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I didn't think it was weird because Kinkaid had next to no value. But interesting nonetheless.
The weird part IMO is that he actually had offers for a pick this year.
I didn't think it was weird because Kinkaid had next to no value. But interesting nonetheless.
To be fair though, 7th rounders are valued at the idea of throwing a dart at a wall, which is equivalent to taking a chance on KinkaidThe weird part IMO is that he actually had offers for a pick this year.
It will be interesting to see what approach the GM of Seattle takes. McPhee gave them the blueprint but I doubt we'll see anymore Florida-esque terrible decisions. Everyone is going to be wary of it now. So there might not be as much low hanging fruit next time around.
I don't know that, but it would be a fireable offense if Shero doesn't inquire about him. I don't know if Karlsson would have any interest in NJ but we should definitely go all in on him.
And considering that Ray went hard after Shattenkirk and also reached out to John Carlson last summer leads me to believe that he will be after Karlsson.
I personally do not want any part of the player/GM thing with Hall. I want Hall to work with the trainers so he can stay on the ice and I want Shero to do what is best for the Devils long term. Colorado traded a player/GM candidate 2 years ago and made the playoffs both years since. NYI lost a 1C in FA and made the playoffs and won a round the following year.
I agree. But it also depends on what the team looks like by then and the amount you can/can't protect.
I mean...if you can convince them to let's say pick a Mirco Mueller instead of a Blake Coleman then you gladly send that 5th rounder to them as compensation. (This was an example, not what I actually think could happen).
I believe the rumors that Ray tried to trade for Karlsson right before camp started. So if there’s no attempt to sign him this offseason, I think it’s for a good reason (we were on his no trade list, think he’ll be too expensive or worried about his injuries).
I feel like Hall's status and demand to add talent this year is forcing management's hand to sign/trade for a player or players that they dont necessarily want to. I dont want to just sign a guy. We probably arent a playoff team next year anyway, so I would rather wait for the right pieces. If Hall doesnt like that, trade him. He'll be broken down in 3-4 years anyway.
I also think its kind of BS that Vegas is exempt
by the time of that expansion draft Vegas will have what, 4 full seasons under their belt?
I mean thats a bit of wordsmithing no? By saying he wont sign long-term until upgrades are made, its essentially a non-direct demand if they want to keep HallWhere did Hall "demand" to add talent?
It's money related. The owners don't want to share any of the Seattle expansion money with Vegas so that's their reward for not getting a slice of the pie.
I mean thats a bit of wordsmithing no? By saying he wont sign long-term until upgrades are made, its essentially a non-direct demand if they want to keep Hall
Where did Hall "demand" to add talent?
Never. A complete false narrative has crept up today in regards to Hall
If you think he will be broken down in 3-4 years then why should we even resign him? Theoretically we are going to be paying for a player for 4-5 years that won't be providing much value...?I feel like Hall's status and demand to add talent this year is forcing management's hand to sign/trade for a player or players that they dont necessarily want to. I dont want to just sign a guy. We probably arent a playoff team next year anyway, so I would rather wait for the right pieces. If Hall doesnt like that, trade him. He'll be broken down in 3-4 years anyway.
He absolutely never said this.
As if any NHL player ever would directly say thatHe absolutely never said this.
are you guys completely also missing the part where Shero basically said its time to spend money now?
We are on Karlsson's no trade list? As in a team he will or will not go to?I believe the rumors that Ray tried to trade for Karlsson right before camp started. So if there’s no attempt to sign him this offseason, I think it’s for a good reason (we were on his no trade list, think he’ll be too expensive or worried about his injuries).
As if any NHL player ever would directly say that
Didn't he say that before winning Hughes though? Because if so Hughes is a level of talent where you go from starting to spend next year to nowHe didn’t say that either. He said we are approaching that point. He didn’t say now was the time.