Rumor: Arizona negotiating 8 year/$8M+ deal with Ekman-Larsson

[Sens of Anarchy]

Nearly fifteen years ago and due only to extremely extenuating circumstances surrounding a work stoppage.

was I supposed to add that?

 

[Heldig]

no chance OEL wins a cup in Arizona, the pieces just aren't there.. if he wants to win hes going to have to leave

Can I get the winning lottery numbers too?

 

[rt]

was I supposed to add that?

Sign and trades don’t happen.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Sign and trades don’t happen.

Ok...SO. Was I saying any different? Someone asked when the last one happened .. I answered.

 

[mouser]

I assume your source is the cab. Can you cite the article?

There’s no single article that covers it all, pieces are in different places.

1) The CBA prohibits teams and players from signing contract extensions before July 1st of the final year of multi-year contracts.

2) The CBA prohibits teams/players from offering things of financial value or making any sort of financial promises outside of the contract. With a few minor exceptions detailed in the CBA.

3) The CBA does not contain any language prohibiting teams from discussing possible future contracts with their players at any point in time. Any such discussion would be subject to (1) and (2). Meaning any sort of legally binding agreement or representation to sign an extension before July 1st would violate (2).

4) The CBA does not contain any language detailing what team executives are allowed or not allowed to say about contract discussions with players whose rights they hold. It’s entirely possible the NHL has a policy that team executives shouldn’t be speaking publicly about contract negotiation specifics. That doesn’t mean the team is barred from privately discussing potential contracts with the player.

 

[kerrabria]

So going forward the d corps should look like

Ekman-Larsson - xxxx
Chychrun - xxxx
Goligoski - xxxx

with one of those xxxx's possibly filled in with Boqvist, Dobson or Bouchard?

Solid

 

[TheBloodyNine]

OEL going to the Shane Dian school of winning championships

 

[Heldig]

So going forward the d corps should look like

Ekman-Larsson - xxxx
Chychrun - xxxx
Goligoski - xxxx

with one of those xxxx's possibly filled in with Boqvist, Dobson or Bouchard?

Solid

OEL - Demers
Chychrun - Hjalmarsson
Goligoski - Murphy / xxxx

+ Tkachuk / Wahlstrom added to a young, talented forward core looks even better

 

[Mr Positive]

this is what a strong finish can do for a player. Arizona started slow, but finished strong, with positive feels all around.

With the Isles, they started strong and wilted, and it's currently not looking good for the Isles to keep Tavares

 

[rt]

OEL going to the Shane Dian school of winning championships

Well he’s no Mattias Zuckamello or Henri Loompkiss.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Well he’s no Mattias Zuckamello or Henri Loompkiss.

You mean guys who have actually played in a championship?

 

[rt]

You mean guys who have actually played in a championship?

So by “winning championships” you meant, “losing a championship”? Got it.

 

[Seanaconda]

Can I get the winning lottery numbers too?

Winning lottery numbers is harder than predicting the yotes will be good in a bit . Doubt they win a cup but who knows that are building a good team.

If raanta manages to not die / get injured the first game whoever their coach is will prob win the Adams

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Can I get the winning lottery numbers too?

Meanwhile an expansion team is a win away from the SCF. Clearly times are changing and just about any team can contend with a few good moves.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

So by “winning championships” you meant, “losing a championship”? Got it.

At least they’ve gotten a shot at it. A lot more than could ever be said for Doan or now OEL if he re-signs there.

 

[rt]

At least they’ve gotten a shot at it. A lot more than could ever be said for Doan or now OEL if he re-signs there.

I don’t think you remember your point. Admittedly, it was certainly very easy to forget.

 

[AZviaNJ]

So going forward the d corps should look like

Ekman-Larsson - xxxx
Chychrun - xxxx
Goligoski - xxxx

with one of those xxxx's possibly filled in with Boqvist, Dobson or Bouchard?

Solid

Wouldn't rule out Hughes...in addition to Wahlstrom, Tkachuk and (hopefully) Zadina if he falls....as potential picks at 5.

OEL-Demers
Chychrun-Goligoski
Hughes-Hjalmarsson (not that Hammer is a 3rd pair....he'd just a perfect partner for Hughes)

 

[TheBloodyNine]

I don’t think you remember your point. Admittedly, it was certainly very easy to forget.

My point was the Shane Doan had plenty of opportunities to chase a championship but refused to leave Arizona and ended his career without ever getting a legitimate chance at one. Same thing'll happen to OEL if he stays there.

 

[rt]

My point was the Shane Doan had plenty of opportunities to chase a championship but refused to leave Arizona and ended his career without ever getting a legitimate chance at one. Same thing'll happen to OEL if he stays there.

Yep. Doan should’ve left for the Red Wings 8yrs ago. They were a powerhouse fresh off a finals appearance. Except since that time they’ve had nothing but misses and early exits. Hell, even the lowly Coyotes had a conference finals appearance since then.

Last time Doan was UFA, he was considering the Canucks very seriously. They were just off a Cup finals loss and were looking GREAT. It’s been nothing but misses and early exits since.

Your point is stupid. Things change.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

Arizona doesn't deserve him at this point.

 

[hockeyguy1967]

So going forward the d corps should look like

Ekman-Larsson - xxxx
Chychrun - xxxx
Goligoski - xxxx

with one of those xxxx's possibly filled in with Boqvist, Dobson or Bouchard?

Solid

Solid? That's one of the worst d cores in the league.

 

[rt]

Arizona doesn't deserve him at this point.

I tend to agree due to my own baggage as a Coyotes fan. Negative bias aside, as much as it pains me not to trash my team, we’ve got a brand new owner, a brand new GM, a brand new coaching staff, and a brand new leadership group. Hell, we’ve got a brand new affiate down in Tucson.

Are “The Coyotes” really more than a couple of years old? Do the miserable failures of all the past regimes really indicate anything about the new group?

Still have an arena in the middle of nowhere. Still have very little popularity. Get a new barn and win some games and all of that changes. There’s absolutely nothing fundamentally different about Nashville, or Vegas or Dallas or Tampa or Florida and Phoenix. There’s no curse. Those responsible have been held accountable and chucked out. What more do you want?

 

[rt]

Solid? That's one of the worst d cores in the league.

OEL
Goligoski
Hjalmarsson
Chychrun
Demers
Connauton

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

OEL
Goligoski
Hjalmarsson
Chychrun
Demers
Connauton

Looks solid to me.

 

[DrJustice]

Would be huge for Arizona. Big name player who wants to be there and build with what they have.

Opens the doors for other players staying/deciding to sign someday.

Didn't know he was such a leader. Don't hear much about the Coyotes out here.