Smyth’s Agent Says He Will Test The Market
June 29th, 2007 by murph
Going, going…
An update from Kuklas Korner says Smyth’s agent was just on Leafs Lunch (Toronto sportsradio show) and that Smyth will test the market.
Don Meehan, agent for Ryan Smyth was just on Leafs Lunch. A once in a lifetime opportunity for Smyth to see what his value is. The Islanders have made an offer, but Smyth wants to see what he is worth on the open market.
Also, cap numbers have been set, Ceiling is $50.3M and floor is $34M and maybe some change.
Disappointing, but not unexpected. I’m sure the Islanders offer is still on the table, but they are about to have lots of competition. Plus you have to figure if Smyth really wanted to stay on Long Island, he would have taken Wang’s best offer by now. I think Smyth may have just become the Islanders most expensive rental player in team history. Three first round picks for 18 regular season games and 5 playoff games.
Garth, before you leave the office tonight, make sure you have Briere and Drury agent’s phone numbers saved on your cell.
fauxrumors Says
1) Again, confirms what we have been hearing all along. The question now is, will the Isles try to either:
a) Up their last offer- can they?
b) Trade his rights to at least not lose him for nothing?
c) If he is lost it frees up a LOT of potential cap room. Who do the isles target next?
Jun 29th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
joe Says
well lets find somebody else, coz mr.smyth is pissing me off,
Jun 29th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
Patrick Says
I agree with Joe. Smyth can piss off. He doesn’t want to be here he just wants money. If he does eventually wear an Islanders jersey I will boo his ass.
Jun 30th, 2007 at 9:38 am
fauxrumors Says
1) Give the guy credit for at least letting the Isles know more than 48 hours in advance of his intentions
2) Its still not impossible they Isles will still land him, but it grows less by the hour
Jun 30th, 2007 at 11:54 am
Patrick Says
I remember a time when players wanted to play for the Isles. I’m so sad.
Jun 30th, 2007 at 4:48 pm