A 31 year old for a 24 year old? That's the part I find frustrating,
- Beatle_john

He's UFA at the end of the season and likely the 13th forward, Kassian is not going to reach his potential here so it leaves a spot open for JV and doesn't hamper us going forwards. It's a good deal.

Hey we're trying to get younger? Can't wait to hear the spin. What will really send the message are season ticket sales!
- VanHockeyGuy

I suppose it was to create a spot for Virtanen... or Vietnam or however his name is spelled... guess I better learn that now. Is Prust a fighter?

Hey we're trying to get younger? Can't wait to hear the spin. What will really send the message are season ticket sales!
- VanHockeyGuy

Kassian was obviously an issue with little value. Prust is on an expiring contract which allows another year of growth for a kid like Shinkaruk or Virtanen...

He's UFA at the end of the season and likely the 13th forward, Kassian is not going to reach his potential here so it leaves a spot open for JV and doesn't hamper us going forwards. It's a good deal.
- DariusKnight

I am just not sold yet. I really feel like we were sold a lie with how good he was and his possible Bertuzzi-like upside.

I suppose it was to create a spot for Virtanen... or Vietnam or however his name is spelled... guess I better learn that now. Is Prust a fighter?
- Beatle_john

one of the top PIM in the League, pretty good fighter IMO

Dallas signed Taresneko to an offer sheet to (frank) with the Blues

Dallas signed Taresneko to an offer sheet to (frank) with the Blues
- LeftCoaster

Getting Popcorn....

WTF with Pittsburgh? I guess they do not have a salary cap there.
- Beatle_john

He's UFA at the end of the season and likely the 13th forward, Kassian is not going to reach his potential here so it leaves a spot open for JV and doesn't hamper us going forwards. It's a good deal.
- DariusKnight

2.5 mil for a player on the edge of the line up makes no sense to me

one of the top PIM in the League, pretty good fighter IMO
- GloveHandStrong

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Sorry, I know nothing about him other than he was a hab.

Forest for the trees bro - forest for the trees
- LeftCoaster

It's not worth it, let them vent. We all know where these fans will be come training camp, even Vantel.

Dallas signed Taresneko to an offer sheet to (frank) with the Blues
- LeftCoaster

Getting Popcorn....
- Beatle_john

Could be from fake account??

2.5 mil for a player on the edge of the line up makes no sense to me
- canucktruck

Wow... Kass was only 1.75

Could be from fake account??
- LeftCoaster

No, I get my popcorn from the same place each time. As for the offer sheet though, this is the first I have heard of it....

I am a fan of the never used "Double Offer Sheet" where you tag two players on a team at once throwing their cap into a poop storm.

It's not worth it, let them vent. We all know where these fans will be come training camp, even Vantel.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Having Prust allows them to soak kids another year, he's a character guy which improves the room for a team that's getting younger eventually.

Getting younger doesn't mean you're throwing a bunch of kids out there when they're not ready like the Oilers, it means your organization is gonna get more youth in your program and filter them in when they're ready.

A 31 year old for a 24 year old? That's the part I find frustrating,
- Beatle_john

If the 24 year old's #1 priority is to be sniffing rails off of a public bathroom toilet seat, age becomes a moot point. I'd rather take the 31 year old that shows up and gives his all everyday.

I am just not sold yet. I really feel like we were sold a lie with how good he was and his possible Bertuzzi-like upside.
- Beatle_john

Then stop believing the lies, stop listening to sports talk radio. Trust your own eyes and make your own decisions. poop I just told Lefty that this isn't worth the effort or time.................nevermind, continue ranting.

Wow... Kass was only 1.75
- Beatle_john

And injured for most of the season, inconsistent for the rest, in and out of the lineup. Prust will be consistent and will provide heart, leadership and hard nosed energy along with Dorsett and make us harder to play against. It's something we've asked for, for a while now. And again, I don't think Benning is done yet, we still have a lot of cap space and he's certainly not unwilling to make deals.

Woah, Prust scored 4 goals in 82 games.... he should fit right in, better yet, make Higgins' 6 goals look amazing.

And injured for most of the season, inconsistent for the rest, in and out of the lineup. Prust will be consistent and will provide heart, leadership and hard nosed energy along with Dorsett and make us harder to play against. It's something we've asked for, for a while now. And again, I don't think Benning is done yet, we still have a lot of cap space and he's certainly not unwilling to make deals.
- DariusKnight

Anyone know where abouts our cap space currently sits???

Having Prust allows them to soak kids another year, he's a character guy which improves the room for a team that's getting younger eventually.

Getting younger doesn't mean you're throwing a bunch of kids out there when they're not ready like the Oilers, it means your organization is gonna get more youth in your program and filter them in when they're ready.
- LeftCoaster

Exactly, we did get younger Bieksa 34 & Kassian 24 for Prust 31 and 2nd (18)

And injured for most of the season, inconsistent for the rest, in and out of the lineup. Prust will be consistent and will provide heart, leadership and hard nosed energy along with Dorsett and make us harder to play against. It's something we've asked for, for a while now. And again, I don't think Benning is done yet, we still have a lot of cap space and he's certainly not unwilling to make deals.
- DariusKnight

Yeah, bad injuries are lifetime injuries....

If the 24 year old's #1 priority is to be sniffing rails off of a public bathroom toilet seat, age becomes a moot point. I'd rather take the 31 year old that shows up and gives his all everyday.
- I-own_da-Northwest

Anyone know where abouts our cap space currently sits???
- Beatle_john

4.5mil according to generalfanager.