It amazes me that some people are still confused by these moves, but I came in here for the entertainment anyway. Further proof the nation's reading comprehension skills are going down the toilet.
We've been talking for several weeks about the fact that if the Pens sent Elmer down, he wouldn't go through waivers, so he was the likely "cap balancer" at the start of the season (in the absence of a trade). He may or may not stay down there a while (until some like Niskanen or Engo is traded), but it was pretty much a given that this was going to happen once it was clear no trade was happening. All other NHL D would have to clear waivers.
And the Bennett thing... this is why I spend 0 minutes of my life reading dumbass fan comments on Facebook and Twitter or Penguins.com. The idea that there are people out there dumb enough to think Bennett has been demoted down not one but two levels, makes me want to print up some brochures and hit the Pittsburgh mall scene to sell some bridges. Jesus. ****ing pay attention, kiddies. Watch a pre-season game... read up on how happy everyone is with his play and that he's a lock for the roster. Then try and put two and two together without using a calculator or having yer head explode.
Our capologist guy does all sorts of crazy **** at the start of the season (based on all the fine print in the rules), to get us cap compliant. The only aspect of these moves that are hockey moves are Ebbett (not ready), Pouliot (not ready). As for Letang I think his IR move is probably a precautionary one and after a week or whatever it is (retroactive to Saturday when he was declared "out"), he'll be back. Just let him rest up a bit to make sure he's structurally OK in the knee area before getting him into games.
I read a few comments on the Penguin's site and I couldn't handle it. It's amazing how uneducated some 'fans' are.
The other motivation for the Pens to keep Despres down to start the season may also be his contract status. He's an RFA at the end of the season and the less games he plays, the cheaper they can sign him for in his next contract.
Looks like closer to 200k with Maatta up, I wouldn't be surprised is he is sent down when we come to terms with KobeMaybe my math is off but it seems like when the dust settles we have about 300k in cap space? That means that with Maatta or Despres up, we would have to make an additional move to fit Kobe under the cap.
Everything makes sense but this. I'm still baffled as to why this is something that would need to be done.
Tomas Vokoun carries a $2 million cap hit. If the Penguins have $1.5 million in cap space at the time of the LTIR designation, they are eligible for an extra $500k of relief. If they have $1 million in space, they get $1 million in relief. How about zero space? You guessed it — the full $2 million in cap relief. Therefore, Pittsburgh wants to be as close to the cap as possible before taking LTIR on Vokoun.
haha are there any pics of despres? I knew he was out of shape, but is he really fat?
I'm sorry, but that's a pretty ****** reason. Your goal should be to win (though, hey, with some of their other moves, that may not be their motivation) and you should be looking to ice your best-possible lineup. That includes Despres 100% of the time.
haha are there any pics of despres? I knew he was out of shape, but is he really fat?
Pretty much.lol
Niskanen is lucky Vokoun got hurt.
And maybe Kobasew.
Tell me that's not hilarious...
It's explained well in this article.
It's a little cryptic but everything is once the lawyers are involved. Ruopp gets them closer to the cap than the other guys maximizing the Vokoun's LTIR exemption.
With Bennett in Freaking WV does this mean Glass is moved up the 3rd line? How many goals do you think Glass will score on that line this year? Hoping the goes to the front of the net a lot. Going to be an awesome year.
Engelland, Adams, Vitale, Glass That sure does fit the same silly commitment to hard working talentless spare parts that Bylsma/Granato need to play.
Don't forget, they might bring Conner back up to play opposite Glass on wing.
Glass-Sutter-Conner
Hopefully Kobasew is willing to take less to play a regular role on a contending team. He's in a great situation here.