Hexy has some leverage in negotiations because what is left in free agency is debatable if the player is better then Vinny. Also, these smaller or middle level teams really need playoff revenue to break even or a show a profit at the end of they year. Vinny can help these clubs position themselves better to make the playoffs considering what is already on their roster.

So how long is a GM going to negotiate with Hexy to potentially save that $2 million on Vinny's salary, when not acquiring him could cost the club probably over $10 million in gate revenue from 2 or 3 home playoff games at least.
- ravishingone

I think some of the problem is that some of these teams have internal budgets for the roster.

Falling in love with manhattans this weekend. Good or bad thing?

Edit: I thought it was the weekend already, so I think i answered my question

Hexy has some leverage in negotiations because what is left in free agency is debatable if the player is better then Vinny. Also, these smaller or middle level teams really need playoff revenue to break even or a show a profit at the end of they year. Vinny can help these clubs position themselves better to make the playoffs considering what is already on their roster.

So how long is a GM going to negotiate with Hexy to potentially save that $2 million on Vinny's salary, when not acquiring him could cost the club probably over $10 million in gate revenue from 2 or 3 home playoff games at least.
- ravishingone

Hextall has zero leverage, he needs to shed salary, teams know this and will wait him out until he does something stupid or starts the season with a disgruntled veteran

I think some of the problem is that some of these teams have internal budgets for the roster.
- MJL

Understandable, but as posted earlier Vinny's actual salary is $3.6 million. His "real" dollar salary actually is pretty fair to his production. The term can be a concern, but also mentioned earlier when Scott Gomez was traded to Mtl with his term and salary. It just takes one.

I wouldn't feel bad that you didn't make it. Lots of people have failed. I never entertained the thought.
- MJL

my comment wasn't about me. and i don't feel bad about not making it...especially given where and when i grew up. i've experienced my own level of success and that's enough. honestly, i don't have the mental makeup to be a pro - forget the physical ability - because i'm so intense and my own worst critic...it's a tough place to live in as a goalie. i'm still fuming about what happened in last night's game, and it's (frank)ing beer league. being a pro would have eaten me alive.

Hextall has zero leverage, he needs to shed salary, teams know this and will wait him out until he does something stupid or starts the season with a disgruntled veteran
- watsonnostaw

Actually he does not.

Giroux and Hextall on Buttgate

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725361
- eayost

totally PR written and prepared....jeez...not a single word of that came from his brain.

Hextall has zero leverage, he needs to shed salary, teams know this and will wait him out until he does something stupid or starts the season with a disgruntled veteran
- watsonnostaw

What's Vinny going to do sit and pout at the end of the bench and not pick up his stick? The disgruntled veteran angle is little over dramatic. Granted, he probably won't be thrilled with his role. However, cashing his pay check should help alleviate his frustration.

Hextall has zero leverage, he needs to shed salary, teams know this and will wait him out until he does something stupid or starts the season with a disgruntled veteran
- watsonnostaw

I'm coming over for the fourth party

Falling in love with manhattans this weekend. Good or bad thing?

Edit: I thought it was the weekend already, so I think i answered my question
- funmaster18

Great thing

I'm coming over for the fourth party
- Winning

noon tomorrow until noon sunday

noon tomorrow until noon sunday
- watsonnostaw

I'm coming

I'm coming
- PhillySportsGuy

meats and poultry have been delivered, waiting on the beverage delivery at 8PM

meats and poultry have been delivered, waiting on the beverage delivery at 8PM
- watsonnostaw

type and weight please

noon tomorrow until noon sunday
- watsonnostaw

Do you have a pool

I guess Legwand is the final shoe to drop as far as the center puzzle goes? I think Ottawa is interested, not sure if Detroit wants him back.

Hextall will not give up a pick in this situation I'm pretty confident of that.

I guess Legwand is the final shoe to drop as far as the center puzzle goes? I think Ottawa is interested, not sure if Detroit wants him back.

Hextall will not give up a pick in this situation I'm pretty confident of that.
- Just5

I hope not. It's not really worth it to do so.

type and weight please
- Crimsoninja

prime beef rib- 3 large bones
baby back ribs- 2 full slabs
spare ribs - 1 full slab
sliced brisket- 2 pound
kobe beef burnt ends- 1 pound
pulled pork- 2 pound
rubbed honey bacon slices - 2 pound
chicken wings- 3 pound
turkey breast- 2 pound
hamburgers- 5 pound
kielbasa- 2 pound
hot dogs- (D&W)- 5 pound

I think some of the problem is that some of these teams have internal budgets for the roster.
- MJL

Probably the bigger problem is that he sucks. 4 more years of suck

Do you have a pool
- Winning

I have a pool and a pond, neither would be good for you

prime beef rib- 3 large bones
baby back ribs- 2 full slabs
spare ribs - 1 full slab
sliced brisket- 2 pound
kobe beef burnt ends- 1 pound
pulled pork- 2 pound
rubbed honey bacon slices - 2 pound
chicken wings- 3 pound
turkey breast- 2 pound
hamburgers- 5 pound
kielbasa- 2 pound
hot dogs- (D&W)- 5 pound
- watsonnostaw

nice haul

nice haul
- Crimsoninja

savages....this will last well into the following week or until i go back to work on July 15

savages....this will last well into the following week or until i go back to work on July 15
- watsonnostaw

beverages are pulling up now

prime beef rib- 3 large bones
baby back ribs- 2 full slabs
spare ribs - 1 full slab
sliced brisket- 2 pound
kobe beef burnt ends- 1 pound
pulled pork- 2 pound
rubbed honey bacon slices - 2 pound
chicken wings- 3 pound
turkey breast- 2 pound
hamburgers- 5 pound
kielbasa- 2 pound
hot dogs- (D&W)- 5 pound
- watsonnostaw

Bottle of Smirnov
poopload of Kool-Aid
Ice

Bottle of Smirnov
poopload of Kool-Aid
Ice
- Jsaquella

You forgot Watson's staple...the tears of his enemies