Around the NHL #15 - Ovie is Not a Choker Thread

[Mobiandi]

Why would they? Talbot is having a down year, but Mrazek does nothing for them.

Gives them a solid backup so that Talbot doesn't have to play a thousand games a season. He might be a pending UFA but he's worth a shot based on what the Flyers gave up. Could also be a backup plan if Talbot regresses further and they decide to not to re-sign him

 

[Skobel24]

Gives them a solid backup so that Talbot doesn't have to play a thousand games a season. He might be a pending UFA but he's worth a shot based on what the Flyers gave up. Could also be a backup plan if Talbot regresses further and they decide to not to re-sign him

Problem is they're going to have salary issues as is, and Mrazek likely gets 3m+. Edmonton can't afford that.

 

[crackdown44]

Taylor I don’t even think they know what they’re doing there

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Unless he signs on deadline day and accepts a conditioning stint

Good call. Hopefully Iggy gets to play somewhere.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Omg Kucherov just did that ridiculous fake shot thing

 

[Anglesmith]

Omg Kucherov just did that ridiculous fake shot thing

I was watching it live and thought he lost control. Silly me. Realized it on the replay.

 

[Calculon]

Bit of a surprise

First ever trade between the Devils and Rangers. Rivalries are dead.

 

[Volica]

IS it just me, or does this seem like a cheap price for a guy with 25 goals, and that can play on any line in your top 9?

A second round pick and long-shot prospect.

 

[BigRangy]

I wouldn't call Rykov a long shot. He will absolutely be an NHLer if he keeps developing like he has been.

 

[Calculon]

Buyers market. There's a plethora of wingers available; the price on Kane for example has allegedly dropped to a 2nd plus a prospect as per Insider Trading.

Almost a pity the Flames don't have a second round pick anytime soon. Almost.

Rykov's a long shot because he may never come over. Kind of like Rafikov but seemingly a little higher potential.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I’d compare Rykov to Kylington in terms of type of prospect, and Orlov in terms of play style.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I’ve seen Rykov play several times, he’s impressive. If he’s not gonna play here though, that’s a bargain price.

 

[Mobiandi]

If it's any team that could get him to come over, it's the Rangers

 

[Calculon]

 

[Mobiandi]

A fire sale after being 1 goal away from the SCF. I feel for Sens fans

 

[Lunatik]

A fire sale after being 1 goal away from the SCF. I feel for Sens fans

That run was a fluke... they rode Anderson's emotion based streak.

 

[Calculon]

Embarrassing franchise under Melnyk

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Is it just me, or the "have" teams have finally adjusted to the salary cap? We have more parity now but this feels eerily like the late 90s where the Red Wings, Devils and Avalanche just seemed to stack rosters.

 

[Baxterman]

That seems like a steal for Pittburgh but I am not overly familiar with Gufstavsson. Although goalies, even with good junior/minor pedigree do seem like wildcards.

I really wanted Brassard. Even though I was resigned to the cost being too much.

I think this line-up would have been pretty nice:

Gaudreau-Monahan-Bennett
Tkachuk-Brassard-Versteeg
Frolik-Backlund-Lazar
Ferland-Jankowski-Hathaway

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Brutal that an owner causes a feeling that no one wants to play for the team. They will never get another Karlsson back. I feel so bad for Sens fans.

 

[Janks]

Brutal that an owner causes a feeling that no one wants to play for the team. They will never get another Karlsson back. I feel so bad for Sens fans.

Agreed on this. They got very lucky to have drafted such a great player, and it's sad for the fans to see the owner/GM ruin his future with the club by burning bridges.

 

[crackdown44]

Brutal that an owner causes a feeling that no one wants to play for the team. They will never get another Karlsson back. I feel so bad for Sens fans.

I can’t find the source tweet but apparently Dorion felt “disrespected” in a team meeting sometime in January. I have a feeling some players were vocal about what a joke Melnyk is following the Turris trade and his statements at the winter classic

 

[The Gnome]

I can’t find the source tweet but apparently Dorion felt “disrespected” in a team meeting sometime in January. I have a feeling some players were vocal about what a joke Melnyk is following the Turris trade and his statements at the winter classic

As an OTT fan, it is pretty deflating to see Melnyk's POV. Why would anybody want to play there at this point? All you can do as a fan is hope that scouting and player development keeps them competitive. Outside of that, it's pretty bleak.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Brutal that an owner causes a feeling that no one wants to play for the team. They will never get another Karlsson back. I feel so bad for Sens fans.

Not just play for the team, but to be associated with them at all. Alfredsson was/is a Senator through and through but when he left his hockey ops position, I thought that was a good indication something wasn't right in the organization. Then someone on the mainboards this week or last week said Alfredsson is part of a group that wants to buy out Melnyk, which says he still has a desire to be part of the organization, just not under the current ownership.

I sincerely hope they lose Karlsson for nothing.

 

[Calculon]