He'll be just fine
- ob18

You don't know that.

This game could define his entire career. Matthews didn't just steal the puck off of his stick, he stole all of his mojo.

laine will be fine eh?
- Giroux_Is_God

Unless he becomes a Maple Leaf

You don't know that.

This game could define his entire career. Matthews didn't just steal the puck off of his stick, he stole all of his mojo.
- mayorofangrytown

I can't buy this at all sir

I can't buy this at all sir
- ob18

How about for a buck?

How about for a buck?
- mayorofangrytown

No

Kane has never reached UFA status. If Kane was a UFA, what would he get?
- MJL

It depends how much of your cap can be dedicated to one player considering age, on ice performance and any off ice situations. I would have a hard time justifying much more then 15 % of the total cap for one player. Granted, the cap is a sliding value from year to year.

With the Hawks it may be a long time till the toews and Kane situation arises again. Finishing their second contracts with already 2 cups won under the age of 27 and then won another after the negotiations for the third contract.

I just don't see a market where Stamkos will make more per year then toews and Kane. Of course anything is possible.

laine will be fine eh?
- Giroux_Is_God

he'll drop to 17

You don't know that.

This game could define his entire career. Matthews didn't just steal the puck off of his stick, he stole all of his mojo.
- mayorofangrytown

he better get on the horn to jobu. pronto.

he better get on the horn to jobu. pronto.
- hammarby31

(frank) you, Jobu. I do it myself.

(frank) you, Jobu. I do it myself.
- tangent_man

It depends how much of your cap can be dedicated to one player considering age, on ice performance and any off ice situations. I would have a hard time justifying much more then 15 % of the total cap for one player. Granted, the cap is a sliding value from year to year.

With the Hawks it may be a long time till the toews and Kane situation arises again. Finishing their second contracts with already 2 cups won under the age of 27 and then won another after the negotiations for the third contract.

I just don't see a market where Stamkos will make more per year then toews and Kane. Of course anything is possible.
- ravishingone

I think 10.5M is a ball park number for Stamkos worth. The question is what happens if there is a bidding war between teams? Personally, I'd rather have Toews or Kane over Stamkos.

I think 10.5M is a ball park number for Stamkos worth. The question is what happens if there is a bidding war between teams? Personally, I'd rather have Toews or Kane over Stamkos.
- MJL

You and I are both old enough to pretty much have seen all of Brett hull s career. As he aged into his thirties certainly his skating diminished, but that shot was always there. I can see Stamkos aging similarly. Also Stamkos isn't a perimeter player exclusively but he seems to avoid a lot of unnecessary hits that lesser forwards endure. The leg injury was more of a fluke play.

The major concern I have with Stamkos is the blood clots. I don't have enough information or am smart enough to know if this problem will persist (see Chris bosh). IMO he will get over 9 million per year but won't get more then toews and Kane

You and I are both old enough to pretty much have seen all of Brett hull s career. As he aged into his thirties certainly his skating diminished, but that shot was always there. I can see Stamkos aging similarly. Also Stamkos isn't a perimeter player exclusively but he seems to avoid a lot of unnecessary hits that lesser forwards endure. The leg injury was more of a fluke play.

The major concern I have with Stamkos is the blood clots. I don't have enough information or am smart enough to know if this problem will persist (see Chris bosh). IMO he will get over 9 million per year but won't get more then toews and Kane
- ravishingone

My good friend here at school is like the second cousin of Brett Hull.

Gudbranson signs for 1 year 3.5 mil. Not a bad comp to gudas.

Be lucky to get him in that 2.5-3 range

what the heck man

It takes just two teams to create a bidding war.
- ravishingone

Bryzgalov says hi.

I think 10.5M is a ball park number for Stamkos worth. The question is what happens if there is a bidding war between teams? Personally, I'd rather have Toews or Kane over Stamkos.
- MJL

oh really Toews and Kane are available?

oh really Toews and Kane are available?
- 2Real

Can you read? It appears yes.

Can you comprehend what you read? That's taking the next step.

Can you read? It appears yes.

Can you comprehend what you read? That's taking the next step.
- Giroux_Is_God

Usually after the Flyers are eliminated. I end up rooting for good hockey and as I watch all the series', I will usually find myself rooting for a team more than the others. I've discovered tonight that I am rooting for St.Louis.

Not an unlikable player in the bunch.

Usually after the Flyers are eliminated. I end up rooting for good hockey and as I watch all the series', I will usually find myself rooting for a team more than the others. I've discovered tonight that I am rooting for St.Louis.

Not an unlikable player in the bunch.
- MBFlyerfan

Welcome. Been my Western team for years

Welcome. Been my Western team for years
- Giroux_Is_God

normally its been the Kings, ever since the Gretzky days, but they arent there.......

Where's kari lettin em in when you need him

oh damn that was nice

STL has turned brain dead these last 4 minutes