Rumor: Yandle not in the team's plans moving forward, but he's playing anyway..? :thinking_emoji:

[SoupyFIN]

Figured this needed its own thread now that the rumours are starting to become stronger by the day, and this will more than likely drag out for some time. Seravelli reporting:

Keith Yandle has fallen out of favor with the Florida Panthers. They've let it be known to him that he does not factor into their plans for this season.

The plan at this point is to make Keith Yandle a healthy scratch at some point.

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[FrolikFan67]

So according to this they have spoken to him about not being in their plans, but he himself said that they haven’t requested he waive his nmc? Maybe they’re trying to find a taker first before even asking. If he knows he’s not in their plans I wish he would just request a trade. If not then it’s hard to be upset about getting scratched at some point. If you know the situation then either stay and risk having the streak broken or go wherever else you can for the next three years if it’s that important

 

[violaswallet]

So according to this they have spoken to him about not being in their plans, but he himself said that they haven’t requested he waive his nmc? Maybe they’re trying to find a taker first before even asking. If he knows he’s not in their plans I wish he would just request a trade. If not then it’s hard to be upset about getting scratched at some point. If you know the situation then either stay and risk having the streak broken or go wherever else you can for the next three years if it’s that important

The confusing thing for me is the bet with Q: it implied that the relationship was positive a few days ago?

 

[letsgrowcactus]

The confusing thing for me is the bet with Q: it implied that the relationship was positive a few days ago?

Well, clearly this is about the WJC bet between Q and Yandle

 

[Mogo]

On Tuesday afternoon, Yandle confirmed to Richards of FHN that he has not been approached about waiving anything yet.
“When it comes to the no-move (clause), I don’t know where their approach is, what (GM) Bill Zito’s end goal is. Whatever it is, I haven’t been told,” Yandle said.

Florida Panthers coverage from George Richards | Florida Hockey Now

 

[sinDer]

As for his streak, are we making a bigger deal than what it actually is? I mean...of course it’s nice to be the Ironman of the league, but it’s not like people will remember you because of that in 5 or 10 years. There’s no trophy for that. It’s cool...but do people really care about it? Doubt it.

I’m also wondering if all this Yandle « drama » could have something to do with his attitude? We don’t know what’s happening in the locker room. He’s not bad to the point of being healthy scratch, is he? I think he could be just fine as our #5 or #6 with PP time.

Anyways, I trust Zitto in this. To me, it just proves how serious he is about changing the face and the culture of this team.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Keith Yandle Available For Trade, Will Not Play For Panthers This Season

The wording in this makes it sound like he's never gonna play another game with us. Man I hope some other GMs feel the same way about Yandle as Seravalli does. What a greasefest.

 

[pantherbot]

So according to this they have spoken to him about not being in their plans, but he himself said that they haven’t requested he waive his nmc? Maybe they’re trying to find a taker first before even asking. If he knows he’s not in their plans I wish he would just request a trade. If not then it’s hard to be upset about getting scratched at some point. If you know the situation then either stay and risk having the streak broken or go wherever else you can for the next three years if it’s that important

Yep this would be my guess as well. Get a trade in place first then approach him. Yandle saying he hasn't been asked about the NMC is just him being very specific. Writing's on the wall, we don't want him here, so obviously he'll be asked to waive at some point.

 

[paulhiggins]

He's still putting up some good numbers, 45 points last year. Are there some major weaknesses to his game or is Florida tanking before the season even starts?

 

[Dread Clawz]

He's still putting up some good numbers, 45 points last year. Is Florida tanking before the season even starts?

They'd be tanking if they played him.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Keith Yandle Available For Trade, Will Not Play For Panthers This Season

The wording in this makes it sound like he's never gonna play another game with us. Man I hope some other GMs feel the same way about Yandle as Seravalli does. What a greasefest.

For real. Sure he has use as a player but Christ he’s overrated. Garbage defensively.

 

[RogerRoger]

He's still putting up some good numbers, 45 points last year. Are there some major weaknesses to his game or is Florida tanking before the season even starts?

For a few years he has been the worst even strenght defender in the league. His quality of competition was lowest amongst even semi-regular dman for the Panthers last year. He's a 6th if he runs a PP unit.
Why is your team tanking by not trading for him? He's free.

 

[pantherbot]

He's still putting up some good numbers, 45 points last year. Are there some major weaknesses to his game or is Florida tanking before the season even starts?

He sucks defensively and is inarguably the softest player in the league. He's useful on the power play feeding a guy like hoffman, but on even strength he's awful and not a guy you want to be a leader in the locker room.

 

[I am not exposed]

Well, clearly this is about the WJC bet between Q and Yandle

Yep. The USA winning has really screwed over Yandle. I was hoping that because the USA won, it would mean coach Q would leave. I was hoping that was the bet!

 

[I am not exposed]

For real. Sure he has use as a player but Christ he’s overrated. Garbage defensively.

Definitely not on this board and by Panthers fans. If anything, he is underrated.

 

[Mogo]

Definitely not on this board and by Panthers fans. If anything, he is underrated.

 

[floridada]

Keith Yandle Available For Trade, Will Not Play For Panthers This Season

The wording in this makes it sound like he's never gonna play another game with us. Man I hope some other GMs feel the same way about Yandle as Seravalli does. What a greasefest.

I hope not. We would be stuck with his ass, lol.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Definitely not on this board and by Panthers fans. If anything, he is underrated.

How is he underrated? We know he’s good on the PP. He is attrocious everywhere else.

 

[sinDer]

Keith Yandle Available For Trade, Will Not Play For Panthers This Season

The wording in this makes it sound like he's never gonna play another game with us. Man I hope some other GMs feel the same way about Yandle as Seravalli does. What a greasefest.

A little bit weird...

like I said in a previous post, I think that it’s becoming clear that it’s not only about his game. They seem to want him out so bad so there’s something else.

 

[Chino Oscar]

He's still putting up some good numbers, 45 points last year. Are there some major weaknesses to his game or is Florida tanking before the season even starts?

Reiterating what others have said here, he is atrocious defensively and an extremely soft defender. He will almost never take the forwards body, depends on poke checks that more often than not miss the mark, and won't move anyone from in front of the net (or anywhere else really). He is the worst defender of 2 on 1's, always going for the shooter instead covering the passing lane and letting the goalie focus on the shooter, and relies too much on the homerun pass that more gets intercepted or results in icing more times than it works.

His point production is vastly the result of his PP time and he does have good ability distributing the puck at the point. The team appears to be trying to change identify and the "soft" players like him seem to be on the way out.

 

[Prominence Problem]

I hope for Panther fans sake, he gets dealt to a big Market team. So this way, his lack of defensive abilities will get thrust into the spotlight.

It Feels Like Everything I'm reading, people think Florida is absurd for moving him and have no idea why because he still puts decent Point totals. Sometimes I feel like maybe I'm going crazy for thinking he's no good.

 

[Pigge]

I hope he's traded to Tampa, so he can win a cup. I'm sure they can fit him under the cap somehow.

Either way, these rumors are hardly good for the team so that's a bad look for Zito. Hopefully it's just the media making up a controversy that they know people will latch onto. At worst it's Zito and Q trying to make an example to put some fear of complacency in the rest of the players.

 

[SoupyFIN]

Keith Yandle Available For Trade, Will Not Play For Panthers This Season

The wording in this makes it sound like he's never gonna play another game with us. Man I hope some other GMs feel the same way about Yandle as Seravalli does. What a greasefest.

FYI this is using the same source as in the OP, with Seravelli's words twisted around a bit. He did not use the phrase "Yandle will not play for FLA this season", which is why the thread title is worded as it is too.

 

[Dread Clawz]

I hope he's traded to Tampa, so he can win a cup. I'm sure they can fit him under the cap somehow.

Either way, these rumors are hardly good for the team so that's a bad look for Zito. Hopefully it's just the media making up a controversy that they know people will latch onto. At worst it's Zito and Q trying to make an example to put some fear of complacency in the rest of the players.

Nah, the message is more important. If you don't work hard enough, you won't play. Doesnt matter who you are. I applaud Zito and Q for doing this.

 

[Dread Clawz]

FYI this is using the same source as in the OP, with Seravelli's words twisted around a bit. He did not use the phrase "Yandle will not play for FLA this season", which is why the thread title is worded as it is too.

Yeah i know, just thought I'd add an additional perspective which had some slightly different wording.