Not getting stamkos is like saying no to stamkos just because you draft 1st overall.
- Fakepartofme

If you pick up Stamkos and Matthews, one of them is bound to be upset with where they play.

If you pick up Stamkos and Matthews, one of them is bound to be upset with where they play.
- willschulme

Doubtful. Even without stamkos Matthews isn't playing 1st line c next year. He's a rookie, they're not throwing him to the wolves out of the gate.

Not getting stamkos is like saying maybe we are concerned that he's not worth mega bucks and our rebuild will be ok without him.
- daeth

Not getting Stamko's would be more of a kick in the balls then not getting Matthews.

If you pick up Stamkos and Matthews, one of them is bound to be upset with where they play.
- willschulme

IF that were to happen, the Leafs wouldnt be be the first or last team to have 2 solid centers.

Not getting Stamko's would be more of a kick in the balls then not getting Matthews.
- fansince72

We'll see. If his drop in production since his leg injury is anything but a random anomaly whoever signs him will eventually regret it. Signing him isn't without risk.

We'll see. If his drop in production since his leg injury is anything but a random anomaly whoever signs him will eventually regret it. Signing him isn't without risk.
- daeth

Signing any player comes with risk. Nothing new here.

Both risk and reward exist as possibilities. But you can't let fear rule your decision making when it comes to the elite. You hesitate for Clarkson and Komi, not Stamkos. Otherwise might as well grab your purse and follow golf as a sport or just be a Sens fan.

All recent cup winning teams tool these risks. From Hossa to Richards/Carter it's just what winning teams do. Target the best and most talented players. Pass on the Versteegs of hockey.

Not getting stamkos is like saying maybe we are concerned that he's not worth mega bucks and our rebuild will be ok without him.
- daeth

Why, do we have any superstar centers?
No.

We'll see. If his drop in production since his leg injury is anything but a random anomaly whoever signs him will eventually regret it. Signing him isn't without risk.
- daeth

If that's the case, Lou will Robidas the sh!t out of him!

Signing any player comes with risk. Nothing new here.
- systemtool

Exactly, look at the move the Rangers did picking up Eric Staal. 20 games 6 points and nothing in the playoffs.. Take your chances.

Mornin fellas.

Signing any player comes with risk. Nothing new here.

Both risk and reward exist as possibilities. But you can't let fear rule your decision making when it comes to the elite. You hesitate for Clarkson and Komi, not Stamkos. Otherwise might as well grab your purse and follow golf as a sport or just be a Sens fan.
- systemtool

Watch it (frank)face

We'll see. If his drop in production since his leg injury is anything but a random anomaly whoever signs him will eventually regret it. Signing him isn't without risk.
- daeth

So is signing anyone over 4 million.
Its the game of sports

Signing any player comes with risk. Nothing new here.

Both risk and reward exist as possibilities. But you can't let fear rule your decision making when it comes to the elite. You hesitate for Clarkson and Komi, not Stamkos. Otherwise might as well grab your purse and follow golf as a sport or just be a Sens fan.
- systemtool

if he becomes a 10M 60 point player i'll lose my poop, that's all

if he becomes a 10M 60 point player i'll lose my poop, that's all
- daeth

True. We all will. But if we're winning we won't care.

Worst case scenario buy him out next cba.

Not getting Stamko's would be more of a kick in the balls then not getting Matthews.
- fansince72

Not really. I can't speak for everyone but I think this season was a success and not being able to sign Stamkos won't hinder that. If they can sign him I think they should, but won't be upset if he goes elsewhere.

Exactly, look at the move the Rangers did picking up Eric Staal. 20 games 6 points and nothing in the playoffs.. Take your chances.

Mornin fellas.
- bixll

That was a small risk.
The rangers love grabbing players like him

Not really. I can't speak for everyone but I think this season was a success and not being able to sign Stamkos won't hinder that. If they can sign him I think they should, but won't be upset if he goes elsewhere.
- BetterCallSaul

I won't be upset. Now that we have Mathews. And Tavares is due up next year

if he becomes a 10M 60 point player i'll lose my poop, that's all
- daeth

But what if he's a 9m 60 point player and matthews learns so much from him that he becomes a better player?


What if....

But what if he's a 9m 60 point player and matthews learns so much from him that he becomes a better player?


What if....
- Fakepartofme

well then i'd have to hope having a 9M cap hit for an on the job coach is better than using that cap space elsewhere i guess

Signing any player comes with risk. Nothing new here.

Both risk and reward exist as possibilities. But you can't let fear rule your decision making when it comes to the elite. You hesitate for Clarkson and Komi, not Stamkos. Otherwise might as well grab your purse and follow golf as a sport or just be a Sens fan.

All recent cup winning teams tool these risks. From Hossa to Richards/Carter it's just what winning teams do. Target the best and most talented players. Pass on the Versteegs of hockey.
- systemtool

I think of Hossa whenever people say that the investment can hurt the team's cap. He's been integral in Chicago.

I won't be upset. Now that we have Mathews. And Tavares is due up next year
- systemtool

I just want to sign stammer so we dont have to listen to the tavares bs all year.

I won't be upset. Now that we have Mathews. And Tavares is due up next year
- systemtool

JT has 2 more years remaining on his contract.

Exactly, look at the move the Rangers did picking up Eric Staal. 20 games 6 points and nothing in the playoffs.. Take your chances.

Mornin fellas.
- bixll

Lots of moves to look at. What about the Hawks grabbing Hossa when they did?

well then i'd have to hope having a 9M cap hit for an on the job coach is better than using that cap space elsewhere i guess
- daeth

An on the job coach.
All star center
Someone who will attract other fa's.
Legitimize our center position...we havent had a real center since sundin.

I think of Hossa whenever people say that the investment can hurt the team's cap. He's been integral in Chicago.
- BetterCallSaul

hossa is on a cap circumventing contract, huge difference.

get stamkos in at $5M per and not a single person would say no

JT has 2 more years remaining on his contract.
- bixll

Ugh.
Sign stammer, i dont want to hear 2 years of tavares rumours