Around The League 2018-19 Offseason edition

[OmNomNom]

It actually does; I didn't see whether Paquette filed for arbitration, but that affects whether the Lightning can buy out Callahan (or Coburn) later this summer.

explain?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

explain?

I believe if a player files for arbitration, it opens up a 2nd buyout window for that team later in the summer

 

[njdevils19]

Haha I think that's the only way Ray gets involved with Tampa. I don't think he's going to help Tampa make cap space to become a freaking juggernaut unless Ray gets something back to improve this team.

I think somebody is going to help. If it's gonna happen, we might as well be the team getting a little help out of it. If we were the only way TB gets EK that would be different but I don't see how that will be the case.

 

[Cheddabombs]

I'm 99% sure that Doughty was having lunch at the same place as me just a while a go.

 

[njdevils19]

I'm 99% sure that Doughty was having lunch at the same place as me just a while a go.

Was he telling the staff that there is no way that at the end year their burgers are better than his?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

Is it realistic to think Maroon is waiting on NJ?

If Ryan's contract/Johnson/Killorn types coming here is a possibility it would explain why Maroon hasn't signed yet, if we are his preferred destination

 

[Billdo]

Is it realistic to think Maroon is waiting on NJ?

If Ryan's contract/Johnson/Killorn types coming here is a possibility it would explain why Maroon hasn't signed yet, if we are his preferred destination

I'd be surprised if he's waiting on them. I'd also be surprised if we were waiting for some deal that very much could fall through and we'd be left with our pants down if they wanted Maroon.

 

[NJDevs26]

I can't picture any scenario where we're adding on $20 million in cap that would prohibit us from signing Maroon financially. Roster-wise it might be another story if they somehow acquire a couple of forwards they might not need him at that point.

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

I'd be surprised if he's waiting on them. I'd also be surprised if we were waiting for some deal that very much could fall through and we'd be left with our pants down if they wanted Maroon.

I dont think it would be that crazy if Maroon said he wants to be in NJ and Shero said 'hey, id love to sign you but I have to make sure a few trades aren't going through first.'

If Maroon is in no rush, I dont see why it couldnt be that way. Perhaps its a stretch to think so but why else would Maroon not have signed yet? Unless he is a very patient man maybe

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

I can't picture any scenario where we're adding on $20 million in cap that would prohibit us from signing Maroon financially. Roster-wise it might be another story if they somehow acquire a couple of forwards they might not need him at that point.

Yeah its more fit than cap.

If we get a Johnson/Ryan/Killorn then there may simply be no room for Maroon

 

[Billdo]

I dont think it would be that crazy if Maroon said he wants to be in NJ and Shero said 'hey, id love to sign you but I have to make sure a few trades aren't going through first.'

If Maroon is in no rush, I dont see why it couldnt be that way. Perhaps its a stretch to think so but why else would Maroon not have signed yet? Unless he is a very patient man maybe

I'd just be surprised because what if we wait and wait, no trades happen, and Maroon decides he can't wait and signs elsewhere?

 

[NJDevs26]

I'd just be surprised because what if we wait and wait, no trades happen, and Maroon decides he can't wait and signs elsewhere?

Eh they're not going to make him wait two months if that's what's happening. Sometimes we've benefitted from guys who were willing to wait out certain other moves (Rafalski when Nieds left).

 

[njdevils19]

Can't imagine Maroon would be cool if we said "hey wait and see if we can trade for another forward. If not, you're our man."

 

[Billdo]

Eh they're not going to make him wait two months if that's what's happening. Sometimes we've benefitted from guys who were willing to wait out certain other moves (Rafalski when Nieds left).

Yeah but if I'm him, the post below is exactly how I'd feel

Can't imagine Maroon would be cool if we said "hey wait and see if we can trade for another forward. If not, you're our man."

^this

 

[NJDevs26]

Can't imagine Maroon would be cool if we said "hey wait and see if we can trade for another forward. If not, you're our man."

I'm sure he's fine with it if the alternative is St. Louis (where his family lives) or a similar offer elsewhere. It's not like players really HAVE to sign contracts till camp.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Maroon most likely has an offer from us and is just taking his time.

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

Maroon most likely has an offer from us and is just taking his time.

I remember reading we extended an offer to Maroon pre-FA so it could be right.

But wouldnt that affect if we take on cap dumps who could be wingers?

 

[njdevils19]

I'm sure he's fine with it if the alternative is St. Louis (where his family lives) or a similar offer elsewhere. It's not like players really HAVE to sign contracts till camp.

If he has an offer from STL where his family lives and our offer is essentially "if we don't find someone better" wouldn't he just take the STL offer? I guess if ours is bigger or he really likes our team he would wait.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I remember reading we extended an offer to Maroon pre-FA so it could be right.

But wouldnt that affect if we take on cap dumps who could be wingers?

We have a lot of cap so it shouldn’t.

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

We have a lot of cap so it shouldn’t.

Cap wise no it shouldn't, as NJD26 said. But positional need wise, wouldn't we be over full if we got Maroon and another top 9 guy via trade?

I mean having more talented guys than less isnt a problem but it could be depending on circumstances

 

[Emperoreddy]

The cap dump most likely just becomes the extra forward.

 

[Devilsgrl35]

Unless a team is getting something they can't refuse, nobody should be helping Tampa become a powerhouse. This is such a complicated trade to make to begin with, it's even more complicated for Tampa.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Unless a team is getting something they can't refuse, nobody should be helping Tampa become a powerhouse. This is such a complicated trade to make to begin with, it's even more complicated for Tampa.

If you can get a prime asset it makes sense. For just a couple of picks it doesn’t make sense. Even if Tampa is in a different division and doesn’t affect our attempts to make the playoffs much.

 

[EnglishDevil]

I still think Dallas has a leg up over Tampa with Karlsson just because they're out of the Senators division/conference entirely. It's significantly easier to stomach him tearing things up or creating a powerhouse team when you're not competing against them directly. I know Ottawa is unlikely to be competing with Tampa anytime soon regardless, but wherever he ends up he's going to be there for a long time, if they want to move on from the negativity surrounding their franchise from all these sagas as quickly as possible out-of-sight out-of-mind might be the better approach even if the return isn't as good.

Not to mention, I don't think Karlsson really cares outside of getting a juicy extension in a zero income tax state, if you add Karlsson to the Stars roster it's pretty damn competitive even if they underachieved a little recently.