Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Free Agency is Here!

Today marks the start of free agency in the NHL. Here is a list of unrestricted free agents (UFAs). If you are a Pens fan like the Garbage Goal Guru, then this is the day you have been dreading.

The million dollar question....WWHD (what will Hossa do)?

Will Ray Shero look like a genius or will he fill the role of the goat?

If Shero signs Malkin, Fleury, and a few others but not Hossa and Orpik, will fans give him a pass?

What unhearalded UFA can Shero nab this year ala Sykora or Sydor?

Courtesy of TSN.CA here is the all important timeline...

Jul. 1: Free Agency period begins
Jul. 5: Deadline for player-elected salary arbitration
Jul. 6: Deadline for club-elected salary arbitration
Jul. 20 - Aug. 4 : Salary arbitration hearings held
Aug. 6: Deadline for arbitration decisions to be rendered

If you are a hockey fan this day is right up in terms of excitement with the trading dealine and NHL draft.

Stay tuned....GGG

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