Around the League 2019-20 IV

[NJDevs26]

Yeah I mean he'd definitely be an upgrade in Edmonton. Edmonton is dumb and bad though, which explains why they wouldn't claim him.

Like was said on the previous page, they're also up against the cap and contract limits so they can't willy-nilly claim just anyone.

 

[Triumph]

Like was said on the previous page, they're also up against the cap and contract limits so they can't willy-nilly claim just anyone.

Edmonton is $2.6M below the cap and they have room for 2 more contracts. They could've claimed just about anyone who was waived yesterday.

 

[None Shall Pass]

Like was said on the previous page, they're also up against the cap and contract limits so they can't willy-nilly claim just anyone.

Negatory: Edmonton Oilers - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Two contract slots, $2.6M below the cap, as Triumph rightfully pointed out.

Though trying to make sense of anything Edmonton does, or doesn't do, is chasing windmills.

 

[MadDevil]

Yeah I saw that lineup the other day and couldn't believe they would play him that high

Gross

It's almost criminal how badly they're wasting McDavid.

 

[Blackjack]

$2.6 million is really up against the cap if you're rostering 20 guys. Could they jam a guy in there? Yeah, probably. Should they?

--Looks at their roster--

They should burn down their arena and never pick first again.

 

[BenedictGomez]

The nuance & hidden puns in this art is fantastic. Must be blown up to be appreciated.

Marchand's being a clown.
Giroux has a Gritty lunchbox.
Subban's sharing a picture of Vonn.
Eichel's eating Buffalo wings.
Kessel's eating a hot dog.

And I'm sure there are other buried jokes I dont get from not knowing the player issues well enough.

 

[OmNomNom]

The nuance & hidden puns in this art is fantastic. Must be blown up to be appreciated.

Marchand's being a clown.
Giroux has a Gritty lunchbox.
Subban's sharing a picture of Vonn.
Eichel's eating Buffalo wings.
Kessel's eating a hot dog.

And I'm sure there are other buried jokes I dont get from not knowing the player issues well enough.

idk if its intentional but its cool they put mackinnon and crosby together, since they're tight

 

[OmNomNom]

The nuance & hidden puns in this art is fantastic. Must be blown up to be appreciated.

Marchand's being a clown.
Giroux has a Gritty lunchbox.
Subban's sharing a picture of Vonn.
Eichel's eating Buffalo wings.
Kessel's eating a hot dog.

And I'm sure there are other buried jokes I dont get from not knowing the player issues well enough.

kessel aint eating a hotdog by the way

it's the snapchat hotdog filter

 

[glenwo2]

The nuance & hidden puns in this art is fantastic. Must be blown up to be appreciated.

Marchand's being a clown.
Giroux has a Gritty lunchbox.
Subban's sharing a picture of Vonn.
Eichel's eating Buffalo wings.
Kessel's eating a hot dog.

And I'm sure there are other buried jokes I dont get from not knowing the player issues well enough.

You also didn't mention DOC in the background to the right.

 

[None Shall Pass]

 

[billingtons ghost]

Blues Stanley Cup ring is pretty awesome.

A Closer Look: Blues Stanley Cup Championship Ring

 

[MadDevil]

 

[mtnet]

Blues Stanley Cup ring is pretty awesome.

A Closer Look: Blues Stanley Cup Championship Ring

That does look great, well done

 

[RangerDoggo]

The Oilers complete roster should come with a warning for people who have heart problems or are pregnant. It's sickening.

 

[NJDevils17]

I don’t even like Spezza all that much but Babcock is such a dick for scratching him.

 

[OmNomNom]

I don’t even like Spezza all that much but Babcock is such a dick for scratching him.

well a certain word is part of babcock's last name......

 

[Davegarri]

Babcock is and always will be a douche for scratching Mike Modano so he wouldn't get to 1,500 games played.

f*** him

 

[njdevils1982]

Babcock is and always will be a *****e for scratching Mike Modano so he wouldn't get to 1,500 games played.

**** him

wow…..what a dick

 

[MadDevil]

I've always felt that Babcock was highly overrated.

 

[Bleedred]

Babcock's time in Toronto is probably winding down.

What was his deal for? 8 years? This is year 5 right here. Wouldn't be surprised if he's out after this year, especially with another first round exit and the fact that it's now public knowledge and quite documented that he and Dubas don't see eye to eye and possibly don't even get along at all.

If they struggle this year, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him fired mid-season. They don't even have to be bad, they just have to underwhelm a bit and Babcock might be gone.

Someone else will probably hire him and even if they don't, the last 3+ years on his contract won't be too much for the Leafs to eat. They have enough money that they can just print it.

 

[Devilsfan92]

For a guy that is so gung-ho about Bell Let's Talk he's kinda of a I'll see you Tuesday.

Modano.

 

[JrFischer54]

i'm probably alone in thinking that doc looks like an afterthought lurker there. they should've had him behind a podium or something like he was the teacher or something?

 

[JrFischer54]

Babcock's time in Toronto is probably winding down.

What was his deal for? 8 years? This is year 5 right here. Wouldn't be surprised if he's out after this year, especially with another first round exit and the fact that it's now public knowledge and quite documented that he and Dubas don't see eye to eye and possibly don't even get along at all.

If they struggle this year, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him fired mid-season. They don't even have to be bad, they just have to underwhelm a bit and Babcock might be gone.

Someone else will probably hire him and even if they don't, the last 3+ years on his contract won't be too much for the Leafs to eat. They have enough money that they can just print it.

whoever the leafs bring in it won't matter they will still get their lunch eaten by the bruins 75% of the time in a playoff matchup and then 100% of the time by the bolts.

 

[jkrdevil]

Babcock's time in Toronto is probably winding down.

What was his deal for? 8 years? This is year 5 right here. Wouldn't be surprised if he's out after this year, especially with another first round exit and the fact that it's now public knowledge and quite documented that he and Dubas don't see eye to eye and possibly don't even get along at all.

If they struggle this year, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him fired mid-season. They don't even have to be bad, they just have to underwhelm a bit and Babcock might be gone.

Someone else will probably hire him and even if they don't, the last 3+ years on his contract won't be too much for the Leafs to eat. They have enough money that they can just print it.

It was reported today that Dubas wanted to fire him last year after the playoffs, but Shannahan stepped in to save Babcock’s job. If they stumble at all during the season he could be gone.

Agree he is an overrated coach. Got too much credit for riding Giguere in ‘03 and guiding a very elite Detroit squad in ‘08 and ‘09. That got him the team Canada job, which you or I could have coached to gold

 

[My3Sons]

It was reported today that Dubas wanted to fire him last year after the playoffs, but Shannahan stepped in to save Babcock’s job. If they stumble at all during the season he could be gone.

Agree he is an overrated coach. Got too much credit for riding Giguere in ‘03 and guiding a very elite Detroit squad in ‘08 and ‘09. That got him the team Canada job, which you or I could have coached to gold

Or does Shanny choose Babcock over Dubas? Neither decision would shock me. Tune in tomorrow for As the Leaf Turns. Like syrup through the glass jar those are the days of our Leafs.