I'm sorta confused by this from Minnesota's perspective... they got the worse player and are paying more now, right? I don't get the benefit for them, unless it's tanking, which honestly might be the right move for them.We have to clear cap space that way too.
I'm sorta confused by this from Minnesota's perspective... they got the worse player and are paying more now, right? I don't get the benefit for them, unless it's tanking, which honestly might be the right move for them.
No savings there either, and if that's the issue, they could have easily offloaded Staal for a pick.Haven't checked, but maybe a buyout scenario where it saves the cap and/or real dollars verses buying out Staal?
Him and Trotz: Preds, Isles, Caps.
Only thing I can figure is if they think mojo might fit into their plans beyond next season and have already decided Staal doesn't. This way, they can give him a partial season tryout essentially to see if a change of scenery/usage/linemates can get him back to a 50ish point player they might want to sign, and if so get a head start on doing so.I'm sorta confused by this from Minnesota's perspective... they got the worse player and are paying more now, right? I don't get the benefit for them, unless it's tanking, which honestly might be the right move for them.
I feel like the weight of the world was lifted off him with that goal. Hopefully we see a rejuvenated top line tonightWe can opine about trading Eberle but I am damn happy they have him. He has a knack for scoring big goals in big games and the remaining games can only get bigger. He is worth every cent IMO.
We can opine about trading Eberle but I am damn happy they have him. He has a knack for scoring big goals in big games and the remaining games can only get bigger. He is worth every cent IMO.
Oh, c'mon. I am happy for both Ebs and the isles, that he scored such a huge goal.
But, he had 1 goal in his previous 15 playoff games.ONE.
He is not " worth every cent".
I agree the game isn't just about goal scoring (Barzal for instance is not racking up pts,but he is creating plenty of scoring chances).Also, the game isn't entirely scoring. He's been downright bad this series, but that was a huge goal.
I believe that the same was said when Ebs scored in game 1.I feel like the weight of the world was lifted off him with that goal. Hopefully we see a rejuvenated top line tonight
We can opine about trading Eberle but I am damn happy they have him. He has a knack for scoring big goals in big games and the remaining games can only get bigger. He is worth every cent IMO.
He scored the biggest islander goal in 3 decades. Right now that’s all I care about.Also, the game isn't entirely scoring. He's been downright bad this series, but that was a huge goal.
He scored the biggest islander goal in 3 decades. Right now that’s all I care about.
BTW an update on that goofy Staal trade: apparently he didn’t have Buffalo on his no trade list because he used that list to block playoff teams that were trying to trade for him*. He loves Minnesota, and it sounds like he was planning to raise his kids there. All this raises the question of why he didn’t just get a full NMC, and given how much of a discount he took to stay, he probably deserved it. He could always have waived under the right circumstance.
* This part makes me wonder if we tried to get him.
LeBrun: How Eric Staal was traded to Buffalo despite his no-trade list
I was wondering if Staal opted to use his list to block playoff teams, thanks for confirming.
I really believe Guerin is looking to get rid of all of the older vets and start a new culture in Minnesota, even if he has to take a step back for a season or two.
First he acknowledges he doesn't want Koivu back (which probably makes sense), then he sends Staal to hockey hell.
If that is the case, then maybe Lou really can swing a Ladd+ for Parise deal? It will be interesting to see if Parise wants out if all of his buddies are gone. If so, I bet Guerin will be happy to move him.
Is anybody else watching some of this game and thinking how is this the same team we played for 6 games. Suddenly Vasilevsky looks human if not below average. Point, Kucherov and Hedman have been invisible. And most of all, amazingly suddenly all of the bounces and breaks are not going Tampa's way. I refuse to believe it is because Dallas is THAT good.