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2023 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #4 - The quiet period

Jul. 25, 2023 at 10:45 a.m.
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Quoting: HockeyScotty
A key part of the next "down time" is the health status on a few key players around the league (whether it is for cap purposes/roster building/etc):

G
Robin Lehner - Vegas
Matt Murray - Toronto

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Aaron Ekblad - Florida
Brandon Montour - Florida
Tucker Poolman - Vancouver
Jake Muzzin - Toronto (assumed to be LTIR)
Ryan Ellis - Philadelphia (same; LTIR-retired?)

F
Matthew Tkachuk - Florida
Andrei Svechnikov - Carolina
Josh Norris - Ottawa
Connor Brown - Edmonton
Max Pacioretty - Washington
Jack Quinn - Buffalo
Tanner Pearson - Vancouver
Christian Dvorak - Montreal
Bobby Brink - Philadelphia
Gabe Landeskog - Colorado (out for 2023-24/possible LTIR-retire due to surgery risk)

Not injury related, but also monitoring the return of:
Elvis Merzlikins - Columbus Blue Jackets (several injuries last season then left due to grandmother's decline and death in Latvia) should be good to go but off-ice has taken a toll on him mentally the last few years (Matiss Kivlenieks death in 2021).
Spencer Knight - Florida Panthers
Alex Texier - Columbus Blue Jackets

If anyone has any updates as to confirmed progress/return to action please post it.


Oshie and Backstrom
Jul. 25, 2023 at 11:06 a.m.
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Quoting: Rolfadinho
I think Montour & Ekblad start the season on LTIR for the Panthers. I think CHUCKY will be fine by season opener.

Respect to Bergeron and to a happy retirement.

Lastly, Florida extended Eetu Luostarinen to 2026-2027.


Good deal for the Cats
Jul. 25, 2023 at 11:06 a.m.
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Quoting: HockeyScotty
A key part of the next "down time" is the health status on a few key players around the league (whether it is for cap purposes/roster building/etc):

G
Robin Lehner - Vegas
Matt Murray - Toronto

D
Aaron Ekblad - Florida
Brandon Montour - Florida
Tucker Poolman - Vancouver
Jake Muzzin - Toronto (assumed to be LTIR)
Ryan Ellis - Philadelphia (same; LTIR-retired?)

F
Matthew Tkachuk - Florida
Andrei Svechnikov - Carolina
Josh Norris - Ottawa
Connor Brown - Edmonton
Max Pacioretty - Washington
Jack Quinn - Buffalo
Tanner Pearson - Vancouver
Christian Dvorak - Montreal
Bobby Brink - Philadelphia
Gabe Landeskog - Colorado (out for 2023-24/possible LTIR-retire due to surgery risk)

Not injury related, but also monitoring the return of:
Elvis Merzlikins - Columbus Blue Jackets (several injuries last season then left due to grandmother's decline and death in Latvia) should be good to go but off-ice has taken a toll on him mentally the last few years (Matiss Kivlenieks death in 2021).
Spencer Knight - Florida Panthers
Alex Texier - Columbus Blue Jackets

If anyone has any updates as to confirmed progress/return to action please post it.


I believe Texier announced he is returning to the NHL this upcoming season
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Jul. 25, 2023 at 11:52 a.m.
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Rename the Selke trophy the Bergeron trophy ASAP
Jul. 25, 2023 at 12:18 p.m.
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Welcome to the HALL Bergy.
WELCOME!
Jul. 25, 2023 at 1:57 p.m.
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Quoting: HockeyScotty
A key part of the next "down time" is the health status on a few key players around the league (whether it is for cap purposes/roster building/etc):

G
Robin Lehner - Vegas
Matt Murray - Toronto

D
Aaron Ekblad - Florida
Brandon Montour - Florida
Tucker Poolman - Vancouver
Jake Muzzin - Toronto (assumed to be LTIR)
Ryan Ellis - Philadelphia (same; LTIR-retired?)

F
Matthew Tkachuk - Florida
Andrei Svechnikov - Carolina
Josh Norris - Ottawa
Connor Brown - Edmonton
Max Pacioretty - Washington
Jack Quinn - Buffalo
Tanner Pearson - Vancouver
Christian Dvorak - Montreal
Bobby Brink - Philadelphia
Gabe Landeskog - Colorado (out for 2023-24/possible LTIR-retire due to surgery risk)

Not injury related, but also monitoring the return of:
Elvis Merzlikins - Columbus Blue Jackets (several injuries last season then left due to grandmother's decline and death in Latvia) should be good to go but off-ice has taken a toll on him mentally the last few years (Matiss Kivlenieks death in 2021).
Spencer Knight - Florida Panthers
Alex Texier - Columbus Blue Jackets

If anyone has any updates as to confirmed progress/return to action please post it.


Murray is either bought out or LTIR'D but based on the evidence and cap implications each does I think LTIR is becoming a real possibility rn

As if u were just gonna buy him out why not do it the first time. Needed more time to try and move its been so quiet on that front nobody but those shady rumors on those sites say they been shopping him. Then u had the Friedman report citing the health concerns. Something's up

And no I dont think they buyout both Brodie and Murray lul

But yea sad to see a guy like Muzzin go out the way he did just to many unfortunate injuries
Jul. 25, 2023 at 2:28 p.m.
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Rename the Selke trophy the Bergeron trophy ASAP


Disagree strongly, BUT they ought to give him his own reward for best two-way forward (and let the Selke go back to best defensive forward instead of what it became in the mid-90's and now goes to great two-way players).
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Jul. 25, 2023 at 7:22 p.m.
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Jul. 25, 2023 at 7:52 p.m.
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Quoting: NorthernLeafsFan05
I believe Texier announced he is returning to the NHL this upcoming season


Yeah I saw the news of that; just not sure what he is returning to since there is only 1 spot in the top 9 "up for grabs". Does he beat out Bemstrom, Chinakhov, and Foudy for 3rd line minutes? Maybe if Fantilli goes back to NCAA then there is a spot.

Is he a guy they would play on their 4th line? I've always like Texier but he doesn't strike me as someone that would do well in that deployment; especially with Kuraly-Luoto-Robinson-Danforth-Olivier-McKown-Pyyhtiä also competing for those spots.

Texier seems like a perfect "new environment" type of move that should probably happen soon.
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Jul. 25, 2023 at 7:55 p.m.
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Quoting: HockeyScotty
Yeah I saw the news of that; just not sure what he is returning to since there is only 1 spot in the top 9 "up for grabs". Does he beat out Bemstrom, Chinakhov, and Foudy for 3rd line minutes? Maybe if Fantilli goes back to NCAA then there is a spot.

Is he a guy they would play on their 4th line? I've always like Texier but he doesn't strike me as someone that would do well in that deployment; especially with Kuraly-Luoto-Robinson-Danforth-Olivier-McKown-Pyyhtiä also competing for those spots.

Texier seems like a perfect "new environment" type of move that should probably happen soon.


I'd definitely play him over Bemstrom and Foudy. If he is on the block, I'd like the Leafs to give Jarmo a call
Jul. 25, 2023 at 8:55 p.m.
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When you think things can’t possibly get worse for Chicago sports, it somehow goes even lower
Jul. 25, 2023 at 9:45 p.m.
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When you think things can’t possibly get worse for Chicago sports, it somehow goes even lower


Yeah, okay...
Jul. 25, 2023 at 9:49 p.m.
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From Wikipedia: “The report also states that Wirtz was not aware of the allegations at the time.”
Jul. 25, 2023 at 11:48 p.m.
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Oshie and Backstrom


And I thought I am outta my mind...
Jul. 25, 2023 at 11:49 p.m.
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And I thought I am outta my mind...


Cf is messing with it...
Jul. 26, 2023 at 6:06 a.m.
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Quoting: IconicHawk
When you think things can’t possibly get worse for Chicago sports, it somehow goes even lower


You think that’s bad? Rocky Wirtz has set a pretty low bar for his successor
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Jul. 26, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
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You think that’s bad? Rocky Wirtz has set a pretty low bar for his successor


Not calling Writz a great or even good owner, but still while to does feel good entering a new era

Well it is until you actually look back and see how old you are
Jul. 26, 2023 at 9:35 a.m.
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Bill Wirtz died before he could see Kane and Toews play their first NHL games
Rocky Wirtz died before he could see Bedard play his first NHL game
Interesting
Jul. 26, 2023 at 9:51 a.m.
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Bill Wirtz died before he could see Kane and Toews play their first NHL games
Rocky Wirtz died before he could see Bedard play his first NHL game
Interesting


oh I stg if the year is 2030 and the Flyers lose the cup in game 6 OT to the blackhawks because Bedard scored from behind the net I will Lose it
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Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:06 a.m.
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Something tells me Marner will be trending today
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Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:29 a.m.
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Something tells me Marner will be trending today


i think its a slight overpay today but as the cap goes up it'll be a fine deal
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Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:34 a.m.
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i think its a slight overpay today but as the cap goes up it'll be a fine deal


Anything under 10 (for your stars) with the cap raising is going to become a steal.
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Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:45 a.m.
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I swear, this place sometimes...

- I relay the take from prospect pundits about a young player on another fan's team = I am underrating him! And I don't understand how legendary he will be, just like the great (insert some great player who is nothing like the prospect in question here).

- I relay the take from prospect pundits about a young player on my team = HOMER GLASSES!!! THAT GUY'S NOTHING BUT A GLORIFIED 3RD LINER!!!

Gotcha.
Jul. 26, 2023 at 12:04 p.m.
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Jul. 26, 2023 at 12:40 p.m.
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