Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro Joined: 12.13.2013
Apr 17 @ 10:02 AM ET
The funniest part of that deal, for me, was that they got everything agreed upon and then at the last minute McPhee told Dorion that he wasn't pulling the trigger unless Stone agreed to an extension. This was on deadline day - eichiefs9
McPhee is definitely changing his rep down there. He was up there with Chia
I think they will be alright. Really the only impact forwards that are up there in age right now are Patches and Stastny - mdw7413
What I'm wondering about most now is what is going to happen with Gusev. He's burning his the only year of his ELC if he plays this year and will be an arb-eligible RFA. I'm willing to bet he's not going to stick around North America to collect a meager paycheck that most RFA's might get.
I'm sure the Broadway Redshirts will be all over him.
Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro Joined: 12.13.2013
Apr 17 @ 10:05 AM ET
What I'm wondering about most now is what is going to happen with Gusev. He's burning his the only year of his ELC if he plays this year and will be an arb-eligible RFA. I'm willing to bet he's not going to stick around North America to collect a meager paycheck that most RFA's might get.
I'm sure the Broadway Redshirts will be all over him. - eichiefs9
You really think he will go back to the KHL? I guess its a risk with any Russian player really.
Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro Joined: 12.13.2013
Apr 17 @ 10:08 AM ET
It's not even so much the "Russian Factor" I'm citing. But would you move across the world to take a millions-of-dollars pay cut? I sure wouldn't. - eichiefs9
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Apr 17 @ 10:08 AM ET
What I'm wondering about most now is what is going to happen with Gusev. He's burning his the only year of his ELC if he plays this year and will be an arb-eligible RFA. I'm willing to bet he's not going to stick around North America to collect a meager paycheck that most RFA's might get.
I'm sure the Broadway Redshirts will be all over him. - eichiefs9
They somehow have a guy they signed out of college that has a 6 mil cap hit. I'm sure it has to do with some funny accounting, but it caught my attention.
I would give Gusev a look here, though you wonder if we did get him if we would then wait a year for Fox.
They somehow have a guy they signed out of college that has a 6 mil cap hit. I'm sure it has to do with some funny accounting, but it caught my attention.
I would give Gusev a look here, though you wonder if we did get him if we would then wait a year for Fox. - 2sticks1puck
Yeah I noticed that too, that's odd but my guess is that it has something to do with his age and maybe prorating the deal. That's odd though, I'm not sure I've ever seen something like that before.
Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro Joined: 12.13.2013
Apr 17 @ 10:48 AM ET
Yes they are fun to watch but I hate that they haven't paid their hockey dues. Expansion teams need to lose for 5 years before they win imho. - Greschnergy#4
Disagree. Best thing that could happen at least for an expansion team and the NHL is have success right off the bat to grow a good fan base for a foundation that will hopefully stay around when eventually the bad times come
Disagree. Best thing that could happen at least for an expansion team and the NHL is have success right off the bat to grow a good fan base for a foundation that will hopefully stay around when eventually the bad times come - mdw7413
I feel bad for Seattle..... there is no way they can match that success
Disagree. Best thing that could happen at least for an expansion team and the NHL is have success right off the bat to grow a good fan base for a foundation that will hopefully stay around when eventually the bad times come - mdw7413
I agree 100% but there is a little part of me that finds it incredibly annoying that they just step into the league and are really, really good.