June 30, 2008 What could we expect to happen in NHL Free Agency?

Question

Any ideas/thoughts of what could happen? Any signings, trades you expect?

Answer 1

I expect the Islanders to wait until July 10th to do anything, like last year, then sign some leftovers they can warm up for another season.  They need a backup, since Dubie apparently signed to play in Russia.

Answer 2

I expect the Sharks to let Campbell go, allowing them to actively pursue Hossa.

Answer 3

As for the Canadian teams....

Toronto will be the most active not only trying the open market but trying to move their current players as well.

Edmonton will be on the phones I'm sure but I don't think there is one sure-fire target here. A forward will be the only thing they are looking for.

Vancouver will also be searching on both ends of the ice. Pavol Demitra is one of the names rumoured to go there.

Don't expect much from Calgary and Ottawa.

Montreal will be pretty quiet as well.