Thomas Raffl..... PTO

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

- I like his size 6'4 well over 200 Lbs
- He has impressed in his first 2 pre season games. Showed some skill taking Petans break away pass in the first game.
- Maurice has played him 2 games in a row and praised his strength and over all game in his presser.

He is 29 years old and has never tried the NHL...... If we do sign him, does he sign a ELC which would make him waiver exempt for the 1 st year? ???? ( this would be beneficial in the flexibility to move up and down with ease with the moose)

Raffl- is he a contender for a roster spot, or a TC flash in the pan soon to be forgotten ?

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[Gil Fisher]

I'd sign him on a two-way for sure. Whether it's him or Armia on the 4th line is a good question. You'd prefer to give 4th line minutes to the 29 year old and let the 22 year old wait (with the Moose) for an opening in the Jets top 9. It's only two games though and should make for an interesting story line.

 

[Scheifele55]

If he fits into a 4th line role, it would make sense to sign him to a 2 way deal. He has a lot of international experience, one year of junior in North America though. I would much rather have him on the 4th line than having Armia there who is young and still could use time in the AHL learning the Jets game.

 

[Huffer]

So far he looks like a decent guy to have on the Moose, and fill in for the 4th line on the Jets if needed. I'd probably trust him to play more minutes than Peluso at this point.

I hope they get him signed.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Waive Peluso and/or Thorburn and sign Raffl to a one year deal

 

[Aavco Cup]

Would he give up his Austrian league contract for an AHL deal with the Moose?

 

[puck stoppa]

Would he give up his Austrian league contract for an AHL deal with the Moose?

I think Beyak said he is willing to. Why not if you're him. Even if you make 90k in the AHL for one year, it may give you one last shot to play in the NHL, and if you come up for 10 games that makes you a lot more money. If things don't workout, go back to Austria next year. A guy has to be willing to sacrifice some money maybe for his last shot.

 

[SLAYER]

Would he give up his Austrian league contract for an AHL deal with the Moose?

I believe that is why he is here, trying out for an AHL contract with the Moose.

Obviously he would like to make the Jets, who would't. But I think his primary goal was to get a spot w/ the Moose.

 

[Guardian17]

I would like to see him play a few more exhibition games against better competition before I make a decision.

So far, he seems like he could fit in well with the Jets or Moose.

 

[Holden Caulfield]

He is not subject to the ELC requirements. He is waiver exempt if signed for 1 year.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I think Beyak said he is willing to. Why not if you're him. Even if you make 90k in the AHL for one year, it may give you one last shot to play in the NHL, and if you come up for 10 games that makes you a lot more money. If things don't workout, go back to Austria next year. A guy has to be willing to sacrifice some money maybe for his last shot.

IIRC Beyak said he would accept a 2 way deal.

 

[Analyst365]

Sign and flip for Tanner Glass

 

[sipowicz]

Sign and flip for Tanner Glass

No sign and keep. Tanner Glass doesn't like fans booing the opposition, it's just not fair said highly educated Ivy League Tanner, kind of like Tanner's inability to play hockey!

 

[surixon]

I have been mildly surprised by Raffl. I think he'd offer something to the fourth line if he can continue to build over the next week.

 

[HannuJ]

why mortgage your future when you can Raffl your present?






sorry, had to say it.

 

[Analyst365]

No sign and keep. Tanner Glass doesn't like fans booing the opposition, it's just not fair said highly educated Ivy League Tanner, kind of like Tanner's inability to play hockey!

Was not serious.

 

[Whileee]

IIRC Beyak said he would accept a 2 way deal.

Raffl said he would accept a two-way contract.

 

[bustamente]

I like his game so far but one question, at 29 how come nobody has taken a Flyer on him.

 

[Jesus Christ Horburn]

I like his game so far but one question, at 29 how come nobody has taken a Flyer on him.

the Flyers took a Raffl, his brother Micheal Raffl

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

the Flyers took a Raffl, his brother Micheal Raffl

Nice catch!

I think that it is easy for good but not great Euro players to fly under the radar. Also I don't think the Austrian league is among the best Euro leagues.

 

[AlphaLackey]

He'd do great around town at wedding socials, because what's a wedding social without a Raffl?

Wait, wait, okay, how about this:

News from the future: "Raffl signed an ELC with the Jets today. Terms were not disclosed, but believed to be $1 each or $5 for an arm's length."

 

[sipowicz]

He'd do great around town at wedding socials, because what's a wedding social without a Raffl?

Wait, wait, okay, how about this:

News from the future: "Raffl signed an ELC with the Jets today. Terms were not disclosed, but believed to be $1 each or $5 for an arm's length."

Good grief!

 

[AngelicAssassin*]

He'd do great around town at wedding socials, because what's a wedding social without a Raffl?

Wait, wait, okay, how about this:

News from the future: "Raffl signed an ELC with the Jets today. Terms were not disclosed, but believed to be $1 each or $5 for an arm's length."

Somebody needs a hobby. Or a girlfriend.


Actually the second one's not bad but don't let it go to you head.

 

[mcpw]

"It was a pun."
"A pun?"
"No no, not a pun. What's the other thing which reads the same backwards as forwards"
"A palindrome?"
"Yeah"
"That's not a palindrome! The palindrome of Raffl would be Lffar!"

 

[YWGinYYZ]

Someone owes me a beer for the one I just spit out.