Around the League XXXIV: Offseason

[JaegerDice]

It was a great game, ruined by a shootout.

Honestly it felt so anti-climactic, like USA and Canada tied, then had a post-game round of beer-pong to settle who got to keep the medal.

And yeah, I know it's always been that way in international hockey. I hope there's enough blowback after this that they change it. It's the ****ing Olympics, NBC isn't going to cut away to late-night TV just cause the OTs went long.



As far as the Brassard trade, I think PIT is looking really good.

 

[ChiHawks10]

yep, pretty similar players...not sure what Brassard's contract is, I would imagine right around $5mil to under same as AA

It's 5m for this year and next, with a modified NTC.

 

[ChiHawks10]

I read through this whole thing. and Anything goes. "Other Sports" -_-. When talk of olympic hockey was in here.

Didn't mean to make ya angry.

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

That game never should have been decided by a shootout. BUT THAT WINNING GOAL THOUGH. Holy hell.

 

[AmericanDream]

It's 5m for this year and next, with a modified NTC.

wow I was spot on!

these two guys are very similar players on ice and contract wise - I am hopeful if/when we move AA -possibly draft we can get something close to this even if we have to eat 20% retention, I can live with 2018 1st and a prospect back for AA.

 

[ChiHawks10]

It was a great game, ruined by a shootout.

Honestly it felt so anti-climactic, like USA and Canada tied, then had a post-game round of beer-pong to settle who got to keep the medal.

And yeah, I know it's always been that way in international hockey. I hope there's enough blowback after this that they change it. It's the ****ing Olympics, NBC isn't going to cut away to late-night TV just cause the OTs went long.



As far as the Brassard trade, I think PIT is looking really good.

That game never should have been decided by a shootout. BUT THAT WINNING GOAL THOUGH. Holy hell.

Never. I even said it to myself when it happened I think...

But yeah, Lamoreaux's SO winner was disgusting. I think I even saw Kane comment on it somewhere.

 

[BK]

wow I was spot on!

these two guys are very similar players on ice and contract wise - I am hopeful if/when we move AA -possibly draft we can get something close to this even if we have to eat 20% retention, I can live with 2018 1st and a prospect back for AA.

Convince Washington then need another center and retain 20% and then get a 1st and Samsonov. Hell add a pick going the other way if needed.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Convince Washington then need another center and retain 20% and then get a 1st and Samsonov. Hell add a pick going the other way if needed.

Seeing that move by the Pens for Brassard, Bowman should be on the phone about AA immediately. If you can get a 1st, you have to move him.

 

[AmericanDream]

Convince Washington then need another center and retain 20% and then get a 1st and Samsonov. Hell add a pick going the other way if needed.

yep, even better that helps that goalie pipeline.

not sure if the Caps have the luxury of a $4.5 mil #3 center (with a 20% retention) with Carlson's contract coming up...

 

[BK]

yep, even better that helps that goalie pipeline.

not sure if the Caps have the luxury of a $4.5 mil #3 center (with a 20% retention) with Carlson's contract coming up...

Carlson will get a stupid money offer elsewhere so I doubt he resigns.

It screams Detroit offering big money if they can or Colorado.

 

[ChiHawk21]

anisimov and 4th to the jets for a 1st and Dylan Samburg

 

[No Fun Shogun]

No mention of the incredible women's gold medal game?! And y'all call yourself hockey fans.

It was in the Other Sports thread, actually. Technically none of the hockey stuff over in Korea involves NHLers, unfortunately.

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Other olympic talk was in here. It just makes sense. Since it's not a different sport

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Vegas apparently got in on the Brassard deal to steer him away from the West, specifically the Jets.

In other words, Vegas might've just earned their first bit of animosity from another franchise.

 

[TLEH]

Penguins will win the cup

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Vegas apparently got in on the Brassard deal to steer him away from the West, specifically the Jets.

In other words, Vegas might've just earned their first bit of animosity from another franchise.

This may be off base, but it's always struck me that hockey's culture of GMs "playing nice" was a bit silly. Do what's best for your team. Good for them.

 

[ClydeLee]

Its just disappointing Vegas recused Pitt from the foolish Ryan Reaves to protect players acquisition

 

[x Tame Impala]

This may be off base, but it's always struck me that hockey's culture of GMs "playing nice" was a bit silly. Do what's best for your team. Good for them.

It makes sense. Why limit your options unnecessarily? Outside of not sending out offer sheets, I don't think GMs are doing anything overly nice anyway.

 

[AmericanDream]

anisimov and 4th to the jets for a 1st and Dylan Samburg

I would puke in happiness if that happened. Samburg is going to be a rock for a long time out there.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

It makes sense. Why limit your options unnecessarily? Outside of not sending out offer sheets, I don't think GMs are doing anything overly nice anyway.

To me the offer sheet is a big deal. In other sports you see teams trying to "screw" other teams out of players. I remember the rockets signing Asik to an offer sheet that was structured in a way where his salary would skyrocket the last year of the deal which was the same year Roses contract would be up.

Maybe I'm off on how frequently it happens but it seems like it's a couple no go in the NHL or else you'll be challenged to a barn fight. Ironically of course McPhee did punch a Hawks coach (alpho, Lauren malken? I forget) in the face once, lol.

 

[AmericanDream]

To me the offer sheet is a big deal. In other sports you see teams trying to "screw" other teams out of players. I remember the rockets signing Asik to an offer sheet that was structured in a way where his salary would skyrocket the last year of the deal which was the same year Roses contract would be up.

Maybe I'm off on how frequently it happens but it seems like it's a couple no go in the NHL or else you'll be challenged to a barn fight. Ironically of course McPhee did punch a Hawks coach (alpho, Lauren malken? I forget) in the face once, lol.

well on the main board there is a thought that: Arizona could offer sheet Matthews for like $13-14 mil per season for 8-9 years....how on Earth would Toronto be able to match that??? That would give Arizona the home grown star to actually get people in their place and Toronto would get 4 first round picks if that happened.

do I feel that will happen? Not really, but shit would be hilarious to see the Yotes step up and f*** over the Maple Leafs!!

 

[AmericanDream]

Gallagher dropping the gloves first on Hedman!!! lol that is awesome

 

[TQE]

On a night where Bobrovsky, unfortunately, reminded me why he's been my favorite goalie to watch for the last few years...some other goaltender notes/thoughts:

-Vasilevsky with two sick saves to win shootout tonight. He's right there behind Bob in watchability.

-Isles, I predict,will pick up Raanta. Or, at least, they should.

-Another tough night for Darling. Really feel bad for him. Hope he can bounce back next year.

 

[JaegerDice]

Hahaha, this would be so ridiculous, I almost want to see it happen.

 

[AmericanDream]

Hahaha, this would be so ridiculous, I almost want to see it happen.

yeah it makes no sense to be honest, but man would they be loaded...they would have to move some $$$$ back, so they would likely have to send one of their dmen back to Ottawa..why mess up a good thing???