Comments on Five Hole Fanatics: 2009 Free Agency

And Spacek's deal is an overpay as well, given...

2009-07-02T10:17:12.843-06:00

And Spacek's deal is an overpay as well, given that he's likely headed for the downslope.

Speaking of which, Aucoin has signed for Phoenix.

2009-07-02T10:14:29.469-06:00

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Gainey's had a foolish a summer as you could e...

2009-07-02T10:12:53.296-06:00

Gainey's had a foolish a summer as you could ever imagine. I like Brian Gionta, and would have welcomed him to the Flames at half the price. Half. Cammalleri deserves most of his new contract(4.5-5 mil or so). Gomez, well, that contract is a problem, full stop. Gainey has completely tied his hands for the next several years. As I said last night, take away his keys before he hurts himself.

Stupid is as stupid does... Still, I think Gainey...

2009-07-02T10:02:07.078-06:00

Stupid is as stupid does...

Still, I think Gainey out ranks Waddell in that regard this summer.

You know, you think a guy like Don Waddell learns....

2009-07-02T09:44:52.635-06:00

You know, you think a guy like Don Waddell learns. He got a useful NHL defenceman like Kubina for not much yesterday. Today? Nik Antropov, 4 million a year for 4 years. Some guys just can't help themselves.