Why would Savard do that? If he stays on LTIR he gets 100% of his salary. Also, if he decided to retire he would get nothing as he would be retired.
- Stalemate

not if he took the buyout THEN retired.

but yeah.. the bruins would have to talk him into only taking 2/3rds of his remaining salary

just saying its not impossible. it would be one of those "wink wink" situations where Jacobs mysteriously buys a house and gives it to a retired player no long affiliated with the NHLPA type thing.

If he gets bought out, he jumps almost to #1 on my UFA target list. Put him in a situation to succeed and stay healthy and he could be a real gem.

He's probably not the partner for Dion we need (shoots left, can't log huge minutes anymore), but he would look great as a 3/4.
- Leeman4Gilmour

the problem is that they style of play that allows him to be effective is also the style that leads to injuries. if he's not blocking shots and hitting people, he's pretty much useless.....

putting him in a situation to "stay healthy" would mean that he'd be useless

not if he took the buyout THEN retired.

but yeah.. the bruins would have to talk him into only taking 2/3rds of his remaining salary

just saying its not impossible. it would be one of those "wink wink" situations where Jacobs mysteriously buys a house and gives it to a retired player no long affiliated with the NHLPA type thing.
- Dozzer

Or a job in the head office.

Yeah, I don't mind if they hold on to him for one more season as I'd hate to see him go...I just don't think he'll ever become the player that justifies that huge contract...
- Flyfreaky

5.5 million = 50 point player

what people seem to not realize is 5.5 million is not a huge contract.

its pretty much the norm for a 50-60 point guy

and i do think grabo is that kind of guy.. give him some good linemates and an offensive role.. he will put up points.. carlyle took a gamble on grabo hoping he could become a strong two way guy.... it didnt work.. put him back in an offensive role and call it a day

Or a job in the head office.
- Leeman4Gilmour

either way.. its foolish to think there arent back room handshake deals going on right now.. i would bet money that there is

the problem is that they style of play that allows him to be effective is also the style that leads to injuries. if he's not blocking shots and hitting people, he's pretty much useless.....

putting him in a situation to "stay healthy" would mean that he'd be useless
- sensarmy_11

He's logged way too many minutes in New Jersey carrying the load.

It's not impossible to play effective defense and stay healthy. Many players have had long careers playing Volchenkov's style. The guy is only 31.

But he's not going to give you 25 minutes a night. At 19-20? I'd take the chance without a doubt.

He's logged way too many minutes in New Jersey carrying the load.

It's not impossible to play effective defense and stay healthy. Many players have had long careers playing Volchenkov's style. The guy is only 31.

But he's not going to give you 25 minutes a night. At 19-20? I'd take the chance without a doubt.
- Leeman4Gilmour

not saying i wouldn't take the chance, i'd LOVE to have him back here (could bust out my volchenkov jerseay again).......i just wouldn't take hte chance at 4mil +

5.5 million = 50 point player

what people seem to not realize is 5.5 million is not a huge contract.

its pretty much the norm for a 50-60 point guy

and i do think grabo is that kind of guy.. give him some good linemates and an offensive role.. he will put up points.. carlyle took a gamble on grabo hoping he could become a strong two way guy.... it didnt work.. put him back in an offensive role and call it a day
- Dozzer

leafs paid out 3.5 million in buyouts this year, and we complain about grabo getting an extra 500k-1mil

WHO GIVES A poop! guy is a warrior, he will bounce back.

leafs paid out 3.5 million in buyouts this year, and we complain about grabo getting an extra 500k-1mil

WHO GIVES A poop! guy is a warrior, he will bounce back.
- big_dion

This

leafs paid out 3.5 million in buyouts this year, and we complain about grabo getting an extra 500k-1mil

WHO GIVES A poop! guy is a warrior, he will bounce back.
- big_dion

Too bad there were no roll backs

like pittsburgh could jam that contract under the cap
- Dozzer

There cap hits are about the same. $5MM and $5.3MM

not saying i wouldn't take the chance, i'd LOVE to have him back here (could bust out my volchenkov jerseay again).......i just wouldn't take hte chance at 4mil +
- sensarmy_11

anyone else wondering why the hell this guy bought a Volchenkov jersey?

This

- Unholy_Forward

That!

leafs paid out 3.5 million in buyouts this year, and we complain about grabo getting an extra 500k-1mil

WHO GIVES A poop! guy is a warrior, he will bounce back.
- big_dion

people who are ready to toss grabo out are the same people who said kadri was a bust after his first 40 games in the AHL

nobody has patience anymore. sometimes you just got to let a guy go through a funk

anyone else wondering why the hell this guy bought a Volchenkov jersey?
- DoubleDown

Gotta replace that Yashin with something.

There cap hits are about the same. $5MM and $5.3MM
- akermack

FLEURY GETS PAID THAT MUCH?!?!?!?!?!?




thats (frank)ing ridiculous lol

FLEURY GETS PAID THAT MUCH?!?!?!?!?!?




thats (frank)ing ridiculous lol
- Dozzer

SNOWFLAKE

guy has that many holes, (frank)in sieve

RC makes him a checking center, thats not Grabovski's fault, play him in another role and he gets 50 points

SNOWFLAKE

guy has that many holes, (frank)in sieve
- big_dion

i would of figured 3.5-4 TOPS for him

but 5?!?!? thats absurd.

people who are ready to toss grabo out are the same people who said kadri was a bust after his first 40 games in the AHL

nobody has patience anymore. sometimes you just got to let a guy go through a funk
- Dozzer

I'd be fine letting Grabo show his stuff for one more year, but not if it hinders us from making a clear upgrade.

We need a Clarkson/Horton/Clowe type, a top 4 d-man, and MAYBE a #1 center if one becomes available (Kesler, Thornton, Stastny) for the right price. A grinder/pest might be nice to replace Komarov if he walks.

Clutterbuck is a dream, but here's to hoping.

I'm not sure you can accomplish all of that (or any of that) with Grabo's 5.5 on the books.

RC makes him a checking center, thats not Grabovski's fault, play him in another role and he gets 50 points
- PinkSock

its absolutely shocking how many dont get this

90% of his draws this year were in the defensive zone against opposition top lines

grabo is a offensive centre.. i know carlyle hoped he could be a checking centre but its simply not who he is.

i would of figured 3.5-4 TOPS for him

but 5?!?!? thats absurd.
- Dozzer

At what point in Fleury's career was he EVER a 5 million dollar goalie?

i would of figured 3.5-4 TOPS for him

but 5?!?!? thats absurd.
- Dozzer

he has lesbian hair

I'd be fine letting Grabo show his stuff for one more year, but not if it hinders us from making a clear upgrade.

We need a Clarkson/Horton/Clowe type, a top 4 d-man, and MAYBE a #1 center if one becomes available (Kesler, Thornton, Stastny) for the right price. A grinder/pest might be nice to replace Komarov if he walks.

Clutterbuck is a dream, but here's to hoping.

I'm not sure you can accomplish all of that (or any of that) with Grabo's 5.5 on the books.
- Leeman4Gilmour

how about not putting grabovski with 3rd liners and see what happens..funny he was good with JVR before lupul got hurt..

all we gotta do is add clarkson, remove mac and bozak, add a top 3 D and were set.

again, im fond of giving this a whirl next season...

JVR-Kadri-Kessel
Lupul-Grabovski-Clarkson
Frattin-Colborne-Kulemin
Mclaren-Mcclemment-Komarov

anyone else wondering why the hell this guy bought a Volchenkov jersey?
- DoubleDown

yeah, imagine that, a sens fan getting a jersey of a sens player (at the time)......what an insane concept