Around The League; Offseason

[Pokecheque]

I've always liked Sopel. Very outspoken and honest, pretty stand-up guy.

 

[Foppa2118]

The last one was locked and didn't see a new one, and this definitely pertains



That's just a big ol' pile of shit the Wild are going to eat

A fitting end to their dog and pony show 9 years ago.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

A fitting end to their dog and pony show 9 years ago.

They made up like bandits. Not bad money not bad. Yet they can make more.

 

[BaconNater]

We have come a long way in regards to offseason entertainment in the league.

Never forget that crazy day where it was reported that the Avs signed Matt Carkner but then he signed with NYI instead

 

[dahrougem2]

Russo had a great article on The Athletic as to how it all went down.

Apparently Bill Guerin called Ryan Suter first but it went to voicemail. Then he called Zach Parise, and Parise stated that he felt this was coming all along and wasn't surprised or angry - more relieved it was over and he had a new lease on life hockey wise.

Then Parise calls Suter to tell him the news of being bought out, and Suter tells him it's funny he mentions that because he had a missed call from Guerin earlier. Then Guerin calls Suter again while he's speaking to Parise and... it doesn't go well. Suter apparently hung up on Guerin, called Parise back to tell him he, too had been bought out and was ****ing furious.

Safe to say the Minnesota bridge with Suter has been burned lol.

 

[Spilot23]

Russo had a great article on The Athletic as to how it all went down.

Apparently Bill Guerin called Ryan Suter first but it went to voicemail. Then he called Zach Parise, and Parise stated that he felt this was coming all along and wasn't surprised or angry - more relieved it was over and he had a new lease on life hockey wise.

Then Parise calls Suter to tell him the news of being bought out, and Suter tells him it's funny he mentions that because he had a missed call from Guerin earlier. Then Guerin calls Suter again while he's speaking to Parise and... it doesn't go well. Suter apparently hung up on Guerin, called Parise back to tell him he, too had been bought out and was ****ing furious.

Safe to say the Minnesota bridge with Suter has been burned lol.

More like safe to say he will come do Denver to make them pay

 

[S E P H]

Looking at some capfriendly stuff and for all the good that NYI did, some of those contracts are brutal.

- Eberle: 5 million for 3 more years
- Bailey: 5 million for 3 more years
- Clutterbuck/Komorov: 3.5 million for 1 more year
- Ladd: 4.7 million for 2 more years

Hell I am not sure I would want that Nelson contract either which is 6 million for 4 more years. This is a team which can regress back down to earth if some of these players offensive skills dry up. They still gotta pay Pulock (UFA) and Barzal (RFA) to long-term deals next offseason as well...

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Looking at some capfriendly stuff and for all the good that NYI did, some of those contracts are brutal.

- Eberle: 5 million for 3 more years
- Bailey: 5 million for 3 more years
- Clutterbuck/Komorov: 3.5 million for 1 more year
- Ladd: 4.7 million for 2 more years

Hell I am not sure I would want that Nelson contract either which is 6 million for 4 more years. This is a team which can regress back down to earth if some of these players offensive skills dry up. They still gotta pay Pulock (UFA) and Barzal (RFA) to long-term deals next offseason as well...

And Sakic is just waiting patiently to pluck another Devon Towes-esque player from them

 

[Foppa2118]

wrong thread

 

[Ararana]

Russo had a great article on The Athletic as to how it all went down.

Apparently Bill Guerin called Ryan Suter first but it went to voicemail. Then he called Zach Parise, and Parise stated that he felt this was coming all along and wasn't surprised or angry - more relieved it was over and he had a new lease on life hockey wise.

Then Parise calls Suter to tell him the news of being bought out, and Suter tells him it's funny he mentions that because he had a missed call from Guerin earlier. Then Guerin calls Suter again while he's speaking to Parise and... it doesn't go well. Suter apparently hung up on Guerin, called Parise back to tell him he, too had been bought out and was ****ing furious.

Safe to say the Minnesota bridge with Suter has been burned lol.

Holy f*** is it enjoyable to watch the Minnesota Wild of the past implode and burn.

 

[Alex Jones]

Russo had a great article on The Athletic as to how it all went down.

Apparently Bill Guerin called Ryan Suter first but it went to voicemail. Then he called Zach Parise, and Parise stated that he felt this was coming all along and wasn't surprised or angry - more relieved it was over and he had a new lease on life hockey wise.

Then Parise calls Suter to tell him the news of being bought out, and Suter tells him it's funny he mentions that because he had a missed call from Guerin earlier. Then Guerin calls Suter again while he's speaking to Parise and... it doesn't go well. Suter apparently hung up on Guerin, called Parise back to tell him he, too had been bought out and was ****ing furious.

Safe to say the Minnesota bridge with Suter has been burned lol.

I kind of agree with Suter? I don't think he played at the level of being bought out. Actually, when you look at his deal it wasn't even that terrible for what he brought. Was probably overpaid by 2-3M, I would have kept him around.

 

[Richard88]

I kind of agree with Suter? I don't think he played at the level of being bought out. Actually, when you look at his deal it wasn't even that terrible for what he brought. Was probably overpaid by 2-3M, I would have kept him around.

Keeping him around would have entailed losing a good Dman to Seattle. Guerin could have asked Suter if he was willing to waive his NMC though.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Keeping him around would have entailed losing a good Dman to Seattle. Guerin could have asked Suter if he was willing to waive his NMC though.

Yeah, Parise getting bought out is fine, but I don't get Suter. Still a top 4 guy for a team that isn't super blessed with good Dmen.

Would Seattle have taken him as their 1st captain had he been exposed? Maybe, but then Minny loses that cap hit and there's no recapture from the buyout, so that's better, IMO.

Feels like a panic move, and really dumb if you ask me. Hell, they'd been better off exposing Suter, agreeing to eat some of Parise's cap hit and trading him to NYI than buying both out.

 

[Balthazar]

lol

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[Pokecheque]

Geez, what three teams does Carlo hate so much?

 

[The Abusement Park]

Geez, what three teams does Carlo hate so much?

It’s actually just Buffalo 3 times.

 

[henchman21]

Geez, what three teams does Carlo hate so much?

Colorado... still salty.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

At least they are acknowledging that the officiating is bad

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

At least they are acknowledging that the officiating is bad

Are they really though? They ultimately came forward with no recommendations.

 

[dahrougem2]

So rumour has it here in Edmonton that Taylor Hall has purchased a house. Coming from a guy that works as one of the builders on those specific houses (he also helped build the house Connor McDavid currently has).

Of course take it with a grain of salt, but I'm starting to believe we could legitimately see a Taylor Hall reunion in Edmonton and for not nearly as much money as people think.

 

[Hasbro]

Russo had a great article on The Athletic as to how it all went down.

Apparently Bill Guerin called Ryan Suter first but it went to voicemail. Then he called Zach Parise, and Parise stated that he felt this was coming all along and wasn't surprised or angry - more relieved it was over and he had a new lease on life hockey wise.

Then Parise calls Suter to tell him the news of being bought out, and Suter tells him it's funny he mentions that because he had a missed call from Guerin earlier. Then Guerin calls Suter again while he's speaking to Parise and... it doesn't go well. Suter apparently hung up on Guerin, called Parise back to tell him he, too had been bought out and was ****ing furious.

Safe to say the Minnesota bridge with Suter has been burned lol.

Gives Suter spite as a motive to sign here.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[henchman21]

There's the next Blake Coleman... gem of a player.