Krejci pisses me off. The talent is there, and hes done some great things for this team, but theres just no energy to his game. Just not my kind of player.

I think looch would ask for 6 but probably take somewhere between 5-5.5 to stay here. For that I keep him. When he's on his game, like I said, he can be a game changer. Not a lot of those kinds of players, especially on this team. Stewart/Kassian are massive downgrades
- TylerSeguin19

Lucic is going to take a pay cut? I don't think so. Guy has one more deal left in him. Why would he take a pay cut when he thinks he can get $8 mill on the open market? Lucic is terrible and needs a change of scenery, everyone knows it. He was going through the motions for the majority of last season. I can't wait for the day till Lucic isn't a Bruin anymore.

Ya it is, that's why I wasn't... I was saying contract wise its stupid.
- Leniwm1

But they aren't comparable situations. Clarkson was what, 28, and coming off the one truly offensively productive season of his entire career?

Hamilton is a young, former top 10 pick who's shown nothing but a positive career trajectory. Investing big money in him is wise. Investing big money in David Clarkson who had one good season at nearly 30 years of age, in a contract year, was horrific.

Lucic is going to take a pay cut? I don't think so. Guy has one more deal left in him. Why would he take a pay cut when he thinks he can get $8 mill on the open market? Lucic is terrible and needs a change of scenery, everyone knows it. He was going through the motions for the majority of last season. I can't wait for the day till Lucic isn't a Bruin anymore.
- tunmasterflex

But they aren't comparable situations. Clarkson was what, 28, and coming off the one truly offensively productive season of his entire career?

Hamilton is a young, former top 10 pick who's shown nothing but a positive career trajectory. Investing big money in him is wise. Investing big money in David Clarkson who had one good season at nearly 30 years of age, in a contract year, was horrific.
- eichiefs9

The Leafs or their fans never make a bad call.

The Leafs or their fans never make a bad call.
- glove_was_stuck

Remember how happy most of them were after they signed him? I was like you have to be (frank)ing kidding me

Remember how happy most of them were after they signed him? I was like you have to be (frank)ing kidding me
- Cptmjl

- eichiefs9

You're right. There's no way the Flames consider this. The Flames need a left shooting left wing player who doesn't skate, like they need a hole in the head. The Flames priority needs are a 6'5" 215 lbs, right hand shooting top 4 D-man (preferably 21-22 years old) and a right hand shooting, hard skating, skilled scoring RW.
The Flames need Lucic right where he is, holding the Bruins up tight against the cap. We will trade you next year's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pick for Dougie Hamilton; right after he signs a 7 year $45.5M offer sheet.
- InSutterWeTrust

Case in point

Remember how happy most of them were after they signed him? I was like you have to be (frank)ing kidding me
- Cptmjl

Oh yeah. They were "toughening up" to stand up to the Boston bullies. Douchers...

Oh yeah. They were "toughening up" to stand up to the Boston bullies. Douchers...
- glove_was_stuck

You thought that trade proposal was funny on the Oilers thread check out this one from the first page of it;

Trade proposal idea for Hamilton:

16th + Marincin (+ Yakupov if needed). Thoughts?

Full jabroni or half jabroni?




gets better this was the reply;

Slight Jabroni. Seems like an over pay for Hamilton. Maybe change that 1st to a 2nd round pick if Yak is involved too.

But they aren't comparable situations. Clarkson was what, 28, and coming off the one truly offensively productive season of his entire career?

Hamilton is a young, former top 10 pick who's shown nothing but a positive career trajectory. Investing big money in him is wise. Investing big money in David Clarkson who had one good season at nearly 30 years of age, in a contract year, was horrific.
- eichiefs9

Remember Doughty's contract. When he signed that one everyone was like holy poop....a few years later and he appears rather under paid.

You thought that trade proposal was funny on the Oilers thread check out this one from the first page of it;

Trade proposal idea for Hamilton:

16th + Marincin (+ Yakupov if needed). Thoughts?

Full jabroni or half jabroni?




gets better this was the reply;

Slight Jabroni. Seems like an over pay for Hamilton. Maybe change that 1st to a 2nd round pick if Yak is involved too.
- Cptmjl

Let's just make sure we're not painting all Oilers fans with the same brush. All fan bases have their special fans.

Remember Doughty's contract. When he signed that one everyone was like holy poop....a few years later and he appears rather under paid.
- HonkyTonkMan

I don't think anyone besides some Leaf fans thought Clarkson was going to look underpaid in a few years.

Let's just make sure we're not painting all Oilers fans with the same brush. All fan bases have their special fans.
- HonkyTonkMan

Of course. We all do ours included still funny none the less. I'm guessing it's going to take a little more.

I don't think anyone besides some Leaf fans thought Clarkson was going to look underpaid in a few years.
- Cptmjl

I was talking about over paying Hamilton.

You thought that trade proposal was funny on the Oilers thread check out this one from the first page of it;

Trade proposal idea for Hamilton:

16th + Marincin (+ Yakupov if needed). Thoughts?

Full jabroni or half jabroni?




gets better this was the reply;

Slight Jabroni. Seems like an over pay for Hamilton. Maybe change that 1st to a 2nd round pick if Yak is involved too.
- Cptmjl

Wut? Jabronis need to get (frank)ing female dog slapped.

Remember Doughty's contract. When he signed that one everyone was like holy poop....a few years later and he appears rather under paid.
- HonkyTonkMan

That doesn't mean it would be the same for Hamilton. Who has big holes in his defensive game and does not hit. If I am Sweeney I try to convince him to sign a bridge deal and take the risk.

EDIT: Dougie also being aware of the current situation the team is in purposely making it worse. (frank)ing douche, way to play for the team.

I was talking about over paying Hamilton.
- HonkyTonkMan

Phew

Of course. We all do ours included still funny none the less. I'm guessing it's going to take a little more.
- Cptmjl

Nah.lthey either lose him to an offer sheet or clear salary elsewhere.....regardless they are gonna be liquidating at least 1 salary off the books at bargain base,net prices. Or not. Who knows, maybe Nashville gives up a 1st for Krejci?

That doesn't mean it would be the same for Hamilton. Who has big holes in his defensive game and does not hit. If I am Sweeney I try to convince him to sign a bridge deal and take the risk.
- glove_was_stuck

Really? Honestly haven't watched him play a ton of games but he was pretty physical in the games I did watch.

That doesn't mean it would be the same for Hamilton. Who has big holes in his defensive game and does not hit. If I am Sweeney I try to convince him to sign a bridge deal and take the risk.

EDIT: Dougie also being aware of the current situation the team is in purposely making it worse. (frank)ing douche, way to play for the team.
- glove_was_stuck

Dog eat dog world.

Nah.lthey either lose him to an offer sheet or clear salary elsewhere.....regardless they are gonna be liquidating at least 1 salary off the books at bargain base,net prices. Or not. Who knows, maybe Nashville gives up a 1st for Krejci?
- HonkyTonkMan

Well that's the thing. Its not going to be a desperation move with Hamilton as far as a trade goes if it happens. Someone else is going to go before him and if he does go he's not going to be given up for a mid round pick and Marincin.

That doesn't mean it would be the same for Hamilton. Who has big holes in his defensive game and does not hit. If I am Sweeney I try to convince him to sign a bridge deal and take the risk.

EDIT: Dougie also being aware of the current situation the team is in purposely making it worse. (frank)ing douche, way to play for the team.
- glove_was_stuck

Does he take a bridge deal If Calgary or Edmonton offer up 5yrs at 7.2? Money talks, bullpoop walks.

Well that's the thing. Its not going to be a desperation move with Hamilton as far as a trade goes if it happens. Someone else is going to go before him and if he does go he's not going to be given up for a mid round pick and Marincin.
- Cptmjl

I wouldn't think so neither. If you threaten the offer sheet, but made an offer as a courtesy, it should at least equal the compensation, no?

I wouldn't think so neither. If you threaten the offer sheet, but made an offer as a courtesy, it should at least equal the compensation, no?
- HonkyTonkMan

Well I doubt that happens in the real world? (frank) it just offer sheet him and pay less why dance around it? As we all know there's a lot of potential for that to happen with the Oilers doing it and it makes it even more interesting with Chiarelli as your new GM. The question is does Hamilton accept the offer?