IMO: Perry’s is up there for the worst, then that of the Wild’s, and Montreal’s is much further down the list. Weber faces the hardest competition of all MTL defenders. He was on a 47 point pace which is obviously top pairing figures. Is judgement fair on his contract? Sure, but so far he’s been living up to it, imo

Carey Price.. he wasn’t good in 18 but neither was the team in front of him. If you look at his quality starts there’s a direct correlation with Shea Weber. Before Weber got hurt in 18 Price found his game in the 2nd quarter before falling apart. This past year he was solid when Weber returned. He had 23 quality starts in 34 games while still playing behind an average D corps. His sv% the last few years (league average was 910 this year): 918, 900, 923, 934, 933, 927
- WSCTeton17

Perry’s contract is terrible. Who would’ve thought he would fall this far from his better days. Him and Getzlaf were the face of the Ducks.

What do you do in DC? I know you used to travel there a lot. I’m here now too.
- Victoro311

I work for a certain employer doing certain things.

I work for a certain employer doing certain things.
- Reverend Killtaker

Produce the tax returns! Lol

The Parise/Suter contracts with the Wild look even worse to me - $7.5M until 2025. So much for a hometown discount . That is more than Letang and Kessel in terms of dollars and three more years then the Letang and Kessel contracts, which end in 2022. These contracts are really going to burn the Wild in the years leading up to their ends. Both players already look washed up. Suter is nowhere near as good as Letang (despite Letang being frustrating sometimes).
- PghPens668771

And Parise was supposed to sign with us. Remember that feeling after we lost the Parise Watch to MinneFnsota? Thank god.

Can anyone provide the bullet points from Yohe’s article on Kessel and the Wild?

Produce the tax returns! Lol
- Rinosaur

cant, im undergoing an audit.

Ruhwedel just signed 2 year deal 700k AAV
- jso97

I don’t know what to think about the signing. I guess it was good since he’s a 7th D-man with good foot speed and can move the puck a bit. The term is good too.

Can anyone provide the bullet points from Yohe’s article on Kessel and the Wild?
- Rinosaur

I let my Athletic subscription lapse because of Yohe’s complete lack of objectivity.

Can anyone provide the bullet points from Yohe’s article on Kessel and the Wild?
- Rinosaur

Rino it’s Kessel/Jacko for Zucker/Rask.

Would you take it and run?

Can anyone provide the bullet points from Yohe’s article on Kessel and the Wild?
- Rinosaur

Pens and Wild are in discussions...

"It is believed Jason Zucker, the speedy Wild forward who scored 76 goals the past three seasons, would be part of the deal. Minnesota made it clear to other franchises that Zucker, 27, is available.

The Penguins and Wild also discussed a couple of players with long-term contracts in Jack Johnson and Victor Rask."

"The deal has been on the table for days. It is believed the only holdup at this time is Kessel, who has the right to veto the trade."

Honestly, I like Ruhwedel as a depth player. I was kind of pissed he didn't get more opportunity last year when absolutely none of the LD could handle switching sides. I think Sully pretty much butchered that.

Pens and Wild are in discussions...

"It is believed Jason Zucker, the speedy Wild forward who scored 76 goals the past three seasons, would be part of the deal. Minnesota made it clear to other franchises that Zucker, 27, is available.

The Penguins and Wild also discussed a couple of players with long-term contracts in Jack Johnson and Victor Rask."

"The deal has been on the table for days. It is believed the only holdup at this time is Kessel, who has the right to veto the trade."
- madmike71

Wow. That’s a tough one.

Honestly, I like Ruhwedel as a depth player. I was kind of pissed he didn't get more opportunity last year when absolutely none of the LD could handle switching sides. I think Sully pretty much butchered that.
- madmike71

If the Pens had a high-end 3rd pairing RD then I’d be totally find with Ruh as the LD.

Rino it’s Kessel/Jacko for Zucker/Rask.

Would you take it and run?
- Barnaby36

I dunno... I’m so against moving Kessel, but if it’s inevitable then yes, if it gets Johnson out if here I would do it.

I work for a certain employer doing certain things.
- Reverend Killtaker

Is your username a Fugazi reference?

I dunno... I’m so against moving Kessel, but if it’s inevitable then yes, if it gets Johnson out if here I would do it.
- Rinosaur

It was inevitable the minute the season ended.

Rino it’s Kessel/Jacko for Zucker/Rask.

Would you take it and run?
- Barnaby36

I would. I love Phil too.

It was inevitable the minute the season ended.
- madmike71

Zucker is a solid player with good attributes, but he’s no Kessel. His speed is welcome though and JJ would be gone.

Pens would save a little space, which could definitely be useful in shoring up other pieces.

Zucker is a solid player with good attributes, but he’s no Kessel. His speed is welcome though and JJ would be gone.

Pens would save a little space, which could definitely be useful in shoring up other pieces.
- Rinosaur

I’ve always liked Zucker, brings a lot to the table but he obviously is no Phil. Rask really concerns me, he flat out stinks.

I’ve always liked Zucker, brings a lot to the table but he obviously is no Phil. Rask really concerns me, he flat out stinks.
- kfinl170

From a basic standpoint he could can put up respectable points, but I know his analytics are rough.

That being said, it’s easier to limit someone like him as a forward and not hamper the top six from creating offense.

I’ve always liked Zucker, brings a lot to the table but he obviously is no Phil. Rask really concerns me, he flat out stinks.
- kfinl170

If Option II is keep Phil and buy out JMFJ, I’d prefer to do that.

I would. I love Phil too.
- acdc1206

Since I've accepted Phil was leaving a while ago, I'd do this deal. They can hide Rask easier than JJ.

Since I've accepted Phil was leaving a while ago, I'd do this deal. They can hide Rask easier than JJ.
- madmike71

While grossly overpaid, I don’t think he’d be a bad fourth line option.

If Option II is keep Phil and buy out JMFJ, I’d prefer to do that.
- Za Warudo

Pens have a self-imposed no buyout policy.

Pens have a self-imposed no buyout policy.
- Rinosaur

Well Mario played for a half decade without getting paid, seems like paying players to not play would be fair turn.