If they have Fleury they don't have cap room for ELC with max bonus structure.
- SomeoneGerman

Pretty sure the bonuses don't affect the Cap until next year

Too young for my blood!


- dragonoffrost

I realize it was a different time, different cultural norms, etc., but I'm still flabbergasted that somebody came up with an idea for a sitcom that takes place in a German P.O.W. camp, and that said person was allowed to pitch it to a Hollywood studio.

S.S., Gestapo, torture - really, really funny stuff, no?

I realize it was a different time, different cultural norms, etc., but I'm still flabbergasted that somebody came up with an idea for a sitcom that takes place in a German P.O.W. camp, and that said person was allowed to pitch it to a Hollywood studio.

S.S., Gestapo, torture - really, really funny stuff, no?
- Atomic Wedgie

Us Americans are pretty Fd up

I realize it was a different time, different cultural norms, etc., but I'm still flabbergasted that somebody came up with an idea for a sitcom that takes place in a German P.O.W. camp, and that said person was allowed to pitch it to a Hollywood studio.

S.S., Gestapo, torture - really, really funny stuff, no?
- Atomic Wedgie

Same thing with M.A.S.H. . Make the best of a terrible situation.

He can play w good players anywhere that's recruiting him
What do u have that sways him over his hometown, the Cup champs, or playing on another up & coming team with his good bud?

I just don't see any reason that Philly stands out above the rest
- jdfitz77

Hextall has to be the salesman and make him believe Philly can win cups even if Buffalo has him and Eichel. Vesey has 2 years to prove he's worth big bucks wherever he goes. His choice is who sells him best on they can make him into the player worth the big contracts and win cups with him.

We will find out which GM is the best used car salesman with where he signs.

Pretty sure the bonuses don't affect the Cap until next year
- jdfitz77

I don't know if ELC bonuses ever count against the cap

I realize it was a different time, different cultural norms, etc., but I'm still flabbergasted that somebody came up with an idea for a sitcom that takes place in a German P.O.W. camp, and that said person was allowed to pitch it to a Hollywood studio.

S.S., Gestapo, torture - really, really funny stuff, no?
- Atomic Wedgie

Same thing with M.A.S.H. . Make the best of a terrible situation.
- cabin

MASH was really just a way to do get an anti-war series on the air during Vietnam.

Same thing with M.A.S.H. . Make the best of a terrible situation.
- cabin

Watch most Mel Brooks movies also.

Different time indeed.

MASH was really just a way to do get an anti-war series on the air during Vietnam.
- Canada Cup

I love Mash, was before my time but I love that show

MASH was really just a way to do get an anti-war series on the air during Vietnam.
- Canada Cup

I trust your analysis.

I don't know if ELC bonuses ever count against the cap
- chilliard77

They have to eventually
Why wouldn't they?

I just don't think they can right away

For example,
Say there's a .5mil bonus for 60 games played
Obviously can't count against that years Cap
Might get hurt in Camp & miss the whole season

I'm almost positive that ANY performance bonuses actually get applied to the following year
Regardless if it's ELC, vet contract, whatever

I realize it was a different time, different cultural norms, etc., but I'm still flabbergasted that somebody came up with an idea for a sitcom that takes place in a German P.O.W. camp, and that said person was allowed to pitch it to a Hollywood studio.

S.S., Gestapo, torture - really, really funny stuff, no?
- Atomic Wedgie

I grew up on Hogan's Heroes. One of the best shows ever.

All this German talk, I was just off recording a cover of this song

Billzzzzzzzzz

Sorry to rain on the parade, Dareus going to potentially be suspended 4 games for substance abuse.

I'll tell ya, pay me 100k to watch these guys and tell them not to do drugs. Save them a lot of trouble

The Devils offer immediate top 6 minutes for a team on the rise. That's how they appeal to him. I thought that was common sense.
- jjtoepfer

They have to eventually
Why wouldn't they?

I just don't think they can right away

For example,
Say there's a .5mil bonus for 60 games played
Obviously can't count against that years Cap
Might get hurt in Camp & miss the whole season

I'm almost positive that ANY performance bonuses actually get applied to the following year
Regardless if it's ELC, vet contract, whatever
- jdfitz77

I know that's how they work with normal contracts, but the cap sites don't show bonuses for the ELCs, the cap hits don't change. I could be wrong

- TheSabresTaco

I like the cut of your jib.

All that winning that Buffalo has done (in all their sports) over the years makes it really appealing.....literally just a history of a losing. That's where I'd want to go to start my NHL career, a black hole.

Also, willing to bet Henrique has more goals and points that ROR this upcoming season.
- bballboy514

- TheSabresTaco

This is swell.

I like the cut of your jib.
- SomeoneGerman

When Devils fans try to one up what the Sabres are doing these days, it's funny, a little confusing, and a little sad.

Billzzzzzzzzz
- sbroads24

I grew up on Hogan's Heroes. One of the best shows ever.
- SabreWest

Some of Richard Dawson's finest work, to be sure.

I still haven't seen Auto Focus, but I hear it's actually really good.

Hextall has to be the salesman and make him believe Philly can win cups even if Buffalo has him and Eichel. Vesey has 2 years to prove he's worth big bucks wherever he goes. His choice is who sells him best on they can make him into the player worth the big contracts and win cups with him.

We will find out which GM is the best used car salesman with where he signs.
- dragonoffrost

If his #1 determining factor has to do with Cups...
Pitt & Chicago are pretty far ahead of everyone else

If it's play at home...
It's obviously Boston

If it's an up & coming team...
I'd say Eichel gives us the advantage over NJ, and being a year or 2 ahead of the Leafs gives us the advantage there

If it's a playoff team...
then maybe it's Philly over NYR & NYI
But why not just pick Pitt?

Not saying it's not possible
But it really doesn't seem likely
Like I asked,
What's special about the Philly situation that would make them "stand out" above all the other teams recruiting him?