Around the League 2018-19

[untouchable21]

I thought it was very interesting that NYI signed Brock Nelson to just a 1-year deal, prior to arbitration. His production has been declining, so this seems like a "show me (Lou)" contract.

He’ll be one of trade centre’s big names for their trade deadline show. Book it!!!!

 

[jamiebez]

Hamhuis to Nashville. Now even their 3rd pair is good :|

Do not like.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

I think that jersey is a trainwreck.

No Purple means I'm not interested

 

[cbcwpg]

http://jets.nhl.com/v2/ext/files/1819JETSPromoSchedule.pdf

Promo Schedule

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

http://jets.nhl.com/v2/ext/files/1819JETSPromoSchedule.pdf

Promo Schedule

Guess I'd better snag Fan Appreciation Night against NYI for the Return of Trouba.

 

[HannuJ]

who knew that re-signing Jake Virtanen would result in Trevor Linden stepping down.

 

[sipowicz]

Hamhuis to Nashville. Now even their 3rd pair is good :|

Do not like.

Well the Jets did sign Morrow!

 

[Chewmasey]

What's everyone's thoughts on the Wild?
I see they have 1.7 mill left of cap space.
I look at that roster and kinda shake my head. They're a cap team but they seem medicore for a cap team.
Glad I'm not a Wild fan.

 

[Maukkis]

What's everyone's thoughts on the Wild?
I see they have 1.7 mill left of cap space.
I look at that roster and kinda shake my head. They're a cap team but they seem medicore for a cap team.
Glad I'm not a Wild fan.

The biggest need I can think of is for a true superstar at F. You could easily argue that they have a complete top 6 at F, a GREAT top pairing and a second pairing at D, an above-average starter in net and depth at important positions, but still can't get it done. I can't think of much else that is lacking on the ice.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

What's everyone's thoughts on the Wild?
I see they have 1.7 mill left of cap space.
I look at that roster and kinda shake my head. They're a cap team but they seem medicore for a cap team.
Glad I'm not a Wild fan.

They are the poster child for why GM's need to be protected from their own stupidity with contract length limits. I laughed when the Parise/Suter signings were announced, and I laugh to this day.

 

[jetsforever]

The biggest need I can think of is for a true superstar at F. You could easily argue that they have a complete top 6 at F, a GREAT top pairing and a second pairing at D, an above-average starter in net and depth at important positions, but still can't get it done. I can't think of much else that is lacking on the ice.

Each year they're good enough to get into the playoffs, but as you said they don't have enough top-end talent, especially at forward. Nashville had a similar problem although their defence is even more potent than Minnesota's. I'm pretty sure the Wild won't win any cups with this group.

 

[ps241]

Each year they're good enough to get into the playoffs, but as you said they don't have enough top-end talent, especially at forward. Nashville had a similar problem although their defence is even more potent than Minnesota's. I'm pretty sure the Wild won't win any cups with this group.

That feels like a shitty spot to be in where you are a playoff team but not a contender. Before last season I would have been fine with it but once you get a taste of truly contending then the primary reason for the team feels like it’s either being a contender or rebuilding/reloading to be a contender.

Being a contender is awesome and it was worth the pain. We may not win a cup and that will suck but we built a good enough team to reach the summit hockey gods willing.

 

[cbcwpg]

Auston Matthews, Leafs talking contract extension: report | CBC Sports

Sportsnet's Luke Fox reported Thursday that the Leafs and the 20-year-old centre are in talks about a contract extension that will likely pay him upward of $80 million US over eight years.

 

[cbcwpg]

FA arbitration count so far:

44 have filed, and with just 11 hearings to go, only Winnipeg defenceman Jacob Trouba and Calgary defenceman Brett Kulak made it to their hearing.
In each case, the arbitrator went right down the middle between the player ask and team offer.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

Rumours of $80 million 8 year deal for matthews

 

[jetsforever]

Rumours of $80 million 8 year deal for matthews

That'd be good for us. The lower Matthews signs for, the lower Laine can sign for.

 

[Neuf]

I mean, you know Matthews will be good, but dropping 10 million on a sub 70 point player...

Wouldn't want Laine taking 10 right now. McDavid at least had the trophy sweep before cashing in.

 

[PhilJets]

Hamhuis to Nashville. Now even their 3rd pair is good :|

Do not like.

We have better 3rd pairing.

Then you got Niku's potential and poolman 1 year older.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I mean, you know Matthews will be good, but dropping 10 million on a sub 70 point player...

Wouldn't want Laine taking 10 right now. McDavid at least had the trophy sweep before cashing in.

Matthews has outperformed Tavares by a fair margin comparing their D+1 & D+2 seasons. I think AM should get more than Eichel, less than McDavid. Split the difference and it is 11.25.

 

[puck stoppa]

Tom Wilson 6 years at 31 million. Yikes.

 

[Guerzy]

Tom Wilson 6 years at 31 million. Yikes.

This seems crazy...

 

[BigZ65]

Tom Wilson 6 years at 31 million. Yikes.

Glad we got Lowry locked up before this....seems like a hell of a value now.

 

[mcpw]

"You need a guy like Tom Wilson to win" is this year's flavor du jour. Previously: "Defense doesn't matter" (2017), "Speed and three scoring lines" (2016), "A natural leader like Toews and an elite #1D" (2015), "Play big and physical" (2014).

 

[FonRiesen]

"You need a guy like Tom Wilson to win" is this year's flavor du jour. Previously: "Defense doesn't matter" (2017), "Speed and three scoring lines" (2016), "A natural leader like Toews and an elite #1D" (2015), "Play big and physical" (2014).

Crazy, it's almost like if you play together as a team and have a competent strategy/identity, there are multiple paths to victory...

 

[GJF]

That is quite a contract for Wilson :O