The Hockey Thread

[Jon]

That's a pretty low bar to clear

Let's.... give them time. They brought back the players and the front office. That bar may still be insurmountable to them.

Also, I know NOTHING about who the Bruins drafted. Other than he's some 6'4" center and that alone gives me Joe Thornton vibes.

But this was also their first first rounder in what? 3 years? I won't complain.

 

[The Eye in the Sky!]

He's 6'7. Comparisons are to Tage Thompson

 

[Jon]

He's 6'7. Comparisons are to Tage Thompson

I admittedly have no idea about Tage Thompson either lol

 

[Crystal]

I admittedly have no idea about Tage Thompson either lol

Tage Thompson is like if Chara was a forward instead of a d-man. He can score like crazy and knock you into next Tuesday at the same time. That's who you just drafted.

 

[Jon]

Tage Thompson is like if Chara was a forward instead of a d-man. He can score like crazy and knock you into next Tuesday at the same time. That's who you just drafted.

 

[Crystal]

Yeah, pretty alright.

 

[Jon]

Yeah, pretty alright.

I'll take that. I wish more in a winger than a center, but I'll take it for sure. I like my centers to be more skilled playmakers and two ways. I like a power forward and snipe alongside for my top two lines.

But I will take a player like that all day every day.

 

[Crystal]

I'll take that. I wish more in a winger than a center, but I'll take it for sure. I like my centers to be more skilled playmakers and two ways. I like a power forward and snipe alongside for my top two lines.

But I will take a player like that all day every day.

Yeah, never hurts to have some meat up front. Especially if the skill pans out.

 

[Jon]

Only time will tell. This isn't football or basketball. These kids mostly get 2-3 years of development.

I still go back to a few years back when the Bruins had 3 picks in a row and used them on Zach Senshyn, Jakob Zboril and Jake DeBrusk and they all thought DeBrusk was the real reach.

Zboril just got traded this ppast season with only a handful of games and no talent, and I don't know is Senishyn even made it to the NHL. DeBrusk is the only one that panned out.

 

[Crystal]

Only time will tell. This isn't football or basketball. These kids mostly get 2-3 years of development.

Very true, sometimes the sure-fits don't work and the long-shots become studs. Look at Jamie Benn and John Klingberg, low picks who became something special.

I still go back to a few years back when the Bruins had 3 picks in a row and used them on Zach Senshyn, Jakob Zboril and Jake DeBrusk and they all thought DeBrusk was the real reach.

Zboril just got traded this ppast season with only a handful of games and no talent, and I don't know is Senishyn even made it to the NHL. DeBrusk is the only one that panned out.

Absolutely, we had Val Nichushkin not long ago, didn't pan out AT ALL, then went to Colorado, looked awesome and screwed himself. Not everyone pans out, and some ruin themselves. Life's a funny, funny thing.

 

[MC74]

Sam Reinhart re-signed with the Panthers. 8 years at $8.5M AAV.

 

[Jon]

Sam Reinhart re-signed with the Panthers. 8 years at $8.5M AAV.

I'm going to go on a limb and say that won't work out for the Panthers.

But Reinhart was one of the few players I liked on that team, so this hurts.

 

[MC74]

Chris Tanev to the Leafs. 6 years at $4.5M AAV.

Also said to have signed with the Leafs is OEL. 3 years, $4M AAV. I really do not like the idea of signing OEL.

 

[Jon]

Chris Tanev to the Leafs. 6 years at $4.5M AAV.

Also said to have signed with the Leafs is OEL. 3 years, $4M AAV. I really do not like the idea of signing OEL.

Oliver Eckman-Larssen ten years ago though? lol

 

[MC74]

A couple of big signings for Nashville:

• Steven Stamkos - 4 years at $8M AAV
• Jonathan Marchessault - 5 years at $5.5M AAV

 

[Crystal]

A couple of big signings for Nashville:

• Steven Stamkos - 4 years at $8M AAV
• Jonathan Marchessault - 5 years at $5.5M AAV

Stamkos, yeah, I get it, but Marchessault? He's going to be a spare wheel there, I don't see where he fits.

 

[Jon]

A couple of big signings for Nashville:

• Steven Stamkos - 4 years at $8M AAV
• Jonathan Marchessault - 5 years at $5.5M AAV

I like Marchessault more than most. Stamkos somewhere other than Tampa is going to be weird.

 

[Crystal]

I like Marchessault more than most. Stamkos somewhere other than Tampa is going to be weird.

I like Marchessault more on an Eastern Conference team!

 

[Jon]

And the fact the Bruins have only signed Ian Mitchell who should have retired years ago makes me very sad.

 

[MC74]

Deal for OEL is worse that what I read. The official dollar and term is $3.5M AAV over 4 years..............

 

[Jon]

Deal for OEL is worse that what I read. The official dollar and term is $3.5M AAV over 4 years..............

Has he dropped to less than a top 4 defenseman? I mean he's been a serviceable asset since he was drafted and 3.5 AAV isn't terrible in this day and age. He's also only 32

 

[MC74]

Has he dropped to less than a top 4 defenseman? I mean he's been a serviceable asset since he was drafted and 3.5 AAV isn't terrible in this day and age. He's also only 32

He's a third pairing defenseman who's getting paid top 4 money because he happened to be on a cup winning team. We've seen this shit time & time again from GMs before.

 

[MC74]

To Boston:

• Elias Lindholm - 7 years at $7.75M
• Nikita Zadorov - 6 years at $5M

 

[MC74]

Sean Monahan to the Columbus Poo Jackets. 5 years at $5.5M. He'll be reunited with Johnny Gaudreau.

 

[MC74]

DeBrusk is going to Vancouver. He's getting 7 years at $5.5M.

And LMAO at the Kings giving Joel Edmundson 4 years at $3.8M.

 

[MC74]

I'm so sorry, @Crystal.

Dallas has signed Ilya Lyubushkin for 3 years at $3.3M and gave Matt Dumba 2 years at $3.75M.

 

[Jon]

To Boston:

• Elias Lindholm - 7 years at $7.75M
• Nikita Zadorov - 6 years at $5M

They've been in on Lindholm for two years so not surprised there.

Zadorov I don't know much about but he needs to replace DeBrusk.

 

[The Eye in the Sky!]

Zadorov is a 6'6 defenseman on his 6th team... apparently he was good in the playoffs and can skate a little.

Lindholm better go back to being a 25 goal, 65 point scorer on a line with Pasta. He only had 15 goals last year.

There were a few others I'd rather have, but I'm content with this. Bruins have about $9M left in cap space to sign Swayman. I'd try to dump Carlo or... I don't even know. They took on that stupid Korpisalo contract when they traded Ullmark. I really hate that move.

They are still recovering from trading future assets to make runs the two previous years so they are in decent shape for now. Hopefully a few of the kids like Lysell can turn into something on the wing and Lohrei can continue making strides on D so a few of the higher paid guys can be moved in the next year or so.

I have to keep telling myself the Bruins were a few FACEOFF WINS from pushing Florida to game 7. They did well for the team they fielded. They just couldn't win a faceoff.

 

[Jon]

I was just gonna mention Ullmark. Didn't hear about the trade.

 

[The Eye in the Sky!]

I was just gonna mention Ullmark. Didn't hear about the trade.

They traded him for the 25th pick that they just made, two mid level prospects and took on 75% of Korpisalo's contract... the worst goalie in the league last year.

 

[Crystal]

They traded him for the 25th pick that they just made, two mid level prospects and took on 75% of Korpisalo's contract... the worst goalie in the league last year.

Ryan Suter's still out there if you want to add to the worst evers...

 

[Jon]

They traded him for the 25th pick that they just made, two mid level prospects and took on 75% of Korpisalo's contract... the worst goalie in the league last year.

Hmm.... I see. I think it's more likely they send Korpisalo to Providence then. If the Senators retained 25%, then it stands to reason the Bruins could save more cap space by sending him down. Especially since they gave Bussi a one year contract. He'd be fine as the back up and either a team claims Korpisalo and you save all the cap space, or he goes to the minors and you save about half of what he'd make.

 

[MC74]

Ryan Suter's still out there if you want to add to the worst evers...

Could convince Antii Niemi to come out of retirement, then we can have a Korpisalo/Niemi goaltending tandem. o_o

 

[The Eye in the Sky!]

Hmm.... I see. I think it's more likely they send Korpisalo to Providence then. If the Senators retained 25%, then it stands to reason the Bruins could save more cap space by sending him down. Especially since they gave Bussi a one year contract. He'd be fine as the back up and either a team claims Korpisalo and you save all the cap space, or he goes to the minors and you save about half of what he'd make.

That's what I heard. No one will claim him, the Bruins will have to pay him hard money but it moves off the cap. If that's the case, they have $12M. I've guessing 8x8 for Swayman. Ideally then you try to trade Carlo/someone that takes up $4M a year and pay a winger some real money.

But again, even if they don't, the team is defensively good and getting better on offense.

 

[Jon]

That's what I heard. No one will claim him, the Bruins will have to pay him hard money but it moves off the cap. If that's the case, they have $12M. I've guessing 8x8 for Swayman. Ideally then you try to trade Carlo/someone that takes up $4M a year and pay a winger some real money.

But again, even if they don't, the team is defensively good and getting better on offense.

I don't remember his contract situation, but I assume Grzelcyk is an option to go too. Carlo was a rumored cap casualty at the deadline last year, so his is another. Lindholm and McAvoy are locked up long term as the top pair. And Lohrei will be on the third pair with Wotherspoon. Zadorov is a lock on the second pair. Peake and Mitchell will be the 6th and 7th.

I'd rather have Carlo, but for cap reasons, I'm ok with it.

 

[Crystal]

Could convince Antii Niemi to come out of retirement, then we can have a Korpisalo/Niemi goaltending tandem. o_o

OMG! The first duo in NHL history to post and over 5 GAA!

 

[The Eye in the Sky!]

I don't remember his contract situation, but I assume Grzelcyk is an option to go too. Carlo was a rumored cap casualty at the deadline last year, so his is another. Lindholm and McAvoy are locked up long term as the top pair. And Lohrei will be on the third pair with Wotherspoon. Zadorov is a lock on the second pair. Peake and Mitchell will be the 6th and 7th.

I'd rather have Carlo, but for cap reasons, I'm ok with it.

Grz was a free agent and the Penguins signed him today, so he's gone.

I'd rather have Carlo, I guess I'm just tired of never having a 2nd right winger since Horton left.

 

[MC74]

OMG! The first duo in NHL history to post and over 5 GAA!

It'd be one hell of a tanking duo if you ask me. I could see it now, the Bruins bottom out in the standings, finishing last in the NHL. But it's not all doom & gloom because the Bruins put themselves in a position for a top 5 pick, maybe even landing the first overall selection.

Lottery day comes, everyone gathering in anticipation to see who's won the first overall pick. Deputy Commissioner, Bill Daly gets to end of the reveal and this is when the suspense hits its climax. This is it, the moment we've all been waiting for.....who gets the #1 selection in the draft.

Daly flips the card and.....

Spoiler: Drumroll

The first overall selection in the draft goes to the Edmonton Oilers.

 

[MC74]

I've got some bad news, everyone.

Quenneville, Bowman, MacIsaac eligible to work in NHL again | NHL.com

NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League today announced that, effective immediately, Stan Bowman, Al MacIsaac and Joel Quenneville are eligible to seek employment in the NHL. For more than the last two and a half years, these individuals have been ineligible to work for any NHL team as a

www.nhl.com

 

[Crystal]

I've got some bad news, everyone.

Quenneville, Bowman, MacIsaac eligible to work in NHL again | NHL.com

NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League today announced that, effective immediately, Stan Bowman, Al MacIsaac and Joel Quenneville are eligible to seek employment in the NHL. For more than the last two and a half years, these individuals have been ineligible to work for any NHL team as a

www.nhl.com

Gross.

 

[MC74]

Gross.

Edmonton's expected to name Stan Bowman as their GM next Wednesday, on the day he can officially seek employment. That's going to be a shitshow.

 

[Jon]

Grz was a free agent and the Penguins signed him today, so he's gone.

I'd rather have Carlo, I guess I'm just tired of never having a 2nd right winger since Horton left.

Same... And they have only two natural RW on the team right now. Pastrnak and Brazeau... and there is no way they're willing to go into the season with Brazeau as a top 6 forward, right? RIGHT?!

 

[canadaguy]

 

[Crystal]

Dallas doing Dallas things signing awful d-men to contracts plus lots of depth/ahl additions.

Yeah they're really screwed. Went win now, did win, but here comes the reality of that decision

 

[Jon]

Last I checked the Avs don't have much if any dead cap though. They'll have to trade someone like MacKinnon.

 

[MC74]

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[Crystal]

Ladies & gentlemen, we have a new site for salary info!

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Good!

 

[MC74]

Good!

Let's hope they expand on it. The fans deserve to have these kind of resources at their fingertips.

 

[MC74]

Took a bit longer than it was expected to be announced, but Stan Bowman is officially the GM and Executive VP of hockey operations.

And with that, I've lost respect for the Edmonton Oilers organization. This is gonna be a shitshow.

 

[MC74]

Crazy not only how this guy is allowed to work in the NHL again, but he gets the privilege of running the team who was a Stanley Cup finalist and currently has the best player to ever grace the sport since Gretzky.