It’s not a blood feud. If Melnyk changed his tone, apologized for his antics and offered a good contract, who knows, maybe Karlsson signs?
But really, I think it’s best for everyone if Melnyk sells.
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But really, I think it’s best for everyone if Melnyk sells.
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Well if the scenario above your post came to pass, in that Dorion managed to hold on without crippling the franchise by trading Karlsson until an ownership change came through... I should hope he's not fired, and is held in high regard by the fanbase because he will have conducted a masterclass that makes him a true heir to Bryan Murray.
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Probably not great for Melnyk. A new arena and the next expansion will generate a lot of money.
He shouldn't be selling now. He should sell once the new arena is being built.
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I very much doubt that is a concern.
He might be strapped for cash because he needs to keep the money to finance it.
EDIT: And just to be clear: I hope you are right.
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It doesn’t say they need to “clear the air first.”
It says they would need to patch things up. Kind of a tautology, actually (“EK’s fine with staying with Melnyk as long as Melnyk makes him feel fine with staying”).
If Melnyk suddenly drops 30M on the team, hires a new staff, and quits sticking his nose in every transaction, hell, I’m fine with Melnyk staying too!
(Just want to make it clear, I’m grateful for the info mysens, it’s good to hear your thoughts on what’s going on).
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Melnyk doesn't even have to spend the cap every year. Even Montreal is way below the cap right now. He just needs to commit to winning and not lose franchise players because he is afraid to open his pockets.
Honestly, I’d be okay with a budget roster provided we had a first class management squad.
Management costs a fraction of what the roster does, but it’s probably the most crucial part of long term success.
It boggles my mind when people defend Melnyk’s business acumen and overlook the sheer lunacy of his personnel decisions.
Spend big on the guys who’ll save you money. This is just a fundamental tenet of business.
AchtzehnBaby
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Leafs spent almost to the cap for years and sucked. You can’t buy a cup.
Agreed im on board with spending smart, lean and mean should be the ideal and no fan should be proud of any wasted $ their team is capable of, it's when some of us noticed the office/mgmt./scouting staff being slashed to the bone that things became alarming, your last statement is bang on, not much else to say you nailed it!
AchtzehnBaby
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Good point mate, why even bother trying then!!!!!
Aye Matey, it is my point. We did better than the leafs for a decade while spending wisely.
Aye Matey, it is my point. We did better than the leafs for a decade while spending wisely.
There's a difference between spending wisely and literally being unable to spend.
Most successful teams do spend.
AchtzehnBaby
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The Senators are a successful team with an amazing record. Better than most, in my opinion.
One shit show season and we are now the worst managed team in history?
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I think Melnyk has to sell the team. I think if Melnyk sells Karlsson will sign with Ottawa long-term. Melnyk sticks around as owner it's anyone guess as to what happens with Karlsson.
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I really think it’s beyond that. Karlsson knows he won’t be surrounded by a contending team with Melnyk as owner.
Most successful teams don’t give two year contracts to 36 year olds and they don’t give 3 or 4 year contracts to guys like Zack Smith, Jared Cowen, Andrew Hammond, Mike Condon and a broken down Milan Michalek.
You have to have money to spend, but you have to spend wisely as well. It’s not one or the other. It’s both.
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What did Karlsson say in his interview today in the Athletic with Chris Stevenson. he was interviewed at the pro-am at the Canadian Open.
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I didn’t read the entire article (you have to subscribe and I can’t seem to be able to), but i did get the part where it said that he specifically said that he wouldn’t get into any trade talks during the interview.
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I was looking for a “...and again” or “at the end of the day” quote somewhere.
BonHoonLayneCornell
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That is great to hear! Even though he improved as the year went on, we know he can be a lot better than he was last year.
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