Around the NHL Thread - Found the Missing #16

[Rubi]

@jeffcoxsports on Twitter. Retweeted by Pierre LeBrun

Yep... just like Panarin and Bob are re-signing with Columbus.
But then again, what can Waddell really say to the fans? He has to put the best spin on it that he can until that dreaded day arrives when Fox signs with either the Rangers or Islanders.

 

[Nanuuk]

Ferly might and he might be disappointed too. I'd still like to see him come back here at a reasonable salary.

 

[Rubi]

And now the Flames can sign him-perfect!

I think the odds of that happening are somewhere between slim and none.

 

[Rubi]

Ferly might and he might be disappointed too. I'd still like to see him come back here at a reasonable salary.

I'd like to have sex with my wife every night too. Not going to happen... unfortunately.

 

[Corpus X]

link?

Harvard’s Adam Fox undecided on signing with Canes, GM Don Waddell says

He's "undecided".

 

[Rubi]

Harvard’s Adam Fox undecided on signing with Canes, GM Don Waddell says

He's "undecided".

As I said previously to Nanuuk57...

"..what can Waddell really say to the fans? He has to put the best spin on it that he can until that dreaded day arrives when Fox signs with either the Rangers or Islanders."​

 

[CamPopplestone]

I really don't blame Fox. Finish your time at Harvard. Seems silly to toss that away. Going back after years away isn't easy

 

[Rubi]

If I was Don Waddell I'd be on the phone right now to the GM of the Rangers to see if I could work out a deal for Fox's rights.
If the Rangers have Fox's rights this summer they might be able to talk him out of returning to Harvard and instead playing for the Rangers this upcoming season. That might be worth a draft pick to Jeff Gorton the Rangers's GM.

 

[Rubi]

I really don't blame Fox. Finish your time at Harvard. Seems silly to toss that away. Going back after years away isn't easy

If he signs with the Rangers this April, assuming the Rangers acquire his rights from Carolina, he'll be able to attend Harvard from April to September.... that's 5 months.
Its certainly possible to do both.

 

[crackdown44]

If he signs with the Rangers this April, assuming the Rangers acquire his rights from Carolina, he'll be able to attend Harvard from April to September.... that's 5 months.
Its certainly possible to do both.

He likely has 2 semesters left to finish his degree. The classes he needs might not be all offered in the summer, or the time at which they’re offered might conflict

I’ll add that I suspect his decision to return is more hockey related than school related, but I’ll never knock a kid for finishing his education. The fact that it’s Harvard is a nice little bonus too

 

[Sparky93]

He likely has 2 semesters left to finish his degree. The classes he needs might not be all offered in the summer, or the time at which they’re offered might conflict

I’ll add that I suspect his decision to return is more hockey related than school related, but I’ll never knock a kid for finishing his education. The fact that it’s Harvard is a nice little bonus too

Exactly. Plus, the Rangers aren’t offering anything. He’s going UFA and they’re heavily speculated to be the favourites

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Damn, even Weeger looked concerned.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of figh... OH NO!

 

[super6646]

Interesting stat from cp (not sure this is true, but I’ll look into it at some point):

We are one game above 500 against playoff teams. So yeah, we haven’t exactly been playing down to talent, we’ve actually feasted off of them and are relatively mediocre against good teams. So yeah... bolds really well for our postseason chances.

 

[crackdown44]

Brett Kulak back to back multipoint games. We lost the offense when we traded him

 

[Dack]

Brett Kulak back to back multipoint games. We lost the offense when we traded him

He's a really good bottom pairing guy, its a shame we have so many NHL quality defenders that we had to give him away for free but he's finding his niche in Montreal and I'm happy for him.

 

[crackdown44]

He's a really good bottom pairing guy, its a shame we have so many NHL quality defenders that we had to give him away for free but he's finding his niche in Montreal and I'm happy for him.

He’s had pretty consistent top 4 minutes in MTL but their left side is among the weakest in the league. Playing with either Petry or Weber for a good chunk of the season

I’m really happy for him too there was just no room here, especially with the acquisition of Hanifin. I would have liked a slightly better return, though

 

[Bounces R Way]

Our old buddy Chiasson preparing for the imminent golf season.

 

[super6646]

Our old buddy Chiasson preparing for the imminent golf season.

I wince knowing this man was our top line rw at one point...

But it’s hilarious knowing he’s the oilers best natural winger. Give the man a 6x6 immediately before he breaks out!

 

[Rubi]

I wince knowing this man was our top line rw at one point...

But it’s hilarious knowing he’s the oilers best natural winger. Give the man a 6x6 immediately before he breaks out!

Hey ... Give the man a break. The puck was rolling, he was under a lot of pressure, and the sun was in his eyes.

 

[super6646]

Hey ... Give the man a break. The puck was rolling, he was under a lot of pressure, and the sun was in his eyes.

I mean he is a 21 goal scorer, so he’s not absolute trash. But come on... that gif has high meme potential written all over it.

 

[Rubi]

I mean he is a 21 goal scorer, so he’s not absolute trash. But come on... that gif has high meme potential written all over it.

Yeah... LOL

Didn't the Oilers want a 2nd round draft pick for him at the TDL, or am I mistaken?

 

[super6646]

Yeah... LOL

Didn't the Oilers want a 2nd round draft pick for him at the TDL, or am I mistaken?

Yes, I believe so. Don’t know what they were expecting, every gm knows chiasson is flash in the pan this year. Honestly, even if it was a 3rd or 4th rounder, they should’ve sold. The fact they did nothing tells me just how much they are committed to a proper rebuild (hint, try to sign a few middle six forwards and 3rd pairing dman thinking they are close to the promise-land). Gonna be an interesting offseason for sure.

 

[crackdown44]

Wot in tarnation...??

 

[Rubi]

Wot in tarnation...??

The guy's a scoring machine!!