Free Smelly

Friedman is saying that Russell has something in the works and should hear something in a few days.

He tossed out peter Muellers name too, looking at a PTO to prove he can still be an NHLer. Wonder if he is trying to come back as a Winger or Center.

Hopefully Oilers stay clear of both those guys
- DDM-Coga

Don't see how PTOs are a problem at all.

The bottom line says "From the other side of the wall"

Just say the top fast I'll give you a hint. It starts with Nazi and ends with Cola.
- Mr.Bobby

Like for real? No foolin?

Free Smelly
- Mr.Bobby

(frank) Smelly. Ricky Bobby is a way better replacement.

Are you really taking issue with PTO offers? Ignoring that those PTO offers are at positions we need, we need all the competition we can get especially when both Nuge and McDavid will be away at the Worlds.
- MaximumBone

and Drai-daddy

NHL centres at camp will be Letestu-Lander, how dare they PTO!

So PC says they have indeed offered Gryba a PTO but he hasn't accepted yet. They've also offered a vet center a PTO and they have not accepted yet. And may offer another ufa dman a PTO.

Yuck.
- Iggysbff

That bastard! Going out and making competition for jobs in camp! Get your pitchfork!

That bastard! Going out and making competition for jobs in camp! Get your pitchfork!
- Xaos22

I'm starting to think Peter C had sex with Iggy's mom.

and Drai-daddy

NHL centres at camp will be Letestu-Lander, how dare they PTO!
- TheNugeIsHuge

But we must remember that regular season Lander is not preseason Lander. In preseason games that (frank)er turns into a Swedish McDavid. He can be 1,2,3 C while the others go play tourney hockey.

Don't see how PTOs are a problem at all.
- MaximumBone

I really hope Gryba changes his mind. Also would signing Russell (cheaply or not at all mind you) be any worse than having one of the kids play their off side all season?
Sign him without an NMC and expose him when the time comes. If anyone had offered him big money already he would have taken it.

I'm starting to think Peter C had sex with Iggy's mom.
- laughs2907

I can see why he would want to. For an older gal it was a very sensual and educational experience. Something everyone should do at least once.

Are you really taking issue with PTO offers? Ignoring that those PTO offers are at positions we need, we need all the competition we can get especially when both Nuge and McDavid will be away at the Worlds.
- MaximumBone

Depends on the player/position.

I have no issue with a Gryba PTO. I would with a Richards/Legwand type.

Lander will be in the AHL I'm sure. Letestu sucks but I think we are stuck with him.

Depends on the player/position.

I have no issue with a Gryba PTO. I would with a Richards/Legwand type.
- Iggysbff

Agreed.

Depends on the player/position.

I have no issue with a Gryba PTO. I would with a Richards/Legwand type.
- Iggysbff

Why would either be a problem? It's a PTO. Costs nothing, no obligation to sign the guy, and means there's more competition for a spot on the team. Literally zero downside.

I'm starting to think Peter C had sex with Iggy's mom.
- laughs2907

Nope. Hes just a poopty GM. Hes made one good move and a dozen bad moves so far. And that's with us. He killed the Bruins with bad moves as well. Not sure why people can't see this and admit it yet.

Why would either be a problem? It's a PTO. Costs nothing, no obligation to sign the guy, and means there's more competition for a spot on the team. Literally zero downside.
- MaximumBone

Except having to see Legwand's ugly ass mug in beautiful Oilers silks. Rather see my folks work through various acts of the urban dictionary than witness that.

Why would either be a problem? It's a PTO. Costs nothing, no obligation to sign the guy, and means there's more competition for a spot on the team. Literally zero downside.
- MaximumBone

If they are willing to actually allow those players a position and waive guys like Letestu then fine. You think PC will waive Letestu and send him down in favor of Richards?

We've been down this "zero risk or low risk" road before and I agreed then it was ok. I don't think I am in agreement that those types of moves are zero risk. I think they come with plenty of risk.

Nope. Hes just a poopty GM. Hes made one good move and a dozen bad moves so far. And that's with us. He killed the Bruins with bad moves as well. Not sure why people can't see this and admit it yet.
- Iggysbff

Before these bad moves of his “killed” the Bruins, they also won them a Cup and almost 2.
They are in a bad spot now but he took them to the very top first.

Before these bad moves of his “killed” the Bruins, they also won them a Cup and almost 2.
They are in a bad spot now but he took them to the very top first.
- Wildschwein

The moves he inherited did more for the cup other than Chara. And they still required a superhuman playoffs by Thomas to get them that cup. He made a couple good moves...and a whole lot of bad ones.

The moves he inherited did more for the cup other than Chara. And they still required a superhuman playoffs by Thomas to get them that cup. He made a couple good moves...and a whole lot of bad ones.
- Iggysbff

Agree to disagree?

Nope. Hes just a poopty GM. Hes made one good move and a dozen bad moves so far. And that's with us. He killed the Bruins with bad moves as well. Not sure why people can't see this and admit it yet.
- Iggysbff

He won the cup in Boston. If he does that here I don't give a (frank) what else he does.

Agree to disagree?
- Wildschwein

I like you schwein. Good poster.
I'm outta here. This place sucks.

The moves he inherited did more for the cup other than Chara. And they still required a superhuman playoffs by Thomas to get them that cup. He made a couple good moves...and a whole lot of bad ones.
- Iggysbff

When you're the GM of a team for 5 years before you win the cup, you didn't just inherit a team that won.

When you're the GM of a team for 5 years before you win the cup, you didn't just inherit a team that won.
- Xaos22

A lot of the key guys were drafted right before he took over including your beloved Lucic. So yes it took a few years for them to develop duh.

Moron.

I like you schwein. Good poster.
I'm outta here. This place sucks.
- Iggysbff

Good cause since that Hall trade you've gone from being a decent poster to bringing
about as much to the table as Alex Oil around here, with less amusing emoticons

And the name calling isn't aprreciated (frank)face

When you're the GM of a team for 5 years before you win the cup, you didn't just inherit a team that won.
- Xaos22

He added Chara, Boychuck (for Hendricks), Seidenberg (for Byron Bitz and a 2nd), Ference for scraps, and Horton as good moves and added Peverley and Kaberle in the only trades pre-Cup that Id call sketchy.

So pretty much their entire top-4 D.