Around the NHL 2013-2014 Part IV: Offseason Edition

[ArGarBarGar]

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper 2 t
RFA Johansen not only #CBJ headache. Horton back issues not progressing. Hadn't skated all summer. Rehab not surgery still coarse of action

This epic standoff between the Blue Jackets and center Ryan Johansen is bigger than any of the parties involved.

Good. Hope they encounter more pitfalls.

 

[Chance on Chance]

https://twitter.com/NicholsOnHockey/status/515538673883156480

Cancuks have put Jacob Markstrom on waivers

He really seemed to drop

 

[mindfly]

Can't we get Markstrom and dump McCollum? Then it's the way it should have been at the draftfloor in 2008.

 

[RayMoonDoh]

Can't we get Markstrom and dump McCollum? Then it's the way it should have been at the draftfloor in 2008.

Hahahaha!

Who cares at this point? They're both dumpster fires. We got Mrazek. Don't draft a goalie in the first 2 rounds is the moral.

 

[Chance on Chance]

Can't we get Markstrom and dump McCollum? Then it's the way it should have been at the draftfloor in 2008.

So I think he'd have to either stay with the wings or go threw waivers again if we sent him down

 

[Brandel*]

a buddy of mine going into his over-age year on the Q just made the 3rd set of cuts for the caps, really happy for him, its an awesome story. he was a rookie camp invite who has stuck this far into their camp. really hope he keeps it up and gets a contract

he got 1st star in the caps win over the bruins last night with a gordie howe hattrick: http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/obrien-goal-bruins-9-26-14

just happened to have a journal (written by him )about his time in the CHL released by sportsnet a few days ago, its actually an interesting read about trades, billet families etc: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/liam-obriens-journal-the-chl-is-a-business/

 

[Run the Jewels]

Hahahaha!

Who cares at this point? They're both dumpster fires. We got Mrazek. Don't draft a goalie in the first 2 rounds is the moral.

Yep, exactly the right approach.

 

[InjuredChoker]

Pittsburgh Penguins ‏@penguins 2 t
Coach Johnston: "Beau is going to be 6 weeks, it looks like. It's one of those unfortunate things... It's a lower body injury."

 

[detredWINgs]

Pittsburgh Penguins ‏@penguins 2 t
Coach Johnston: "Beau is going to be 6 weeks, it looks like. It's one of those unfortunate things... It's a lower body injury."

Jesus. This kid is always injured...

 

[InjuredChoker]

Boston Bruins ‏@NHLBruins 29 min
The one-year contracts for Torey Krug and Reilly Smith are each worth an annual cap figure of $1.4 million ^CS.

 

[Bench]

Boston Bruins ‏@NHLBruins 29 min
The one-year contracts for Torey Krug and Reilly Smith are each worth an annual cap figure of $1.4 million ^CS.

What a steal for now. Bruins have their best window before those guys get their payday.

 

[Chance on Chance]

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/516600916171309056

Brad Stuart signs 2 year extension with Colorado. 2 yrs at $3.6AAV for a total of $7.2M

 

[detredWINgs]

Boston Bruins ‏@NHLBruins 29 min
The one-year contracts for Torey Krug and Reilly Smith are each worth an annual cap figure of $1.4 million ^CS.

As someone else said on the main board, the hold-out RFAs are realizing how little leverage they have. With respect to these two guys, they basically have no options. Chiarelli wasn't going to trade them at clearance prices and they had no arbitration or offer-sheet rights.

They do run the risk of injuries or slumping which could hurt them when they sign their next deal. But if both of them repeat their stats from last year? They're looking at $5M a pop and they sure as hell aren't going to be doing Chia any more favors after receiving this pittance of a deal.

 

[detredWINgs]

What a steal for now. Bruins have their best window before those guys get their payday.

Arguably their only window for this roster. Chiarelli better hope the cap increases by 5-6 million at least because Krug, Smith, Hamilton, and Soderberg are making a collective $4.7M this year, when in reality, they could ask for $4.7M each if they maintain their stats or improve this season.

 

[Winger98]

As someone else said on the main board, the hold-out RFAs are realizing how little leverage they have. With respect to these two guys, they basically have no options. Chiarelli wasn't going to trade them at clearance prices and they had no arbitration or offer-sheet rights.

They do run the risk of injuries or slumping which could hurt them when they sign their next deal. But if both of them repeat their stats from last year? They're looking at $5M a pop and they sure as hell aren't going to be doing Chia any more favors after receiving this pittance of a deal.

That's what I'm thinking, too. Chiarelli seemed to abuse his bargaining position a bit on this one, at least partly because the cap forced him to. There is no real reason for Krug and Smith to not turn around next year and say, "Pay me."

 

[InjuredChoker]

Damien Cox ‏@DamoSpin 2 t
Update on Evgeni Malkin; hasn't started skating yet, unlikely ready for opening night unless gets on the ice in the next couple days.

 

[joe89]

Arguably their only window for this roster. Chiarelli better hope the cap increases by 5-6 million at least because Krug, Smith, Hamilton, and Soderberg are making a collective $4.7M this year, when in reality, they could ask for $4.7M each if they maintain their stats or improve this season.

Chara's got four years left on his deal but it wouldn't surprise me if he's only truly elite for two of these seasons. Imo, that's their cup window. No matter how good they are with the cap after that it just won't be the same. It'll be a slow decline though where they stay competitive for a long time.

 

[odin1981]

Chara's got four years left on his deal but it wouldn't surprise me if he's only truly elite for two of these seasons. Imo, that's their cup window. No matter how good they are with the cap after that it just won't be the same. It'll be a slow decline though where they stay competitive for a long time.

Depends. There window could be longer depending on the developement of Hamilton. If Hamilton progresses incrementally to match Chara's regression then they don't lose anything as Chara ages. Granted though over the next two years they will lose the cap friendly deals there younger players are on currently. However that being said already this year they in no way, shape, or form have the team depth that they had last year. And given how weak the east is i don't really see them falling off a cliff.

 

[joe89]

Depends. There window could be longer depending on the developement of Hamilton. If Hamilton progresses incrementally to match Chara's regression then they don't lose anything as Chara ages. Granted though over the next two years they will lose the cap friendly deals there younger players are on currently. However that being said already this year they in no way, shape, or form have the team depth that they had last year. And given how weak the east is i don't really see them falling off a cliff.

I think Chara's presence is tough to replace, even if he slowly goes away like Lidstrom and you replace his sheer ability to move the puck and defend. Once he's gone he's gone and it's not the same anymore. It's like an invincible aura.

 

[odin1981]

I think Chara's presence is tough to replace, even if he slowly goes away like Lidstrom and you replace his sheer ability to move the puck and defend. Once he's gone he's gone and it's not the same anymore. It's like an invincible aura.

Don't get me wrong I understand he won't be replaced. But if Hamilton developes as fast or faster than Chara regresses it won't be a terrible dip for them. I was real impressed in that young man from the games that I saw. His defensive chops might take a bit longer to get to a higher level but he projects to be a #1 defender. He isn't a #1 now atm and who is to say how high of a #1 he will be but having a blue chip young player like him learning from him (chara) and seids is a much better situation than we were in without having a young heir apparent like the wings lacked.

 

[Brandel*]

Good. Hope they encounter more pitfalls.

Aaron Portzline ‏@Aportzline 1h1 hour ago
Puck-rakers: #CBJ Boone Jenner out indefinitely with broken left hand

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Aaron Portzline ‏@Aportzline 1h1 hour ago
Puck-rakers: #CBJ Boone Jenner out indefinitely with broken left hand

Too bad for that market... That team is building into an interesting team with a solid identity, now you have your superstar holding out, big free agent signing of two years ago shelved and probably your next in line in terms of exciting young guys that fans like shelved.

Just slap the C on JMFJ for some feel good time and bubble wrap up Bob for the rest of this miserable off-season/pre-season.

 

[Bench]

Too bad for that market...

My thoughts.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

My thoughts.

Good market where fans have put up with a lot and are gaining momentum. Columbus is also starting to churn out NHL talent, look at some of the USA development teams lately it is one of the cities that is starting to appear a lot.

I grew up hating U of M, so the suffering of Columbus isn't at the top of my wish list. I like the direction that team has taken, I like that the fans are excited and starting to really support that team. That actually dumping Nash and concentrating on the front office is paying off for them.

They have had a very tough summer, I hope the fans continue their positive direction of the last couple seasons despite that.

 

[Bench]

[lots of good points and stuff]

You're not going to put a damper on my schadenfreude. And yes, I did have to google how to spell that.

Other fanbases have been waiting for the Wings to fall forever, so I'm not going to get too excited about their rise.