St. Louis Blues 2010 Offseason Thread

[JCShutout]

Hockeybuzz' tracker says the Blues and Cola verbally agree on a 2 year deal which will be finalized sometime next week.

Solid move if we got him for our price. Cola is a solid guy who will put up some points. We needed someone, and Carlo can play in our system.

I think we are set on D. I like Weaver, but I think Tyler Strachen can be our #7 dman, and I want Petro in the lineup.

EJ, Jax, Brew, Polak, Cola, Petro, Strachen. Heck, if all goes well, I'd love to try and get Junlund back over here next year to take Brewer's spot.

Spector reports $4.25 mill over two years. I like those numbers.

[MrCrowesGarden]

Halak signs his deal with the Blues. 4 yrs, $15 million. 3.75 million cap hit. Not bad at all.

[JCShutout]

Blues sign Halak for 4 years, $15 mill, or an average of $3.75 mill/year, or $500k more than we offered Mason. Excellent signing. A risk sure, but a nice salary.

EDIT: Beat me to it Mccrowes.

Tarasenko REALLY wants to come over this year. I think his team of the Russian league holds all the cards, but it sounds like he's trying to work something out. http://www.russianprospect.com/intervie ... to-america

The question that everyone want to ask you: where will you play during the next season?

Tarasenko: I still don't know, my agent is now discussing this with Sibir's staff. It's not clear yet. It's not up to me. This topic is closed for now since I don't know myself what to expect and what all will be.

Is this period hard for you?

Tarasenko: Yes it's very hard. You simply torment yourself. You don't know where you'll be. And get ready for what. If there was a clear way then it would be easier because I'd know what to expect. And correspondingly how to proceed. And even more when you have such a choose: Russia and America. Different countries, different mindsets, different levels of play. It's not easy for me.

When will you have to take a decision?

Tarasenko: I think before the start of Sibir's training camp on July 12th.

But should you have the chance to go overseas already this season, would you be ready for that?

Tarasenko: I am ready!

So in the best case, next season will be your last in Russia?

Tarasenko: Yes. If I'll stay with Sibir then next season will be my last one in Russia. I've said that if I'm going to America I'm not going to repeat Filatov and Tikhonov's experience and get back to Russia because it strongly affects the relationships between you and your club, and generally with the NHL.

[JackofDiamonds]

Sydor retires: ESPN link

[MrCrowesGarden]

Perron signs a two-year deal with the Blues. He'll earn 1.8 mil the first season, 2.5 in the second.

[JCShutout]

Perron signs a two-year deal with the Blues. He'll earn 1.8 mil the first season, 2.5 in the second.

That seems pretty fair for both sides.

[MrCrowesGarden]

Perron signs a two-year deal with the Blues. He'll earn 1.8 mil the first season, 2.5 in the second.

That seems pretty fair for both sides.

I've got no problems with it. He'll get the chance to sign an offer sheet once his contract's done (if he so desires), and the Blues won't be hamstrung if he doesn't pan out like they thought.

[JackofDiamonds]

I like the contract. I think he's a great fit.

[TimeForGuinness]

Perron signs a two-year deal with the Blues. He'll earn 1.8 mil the first season, 2.5 in the second.

That seems pretty fair for both sides.

I've got no problems with it. He'll get the chance to sign an offer sheet once his contract's done (if he so desires), and the Blues won't be hamstrung if he doesn't pan out like they thought.

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[st.lewis11]

Perron signs a two-year deal with the Blues. He'll earn 1.8 mil the first season, 2.5 in the second.

That seems pretty fair for both sides.

I've got no problems with it. He'll get the chance to sign an offer sheet once his contract's done (if he so desires), and the Blues won't be hamstrung if he doesn't pan out like they thought.

I'm glad to see this resolved.