Player Discussion Resign Kevin Rooney, UFA at season ends
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Crease
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Yeah I mean if he continues to come cheap I'd love to keep him around. I wanted to keep him through the expansion draft and I like what he brings. If you can keep him for around $1M then you absolutely do it. Of course, there may be a team that makes him a silly offer depending on how this year unfolds; as much as I like him I don't want to commit too much to him.
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Trade him as rental to contender, offer him deal to come back in off season
Crease
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He’s literally the only center on the team doing his job.
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He is already playing for a contender.
It’s really going to depend on him. I’d love to have him stay, but I’m sure they have pretty much a set price on what they plan to pay a 4C.
If Rooney and his agent aren’t looking for a big windfall, I’d say he’ll be back with us. If he prices himself out, they’ll let him walk.
Good player, by not irreplaceable by any means.
If Rooney and his agent aren’t looking for a big windfall, I’d say he’ll be back with us. If he prices himself out, they’ll let him walk.
Good player, by not irreplaceable by any means.
Shesterkybomb
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Never liked him much until this year, he looks faster imo
Man you consistently have the worst takes
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He's a solid 4th line center- nothing less, nothing more.
And given the garbage we've had at that position since Moore and Boyle departed, he's a welcome addition.
Chips in a goal here or there, kills penalties, plays with an edge.
So sure I'd keep him, especially since Justin Richards has been underwhelming in the AHL so far.
And given the garbage we've had at that position since Moore and Boyle departed, he's a welcome addition.
Chips in a goal here or there, kills penalties, plays with an edge.
So sure I'd keep him, especially since Justin Richards has been underwhelming in the AHL so far.
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Actually, I’m pretty sure that’s quite literally how it works lol
Crease
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Who is a better fourth line center than Rooney? You want four above average centers but no team has that.
Attacking a straw man doesn't help your case. No one said or implied he's Carbonneau or even a special player.
He's a fourth line player who plays hard, hits, blocks shots, forechecks well, backchecks well, kills penalties, and can actually win a damn face-off. Having a functional fourth line is important and he's doing a good job of playing within himself and contributing in all the ways that we ask of him.
What's your idea of an upgrade at 4C? And even if you upgrade at 4C that isn't necessarily a reason not to try to retain Rooney for cheap.
Mac n Gs
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I honestly can't believe we have to go through another iteration of this same clown with the same trash takes.
bleedblue94
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Nic dowds extension should be a guide for Rooney. Dowd signed 1.3x3, Rooney can settle like 1.2x3 or 4 without question. The guy worked his bag off to get to the NHL and he isn't going to mail it in. He's a long term 4c guy here
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Playoff contender, unlikely Cup contender this season,He is already playing for a contender.
would gladly accept a 2nd plus a promising drafted amateur, if a tempting offer is tendered
Kocur26
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Players like him don’t do favors or take cuts - they get all they can because they’re borderline pros .
