That's not the point.
- Tomahawk

Honestly I don't think you have a point, and are really just inventing an issue. Can you find any source who has brought up what you're suggesting? The article that was posted today by LeBrun discussed termination.

If he's so hellbent on playing, if he's such a standup guy, then waive your NMC, go to LHV and prove to scouts that you do still have what it takes and that you are just a bad fit on the team. Flyers would gladly accommodate you there.

It's pretty obvious it's not an option in his mind. Maybe it will be next year, but until he exhausts that avenue I will female dog about him and his stupid comments regarding this impasse

a Penguins sympathizer would say something like that
- funmaster18

To gaze upon Bernie's nordique is to gaze upon many slightly inebriated beautiful women of the 1970's and 1980's.

Honestly I don't think you have a point, and are really just inventing an issue. Can you find any source who has brought up what you're suggesting? The article that was posted today by LeBrun discussed termination.
- MJL

It is pretty clear what his point is, and it is a legitimate point. Rafalski retired due to injury and the other examples of players terminating SPCs (Semin as an example) terminated because they had viable alternatives to make similar money in other leagues

which of those categories does Vinny fall into?

If he's so hellbent on playing, if he's such a standup guy, then waive your NMC, go to LHV and prove to scouts that you do still have what it takes and that you are just a bad fit on the team. Flyers would gladly accommodate you there.

It's pretty obvious it's not an option in his mind. Maybe it will be next year, but until he exhausts that avenue I will female dog about him and his stupid comments regarding this impasse
- Just5

I'm sure the Phantoms would be okay with playing him over the likes of Tim Brent, Kevin Goumas, and Joe Rehkamp if he were to waive his NMC. So yeah, since he has options and will not exercise him, he's lying when he says playing is most important.

It is pretty clear what his point is, and it is a legitimate point. Rafalski retired due to injury and the other examples of players terminating SPCs (Semin as an example) terminated because they had viable alternatives to make similar money in other leagues

which of those categories does Vinny fall into?
- YuenglingJagr

Relevance or context or something, I'm sure. Just wait for it...

No, the scout said needs to become a good bottom 6 player.
- jmatchett383

(frank). You're right.


Semantics.

Relevance or context or something, I'm sure. Just wait for it...
- jmatchett383

We are going to need lawyers to read the fine print soon

(frank). You're right.


Semantics.
- Mononoke

Yeah, I know. I don't doubt that Vinny would give it a go, but he just can't.

I still say that he retires and the Flyers award him the first-ever "Vinny Lecavalier Retirement" award, which comes with a $7M cash prize.

I'm sure the Phantoms would be okay with playing him over the likes of Tim Brent, Kevin Goumas, and Joe Rehkamp if he were to waive his NMC. So yeah, since he has options and will not exercise him, he's lying when he says playing is most important.
- jmatchett383

I don't think he's lying. I think he means that playing in the NHL is most important. He wants to go out with his skates on. I get that. I have zero issue with him abiding by the terms of his contract, especially in a year such as this.

The anger and vitriol toward VL from this HB group of (alleged) fans puzzles me.

I'm sure the Phantoms would be okay with playing him over the likes of Tim Brent, Kevin Goumas, and Joe Rehkamp if he were to waive his NMC. So yeah, since he has options and will not exercise him, he's lying when he says playing is most important.
- jmatchett383

Yup no tolerance for affluenza syndrome. He can drive 50 miles north if he wants to play

I don't think he's lying. I think he means that playing in the NHL is most important. He wants to go out with his skates on. I get that. I have zero issue with him abiding by the terms of his contract, especially in a year such as this.

The anger and vitriol toward VL from this HB group of (alleged) fans puzzles me.
- Scoob

It is internet anger...im sure most people would shake his hand and pose for a pic with him if they saw him in person

I don't think he's lying. I think he means that playing in the NHL is most important. He wants to go out with his skates on. I get that. I have zero issue with him abiding by the terms of his contract, especially in a year such as this.

The anger and vitriol toward VL from this HB group of (alleged) fans puzzles me.
- Scoob

But the Flyers have done all but come out and said they will do everthing in their power to not let him play in the NHL. His best option, while getting paid, would be to waive his NMC, go to the AHL, and hope some team takes a chance on him. Then he could at least play.

It is internet anger...im sure most people would shake his hand and pose for a pic with him if they saw him in person
- YuenglingJagr

Of course I would. He seems like a nice guy and is a borderline HHOFer. Just because I don't like his reluctance to use options at his disposal doesn't mean I want to punch him in the face.

It is internet anger...im sure most people would shake his hand and pose for a pic with him if they saw him in person
- YuenglingJagr

And ask to see his nordique, too!

I don't think he's lying. I think he means that playing in the NHL is most important. He wants to go out with his skates on. I get that. I have zero issue with him abiding by the terms of his contract, especially in a year such as this.

The anger and vitriol toward VL from this HB group of (alleged) fans puzzles me.
- Scoob

I'd respectfully mention that he should retire in conversation.

It is pretty clear what his point is, and it is a legitimate point. Rafalski retired due to injury and the other examples of players terminating SPCs (Semin as an example) terminated because they had viable alternatives to make similar money in other leagues

which of those categories does Vinny fall into?
- YuenglingJagr

Thanks.

I'd respectfully mention that he should retire in conversation.
- Just5

"Hi, Mr. Lecavalier I'm a retire big fan of yours. It's a retire honor to shake your hand, you're a retire heck of a player. Have you ever considered what you'll do after you've retired?

It is pretty clear what his point is, and it is a legitimate point. Rafalski retired due to injury and the other examples of players terminating SPCs (Semin as an example) terminated because they had viable alternatives to make similar money in other leagues

which of those categories does Vinny fall into?
- YuenglingJagr

It has slithered away.

how's the thread today
any news

But the Flyers have done all but come out and said they will do everthing in their power to not let him play in the NHL. His best option, while getting paid, would be to waive his NMC, go to the AHL, and hope some team takes a chance on him. Then he could at least play.
- jmatchett383

Sure, he could, but he doesn't want to do that. He clearly realizes that there is zero upside for him to do that while there is plenty of downside. Again, his contract terms allow for this course of action. So he's making the best of his situation by practicing and working out and being as ready as he can be should an opportunity arise.

Nobody on this board should care one bit about this. It is completely inconsequential to the Flyers this year.

http://profootballtalk.nb...contemplating-retirement/


If this guy (frank)ing retires before vinny I am going to make sure fan meets poop in here!

how's the thread today
any news
- -davies-

Drouin still not traded

Seems like it's been a fun day in here.

If Columbus ends up trading Johnason for Josi and 2nd rate stuff, it will be quite hilarious

"Hi, Mr. Lecavalier I'm a retire big fan of yours. It's a retire honor to shake your hand, you're a retire heck of a player. Have you ever considered what you'll do after you've retired?
- jmatchett383