Sorry, how are those two things different? One GM “out bid” everyone else while the other paid a “reasonable” price? Don’t you think both players had multiple suitors and they ended up moving to the team willing to pay the most?
- 1970vintage

Narrative Wars IV: A New Hope

It was me. I’m sick of listening to the same old stuff there. The idea is good but the execution is poor.
Edit: I’ve posted there a few times and twice now it’s been deleted. Probably Tanner and his hurt feelings. Didn’t like the first comment coming in as “ This stove needs more burners”
- Shuswap Wap

and less burnouts

Sorry, how are those two things different? One GM “out bid” everyone else while the other paid a “reasonable” price? Don’t you think both players had multiple suitors and they ended up moving to the team willing to pay the most?
- 1970vintage

You must have missed the point that everything every other GM does is better than JB.

I tried not to sound too hysterical while typing it so as not to upset anyone...
- 1970vintage

I sensed that.

JB hasn't been shy about overpaying during his tenure but I agree. Who doesn't kick the tires on Subban. It's folly to think there is a player of his calibre on the market and a GM has absolutely no interest.
- golfingsince

I'm sure ever GM would have interest if it adds to their team or if they are looking for a change.

Chapter 16 was pretty long....

Chapter 16 was pretty long....
- golfingsince

Not going to lie, I didn’t read it.

You must have missed the point that everything every other GM does is better than JB.
- manvanfan

If that’s what you think there is a serious problem. Your use of hyperbole is smashing though

That sounds logical.
- Marwood

Thanks Spock!

If that’s what you think there is a serious problem. Your use of hyperbole is smashing though
- 1970vintage

I don't think that, don't be silly.

Narrative Wars IV: A New Hope
- RealityChecker

I'm sure ever GM would have interest if it adds to their team or if they are looking for a change.
- manvanfan

Adding a RHD that can shoot, skate, pass , make the odd big hit and plays 23+ minutes a night should interest anyone unless they're strapped for cap space.

I think he'll do well in NJ, especially on the PP with all that young talent. The problem is he makes $9M a year, so that's nearly as much as Myers and Miller combined.

Not going to lie, I didn’t read it.
- 1970vintage

Just a second, i'll re-post it.

Narrative Wars IV: A New Hope
- RealityChecker

lol

Speaking of A New Hope did you see the re-done scene with ObiWan vs Vader done with modern effect and speeded up with much better choreography?

It's f'n outstanding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2SMng4u1k

You must have missed the point that everything every other GM does is better than JB.
- manvanfan

Is Jb the best GM of canadian teams? That should stir the pot lol.

Adding a RHD that can shoot, skate, pass , make the odd big hit and plays 23+ minutes a night should interest anyone unless they're strapped for cap space.

I think he'll do well in NJ, especially on the PP with all that young talent. The problem is he makes $9M a year, so that's nearly as much as Myers and Miller combined.
- golfingsince

The next Brent Burns

Is Jb the best GM of canadian teams? That should stir the pot lol.
- Bettmanhatesus

I don't really have a best GM in the league. I'm not sure it's anything more than a yearly thing.

Most GMs shelf life is pretty short to be able to draft develop, create their own team and win multiple cups with them.

Armstrong right now.

Holland is new, CGY GM just traded for Lucic so no. Bergervin has some wins lately. Dubas, he's handed a fresh franchise. Chevy was but not anymore.

See at the end of the year?

The next Brent Burns
- manvanfan

Who was the best player he played with in Montreal? Patches? Markov?

In Nashville he often played 2nd pairing, still not an offensive powerhouse and one that relies on their D to create.

I'm just saying, he's going to see a pile of ice time playing with the best young talent he's been around.

lol

Speaking of A New Hope did you see the re-done scene with ObiWan vs Vader done with modern effect and speeded up with much better choreography?

It's f'n outstanding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2SMng4u1k
- LordHumungous

Thanks for giving me a reason to watch it again!!

Who was the best player he played with in Montreal? Patches? Markov?

In Nashville he often played 2nd pairing, still not an offensive powerhouse and one that relies on their D to create.

I'm just saying, he's going to see a pile of ice time playing with the best young talent he's been around.
- golfingsince

Burns has had a very good career well into his 30s.

NJ has been very lucky to add Hischier and Hughes.

He's got to stay healthy now.

Burns has had a very good career well into his 30s.

NJ has been very lucky to add Hischier and Hughes.

He's got to stay healthy now.
- manvanfan

Top D are usually pretty good until they're 35 at least, as long as they're mobile enough.

Top D are usually pretty good until they're 35 at least, as long as they're mobile enough.
- golfingsince

How many are still winning cups at that age though? Neidermayer? Lidstrom?

How many are still winning cups at that age though? Neidermayer? Lidstrom?
- manvanfan

Bouwmeester.

How many are still winning cups at that age though? Neidermayer? Lidstrom?
- manvanfan

Chara won at 34, has been back twice since. Chelios, Pronger made it with 3 different teams in his 30's, Bourque. That's just off the top of my head and still aside from Pronger (what a beast) the talent around them is a HUGE factor.

Bouwmeester.
- Marwood