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NHL
Aug. 9 at 11:17 p.m.
Thread:
2021-2022 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #11 - Will Lamoriello ever announce Kadri's signing?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>So did Vegas actually make the correct decision to trade Pacioretty? Did CAR know he was gonna miss most of the upcoming season when they made the trade? I guess he could return in time for the playoffs and essentially act as a TDL acquisition.</div></div>
Not really, VGK could've simply just put Pacioretty to LTIR and then deal him later when he was closing in on becoming healthy.
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NHL Signings
Aug. 9 at 6:37 p.m.
Thread:
Carolina Hurricanes signed Martin Necas (2 Years / $3,000,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Scooter81</b></div><div>Can’t wait for someone to vote no on this signing</div></div>
<img class="for_img" src="https://preview.redd.it/yk76x096xgx61.jpg?auto=webp&s=46e91485c643ab16697ac37eb5dec6658b6a53b5" alt="yk76x096xgx61.jpg?auto=webp&s=46e91485c643ab16697ac37eb5dec6658b6a53b5">
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NHL Signings
Aug. 8 at 4:33 p.m.
Thread:
Vegas Golden Knights signed Nicolas Roy (5 Years / $3,000,000 AAV)
Very good deal. I look forward to Vegas trading him for nothing in the future.
Forum:
NHL Signings
Aug. 8 at 8:49 p.m.
Thread:
Boston Bruins signed Pavel Zacha (1 Year / $3,500,000 AAV)
I like the player, still some untapped potential...but thats going to be hard to realize if hes stuck on the 3rd line, and walking him right to UFA status? makes no sense. He isnt worth this contract based on last year.
Forum:
NHL
Aug. 8 at 11:56 a.m.
Thread:
2021-2022 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #10 - Kadri oh Kadri, wherefore art thou Kadri?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MatthewsFan</b></div><div>Interesting to see how Zacha will fit in</div></div>
Would be the perfect guy for a czecking-line imo.
I’ll show myself out.
Forum:
NHL
Aug. 8 at 9:36 a.m.
Thread:
2021-2022 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #10 - Kadri oh Kadri, wherefore art thou Kadri?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PointStamkosVasilevskiy219188</b></div><div>Reports are that Kadri's asking price has not gone down. What is his asking price, you may be wondering? Well, according to those reports, the first digit of the asking price is a <strong>"9."</strong>
<strong>$9 MILLION AAV FOR A SOON-TO-BE-32-YEAR-OLD</strong> who has scored more than 61 points in a season ONCE?!
I don't know if I've ever seen a player overvalue himself more. Any team that gives that much to Kadri is INSANE. (Looking at you Lamoriello)</div></div>
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DirtyDangle</b></div><div>at what term? i know $9m is too much but if it's a one year contract it's not that bad.</div></div>
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PointStamkosVasilevskiy219188</b></div><div>Have to disagree with you there-even if it's a one year contract it's still awful, Kadri's not worth $9 million regardless of the term, but agreed that it's not as bad.
But that seems moot anyways, as the reports indicated he's looking for a long-term deal (because even if he did sign a one year deal and repeated last year's performance, he still probably won't get more next offseason, as at that point he'd be 33)</div></div>
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>Only 1 team can give him that without clearing cap or needing to sacrifice a spot only issue is why would they ruin their rebuild to do that
Honestly 7mill x 1 year (Hall or Klingberg style) and then try again next year for a bigger deal</div></div>
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DirtyDangle</b></div><div>if he can put up near ppg it's not a bad contract. in the end what you're paying for is him to leave at the end of the year.
not sure there is a long term deal out there for him.</div></div>
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div>9mil’s a lot but I’d easily give Kadri 8, you know he’s going to get term most likely too, that’s simply what happens with good players, they get more term than they should because GM’s value prime years at a good AAV a lot more than the tail end of the contract</div></div>
I've wondered if Carolina was a spot that Kadri was targeting but then the Pacioretty and Burns deals happened to suck up all of their available cap space.
Now there are only cap minimum or tanking teams that can afford him; with only Anaheim or Detroit having any kind of pulse but no real playoff aspirations this year. It doesn't matter if its $7 million or $9 million at this point.
People cannot underestimate the lack of money in the market right now.
It is so lazy to say: teams just need to move a contract out to make room for Kadri.
Who? Where are they moving? Who can take on a $5 million contract without draining their future assets too much (if they even have it).
Carolina can still move out Gardiner and Bear to create $6 million in space (via trade if they are lucky) but with Necas RFA that would still only leave them with just under $5 million available.
Winnipeg is a place that I see as a darkhorse for Kadri if they move out either Scheifele or Dubois in the off season. Of course the more talent that leaves there makes them less viable as a playoff contender. But who can take on either Scheifele or Dubois? Is Winnipeg a "contender" that would even entice Kadri if they had the space?
Colorado can only reasonably create $5.5 million if they move Compher; I don't see how they move Girard unless there is a solid defensemen coming back since they have no depth at the NHL level or ready for the NHL and Sakic/MacFarland know they need depth there for a playoff run (consider EJ and Byram's injury history).
Washington has many IR/LTIR issues and a little bit of cap space; so they could be a possibility for Kadri depending upon the long-term health of Backstrom, Hagelin, and Wilson. They also have a big need for a #2 Center.
I don't see how NY Islanders can be serious with Kadri unless they somehow got Dobson and Romanov to take really cheap deals and even then they still need to find a home for a $4-5 million contract.
Calgary has nowhere near the cap space unless they used their 2nd buyout window on Sean Monahan (would be announced today) and were able to get Milan Lucic to waive his NTC to go somewhere in a cap dump (also possible for Monahan if they don't exercise the buyout). Needless to say Calgary would have to move out both contracts; which will costs assets to do so.
Minnesota could make room if they were able to move Matt Dumba's contract now. If they were willing to do that to acquire a top 6 center they might as well just trade with Vancouver for JT Miller who is younger and cheaper since next year they have major RFA contracts coming due and still have the big buyouts on their books.
Boston barely has $2 million in cap space (possibly less if Zacha's RFA deal looks like Wood/Appleton) and that is before Bergeron/Krejci possibly return. Even if they don't the Bruins need to move out big contracts (buying out Foligno only creates $1.9 million). You cannot use "LTIR" money forever if those guys return during the season; otherwise someone has to go. Craig Smith and Mike Reilly are the only moveable contracts (as in no NTC/NMC) at $3 million each that you might find markets for but that's a big gamble to find out in December/January and Boston has few "sweetener" type assets.
Ottawa could be an option if he believes in their rebuild and they can move out Zaitsev. Who knows what will happen with Batherson/Formenton, or when anything will get resolved there; so it's not clear if they "need" more offensive help or not. They certainly need defensive help, especially on the right side so their cap space could be better used elsewhere. Calling them a contender is also a bit of a stretch at this point as well; but they do have a brighter future than other teams over the next few years.
With all of the dominoes that need to happen for Kadri to both "Cash in" and play for a legit Cup contender; I don't see it happening; so I think he takes a short term; high AAV deal with Detroit (close to his home) and they possibly move him at the deadline. That's the "easy solution". They can retain if they need to in order to maximize the return
Forum:
NHL
Aug. 7 at 6:57 p.m.
Thread:
2022 WJC Discussion Thread
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>Why aren't any of those big names you mentioned playing?</div></div>
A lot of players aren’t playing in the WJC due to preparing for NHL training camps or they don’t want to risk injury before their season starts
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NHL
Aug. 7 at 6:54 p.m.
Thread:
2022 WJC Discussion Thread
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>Why aren't any of those big names you mentioned playing?</div></div>
Wright, Perfetti, Neighbours and Power all declined to play (they're all trying to crack the opening night roster for the Kraken/Jets/Blues/Sabres), Guhle is injured.
Forum:
NHL
Aug. 3 at 9:35 p.m.
Thread:
2022 WJC Discussion Thread
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>yikes</b></div><div> To be clear I don’t think the US will make it quite far this year tbh but they could easily prove us wrong with their top 6 and d core.</div></div>
SILENCE, NON-BELIEVER!!! :)
Like you said, Canada definitely has the advantage in net, but I think the USA has the best forward group (in terms of depth) and the best D core in the tournament (and don't forget-no Wright, no Perfetti, no Neighbours, no Power, no Guhle, and many others for Canada). If Mbereko can post a .910 SV% in net, I think the USA has a real shot at gold.
Forum:
NHL Signings
Aug. 4 at 11:08 p.m.
Thread:
Calgary Flames signed Jonathan Huberdeau (8 Years / $10,500,000 AAV)
For one of the best playmakers in the NHL made sense
I like the deal
Final 3 years can be worried about later
Forum:
NHL Trades
Jul. 16 at 1:09 p.m.
Thread:
(PIT/NJD) - Marino for Smith and 2023 3rd round pick
Announce Petry to Penguins
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 29 at 4:54 p.m.
Thread:
Anaheim Ducks signed John Klingberg (1 Year / $7,000,000 AAV)
Why just one year? Doesn't Klinger realize that he's not helping his case for scoring a long-term contract by heading back to free agency next off-season only a year older?
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 29 at 4:53 p.m.
Thread:
Anaheim Ducks signed John Klingberg (1 Year / $7,000,000 AAV)
Genius move... this is what happens when you manage the cap and are patient. A team that had virtually no chance of getting Klingberg, just signed him to a 1 year do with 0 risk whatsoever. Free #2 defender and will get a boat load should they choose to trade him at the TD
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 26 at 2:48 p.m.
Thread:
Edmonton Oilers signed Jesse Puljujärvi (1 Year / $3,000,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hollands_missing_brain</b></div><div>I sense a trade coming soon for EDM, even with Smith being on LTIR. Klef coming back is going to make their cap situation really tough</div></div>
Jesse at $3M is much better value than Foegele at $2.75M. I think it's Foegele that gets moved - especially with the logjam at LW.
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 26 at 11:21 a.m.
Thread:
New Jersey Devils signed Jonas Siegenthaler (5 Years / $3,400,000 AAV)
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The Jonas Brothers
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NHL Signings
Jul. 26 at 2:42 p.m.
Thread:
Edmonton Oilers signed Jesse Puljujärvi (1 Year / $3,000,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Doshee</b></div><div>Interesting, kick the can one year down the road
See you next year trade rumors</div></div>
Two years would walk Jesse to free agency. Three or more would cost money the Oilers don't have this year. One is basically the only realistic option.
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 26 at 2:42 p.m.
Thread:
Edmonton Oilers signed Jesse Puljujärvi (1 Year / $3,000,000 AAV)
Right where most of us expected him to be, and a good figure for Edmonton. A very nice signing for both team and player.
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 23 at 1:09 a.m.
Thread:
Calgary Flames signed Matthew Tkachuk (8 Years / $9,500,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CSStrowbridge</b></div><div>Probably could have gotten $10 million, elsewhere, so call it a win.</div></div>
Keep in mind, $9.5M in Florida is roughly $5,619,180 after tax (before escrow/agent fees/...).
The only other places where a $10M salary is worth more than $5,619,180 after tax are Dallas, Nashville, Seattle, Tampa, or Vegas.
In order to get the same take home in Calgary, he'd need a salary of $10,755,631. That's 13.21% higher.
Forum:
NHL Trades
Jul. 22 at 11:29 p.m.
Thread:
(CGY/FLA) - Tkachuk for Huberdeau, Weegar, Schwindt
How many first round picks do you have?
Florida:
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Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 22 at 5:13 p.m.
Thread:
Dallas Stars signed Will Butcher (1 Year / $750,000 AAV)
I don’t see the point of this, he’s not going to play at all. Heiskanen, Lindell, Harley, Suter, Hakanpaa and Miller all make the lineup over him 100%.
Also why is Nill focusing on a 7th D over his franchise forward and goalie? He’s so confusing at times.
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 22 at 6:34 p.m.
Thread:
Winnipeg Jets signed Pierre-Luc Dubois (1 Year / $6,000,000 AAV)
This dudes attitude really just rubs me the wrong way. If I'm the Jets I trade him to a team that gives me the best deal and is also as far away from Montreal as possible just for spite.
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 19 at 1:03 p.m.
Thread:
New Jersey Devils signed Vitek Vanecek (3 Years / $3,400,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>What's the deal with Bernier? Is he going on LTIR or is he coming back?</div></div>
LTIRetired.
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 17 at 8:19 p.m.
Thread:
Toronto Maple Leafs signed Pierre Engvall (1 Year / $2,250,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>I would've expected more term at this AAV. Why not lock him up for 3 years and get some cap certainty? It's. not like he's gonna break out for 30G or be terrible next season.</div></div>
Engvall's a very streaky player and honestly if we look at Toronto they got some rookies who could start pushing for spots in 2023
Holmberg, Knies, Hirovinen, etc. So Dubas can use Engvall's money next year to extend Bunting for instance
Like hes not irreplaceable, hes a good tall bottom 6 wing who can PK. But if we look at his production this year was crazy for a lot of guys would not be surprised if next year we see regression throughout the league
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 15 at 10:25 p.m.
Thread:
Toronto Maple Leafs signed Calle Järnkrok (4 Years / $2,100,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>draft_em_sign_em_trade_em</b></div><div>yea, a 2 yr x $2.5 million contract for Ritchie worked out well....so 4 yr x $2.1 is better ?????
Leafs new GM next year will have to burn this team down for a quick rebuild.</div></div>
Yo I just confirmed on HockeyDB that Ritchie and Jarnkrok are not the same person.
<strong>Just incase you got confused bro.</strong>
Forum:
NHL Signings
Jul. 15 at 11:18 p.m.
Thread:
Toronto Maple Leafs signed Calle Järnkrok (4 Years / $2,100,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>term is long because the AAV is relatively low. If this were a 2 year deal, the Leafs couldn't have afforded the significantly higher AAV. Hence the 4 years.</div></div>
That sounds like good logic for a team that’s supposed to be in win-now mode. So why didn’t they apply the same logic to their goaltending? They didn’t want to commit to a goalie for more than two years, and as a result they wound up spending almost as much AAV on a guy with a lot more uncertainty (assuming Campbell would have signed the same contract in Toronto that he signed in Edmonton).
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