Friedman: Niklas Hjalmarsson refuses to waive NMC

[smoneil]

No sane person thinks AZs weather is perfect. Unless it’s December

I think every place is somebody's "perfect place to live." I know full well that Rochester isn't on that list for most people, but I moved away from Roc this year and miss it so much (I'm in Arkansas now). Like, I'm legit considering a lesser job so that I can return.

 

[Brobust]

Up here in Minnesota i worry constantly about being attacked by Wolverines.

You won't find a wolverine getting some shade in your shoes.

 

[Rowlet]

I'll never understand why a player of his caliber gets a NMC.

They really need to be more restrictive with those. McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov? Sure - NMC all they want. But i dont think non-star players should get them.

Good for him - not criticizing him, it's his right, but the system seems flawed to me

Mid range players get NTCs so that they take less money to fit under the cap. If the goal is to win the cup in a given year, who gives a shit if players use their NTCs 4 years later if you win or get to the finals.

 

[Avsboy]

*sitting on my deck, where it's 110 degrees"
"This is perfect!"

 

[varano]

Bench him

 

[CanadienShark]

I mean... To each their own. He's got his cups, accolades, money, etc. Maybe he just wants a calm end to his career in Arizona.

 

[CanadienShark]

What athlete (active or retired) wouldn't love playing in Arizona?

Many people. I don't get why people who happen to like hot, sunny places, often seem to think that EVERYONE likes what they like.

To me, heat and suburbs are just about the opposite of what I'd want.

 

[krutovsdonut]

he bargained for that nmc. before you judge a man for relying on the right he bargained for in the time of covid, ask yourself, how many kids does he have, are any settled in school, do they have any special needs, will his wife happily relocate, and how strong is his marriage?

 

[Fatass]

Many people. I don't get why people who happen to like hot, sunny places, often seem to think that EVERYONE likes what they like.

To me, heat and suburbs are just about the opposite of what I'd want.

For the excitement of playing hockey a lot of people would prefer a Canadian City. There’s just so much more involved though than just that.

 

[Unbiased Fan]

What athlete (active or retired) wouldn't love playing in Arizona?

Shaun White, Terje Hakosen, Usain Bolt, Christiano Ronaldo, Lebron James, Tom Brady, Phil Nicholson, etc

 

[CanadienShark]

For the excitement of playing hockey a lot of people would prefer a Canadian City. There’s just so much more involved though than just that.

So many factors. I don't hate Canadian winters, personally - it's summers that I don't like.

So many variables to consider.

 

[McSuper]

What athlete (active or retired) wouldn't love playing in Arizona?

Strome , Duclair and all the Jr players they illegally tested

 

[YotesFan47]

Up here in Minnesota i worry constantly about being attacked by Wolverines.

For your sanity (and mine because I'm moving to Washington in a few months and they have wolverines).

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

For the excitement of playing hockey a lot of people would prefer a Canadian City. There’s just so much more involved though than just that.

And a lot of people do what they can to avoid Canadian cities. There's no one size fits all.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Up here in Minnesota i worry constantly about being attacked by Wolverines.

Most people in Minnesota fear Wolverines. Every now and then, the Golden Gophers win a game, but usually Michigan owns them. (speaking of football of course. Hockey is all together different).

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

You sound like my friends who live in Arizona--they complain about the heat all the time. Umm, I'm like, "why live there then?"

It's not really any different than my relatives in the northern MI and WI that complain about winter all the time. There's really no nirvana. Weatherwise, San Diego is probably close, but the population, traffic, etc.. makes it not so fun.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Don’t blame him, I’d be hitting up the golf courses every day down there. Perfect weather and some of the best courses in the country

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Most people in Minnesota fear Wolverines. Every now and then, the Golden Gophers win a game, but usually Michigan owns them. (speaking of football of course. Hockey is all together different).

Michigan hockey is gonna be a beast team this year.

 

[Foppberg]

No sane person thinks AZs weather is perfect. Unless it’s December

Apparently you've never experienced a non Vancouver Canadian winter.

 

[Mr Positive]

This is the bad side of the coin when it comes to the advantage that these southern markets have. They have this great tax environment usually, and amazing climates. Players will sign with them for less, and it seems unfair to us more northerly teams. However, those players in those markets will take less cash as long as it comes with a NMC, and they will never waive.

 

[Jormungandr]

he bargained for that nmc. before you judge a man for relying on the right he bargained for in the time of covid, ask yourself, how many kids does he have, are any settled in school, do they have any special needs, will his wife happily relocate, and how strong is his marriage?

Pretty sure he’s divorced, which makes his refusal to waive make sense. He can’t force his ex with shared custody to uproot and follow him to his new city.

 

[JLo217]

Apparently you've never experienced a non Vancouver Canadian winter.

I lived in Crested Butte and Gunnison for 2 years. Alma Co for another...

I film winter sports for a living. I’ve spent months in cabins in the Selkirks with little to no power.

 

[bernmeister]

1. good for Hjalm.
2. Could entirely be he likes where he is etc, but
also possible he is establishing who has (upper) hand here.

He may be open to 1-3 select locations IF and as long as it is understand he controls everything now, AND WILL CONTINUE TO CONTROL going forward, what happens since he is now and continuing to assert his NMC.

That is if he waives 1x now, does not mean he has waived as to any other instance during life of his contract.

 

[JLo217]

Obvious you never been to AZ. Been here for 40+ years and still working on my tan. Still haven't come across a rattlesnake, use to catch scorpions. Best time in AZ is from the beginning of the year to the trade deadline.

Lived there 8 months and left. I’ve never lived in a more boring and basic place. Also the weather blows.

 

[rimshot]

Anyone who doesn’t love intense heat?

Florida would be a nightmare to some.

People are dynamic, who knew.

My brother in law used to tell me that anyone that lived south of 60 degrees latitude was soft. He maintained that the men living there were effeminate and the women merely unfortunate. He was often the victim of, what he considered, unprovoked assaults whenever he did venture south.