Rumor: Brian Campbell wants out..?

[Ekblad]

You're a little late bro

hahaha yeah I thought I clicked submit, but it just never went away... hhaa oh well, you got the message

 

[Laus723]

Is he frustrated? Hope so. Who's fault was that?? Previous ownership with their cap crap and last year's sale halting everything.

Maybe Tallon is saying he didn't request a trade to retain Soup's value, also tweeted byGR, but I just don't see it. Doesn't seem like Campbell, as I said Louie's here again, promises of spending and we can, kid it makes sense to unlike "spend to cap" Cohen and it was far too late.

Don't think Soup is frustrated with the Panthers, perhaps ownership rubbish, but that's over.

 

[kelsier]

Do not confuse rumors with news.

This is Tallon's last shot at this team. He's going to take his time and make sure he picks the right coach, trade, etc.

Could be true. But still Viola would be an idiot to let him go eventhough it seems to inevitably remain in fashion to always look for a scapegoat. Cannot blame Tallon for having both hands tied behind the back the past seasons. Can just imagine the frustration from his behalve. If he had the money before, that apparently has been promised to build up for 2014-15, you can just wonder what the team would look like now. He does deserve a season or two to actually work with proper tools and show what he can do.

 

[Juggernaut27]

Could be true. But still Viola would be an idiot to let him go eventhough it seems to inevitably remain in fashion to always look for a scapegoat. Cannot blame Tallon for having both hands tied behind the back the past seasons. Can just imagine the frustration from his behalve. If he had the money before, that apparently has been promised to build up for 2014-15, you can just wonder what the team would look like now. He does deserve a season or two to actually work with proper tools and show what he can do.

Viola seems like many things. An idiot is not one of them.

I'd bet he knows he has the right guy in DT. Lets hope you're right and he gives him a few more years to complete his master plan.

 

[JP Mick]

all of the recent news does not bode well for the panther's "plans" to spend more money this year

I wouldn't worry about that "news" too much. Let's wait and see how everything shakes out in early July before getting all hot and bothered.

 

[RCDeltaFixer]

Could be true. But still Viola would be an idiot to let him go eventhough it seems to inevitably remain in fashion to always look for a scapegoat. Cannot blame Tallon for having both hands tied behind the back the past seasons. Can just imagine the frustration from his behalve. If he had the money before, that apparently has been promised to build up for 2014-15, you can just wonder what the team would look like now. He does deserve a season or two to actually work with proper tools and show what he can do.

I completely agree. Tallon is a great GM in my opinion, we could have (and have had) A LOT worse than him. Its hard to judge GMs in markets like ours, who have been plagued by cheap ownership for years. Some GMs get all the money they want, every single year, and still don't win the Cup.

 

[CanadianPantherFan]

Viola seems like many things. An idiot is not one of them.

I'd bet he knows he has the right guy in DT. Lets hope you're right and he gives him a few more years to complete his master plan.

Like what you mean???

That he hangs with guys like this BUT they don't dance >>>

 

[Dread Clawz]

Doesnt seem very Brian Campbell like .....

Actually it does. I've been seriously disappointed with him. He's mailed it in the last two seasons. When the going gets tough he wilts like a flower. And hes one of our assistant captains? Screw Campbell.

 

[Dread Clawz]

How the hell would Andy Strickland know before anyone else?

Strickland is very plugged in. He's almost on LeBrun/McKenzie level.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

I wouldn't be upset if we trade Campbell, as long as we can get someone to replace his minutes. Kulikov isn't ready yet.

 

[Dread Clawz]

He's been crap the last two years. He's only our best player because our team isn't good. We have plenty of time to salvage losing him. If this team is serious about spending money we'll be fine. If they're going to be cheap, we're screwed regardless of having Campbell.

I agree. Barkov is already our best player. And he plays every shift like he gives a crap, unlike Campbell. If we can get a top 6 forward for him, this is actually a positive IMO.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Completely disagree. He actually tried when he was with Garrison. He gave up the last two seasons and now it's no surprise because he didn't want to be here. I know it's impossible but if you were to look through the GDTs you'd see me and others voicing our displeasure with him and his effort level. He might be a good player but he certainly wasn't playing like one.

Agreed, the effort level hasn't been there. Its not because he plays 25 min/night. He's lost interest in this team and now he wants out.

 

[Dread Clawz]

The likelyhood of signing multiple top4 d-men is slim to none. Even one is a reach that we should be happy with.

Losing Campbell would virtually mean that the top pairing is Kuli and whoever hopefully signs. That would more than likely also mean that Jovo would get regular minutes on the bottom pairing.

It's hard to stay positive if Campbell is leaving, that d-core (UFAs or not) would be McDavid worthy if that happens. Sigh..

If we can't even sign two top 4 dmen then this franchise is screwed. If the only thing holding us together is a 35 year old uninspired Campbell, then this franchise is screwed. Might as well get McDavid or Eichel then.

Of course we can sign two top 4 guys. Money talks. If Viola turns out to be a liar and doesn't spend big money, well then, that's a different story.

 

[Dread Clawz]

GUYSSSS

George Richards ‏@GeorgeRichards 1m
#FlaPanthers GM Dale Tallon texted me that D Brian Campbell has not requested a trade.
Pembroke Pines, FL

Of course Tallon is not gonna say that he has, that would kill his trade value.

 

[I am not exposed]

I agree. Barkov is already our best player. And he plays every shift like he gives a crap, unlike Campbell. If we can get a top 6 forward for him, this is actually a positive IMO.

We would have to retain salary for that to happen. Even then, I don't think it will.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Campbell with salary retained for ROR.

Pwease.

 

[Dread Clawz]

We would have to retain salary for that to happen. Even then, I don't think it will.

That shouldnt be a problem, we are supposed to be a cap team.

 

[Avs_19]

Campbell with salary retained for ROR.

Pwease.

Nah. You can have Parenteau though. Don't even need to retain any salary!

 

[FlaPanthers7]

I wouldn't mind trading an aging Campbell if we're serious about throwing big time bucks at guys like Orpik or Niskanen to shore up the D. You've got Louie in the pipes, now build out by having a solid top 4 D and use Campbell to bring in a top 6 forward? That would be worth exploring IMO and means you aren't depending on signing a Statsny for examply.

Campbell is probably as frustrated as the rest of us. He's approaching the last years of his career and wants to win - who wouldn't be frustrated with the perpetual rebuilding here?

 

[I am not exposed]

I wouldn't mind trading an aging Campbell if we're serious about throwing big time bucks at guys like Orpik or Niskanen to shore up the D. You've got Louie in the pipes, now build out by having a solid top 4 D and use Campbell to bring in a top 6 forward? That would be worth exploring IMO and means you aren't depending on signing a Statsny for examply.

Campbell is probably as frustrated as the rest of us. He's approaching the last years of his career and wants to win - who wouldn't be frustrated with the perpetual rebuilding here?

Orpik does not make our defense better.

 

[Dr Beinfest]

Niskanen will be a serious overpayment, but yeah, not the same regards as Orpik.

Sadly there's not a real FA crop for defenders.

 

[vendetta]

just heard on sportsnet that he did not request a trade but has said if a trade possibility comes up he would consider waiving his no trade but only to a contender.... so this isnt as bad as its made out to be... anyone at this stage of his career would probably want to play for a contender but its not like hes forcing it... i doubt he gets moved

 

[RogerRoger]

Niskanen will be a serious overpayment, but yeah, not the same regards as Orpik.

Sadly there's not a real FA crop for defenders.

Well Campbell is also overpaid, so overpaying Niskanen wouldn't be the end of the world.

 

[Dr Beinfest]

I think that's bad logic. But niskanen is only 27 so I don't think he's a bad option to overpay.

 

[spiller19]

PA Parenteau is a top six forward if that Is at all enticing for FLA fans