News from Around the AHL/NHL/KHL 2018-19

[MJF]

McQuaid can’t stay healthy. Kampfer stinks. The Rags probably had to throw in a pick to get the B’s to take Kampfer. Either the Rags end up flipping McQuaid at the deadline to a contender or he becomes their next David Desharnais.

 

[saintunspecified]

Bizarre and unexpected stuff happens to other franchises too.

 

[Brunomics]

Bizarre and unexpected stuff happens to other franchises too.

Hope everything is alright with him.

Also hope the reason Lou hasn't made many front office changes is there is some sort of deal in place.

 

[saintunspecified]

Hope everything is alright with him.

It's the first thing that comes to mind - something either with him or a loved one.

Also hope the reason Lou hasn't made many front office changes is there is some sort of deal in place.

Huh? No way.

 

[Brunomics]

It's the first thing that comes to mind - something either with him or a loved one.



Huh? No way.

A guy can dream can't he?

 

[saintunspecified]

A guy can dream can't he?

I wouldn't want to hire a GM who was looking for another job during training camp.

The fact that he's staying in an advisory role suggests to me something health-related, because for whatever reason he can't or won't travel with the team.

 

[Skip To My Lou]

Bizarre and unexpected stuff happens to other franchises too.

That is wild. Something had to have happened. Stevie had his own ticket to stay there for as long as he wanted.

 

[MJF]

Bizarre and unexpected stuff happens to other franchises too.

Uh oh. What happened down there?

 

[PK Cronin]

McQuaid can’t stay healthy. Kampfer stinks. The Rags probably had to throw in a pick to get the B’s to take Kampfer. Either the Rags end up flipping McQuaid at the deadline to a contender or he becomes their next David Desharnais.

I don't understand this trade from the Rags side at all. They are dumping picks, when rebuilding, for a 31 year old defenseman who makes more money and is injury prone? Why? He's a UFA at the end of the year...

 

[MJF]

I don't understand this trade from the Rags side at all. They are dumping picks, when rebuilding, for a 31 year old defenseman who makes more money and is injury prone? Why? He's a UFA at the end of the year...

They must think they can flip him for a better pick than they gave to Boston, is my guess.

 

[PK Cronin]

They must think they can flip him for a better pick than they gave to Boston, is my guess.

That was my thinking. Maybe he'll be worth more at the deadline than what they just paid? Big risk for a guy who has only played a full season once in the last seven years. He routinely misses like 20+ games a year.

 

[saintunspecified]

Wow. Right before the season too. Color me shocked.

 

[Glory Days]

Wow. Right before the season too. Color me shocked.

The timing might be for the best. The draft and free agency are done. So the roster is essentially set. The new GM has until the trade deadline before any real moves have to be made.

 

[SI90]

Bizarre and unexpected stuff happens to other franchises too.

Wow!! Hopefully it isn’t health related. The guy has put together one of the best and most complete teams that’s also ready for a cup.

 

[SI90]

McQuaid can’t stay healthy. Kampfer stinks. The Rags probably had to throw in a pick to get the B’s to take Kampfer. Either the Rags end up flipping McQuaid at the deadline to a contender or he becomes their next David Desharnais.

So who does he fight? Matty Esiason or Ross the Boss?

 

[MJF]

So who does he fight? Matty Esiason or Ross the Boss?

He gets MM because I’m not sure Johnston will be here all season.

 

[BMOK33]

The Lightning are on their way to being the Washington Nationals of hockey if they don’t win a cup in the next 2-3 years. It’s hard to believe anyone could do better than Yzerman did there so the window might start shutting soon if they don’t get one

 

[MJF]

The Lightning are on their way to being the Washington Nationals of hockey if they don’t win a cup in the next 2-3 years. It’s hard to believe anyone could do better than Yzerman did there so the window might start shutting soon if they don’t get one

Maybe they’ll ask Lou for permission to talk to Garth Snow.

 

[sabremike]

Maybe they’ll ask Lou for permission to talk to Garth Snow.

If they did that it would make them the Washington Generals of hockey.

 

[SI90]

Never want to see this. Hope Zadina is ok. Ouch

 

[eoin92]

Never want to see this. Hope Zadina is ok. Ouch

Reading through the twitter comments, seems as though people are indicating he got back out there. Didn’t look like he hit his head or anything.

 

[Glory Days]

My prediction- at next year's draft lottery the Red Wings will be represented by Yzerman. The Wings need a rebuild and there were rumors this past off season that Holland might be out. Seems like a perfect storm to me.

 

[DarkHorse2]

Looking at Training Camp rosters and noticed Brendon Kichton wasn't brought back by Carolina. He's a free agent in September, and his career may be over.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Reading through the twitter comments, seems as though people are indicating he got back out there. Didn’t look like he hit his head or anything.

This is why Twitter sucks. Any bozo can say "Not good" and people lose their minds.

 

[PK Cronin]

Seguin staying in Dallas.