Radek Faksa Might be interesting homie
- gerbe75pts

my guess is he would cost a bit more, due to much friendlier contract

I am not opposed to it

Have to take out lots of trash this summer
I’m sure the coyotes could help they love doing those deals lol
- gerbe75pts

You think it'll drag out til the summer?

This part is pretty interesting:

"It’s a little puzzling that Doug Armstrong, the GM of the Blues, didn’t check with Berglund or his agent to find out if the Sabres were on the list of acceptable teams he’d agree to be traded to. The harsh reality is the onus completely lies with Berglund’s agent to provide a list."

Wouldn't be surprising to me that GMs start to use this little loophole to get around the NTCs they give out. Not that I blame them, if the player is that set on making sure they don't end up in certain places, then they need to make sure they're proactive and have their lists in in time.
- HonkFortheGoose

crappy job by his agent, for sure

You think it'll drag out til the summer?
- jcragcrumple

yes, and beyond

yes, and beyond
- homiedclown

Wow. So he's just going to be suspended the entire year? I would think the PA would have a fit

You think it'll drag out til the summer?
- jcragcrumple

Berglund ? He’s going to be gone

They’re not gonna let a toxic guy in the locker room when they just got rid of one

Usually people that give off negative energy are the worst they make everything so depressing

crappy job by his agent, for sure
- homiedclown

Yes. For sure.

It's pretty interesting overall. But, could be great at the end of the day for us.

Wow. So he's just going to be suspended the entire year? I would think the PA would have a fit
- jcragcrumple

I thought you meant removing the trash


Berglund will be done within a month IMO

Yes. For sure.

It's pretty interesting overall. But, could be great at the end of the day for us.
- HonkFortheGoose

It’s surprising that the news about the agent is coming out now and not during the trade lol

I’d fire him on the spot

I would think the PA would have a fit
- jcragcrumple

he left the team on his own

just a matter of time for this to be history

It’s surprising that the news about the agent is coming out now and not during the trade lol

I’d fire him on the spot
- gerbe75pts

There's a lot about this whole situation that just seems weird.

he left the team on his own

just a matter of time for this to be history
- homiedclown

I was talking about suspending him for a year. The PA will fight tooth and nail to save his contract though; that's what they do. The Sabres just need the better lawyers.

I was talking about suspending him for a year. The PA will fight tooth and nail to save his contract though; that's what they do. The Sabres just need the better lawyers.
- jcragcrumple

He will be placed on unconditional waivers and once unclaimed, sabres will begin process of terminating the contract

If the Berglund camp fights it, and its a losing battle for them, it will delay things where Berglund will not be playing this season and if they don't fight it he will be playing in Europe within a few weeks

I was talking about suspending him for a year. The PA will fight tooth and nail to save his contract though; that's what they do. The Sabres just need the better lawyers.
- jcragcrumple

If they find evidence of partying on game days when supposedly sick he’s gonna be screwed

Afraid you will fall, shouldn't be to much of a drop.
- SABRES 89

Wow- you really got me on that one.

Signed navin, green olives


That sense of humor , keep it going man.....

If they find evidence of partying on game days when supposedly sick he’s gonna be screwed
- gerbe75pts

Bolts got out of Dotchin contract just because he showed up with 25% body fat


this will be easier to get out of

He will be placed on unconditional waivers and once unclaimed, sabres will begin process of terminating the contract

If the Berglund camp fights it, and its a losing battle for them, it will delay things where Berglund will not be playing this season and if they don't fight it he will be playing in Europe within a few weeks
- homiedclown

Awesome. Good riddance

Wow- you really got me on that one.

Signed navin, green olives


That sense of humor , keep it going man.....
- Boss34

It’s Christmas time let’s squish bugs guys and hug it out .

Bolts got out of Dotchin contract just because he showed up with 25% body fat


this will be easier to get out of
- homiedclown

I had to look up who that was tbh lol

Violating Terms of the CBA

According to the NHL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, the conditions for which a club can terminate a player’s contract are pretty simple: “The club may terminate the standard player contract if the player should fail, refuse, or neglect to obey the Club’s rules governing training and conduct of players, if such failure, refusal, or neglect should constitute a material breach of this standard player contract.

Right now, Berglund is considered in breach of his contract – he missed an event that he was supposed to attend. The Sabres have the right to void the remainder of his deal without any ramifications on the salary cap. It could become a case similar to that of Jake Dotchin and the Tampa Bay Lightning; another battle between the league and the players’ union.


https://thehockeywriters....o-sabres-berglund-future/
- homiedclown

This guy skips a word in the contract language that makes all the difference in the world.

Berglund is, in fact, in breach of his contract. But the Sabres DO NOT have a clear cut right to terminate the contract even after the clear cut breach (and even if it is proven that Berglund was "out partying with Swedish guys instead of being sick").

The Sabres have the right to terminate the contract if Berglund is in "MATERIAL breach" of the contract. So far, he has only missed a week of club related activity. The contract is a 5 year contract - missing a week of work over five years might not be a MATERIAL breach of the entire five year contract.

Of course, a professional athlete quitting on his teammates is a disaster, so there is a really strong argument that there has been a material breach. But this kind of uncertainty is exactly the sort of thing that results in legal settlements.

Update on Berglund



Update (12/17/18)
I’ve spent the last 24 hours doing some homework on the situation with Patrik Berglund and the Sabres after talking with a few connections around the league.

Here are some updates on the situation.

As we know this no-trade list thing is a big part of this but regardless of that Berglund showed up in Buffalo after the trade was made.

He fit in well initially and the other Swedes on the roster gravitated to him as a leader.

Hence, Jack Eichel’s “Swedish Godfather” comments in training camp.

After the scratching against the San Jose Sharks and another healthy scratch later in the season he started to become displeased about his diminishing role and overall usage.

The Sabres were aware of his frustrations, but were caught off guard by his decision to not show up for the flight to D.C. on Friday.

For now, all sides are working towards a solution how to move forward. As mentioned in the initial article above the option of terminating the contract is on the table. As well as the option for Berglund to return to the Sabres and continue playing.

Also, from what I’ve been able to gather any rumors on partying being an issue with Berglund appear to be untrue.

https://www.diebytheblade...atrik-berglund-suspension

I had to look up who that was tbh lol
- gerbe75pts

he was a decent depth guy for Tampa

I payed attention when all of this broke down and you know it was more of a statement to the big money bolt players then Dotchin


sends a strong message for the offseasons

Bolts got out of Dotchin contract just because he showed up with 25% body fat


this will be easier to get out of
- homiedclown

Disagree. The SPC contains a clear requirement that the player arrive to camp "in good physical condition." That is a much more definable standard than whether one week in five years is a "material breach."

Disagree. The SPC contains a clear requirement that the player arrive to camp "in good physical condition." That is a much more definable standard than whether one week in five years is a "material breach."
- Der Kaiser

no call
no show

Disagree. The SPC contains a clear requirement that the player arrive to camp "in good physical condition." That is a much more definable standard than whether one week in five years is a "material breach."
- Der Kaiser

He signed a contract that says he'll show up to games. For five years. He didn't. In fact, he lied about being sick for 2 of them and then just flat out didn't show up for a 3rd.

I think the Sabres are showing good faith by trying to talk to him to resolve this, but really, at the end of the day, I don't know how Berglund walks back into that locker room. I'm sure he's lost the respect of all his teammates at this point. He quit on them, and I just don't suspect that this group isn't going to just pretend like there isn't an elephant in the room.