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

[Bood12]

Please no. That would cripple our organization and only serve to help TML. All those firsts start to add up

if Matthews leaves the Leafs are f***ed, I do not care what 1st rounders they may acquire since it won't be a top 3 pick, maybe in 8 years they might develop but during the Tavares era that is the best way to get back at them, and I am down for it

 

[Quickdraw2828]

That's what I think may happen. Once Matthew's signs his long-term deal it'll be his team

We better not wait before we make the Islanders Barzal's team. If he shows a first half of the season like last year I'd make him the C. Losing him would be far more devastating than losing Tavares.

 

[MJF]

https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/...e-reportedly-wants-out-of-ottawa-as-well/amp/

Well who doesn’t want out of Ottawa.

 

[IslandersFan17]

I'd very much hope we are in on Stone. I highly doubt the cost would be high because the Sens are a joke.

 

[Quickdraw2828]

"He is frustrated because he sees the direction the club is going. The team is not able to retain their good players."

Well if the Sens want to get back at him we just might be the ticket!

 

[Strummergas]

Music to Melnyk's ears.

 

[WangMustGo]

I'd love to add Stone, assuming we could extend him. He would be a great player to ride shotgun with Barzal.

 

[doublechili]

Stone is a nice player I guess, but if we are going to spend assets at this time I'm not sure winger is where we should go (unless it's a stud like Panarin). D and C....

 

[Glory Days]

https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/...e-reportedly-wants-out-of-ottawa-as-well/amp/

Well who doesn’t want out of Ottawa.

Everyone wants out of Ottawa. No real surprises here. I like Stone but I would rather use assets on a top pairing D or a #2 center.

 

[PK Cronin]

No need for Stone, unless he signs an extension here. Still, not a priority.

 

[sabremike]

No need for Stone, unless he signs an extension here. Still, not a priority.

Toronto didn't need another franchise center and what did they do? If you can get a real good player for a good price you do it.

 

[NC 1972]

Toronto didn't need another franchise center and what did they do? If you can get a real good player for a good price you do it.

There wasn’t a price he was a free agent,free!

 

[doublechili]

Toronto didn't need another franchise center and what did they do? If you can get a real good player for a good price you do it.

But it's more than just what you pay in assets to obtain a player, it's what you have to take up in salary space to keep them. And the Isles already have to decide what to do about 2 wingers (Lee and Eberle) re: the cap. I'd prefer that they focus on D and C.

 

[sabremike]

There wasn’t a price he was a free agent,free!

You missed the point: people are arguing against acquiring a good player because it isn't a need. I argue if you can acquire a good player you do it regardless of need.

 

[sabremike]

But it's more than just what you pay in assets to obtain a player, it's what you have to take up in salary space to keep them. And the Isles already have to decide what to do about 2 wingers (Lee and Eberle) re: the cap. I'd prefer that they focus on D and C.

Unless someone is going to drop a center or defenseman in the team's lap it's a moot point and you are waiting for something that isn't going to happen. And if you get Stone for a song there isn't a law that says you can't flip him at the deadline and likely get back more than you gave up.

 

[PK Cronin]

You missed the point: people are arguing against acquiring a good player because it isn't a need. I argue if you can acquire a good player you do it regardless of need.

Depends what you're giving up.

 

[NC 1972]

You missed the point: people are arguing against acquiring a good player because it isn't a need. I argue if you can acquire a good player you do it regardless of need.

Understood the Tavares example however is flawed as many free agents turn their backs on teams like the NYI on the other hand moving assets for A1 talent would deplete this organization prospects and set the team back for years to come. I m all for procuring elite talent but this team is kind of in a peculiar spot not ready for prime time but not a train wreck either.

 

[eoin92]

Senators GM

 

[SI90]

Senators GM

I saw this earlier and almost pissed myself. I really feel for Sens fans.

 

[LeapOnOver]

We aren't a Western team...no chance of getting him. Seems Dorion shuns the whole conference because he's a mental midget.

 

[SI90]

Can we please have an Aaron Asham night and retire his number

 

[eoin92]

I saw this earlier and almost pissed myself. I really feel for Sens fans.

Yeah, really sucks.

 

[SI90]

Yo it’s pre season and Domi is our here dropping dudes with sucker punches. Damn.

 

[PK Cronin]

Can we please have an Aaron Asham night and retire his number

I'm not getting it.

 

[SI90]

I'm not getting it.

A TOR person asked for the proper way to pronounce Tavares. Ta-Veh-Ras


Asham replied. Tray-toor