I'd crap myself at work and then the Flames GM would be fired.
- bhawks2241

This is the main point in the NHL right now. The league office has been chanting growth for years, but it hasn't happened. I know oil prices screwed everything up, but the NHL should have had that as a scenario for the owners. Seems like they didn't. These contracts are market value contracts for the players involved AND because they are 2-3 time Cup winners. Kruger may be overpaid, maybe not...but I think if you compare him across the NHL, this is about where he should be. Unfortunately, he plays on a team with three superstars, a budding superstar, and many other way above to above average players.
I hope they find a way to keep Kruger and Shaw, but if they have to go, they have to go.
- CanOCorn

I try not to be pro-player or pro-owner as I can see it from both sides, but the point is......back in 2009 when Hawks had to overpay to lure in Campbell or Huet they failed to do LT cap planning. They had a MAJOR internal snafu that cost them extra year windows on those RFAs and Talon fell on the sword but got his name on the cap. Ship sailed.

This time around, how does ANY GM plan long term when at meetings yourself are at, or your owner and president attend everything is always sky high and you are left time and time again with your pants down? Stamkos will probably exceed 19/88 cap hit, and I would take 19/88 over Stamkos 100 out of 100 times. That's not being a Hawks fan, that's me being a hockey fan and wannabe GM....

It's time the management and NHLPA look at the league office and wonder what the hell is going on and how they continually have BAD intell on the major force driving their game: salary cap. From bad American TV deals, mismarketing of stars, and so on....this game, the NHL, is a free fall and a MAJOR restructuring of it's financial plan will have to happen. I don't see how it doesn't.

Just lunacy and Bettman needs to go ASAP. The major market owners need to band together and push this and could care less what the budget conscience guys want. They have had their run since 2013 and the sport is getting worse and worse by the day.

I'd crap myself at work and then the Flames GM would be fired.
- bhawks2241

Make a gif of it happening and share it. Sharing is caring.

I'd crap myself at work and then the Flames GM would be fired.
- bhawks2241

Because you crapped yourself? I think you are overvaluing your own crap...

Las Vegas Mob? Show their history proudly.

Las Vegas Green Knights? After Moe, of course.

Las Vegas Bugs? After the visionary who built the first luxury hotel there - and was rewarded with massive amounts of lead.

Lots of appropriate names....
- StLBravesFan

I still like the Las Vegas Bettmans.

Calgary has 21 million in cap space? No!?!?

About high performance arena urinal cakes

Rocky wants to make sure he is getting maximum value out of every cent
- hawkeytalkman

Those are hard to come by....Stan should jump at this deal.

I am hearing Kruger and/or Shaw could be dealt. Hearing another name I was asked not be shared at this time.
- John Jaeckel

Seabrook....

Time will tell if I am right with that assumption

Trade CC for #6 overall

Trade Kruger

Trade AA

Welcome to Chicago Mr.Stamkos
- PatShart

Never count out the Hawks for any UFA......Hawks were a laughing joke in 2009 if anyone mentioned Hossa, and then a hotel meeting in Motnreal and boom.......

I remember the blogs here and on the DH when that went down and prior. I think even JohnPaul dropped a profanity tirade about the idiocy of the rumor at the time......

Seabrook....

Time will tell if I am right with that assumption
- ikeane

Please, no.

I still like the Las Vegas Bettmans.
- stanleyhawk

Las Vegas Escorts

I try not to be pro-player or pro-owner as I can see it from both sides, but the point is......back in 2009 when Hawks had to overpay to lure in Campbell or Huet they failed to do LT cap planning. They had a MAJOR internal snafu that cost them extra year windows on those RFAs and Talon fell on the sword but got his name on the cap. Ship sailed.

This time around, how does ANY GM plan long term when at meetings yourself are at, or your owner and president attend everything is always sky high and you are left time and time again with your pants down? Stamkos will probably exceed 19/88 cap hit, and I would take 19/88 over Stamkos 100 out of 100 times. That's not being a Hawks fan, that's me being a hockey fan and wannabe GM....

It's time the management and NHLPA look at the league office and wonder what the hell is going on and how they continually have BAD intell on the major force driving their game: salary cap. From bad American TV deals, mismarketing of stars, and so on....this game, the NHL, is a free fall and a MAJOR restructuring of it's financial plan will have to happen. I don't see how it doesn't.

Just lunacy and Bettman needs to go ASAP. The major market owners need to band together and push this and could care less what the budget conscience guys want. They have had their run since 2013 and the sport is getting worse and worse by the day.
- SteveRain

This.^^^^

Also, the name of the team should start and stop with Las Vegas Whales.

Please, no.
- JRoenick97

I dont want to see him go but if they are regretting all the nmc and big dollar deals, i could see it

Calgary has 21 million in cap space? No!?!?
- z1990z

Yes, but that doesn't account for the fact that they have to extend Gaudreau, Monahan, and Bennett who are all RFA's.

Calgary has 21 million in cap space? No!?!?
- z1990z

Not really. They have to sign Monahan and Gaudreau to bridge deals(likely around 6M each). That number is misleading

The Las Vegas Craps

Seabrook....

Time will tell if I am right with that assumption
- ikeane

I'm with you, I think 7 is the guy. Opens up 6.8

Las Vegas Escorts
- Hawkeyes1

Las Vegas Johns. The escorts would be the name of their ice crew

This.^^^^

Also, the name of the team should start and stop with Las Vegas Whales.
- CanOCorn

I like it , I really do......


But ,


The old Whalers and the damn canucks have a Whale on their jerseys. I dont like the clash

I dont want to see him go but if they are regretting all the nmc and big dollar deals, i could see it
- ikeane

He's arguably the most valuable of the big dollar deals (minus t+K). Just that term is too long, unless Soupy gave him some youth potion like he has.

Yes, but that doesn't account for the fact that they have to extend Gaudreau, Monahan, and Bennett who are all RFA's.
- TommyHawk

Bennett next year, but they'll have to take that into consideration for sure

i hope its not Seabrook .

i hope its not Seabrook .
- mrpaulish

If it is, would Dougie H be on the table?

Frolik is on Calagry....Hmmmm

Frolik is on Calagry....Hmmmm
- Dabearshawks

and overpaid at 4.3M per