DarkandStormy
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Source ?
*YOU* are the one making the claim...so *YOU* have to provide the source (which you haven't yet). That's how this works. lol
Source ?
Not to get into another Porty argument, but if he said:
“Negotiations are fine with PLD. His camp is waiting to see what Barzal gets. Barzal is waiting to see what PLD gets. Both will be signed and in camp, but not until right before camp starts. Because this is how the game is played.”
that doesn’t get him many clicks and people won’t be waiting for his next update. So he adds some drama. And people are waiting to see what Porty says next.
I don't recall him ever bringing it up and Barzal's name certainly isn't mentioned in the latest article.
Well the article was 5 questions leading to the start of training camp and the first question was "Will PLD be there?" The article raises no panic but simply talks about what could happen if he isn't. Who gets a shot at top 6 minutes? How will Jarmo and Torts treat someone who holds out based on their history, etc. He's been in town skating for weeks so it's not like there is any delay on getting him on the ice once a deal is signed like there would be in the Winnipeg/Roslovic situation.The PLD - Barzal thing is what I think is going on and what I have seen plenty of others speculate. I don’t get why anyone is worried about the PLD situation. Back before the NFL had defined salaries for draft choices you would always see 2 or 3 guys drafted near each other in the early first round waiting until for the other one to sign to use his salary for a comp. You aren’t a very good agent if you don’t do such a thing. It is plausible, boring speculation that would draw him no clicks.
But no, it seems that Porty has written something saying there is really nothing new to report and PLD will be signed by camp, but he implies there is drama and some threats from the CBJ.
I agree. I have learned quite a bit from the posters here.I find what you guys post far more interesting than anything porty writes.
I agree. I have learned quite a bit from the posters here.
None of us actually know anything. We just get all of our information from the internet. We are like the Qanon followers of hockey.
Allegedly 20 teams reached out to him...he chose WashingtonChara signs a super cheap deal for the Caps and we chose to bring in Del Zotto on a PTO?
Allegedly 20 teams reached out to him...he chose Washington
20 teams reached out and $775k was the best offer ?Allegedly 20 teams reached out to him...he chose Washington
Of course that means 11 didn't. Either way, Washington is an interesting choice. Sounds like his family is staying in Boston so I'm sure he wanted to stay close. They are probably his best chance for one last run at a cup if their goaltending can hold up. They still need to replace Lundqvist with a capable backup since they only have Samsonov on the roster right now.
20 teams reached out and $775k was the best offer ?
He calls out everyone else for not backing up their claims but never backs up his own.
And since the Blue Jackets get so little national coverage we get most of our information from the local writers that nobody seem to like very much.Yes, that's true for most people though, scientists and journalists too. Info is on the internet in written accounts and stat databases. What matters is whether you cull off sources of info that turn out to be not 100% reliable, or whether you cling to sources of info that just tell you what you want to hear. You end up with very different sources depending on which route you take.
Links = “facts”...??
Please tell me more about how this hard line approach is normal and we don’t spoil relationships with our players. Such a f***ing joke.
Also feel free to have open season on Portzline now for peddling the “all sides point to him being in camp on time” bull shit if this holdout comes true. He painted a pretty picture and it looks like it’s the complete opposite.
Brilliant negotiating by Brisson on that one.
2022 is going to be wild. Jarmo appears to have no long term plans (yet) besides "Cam & some Russians."