GDT: 10/28 spooky pre-halloween gdt the captain is back edition

[the halleJOKEL]

They didn't just pursue high priced players. They actually acquired them. Starting in 2012-13, between Jordan, Semin, Skinner's raise (which was signed that offseason but didn't start until the next year), Tlusty's raise (tripled his salary), and Eric's escalating contract (+2m from 2011-12 to now), they actually tacked on quite a bit of money. Their first cut in payroll didn't happen until Jokinen was forced out, who went on to have a great year beside Malkin. Everyone else either hung around for a long time (Ruutu) or were dealt for pretty much equal money (Gleason).

There was a time not too long ago when $51 million was considered a hefty payroll for this team. They're currently sit at a $68.9 million cap hit. I fully believe that if Ward were somehow moved for nothing they'd just pocket the money, but there simply isn't room to negotiate at the moment.

This team is in trouble financially because of Ward, Liles, Harrison, and Gleason. Together, they make $13.55 million to do...what exactly? Eric and Semin combined to make $16.25 and ended last year with a combined 100 points, and should top that again. Ideally, maybe they're even closer to 125. Can we even count on the first group of players for 125 games?



Bringing the point home, imagine if Francis can miraculously dump those contracts, sign a $5m defenseman, keep Tlusty and Sekera with the rest, and somehow still draft high?

Skinner // Eric // Lindholm
Tlusty // Jordan // Semin
Gerbe // McEichel // Rask
McClement // Nash // Dwyer

Sekera // Faulk
Someone // Murphy
Hainsey // Bellemore
Fleury

Khudobin
McBackup

this is a flawed roster because it assumes semin somehow hasnt been ran out of town by our idiot fanbase

 

[Blueline Bomber]

That assumes Semin even pays attention to any criticism against him.

 

[Unsustainable]

That assumes Semin even pays attention to any criticism against him.

As long as it's broadcast in English, he won't know.

:sarcasm

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

I made this roster in #nhl14

Wasn't too hard and it's p good tbh

Eric to TOR for Kadri//Gardiner//1st
Jordan//2015 2nd to NYR for Stepan
Rask//2015 3rd for Versteeg
Signed Bryzgalov
2015 5th//2016 3rd for Cooke
Drafted McDavid 1 OA with our pick
Drafted Kylington 5 OA with TOR's pick

Tlusty//Stepan//Semin(C) <---- trollololol
Skinner//McDavid//Lindholm
Gerbe//Kadri//Versteeg
Cooke//McClement(A)//Dwyer
Boychuk

Sekera(A)//Faulk
Fleury//Gardiner
Kylington//Murphy
Hainsey

Khudobin
Bryzgalov

Not amazing off the bat, but will grow into something special I think. Plus it's a very young team

 

[Blueline Bomber]

That defense may be worse than what we're icing now.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

That defense may be worse than what we're icing now.

Dont' worry, that won't be the defense. I'll be surprised if Sekera re-signs here.

 

[Lucky Lindy]

I can't say that Kylington will be ready for NHL next year. From what I've seen this year, he is really raw and should staying in SHL atleast over next year.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

The turning on each other has already began.

You =/= each other

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Staal looked good.
Murphy looked ****ing terrible.
Hainsey looked ****ing terrible.
Semin looked ok.
Ward looked ok.
Rask must really hate goalie's sternums.
Boychuk can.. umm... skate on a lot of the ice?
Skinner is a beaut and I want to pinch his cheeks.
Sekera looked good.

This is the only worthwhile kind of analysis at this point.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

You =/= each other

rude

 

[Rad ChaLose]

If the hype around McDavid is true, he'll be starting in the top 6 of wherever he ends up. Unless he/his folks are Lindros-level picky about where he goes, it shouldn't be a big deal... knock on wood

I'd think not. Based on his response to Mac's question here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZdXE2Kf4Aw#t=199

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I made this roster in #nhl14

Wasn't too hard and it's p good tbh

Eric to TOR for Kadri//Gardiner//1st
Jordan//2015 2nd to NYR for Stepan
Rask//2015 3rd for Versteeg
Signed Bryzgalov
2015 5th//2016 3rd for Cooke
Drafted McDavid 1 OA with our pick
Drafted Kylington 5 OA with TOR's pick

Tlusty//Stepan//Semin(C) <---- trollololol
Skinner//McDavid//Lindholm
Gerbe//Kadri//Versteeg
Cooke//McClement(A)//Dwyer
Boychuk

Sekera(A)//Faulk
Fleury//Gardiner
Kylington//Murphy
Hainsey

Khudobin
Bryzgalov

It wasn't too hard because you completely ignored Cam Ward and his cap hit and you assumed other teams would make those trades.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Only one 6-game winning streak from .500.

Pretty sure they'll win the next one.

...aaaand now 2 wins away from validating my prediction.

AUTOMATIC LOSS

 

[VAcaniac]

...aaaand now 2 wins away from validating my prediction.

AUTOMATIC LOSS

Calling your bluff brah...

But if we match the franchise record and win 9 in a row, we'll only need a .554 hockey the rest of the way...

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

The spookiness is back.

 

[Novacane]

Don't jinx it fools

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

jinx reverse jinx jinx reverse jinx jinx reverse jinx none of it really matters because i dont actually know my own commitment to the tank anymore so who cares about the result?

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

Don't

it guys!!!