Brian2016

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Forum: NHL Trades4 hours ago
Thread: (PIT/CHI) - Määttä for Kahun & 2019 5th round pick
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sidstick87</b></div><div>Ive been saying since Kessel rumors started it will be a 3 team trade... Its almost impossible for it not to be IMO.
- If he trades for picks and Prospects or young NHLers ... He has a plan to sign Breadman or Duchene IMO... I really think he is all in on getting a new younger 3rd Star</div></div>

I agree. Sid and the rest of the base still have a few years left to contend for the Cup. They have to reload and keep adding roster players. I understand the need to get younger, but they'll have to sacrifice their long term future in order to win now. That's just the reality of a salary cap league. At the end of the day I think Kessel will be traded for a 2 player package, like maybe Zucker and Fiala from MIN. I'm not saying that's a fair deal necessarily, but I don't think it'll be a 1 for 1 type trade.
Forum: NHL TradesSat at 5:56 am
Thread: (WSH/PHI) - Niskanen for Gudas
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HabsForEver</b></div><div>Niskanen is an upgrade for sure and they have the cap space.

It doesn't change them from pretenders to contenders though. They are still on the outside looking in. I can't see why Philly would make this trade unless they just wanted to change things up.</div></div>

I have a distinct feeling that they will at least attempt to trade Gostisbehere this summer, perhaps at the draft. He carries a reasonable cap hit, but he's been very inconsistent defensively. He's pretty one dimensional. PHI has loads of talent. They could be for real if they sign Hayes and coach A.V. provides them w/ good defensive structure, something they've been missing big time the last several seasons. But, that's a lot of "if's".
Forum: NHL SigningsSat at 3:39 am
Thread: New York Islanders signed Jordan Eberle (5 Years / $5,500,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>rangersandislesfan</b></div><div>I think it looks like a good signing. Lehner and Lee still need to be re-signed, but we have the cap space, right?</div></div>

I think they'll get it done this summer. Next summer is the one that could break the bank. Pulock and Barzel are big seasons away from monster long term deals. If I were Lou, I'd try to wrap one of them up this summer. Probably Barzel b/c of his slight regression last season. Pulock should be at least $5M AAV on a long term deal, but that number probably won't increase as much as Barzel's number could. I suppose these are high class problems for the NYI...especially considering where they thought they were a year ago July 1st. Haha!
Forum: NHLSat at 3:28 am
Thread: How much will Marner make
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Well it would be if personal tax rates are important, but they really aren't. So basing players after tax income on posted personal tax rates is foolish.
Besides, Marner's yardstick is other players or an offer sheet. No teams is offering Marner 13m, or 12m or probably not 11m...so why should the Leafs.</div></div>

I def. agree w/ you that the Leafs need to play hardball w/ Marner. No team will offer up four 1st rounders AND $11-12M AAV for him. Remember, he's only averaged 23.3G per season. He's not a Center and Draisaitl signed for $8.5M (probably $9.5 adjusted for cap inflation). Draisaitl is also superior goal scorer. If Dubas has to play hardball, he should. He needs to avoid another overpay. An extra $2M in cap space could be the difference in winning the Cup or continuously losing in the 1st round.
Forum: NHLSat at 3:10 am
Thread: Why not this early? 2019-20 Predictions.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>rangersandislesfan</b></div><div>Where does Florida finish? If you have them getting in 3rd or sneaking in as a wild-card team, then that's not really a surprise. Before this past season, almost everyone was picking them to make the playoffs even though they missed in 2017-18. Idk if that's the same or not this year but it doesn't sound like a surprise.</div></div>

A lot depends on July 1st. Can you imagine the top line of Panarin-Barkov-Huberdeau/Dadonov? Probably the top scoring line win the NHL next season. If they can find some consistent goaltending they'll be top 3. Keep in mind, the top 3 in the Atlantic were 3 of the top teams in the entire league. Easily 3 of top 5. So cracking the top 3 will be a great challenge.
Forum: NHLFri at 4:09 am
Thread: Did Binnington Get Robbed?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rangsey</b></div><div>One thing I will never bet on is the Conn Smythe trophy. I dont think Ive ever picked a winner correctly. RoR had a great final, I maybe wouldve had him second, but Binnington was lights out. Even in last night's game, they don't win is Binnington does stand on his head.

Did he get robbed</div></div>

I think a lot of fans were confused/disappointed when Sid won the Conn Smythe in '16. Both Kessel and Murray had incredible playoff runs that year, and Kessel in particular had better offensive numbers that Sid. I think the 200' game plays into the equation. As does leadership. Sid had the edge in both categories. Same as in 2017. Malkin was the best offensive player yet Sid won again. R.O.R. was essentially the Sidney Crosby of 2019. Not as prolific offensively, but better defensively and a terrific leader and clutch player. He def. deserved it.