idea that he should have signed with The Ducks just because they drafted him when he had every right to become a free agent. It wasn't a loophole, it's how the system works.Bob McKenzie@TSNBobMcKenzieA little lull in the action so I'll make a couple of observations on on news of the day: I get ANA fans for being sour with Justin SchultzThat's logical. Schultz rejected ANA, which he was entitled to due to CBA, but rejection is rejection. Understandable. He has to own that.But I don't get the widespread "who does a guy who hasn't played one NHL game get off doing this" or media ragging on today's process.He became free agent Mon, met his agents in TOR Tues and Wed to go over 26 offers/expression of interest. Met with 7 teams over Thurs/Fri.Flew to Wisco this a.m., made decision, and opted to call 6 teams he met with, who didn't get him, to personally explain, say thank you.He could have just told EDM he's in, let the other teams read it on Twitter. Media, meanwhile, rip on him for dragging it out!being a diva.He didn't ask for teams to flock to TOR to see him. They did it on own. He didn't ask for Twitter play by play of decision. Media did that.Kid may be a star, might be a flop - tho he's rated above average prospect - but grief he got taking 5 days to make tough decision, unrealTop prospects have to go thru 20-30 team interviews/testing/combines over weeks, run a veritable gauntlet to get a team to commit to them.And when a unique situation (UFA for highly ranked 22 year old) arises, player can't conduct orderly, respectful 5 day exercise? Uhn okay.If you're a Duck fan, though, you're fully entitled to be bitter. Sorta like Oiler fans when Pronger left town 6 yrs ago...for ANA.Like I said. Disagree with him not signing with Anaheim but he handled the FA situation well. Have no problem with that. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I think Schultz is an ass for turning his back on the Ducks and looking for opportunity elsewhere.I think Jordan Staal is awesome for coming to Carolina. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I'm sure you saw, but Jordan got 10 years, 60 million, and will be an alternate captain in Carolina. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I just want to know, who came up with this 10years 60mil first? Is it just a massive coincidence that Pit offered that, got turned down, and then Jordan signed the exact same term and dollars? Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Eh, seems like the proper amount/term to me. Maybe you'd wanna go shorter or something, but then you prolly get stuck paying him a lot more when he explodes after this season. Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar The Sperm 1 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I'm sure you saw, but Jordan got 10 years, 60 million, and will be an alternate captain in Carolina.I really think this was a great tree from both sides. Link to post Share on other sites
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