Free Agent Frenzy!!

Where to begin?

Well, let's start with the two biggest FAs: Zach Parise and Ryan Suter.

Parise and Suter are definitely the best players to get in this years Free Agency, but I'm not quite sure if I think they are worth the obnoxious bonuses they want. The fact that Parise could make up to $20 mil this year and next and Suter wants to make $25 mil is just too much in my opinion. And that hurts because as a Red Wing girl, I wanted both these players on my team, but I am not a fan of just giving away cap space, especially to the tune of $12 mil or over.

Best 3 signings at the end of 7/1/2012:

Jason Garrison to Vancouver for a 6-year, 4.6 mil AAV

Garrison seems to be coming into his own right now, 28 is a good age for a defenseman to show his true worth. Though Garrison hasn't really come out with such a bang as he did in the 2011-2012, I feel he will flourish on the Canucks. He has an amazing shot and I feel he will be a great offensive force from the blue line.

Bryan Allen to Anaheim for a 3-year, 3.5 mil AAV

Allen was pretty much the best stay-at-home defenseman of the Free Agency and Anaheim got a really good deal with him. They needed help on the blue line and Allen with definitely give them that. Allen can soak up some good ice-time and help the Ducks with keeping goals out of the net and he's only 31 and has a lot of good years ahead of him.


Joe Corvo to Carolina for a 1-year, 2 mil contract

This is good for Corvo and Carolina. Corvo brings that offensive flare on the blue line and veteran experience, not to mention familiarity in the Canes dressing room. Corvo had a great season year before last with Carolina and being the fact that they are upping their roster with some good signings as of late (notably Jordan Staal), I see this year being even better for him.


Ray Whitney to Dallas for a a 2-year, 4.5 mil AAV

Who cares is Whitney is 40, like a fine whine, he is just getting better with age. Putting up 77 points for the 'Yotes last year, Whitney will bring scoring prowess to the Stars and leadership. He'll help some of their younger players. The Wizard will bring fun and points to the Stars.

PA Parenteau to Colorado for a 4-year, 4 mil AAV

PA is a player with talent, he's been coming into his own with the Islanders and the young core of the Avs will be a good place for him. Adding PA will help them, I mean come on he put up 67 points with the Islanders. This signing was one of my favorites of the day, all he has is time to grow and I think the Avs will give him a chance to do just that.

Jordin Tootoo to Detroit for a 3-year, 1.9 mil AAV

Tootoo bring just what the D has been needing: roughness, grit and energy. On a team that, let's face it, has been a little lackluster in the grit department, Tootoo will be a good addition. The agitator also put up 30 points last season and that isn't too bad at all.

Stanely Cup Finals!!

Oh yes! We are finally here. Actually, we've been here. I've just been slacking. First and foremost, I am a Boston fan in this series. Original six team! Timmy Thom from my home state! What's not to love......them not winning! I'm rather disappointed in the league for the dismissal of the OBVIOUS bite of P Bergeron's finger. Alexandre Burrows (who I will admit I love) definitely bit that finger. I am immensely disappointed that this occurred because of my love of Burrows and the fact that the league seems to be favoring players/teams in my opinion as of late. Examples.....the Pacioretty hit by Chara (forgive misspelling please). Any hit that causes severe medical injury should in my opinion result in suspension, especially one such as Pacioretty's. Consider the severe suspension of Matt Cooke, whose hit didn't even result in that much of a severe medical condition. As always, my opinion...sorry if you disagree =).