Confirmed with Link: Landeskog is BACK

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[Avs_19]

Just listened to Landeskog's two interviews and he mentioned MacFarland three separate times. In the second one he actually said "our GMs, Joe and Chris."

Just kinda interesting to me. Maybe that's normal but it seems like MacFarland has a major role behind the scenes. Almost like he's the GM of the team without the actual title.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

So did our beloved mods take a vacation…. Where’s the threads to discuss other moves.

 

[The Abusement Park]

So did our beloved mods take a vacation…. Where’s the threads to discuss other moves.

The free agency and offseason thread?

 

[Avs44]

The free agency and offseason thread?

I think he might not be able to see posts from the OP of that thread due to the soccer board…which means he can’t see the thread either.

@Duchene2MacKinnon GDT: - 2021 NHL Free Agency & Offseason Thread

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

The free agency and offseason thread?

The only one I see is locked?

 

[The Abusement Park]

The only one I see is locked?

It should be at the top of the non stickied posts.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

I think he might not be able to see posts from the OP of that thread due to the soccer board…which means he can’t see the thread either.

@Duchene2MacKinnon GDT: - 2021 NHL Free Agency & Offseason Thread

Lmaooo that makes sense but what a flaw in the system. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Richard88]

Holy shit Landy LOL

This is proof that Landeskog follows our threads. Someone posted that scene/gif yesterday haha

 

[The Abusement Park]

I think he might not be able to see posts from the OP of that thread due to the soccer board…which means he can’t see the thread either.

@Duchene2MacKinnon GDT: - 2021 NHL Free Agency & Offseason Thread

LMAO. I was like it's literally right there

 

[Foppberg]

Mike Chambers: Excuse me I'm a little late, I had some internet problems.

Oh of course you did

 

[Spleenless Wonder21]

The NHL really needs to tweak this system so these guys cash in during their max production years, rather than their need to be put out to pasture ones.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Just listened to Landeskog's two interviews and he mentioned MacFarland three separate times. In the second one he actually said "our GMs, Joe and Chris."

Just kinda interesting to me. Maybe that's normal but it seems like MacFarland has a major role behind the scenes. Almost like he's the GM of the team without the actual title.

Sakic's protige. I'm thinking sooner rather than later Sakic becomes President only, and MacFarland is our next GM.

 

[Pokecheque]

The NHL really needs to tweak this system so these guys cash in during their max production years, rather than their need to be put out to pasture ones.

That's easier said than done. I'm sure the players would love UFA to happen sooner than 27 years of age, but the NHL would probably risk another lockout year than give up that control.

We're seeing a shift already with players like Marner, Makar, and Rantanen where RFAs have leveraged very lucrative deals as RFAs that don't necessarily buy up a ton of UFA years. But they're still managing to cash in at UFA age as well.

I've no sympathy for the league if teams continue to pay through the nose in $$$ and term for middling players with contracts that pay them well into their thirties. If you're not going to show any form of self-restraint, then I don't see why the hell we had two lockouts over this.

 

[Spleenless Wonder21]

That's easier said than done. I'm sure the players would love UFA to happen sooner than 27 years of age, but the NHL would probably risk another lockout year than give up that control.

We're seeing a shift already with players like Marner, Makar, and Rantanen where RFAs have leveraged very lucrative deals as RFAs that don't necessarily buy up a ton of UFA years. But they're still managing to cash in at UFA age as well.

I've no sympathy for the league if teams continue to pay through the nose in $$$ and term for middling players with contracts that pay them well into their thirties. If you're not going to show any form of self-restraint, then I don't see why the hell we had two lockouts over this.

I don’t expect its inception to be easy, but these guys not getting their max contracts until the end of or after their prime window is a fascinatingly bad business structure.

 

[Pokecheque]

I don’t expect its inception to be easy, but these guys not getting their max contracts until the end of or after their prime window is a fascinatingly bad business structure.

Well it's give and take. If the league allows UFA to hit right when a player is at or near his prime we're talking the age 23-27 years and no way are the owners going to sign off on THAT.

Like I said elsewhere, two things about NHL GMs that drive me nuts. One, show some goddamned self-restraint when it comes to these middle-tier players. You DO NOT need to give Tampa's third line wingers lifetime contracts. Two, quit being a bunch of wimps and make some offer sheets. The league should be BOMBARDING that moron Benning with attempts to wrest Hughes and/or Pettersson away. Worst-managed cap situation in the league, and no way in hell would either of those players refuse to sign it.

 

[CharlesPuck]

Landy is back and he ruined the team. Terrible deal.

 

[Chiarelli]

You get Landy and Kuemper or Grub and Saad what do you choose?

 

[MonsterMack]

You get Landy and Kuemper or Grub and Saad what do you choose?

Well, technically, it is Grub and Saad and a 1st and Timmins vs Landy and Kuemper

but I don't blame Sakic for not wanting Grub on a 6 year contract

 

[CharlesPuck]

Grub and Saad all day everyday.

 

[bohlmeister]

Landy and Kuemper for me.

Grub contract will be an albatross.

 

[Foppberg]

Landy/Kuemper

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Landy/Kuemper

Yeah not close. Landy is way better than Saad.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Landy/Kuemper

 

[Avs_19]

This is proof that Landeskog follows our threads. Someone posted that scene/gif yesterday haha

Yup….…

Landeskog's tweet should just be: