Paul McCann: Yip, Dev Camp, New Ad Bench Boss and Randoms

I agree with your comment regarding the Karlsson contract numbers. If anything, it set's the bar HIGHER for Weber and Suter. Must make Preds fans nervous to see if they can afford to keep both. ~$23 million cap hit for three players who don't score goals.

I agree with your comment regarding the Karlsson contract numbers. If anything, it set's the bar HIGHER for Weber and Suter. Must make Preds fans nervous to see if they can afford to keep both. ~$23 million cap hit for three players who don't score goals.
- duxcup07

Weber is always a top 3 goal scorer for us.

I agree with your comment regarding the Karlsson contract numbers. If anything, it set's the bar HIGHER for Weber and Suter. Must make Preds fans nervous to see if they can afford to keep both. ~$23 million cap hit for three players who don't score goals.
- duxcup07

Goals that are prevented from being scored on you are just as good as goals scored for you

Pretty sure the Yip signing signals an end to Tootoo It had to happen but I'm still sad to see him go.

Just a guess, but I think Rinne wins the NHL cover!

Also, at least half of Weber's assists were first assists, many from rebounds on blasts from the point. He's a key offensive piece, and Suter is as well.

Pretty sure the Yip signing signals an end to Tootoo It had to happen but I'm still sad to see him go.
- Graydayz

Really would like Tootoo to come to the Oilers. I dunno if he'll have repeat offensive success, but he'll add some grit and peskiness.

Really would like Tootoo to come to the Oilers. I dunno if he'll have repeat offensive success, but he'll add some grit and peskiness.
- Morris

It depends on how you use him. When he's scoring goals he's much less of a gritty, pesky player. If you ask him to be an agitator he'll do that spectacularly, but he won't score as much.

If what everyone is saying is correct, what's the hold up on the 5 year $40 mil deals for Weber and Suter? Poile's a smart guy, should be a no-brainer don't you think?

If Yip was resigned, what are the terms? I haven't been able to find anything saying he has resigned.

It depends on how you use him. When he's scoring goals he's much less of a gritty, pesky player. If you ask him to be an agitator he'll do that spectacularly, but he won't score as much.
- Predaceous

I'd like to see Tootoo, Eager and Belanger/Petrell on our 4th line. They've all shown glimpses of talent on offense, but mostly I think we need to add a little toughness and dare I say it goonery to our lineup.

If Yip was resigned, what are the terms? I haven't been able to find anything saying he has resigned.
- Mainert

1 year/$750,000 per RDS. One way deal.

If what everyone is saying is correct, what's the hold up on the 5 year $40 mil deals for Weber and Suter? Poile's a smart guy, should be a no-brainer don't you think?
- duxcup07

According to Poile, the only thing preventing Suter from signing is Suter. Apparently it's not about the money. The money is there for both of them. They want to see which direction the team is taking before they commit.

If Yip was resigned, what are the terms? I haven't been able to find anything saying he has resigned.
- Mainert

It hasn't been officially announced by the Preds yet, but it's being reported everywhere; Twitter, Section303, On The Forecheck etc.

According to Poile, the only thing preventing Suter from signing is Suter. Apparently it's not about the money. The money is there for both of them. They want to see which direction the team is taking before they commit.
- Predaceous

I'm fairly comfortable with our chances of bringing Suter back.

If what everyone is saying is correct, what's the hold up on the 5 year $40 mil deals for Weber and Suter? Poile's a smart guy, should be a no-brainer don't you think?
- duxcup07

From what ownership and Poile have talked about, its not about the money being offered Suter. Suter wants to check out the FA landscape and if Poile can provide assurances to him that this team will contend for a cup more often than not.

But all of this has been carefully chosen words from both sides fed to the public in order to keep the collective fan base from jumping over a cliff. Suter could be telling the truth, or privately he just wants to play somewhere else. He's earned the right.

However, I think Poile has made a strong effort to show him he is going to try to keep this team a competitive playoff contender. If Suter signs somewhere else just for the money then good for him and his family, but it won't stop me as a Preds fan from being disappointed that he was just blowing smoke up our ***.

According to Poile, the only thing preventing Suter from signing is Suter. Apparently it's not about the money. The money is there for both of them. They want to see which direction the team is taking before they commit.
- Predaceous

Suter can't possibly expect Poile to possibly get a top-forward after re-signing Weber, Rinne, and himself. I wonder what he means by which direction??

Suter can't possibly expect Poile to possibly get a top-forward after re-signing Weber, Rinne, and himself. I wonder what he means by which direction??
- Polecat

Sounds as if Suter wants Poile's job too.

Predators sign Chris Mueller1 year / $550 000 (2 way)

Suter can't possibly expect Poile to possibly get a top-forward after re-signing Weber, Rinne, and himself. I wonder what he means by which direction??
- Polecat

Yeah Suter's being a bit of a dink. That being said, with the team having excelled as they did, and the flexibility of a 70 million cap (for at least the summer), now might be the season to dig deep and spend 60 million.

Suter can't possibly expect Poile to possibly get a top-forward after re-signing Weber, Rinne, and himself. I wonder what he means by which direction??
- Polecat

I don't know about Suter, but I remember a quote from Weber last season referencing getting a new contract, but still leaving enough money on the table to give to other players who could help the team. It's seems as though Weber is willing to sacrifice some salary if he can get some assurances from the Preds.

I won't cry if Suter leaves. I'll be mad as Hell if he goes to a Central Division team though. At least his buddy, Parise, has enough class to rule out any of NJ's bitter rivals as a landing spot. I wonder if Suter at least will respect our fanbase enough to do the same. Probably not.

preds keeping TooToo??...if not..he would do fine in Vancity

Ok, these are just funny. NHL players are mocking LeBron James' leg cramps.

http://boston.cbslocal.co...als/#.T-IBR25Qs2E.twitter

And then there's this beauty from the New York Rangers

http://www.amazon.com/New...787479/ref=tsm_1_tp_un_pi

Awesome!

preds keeping TooToo??...if not..he would do fine in Vancity
- Canuckfan2006

Scooby would love that!