2017-18 Around the League

[RockLobster]

Dreger has an incredible relationship with Brisson. So while I agree with you that he's been a mouthpiece for the Leafs for a very long time, he would never do anything that can cause any type of negativity with his relationship with Brisson. If I was a betting man, I'd say this "secondary source" is the mouth of Pat Brisson himself to up the ante of other teams. That's who Dreger is the biggest puppet for.

I guess it's just...why single out the Leafs, you know? I mean I have my theory as to why--like you said to up the ante and put pressure on. But really when these mainstream guys mention the Canadiens or the Leafs, a lot of the time anymore I chalk it up to them just playing to the two most rabid fanbases in the NHL.

Now that's not to say I would 100% discount what he says in this tweet, but I just personally think that Dreger's track record speaks for itself w/r/t him and the Leafs.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I guess it's just...why single out the Leafs, you know? I mean I have my theory as to why--like you said to up the ante and put pressure on. But really when these mainstream guys mention the Canadiens or the Leafs, a lot of the time anymore I chalk it up to them just playing to the two most rabid fanbases in the NHL.

Now that's not to say I would 100% discount what he says in this tweet, but I just personally think that Dreger's track record speaks for itself w/r/t him and the Leafs.

I agree in every situation besides those that involve Brisson. He talks up the Leafs and Canadiens like it's nobody's business. Part of it (especially with the leafs) is probably being a mouthpiece. The other part is probably ratings.

But yeah, anytime he says something like this and Brisson is involved, it's likely to try and better his side of the table.

 

[RockLobster]

I agree in every situation besides those that involve Brisson. He talks up the Leafs and Canadiens like it's nobody's business. Part of it (especially with the leafs) is probably being a mouthpiece. The other part is probably ratings.

But yeah, anytime he says something like this and Brisson is involved, it's likely to try and better his side of the table.

Perhaps it's a little of both of what you and I believe. I don't discount that the man has relationships in the hockey world, he obviously does. But I also think he's more than earned any healthy dose of skepticism/eye-brow raisings that come along any time he mentions the Toronto Maple Leafs and a player (high profile or otherwise).

 

[dahrougem2]

I've grown extremely skeptical of Dreger over the years.

Man, there is such a difference in the accuracy of reporting between NBA/NFL reporters, and NHL reporters. How much of that is on teams/"sources" and how much is on the reporters themselves is up for debate, but it's so easy to find accurate reports from other leagues.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I've grown extremely skeptical of Dreger over the years.

Man, there is such a difference in the accuracy of reporting between NBA/NFL reporters, and NHL reporters. How much of that is on teams/"sources" and how much is on the reporters themselves is up for debate, but it's so easy to find accurate reports from other leagues.

Other leagues don't have reporters that speculate. They talk about facts. They don't have entire nations tune into 12 hour long shows completely devoted to a day of trading players. It's a market in Canada and because of this reporters have gone from simply reporting, to speculating.

 

[Pokecheque]

Honestly I'd think Dreger wouldn't like the Leafs organization since they fired his cousin Dave Nonis.

 

[RockLobster]

 

[RockLobster]

 

[LTC Pain]

 

[klozge]

Sheary's negative value must be immense. #TeamHunwick

 

[LTC Pain]

 

[McMetal]

Well at least we know STL will still be looking for a 1C next year.

 

[Raucherhusten]

Well at least we know STL will still be looking for a 1C next year.

Easy fix. Duchene might be available next offseason. Can you imagine ...

 

[Foppberg]

That Pittsburgh trade must mean they pretty much have a guaranteed guy that they're going to sign on July 1st.

 

[VikingAv]

That Pittsburgh trade must mean they pretty much have a guaranteed guy that they're going to sign on July 1st.

Well, rumor is it's Jack Johnson on a 5-year deal. Oh, Rutherford......

 

[henchman21]

The term for JJ is bad, but the rumored AAV of 3-3.5 isn't that bad... Hell, Kulikov got 4.3 last year and isn't as good as JJ.

 

[Balthazar]

Pittsburgh is all-in on Crosby's and Malkin's primes anyway. They don't give a shit about the future and what will come after, including old players on bad contracts. They trade all their 1st rounders and most of their prospects.

 

[RockLobster]

The term for JJ is bad, but the rumored AAV of 3-3.5 isn't that bad... Hell, Kulikov got 4.3 last year and isn't as good as JJ.

Makes you wonder what type of AAV CDH is looking at (I already believe he's getting a 5 year deal)

 

[henchman21]

Makes you wonder what type of AAV CDH is looking at (I already believe he's getting a 5 year deal)

 

[Freudian]

I'm not a big JJ fan. Too many mistakes and doesn't seem smart on the ice. On a team that can cover his weaknesses, he might be good. He's just not the guy you can lean on.

 

[LTC Pain]

Well, rumor is it's Jack Johnson on a 5-year deal. Oh, Rutherford......

 

[RockLobster]

Probably not

(I didn't necessarily mean for the Avs, because there's a legitimate question as to how it'd all fit, I just meant more in general)

 

[LTC Pain]

 

[Alex Jones]

I'm not a big JJ fan. Too many mistakes and doesn't seem smart on the ice. On a team that can cover his weaknesses, he might be good. He's just not the guy you can lean on.

He's gotten a lot better at reading the play over the last few years...

Not a terrible bottom four guy, but you can't really trust him.

 

[agentblack]

JJ to the Pens actually seems like a nice fit