Around The League 2019-20 part X

[Ripshot 43]

A Tampa radio personality alluded to Stamkos actually being even further injured than anyone outside of the team know. As in, perhaps career threatening. In this case, apparently his 2 minutes of ice time in the finals was a last hurrah and a way to pump the boys up in the chase for the Cup. The whole situation was strange but I think the Lightning are covering up that he actually left the bubble and came back (the team denies this) because you didn’t see any pictures or video of him cheering the team on in the stands or making an appearance anywhere. Just a lot that is odd about that situation.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

A Tampa radio personality alluded to Stamkos actually being even further injured than anyone outside of the team know. As in, perhaps career threatening. In this case, apparently his 2 minutes of ice time in the finals was a last hurrah and a way to pump the boys up in the chase for the Cup. The whole situation was strange but I think the Lightning are covering up that he actually left the bubble and came back (the team denies this) because you didn’t see any pictures or video of him cheering the team on in the stands or making an appearance anywhere. Just a lot that is odd about that situation.

I mean it is a little suspect that he had surgery on his core in March (a 4-6 week recovery) and was still hurt 7-8 months later.

 

[Ripshot 43]

I mean it is a little suspect that he had surgery on his core in March (a 4-6 week recovery) and was still hurt 7-8 months later.

I believe they did admit that he did hurt himself while in recovery once if not twice. Coming back to play 2 minutes and change without getting hurt and looking fine is just.... strange. We will see though, I hope it’s not true as he seems like a really good guy for the team and area.

 

[Devils731]

In terms of hoopla, starting off with a winter classic could be an event you can make a big deal over.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

 

[markog]

In terms of hoopla, starting off with a winter classic could be an event you can make a big deal over.

In Europe all the big sports are back with no fans and player accepted lower wages, why can't the same happen in USA?

 

[beekay414]

 

[ChicksDigTheTrap]

I guess that means we can stop with the fantasy trades for Sergachev.

 

[TonySoprano]

They were never trading Serg lol

 

[Triumph]

In Europe all the big sports are back with no fans and player accepted lower wages, why can't the same happen in USA?

That did just happen, that's why the Stanley Cup was awarded a week ago.

 

[None Shall Pass]

Maybe as PART of a deal, but...

 

[Spoiled Bratt]

what would the Habs even offer? Don't say Philip Danault

I know they have a crap ton of picks

They have a lot of enticing assets to get a deal done if they want to... Domi, Danault, Caufield, Romanov, 16th overall pick, 3 2nd round picks, etc

 

[Oneiro]

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Maybe as PART of a deal, but...

I would *eagerly* give them a 1st for Killorn, so long as Cernak is coming with him.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Maybe as PART of a deal, but...

30 year old declining Tyler Johnson signed until 2024. Not sure anyone is coughing up a 1st for that.

 

[My3Sons]

So basically, teams will walk away from fourth line guys who are overpaid and fringe RFAs. Hopefully Fitz stays patient because any good opportunity to squeeze a good player out of a team may not happen until next training camp.

 

[NJDevs26]

 

[ChicksDigTheTrap]

So basically, teams will walk away from fourth line guys who are overpaid and fringe RFAs. Hopefully Fitz stays patient because any good opportunity to squeeze a good player out of a team may not happen until next training camp.

My smile is getting wider as it still looks like they are going to use the 3 firsts as picks. I have been saying for a while I thought next year is when the bargains could come.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Bruins backed themselves into a corner here, having not really entertained extension talks with Krug.

 

[Triumph]

So basically, teams will walk away from fourth line guys who are overpaid and fringe RFAs. Hopefully Fitz stays patient because any good opportunity to squeeze a good player out of a team may not happen until next training camp.

While I agree that the best opportunities will come next summer, he doesn't have assets next summer. Plus there will be an expansion team that will have assets and the ability to squeeze teams.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

They have a lot of enticing assets to get a deal done if they want to... Domi, Danault, Caufield, Romanov, 16th overall pick, 3 2nd round picks, etc

none of that entices me if Laine is as good as you and some others say he is

Winnipeg doesn't want futures from the sounds of it...they want DMen and good centers

Danault is fine but is he really a bonafide 2C?

 

[Guadana]

wrong thread

 

[Spoiled Bratt]

none of that entices me if Laine is as good as you and some others say he is

Winnipeg doesn't want futures from the sounds of it...they want DMen and good centers

Danault is fine but is he really a bonafide 2C?

Maybe KK would be involved? As for Danault, he’s a very underrated center that does everything well on the ice. I see him as a weaker version of Bergeron. If paired with a guy like Connor, I can see him cracking 65+ points, would be your best forward defensively and your best face off option as well.

He’s not as sexy as Laine but he’s the type of guy you win with... just like us with Hischier.

 

[Patrik26]

Russ Cohen talking Johnson for the Devils giving up a first rounder. WTF? I want no part of Tyler Johnson who was basically a no-show during the playoffs and is quite possibly on the steep slope downward with four years left on his contract.

 

[markog]

That did just happen, that's why the Stanley Cup was awarded a week ago.

Yeah and? I'm talking about new season. The show must go on, with or without fans.