News from Around the AHL/NHL/KHL 2019-20 Pt. VII

[PK Cronin]

Pittsburgh going backwards. Between Johnson and Matheson they might have the two worst dmen in the league.

Hornqvist has an NTC though so I'm not sure if this is actually a done deal.

 

[doublechili]

If this Matheson deal goes through we may have STK as a full-time member here....

 

[xECK29x]

If this Matheson deal goes through we may have STK as a full-time member here....

He would be a great first acquisition of the offseason!

 

[MJF]

If this Matheson deal goes through we may have STK as a full-time member here....

Lou will make him change his name.

BTK. Barzy the Kidney.

 

[PWJunior]

If this Matheson deal goes through we may have STK as a full-time member here....

@Sidney the Kidney

 

[MJF]

A potential landing spot for Thomas Greiss just opened up.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

@Sidney the Kidney

I'm just going to become a basketball fan and switch sports altogether.

 

[danteipp]

Hornqvist had a tough season this past year, but Matheson had an absolutely atrocious season two years ago and, while better this past year, looked abysmal against the Isles.

If this trade does get completed, I would only feel comfortable taking on Matheson's contract and all of that risk if there are draft picks also coming back to the Penguins.

At least a first rounder next year (since I assume they wouldn't be able to get the Panthers first in the coming draft), if not more, like a second rounder this season and then the future first.

 

[CupHolders]

Lou will make him change his name.

BTK. Barzy the Kidney.

BarzyTheKidneyWhoWonTheCalder

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Lou will make him change his name.

BTK. Barzy the Kidney.

BarzytheKraken. That way I don't have to change it again next season.

 

[CupHolders]

BarzytheKraken. That way I don't have to change it again next season.

Oh, snipe! Somebody needs to show this guy out!

 

[MJF]

BarzytheKraken. That way I don't have to change it again next season.

Can we waive STK right now?

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Oh, snipe! Somebody needs to show this guy out!

Can we waive STK right now?

Guys, I'm going through a crisis of faith in the sport of hockey right now. Cut me some slack.

 

[MJF]

Guys, I'm going through a crisis of faith in the sport of hockey right now. Cut me some slack.

Losing your faith in Jim Rutherford? That’s understandable these days.

Fear not. There will be a seat for you at our table.

 

[13th Floor]

Guys, I'm going through a crisis of faith in the sport of hockey right now. Cut me some slack.

We've had that before. But it lasted 25 years.

 

[CupHolders]

Guys, I'm going through a crisis of faith in the sport of hockey right now. Cut me some slack.

Crisis of faith is actually the only reason you do fit in here.

But in all seriousness, Rutherford is a bit of a strange one. While I haven’t really analyzed him in great detail over the years... he seems especially hot and cold when it comes to his moves.

Some clearly work... as he’s won cups. But others just seem to be thought as universally bad from the moment of completion

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Crisis of faith is actually the only reason you do fit in here.

But in all seriousness, Rutherford is a bit of a strange one. While I haven’t really analyzed him in great detail over the years... he seems especially hot and cold when it comes to his moves.

Some clearly work... as he’s won cups. But others just seem to be thought as universally bad from the moment of completion

Rutherford's either performs like a 10 out of 10 GM or a 1 out of 10 GM. He has no in between moments. His moves are either a stroke of genius that puts a team over the top to win the Cup or a stroke of madness that puts a team into a tough situation with weird signings and trades.

If Rutherford were a baseball player, he'd be the guy who gets 60 homeruns per year to go along with 300 strikeouts. He'll either launch one 500 feet out of the yard or he'll swing at every bad pitch thrown his way.

 

[Seph]

Rutherford's either performs like a 10 out of 10 GM or a 1 out of 10 GM. He has no in between moments. His moves are either a stroke of genius that puts a team over the top to win the Cup or a stroke of madness that puts a team into a tough situation with weird signings and trades.

If Rutherford were a baseball player, he'd be the guy who gets 60 homeruns per year to go along with 300 strikeouts. He'll either launch one 500 feet out of the yard or he'll swing at every bad pitch thrown his way.

LOL, and if he was a Russian forward, he'd be called "enigmatic."

 

[sabremike]

Guys, I'm going through a crisis of faith in the sport of hockey right now. Cut me some slack.

Be like me and put your faith in His holy hoof:

"For with a Magic Giraffe all things are possible".

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Hornqvist had a tough season this past year, but Matheson had an absolutely atrocious season two years ago and, while better this past year, looked abysmal against the Isles.

If this trade does get completed, I would only feel comfortable taking on Matheson's contract and all of that risk if there are draft picks also coming back to the Penguins.

At least a first rounder next year (since I assume they wouldn't be able to get the Panthers first in the coming draft), if not more, like a second rounder this season and then the future first.

Matheson is a really nasty piece of work and when he's at his best, is a highly effective hockey player.

And he's only in his mid-20s. There's room for further maturing.

Hate to say this, but I'd MUCH rather he remain on Florida than head to a rival in our division.

He's one of those guys who's gonna end someone's career someday.

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Be like me and put your faith in His holy hoof:
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"For with a Magic Giraffe all things are possible".

Actually, this is a player I'd like to see us add.

And some feel Buffalo might let him walk as an RFA.

 

[sabremike]

Actually, this is a player I'd like to see us add.

And some feel Buffalo might let him walk as an RFA.

That last part is absolutely not going to happen because letting Him go for nothing to avoid having to pay a little over the league minimum to keep Him would be incredibly stupid.

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

That last part is absolutely not going to happen because letting Him go for nothing to avoid having to pay a little over the league minimum to keep Him would be incredibly stupid.

Indeed, it would not be smart.

We're all wondering if the Isles are going to QO Ho-Sang?

Not unthinkable that they're just going to let him walk.

Might be the case with a handful of RFAs around the league, what with the stagnant cap and all...

 

[MDIsles]

Rutherford's either performs like a 10 out of 10 GM or a 1 out of 10 GM. He has no in between moments. His moves are either a stroke of genius that puts a team over the top to win the Cup or a stroke of madness that puts a team into a tough situation with weird signings and trades.

If Rutherford were a baseball player, he'd be the guy who gets 60 homeruns per year to go along with 300 strikeouts. He'll either launch one 500 feet out of the yard or he'll swing at every bad pitch thrown his way.

Ah Chris Davis. I am an O's fan, I know about pain. At least the Isles know what their doing.

 

[SI90]

Pray for our pal @Sidney the Kidney

no salary retention on Matheson. No way they can go into the season with both Matheson and Jack Johnson right?