Miscellaneous NHL Talk, 2018 edition

[deadhead]

Not gonna lie and say I'm not glad that we have a pipeline of prospects. What Holmgren did to try and win a cup in the short term with the prodding of the late Mr. Snider was a big setback we are still trying to get over. However, I think Hextall is so myopic (some would say focused and resolute) with his plan that I think it is making the process much slower than need be....Vegas showed that to the entire league. My biggest criticism is Hextall's adamant stance with respect to Hakstol....he is being too obtuse. The guy is no Jacques Lemaire to build the identity of your team with. Hak is all tactical ....he will win you battles but not the war. Hextall needs to wake up to this reality...

Vegas showed nothing, imagine what it would cost in terms of draft picks to put together the Vegas roster, and a lot of those contracts expire in the next year or two.
McPhee was just trying to build a competitive team while his draft picks marinated, he overshot the mark.

 

[Curufinwe]

Drake got two years at $1.5m.

Drake Caggiula - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

 

[The Madrigal]

Because in today's NHL you can only carry so many big contracts, Flyers already have Giroux and Voracek, and will have a half dozen big RFA contracts over the next four years.
So they aren't going to add a bunch of FAs or trade for veterans that they have to extend, maybe 1-2 over the next three years or so.
Which means the rest of the roster will either be prospects or veteran scrubs - which would you prefer?

And the bottom six is where you put prospects to get on the job training, the talented offensive guys on the 3rd line, the scrappier guys on the 4th line, and young defensemen sheltered on the 3rd pairing.

You are living in fantasy land.

 

[Curufinwe]

Friedman said OEL is getting 8 x $8.25m.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Good price for him.

 

[Tripod]

Friedman said OEL is getting 8 x $8.25m.

It's why we need to lock up young talent long term at a cheaper rate, then have replacements in the pipeline ready to take over so we don't HAVE to pay the bigger contracts. Having multiple guys on long term 4-6 million is the preferred route for me.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Yeah when I look at Homer trades like Upshall + 2nd for Carcillo, I cant help but cringe.

If we keep that pick maybe we end up drafting a guy like Orlov or Tatar?

2009 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com

should of got a draft pick back in that trade. not given one away for free.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Sportsnet is going full hockeyguy right now slobbering all over the depth guys for Toronto’s AHL team.

 

[achdumeingute]

Vegas showed nothing, imagine what it would cost in terms of draft picks to put together the Vegas roster, and a lot of those contracts expire in the next year or two.
McPhee was just trying to build a competitive team while his draft picks marinated, he overshot the mark.

coaching and play style aside, agree Vegas didnt demonstrate a new roster building method.

Vegas had an advantage of being the ONLY expansion team this year and forced a handful teams to give up more "developed" or "seasoned" prospects. They had no other team to compete with in the available selections. The also got a few quality veterans too.

No other existing NHL club gets to operate like this. seattle will be a good comparison in a few years.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

Damn Hinastroza signed for cheap.

 

[Chinatown88]

 

[Alex91]

Always wanted Chucky damn.

 

[Chinatown88]

Wonder if this is gonna make HF Boards crash.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Montreal finally trades Gally.

 

[BernieParent]

Bergevin shrewdly building up talent in areas of ... what's the opposite of "need"? Maybe they will work towards a non-faceoff lineup where they concede the puck to start every play and attack with 3 wingers.

 

[BigToe]

Wonder if this is gonna make HF Boards crash.

Haha I was gonna say the same thing

 

[Curufinwe]

Straight up? Jeez. I know some Habs fans who won’t be happy.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Galchenyuk’s the better player but Bergevin totally f***ed up his current contract bridging him right to UFA status after these next two years as a 27 year old.

Domi’s an RFA with four more years until he can turn UFA.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

I just can't even believe how much of a boob Bergevin is.

I can't believe MTL fans aren't storming the Bastille right now

Note: Flyers fans, this is what an ACTUAL idiot GM looks like. Be thankful he isn't ours.

 

[Striiker]

Time to go read the Habs board!

EDIT- 10/10 would recommend

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Time to go read the Habs board!

EDIT- 10/10 would recommend

Oh, I'm on my way

 

[Tripod]

Montreal finally trades Gally.

and still didn't get a C.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

At this point, I think I'd rather have Max Domi.

Previously, I liked Galchenyuk. But he's got multiple things going against him now -- doesn't seem to be able to play center effectively in the NHL; has had a couple of serious knee injuries already. His value is way down.

Domi is a year younger, quicker, and doesn't have the same baggage. Given the option between the two at this point in time, I'd choose Domi.

 

[Tripod]

Domi had 9 goals in 82 games last year.

4 were empty netters.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I think Gally’s the better player but I don’t think it’s as lopsided as people are making it out to be. I think Domi still has more to give than he’s shown these past two years.

But even then at best it really solves nothing for Montreal.