Prospect Info: Cole Perfetti, 10th Overall Pick

[Mortimer Snerd]

I'd prefer to watch hockey for sure. I just don't think no body checking solves players not getting infected so I don't understand their rationale in changing it

It can only be some kind of attempt to appear to be trying to be as responsible as possible. I don't believe hockey without body-checking is even a tiny bit less likely to transmit Covid than hockey with body-checking.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I believe a shortened season is economically feasible due to the NHL getting the full amount on their TV contracts no matter how many games they play. If NHL players get a prorated salary I think it's doable.

Is the TV money confirmed? Seems a little strange. The networks could end up with a fraction of their normal games.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Those local deals can be pretty lucrative. Say on average another 15 to 20 million per team. Plus sponsorship.

The NHL needs to sign a new American TV agreement next summer so I expect them to want to get a season in as a precursor to that.

What do you mean, plus sponsorship? Sponsorship of what by who?

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I’d like to see stastny resigned for another year and go with him and Perfetti as your middle six centers next year and possibly even this year. Kinda reminds me of a better version of Scheifele and Jokinen.

Don't you think we should wait and see how effective Stastny is this year before signing him for another?

 

[surixon]

Is the TV money confirmed? Seems a little strange. The networks could end up with a fraction of their normal games.

I thought I read somewhere that it was.

 

[surixon]

What do you mean, plus sponsorship? Sponsorship of what by who?

Well the league has sponsors so they will also get cash from them for various marketing and advertising. I believe Daly mentioned that they got increased sponsorship revenue from the playins.

I believe their worst case scenario was estimated at $1.8 billion in revenue.

 

[10Ducky10]

Lowry does shine even more in the playoffs, but only in his role. Regular season play, I see more value and production in Copp's overall play. With Harkins rising up and If Roslo is resigned? and shows some new level of fit, compete and output. I could see a very strong potential 3rd line in Harkins-rookie Perfetti and-Roslo.
4th would leave some "regulars" to fight it out for icetime with Copp & Lowry, as in Perreault, Appleton, Nate Thompson and Ahl'er Dom Toninato.
Do we even need Roslo to resign?? Is he really better so far than Apples or Copp?

Two questions...
Do you mean Perfetti on a line next season?
Why wouldn't you want to re-sign Roslo?


Copper mighht be a better all around player but I'll take Lowry in the playoffs every day of the week.

 

[Jets 31]

Kinda tough to evaluate future picks playing flag hockey.

 

[Jets 31]

They should enact "no spitting on the ice or benches", if the purpose is to help eliminate possible covid spread!?? Good luck with all that!

Totally agree, i played sports all my life and never had to spit like these guys do. And while we are at it , how about putting the mouth guard in your mouth instead of chewing on it.

 

[Neuf]

Maybe they are trying to reduce injuries to prevent hospital visits?

Otherwise the body check thing doesn't make sense to me

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I thought I read somewhere that it was.

I read somewhere that someone had asked that question. I didn't see any answer.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Well the league has sponsors so they will also get cash from them for various marketing and advertising. I believe Daly mentioned that they got increased sponsorship revenue from the playins.

I believe their worst case scenario was estimated at $1.8 billion in revenue.

You mean like "the official coffee of the NHL", etc? That can't add up to a huge amount. 1.8 bil = 58 mil per team. If that includes local TV money, it is not distributed evenly. If not, it would seem like a high number.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

You mean like "the official coffee of the NHL", etc? That can't add up to a huge amount. 1.8 bil = 58 mil per team. If that includes local TV money, it is not distributed evenly. If not, it would seem like a high number.

There are still untapped sources of revenue for the NHL, you know.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

There are still untapped sources of revenue for the NHL, you know.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

If it comes down to uniform ads or no hockey at all, which would you take?

 

[Repoman]

If it comes down to uniform ads or no hockey at all, which would you take?

If they absolutely HAVE to I would be okay with something similar like the CFL currently does.

 

[NotCommitted]

If it comes down to uniform ads or no hockey at all, which would you take?

No hockey at all.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

If it comes down to uniform ads or no hockey at all, which would you take?

I refuse to consider that scenario.

 

[MardyBum]

If it comes down to uniform ads or no hockey at all, which would you take?

Ads. It's a jersey not the shroud of turin .

 

[GumbyCan2]

Don't you think we should wait and see how effective Stastny is this year before signing him for another?

Yep, I'd wait on that for sure. Will know how much closer to ready Perfetti is likely too, if Statsny is still a requirement?

 

[Bob E]

I was just checking the latest discussion on Perfetti. Can someone let me know which thread it is?

 

[ps241]

I was just checking the latest discussion on Perfetti. Can someone let me know which thread it is?

We can lose focus at times. Its called Bright Shiny Object Disorder (BSOD)

 

[10Ducky10]

Not good for players like Perfetti to go a season without hitting and then come into the nhl with Weber lining them up for a hit.

Ontario Ice Capades League

 

[HannuJ]

It can only be some kind of attempt to appear to be trying to be as responsible as possible. I don't believe hockey without body-checking is even a tiny bit less likely to transmit Covid than hockey with body-checking.

i would guess that body checking increases the risk factor by a bit. closer proximity. you hit someone and you both forcibly exhale.
that being said, it's guys breathing heavy for their 45 second shift and then sitting on a packed bench, that's what the risk factor is.

 

[GumbyCan2]

Totally agree, i played sports all my life and never had to spit like these guys do. And while we are at it , how about putting the mouth guard in your mouth instead of chewing on it.

No kidding, hey!