I think Dubas realizes that it is going to be really hard to get a goalie as good as Andersen for under $4.5M
- PatC80

Nope, yard sale coming.

I think Dubas realizes that it is going to be really hard to get a goalie as good as Andersen for under $4.5M
- PatC80

Maybe but I'm sure he's got all his feelers out. The 500k in savings isn't worth the change and they may not be able to keep Kuemper next summer at 4.5 ...more Cap juggling.

Korpisalo or Georgiev or Demko ....maybe a 1 yr on Talbot or Crawford ...maybe a trade where the team keeps some salary to keep the AAV under 4 .....not sure that any of those are possible.

They had said the Pens had one standing offer on the table for Murray. Wouldn't surprise me if Dubas made that offer and the Pens are waiting to see what shakes out. Not sure what he'd cost on a 1 or 2 yr 'show me' deal.

If the league loses a pile of money after the up & coming season (2020-2021), with COVID restrictions and all, could there be a chance of the cap actually reversing backwards instead of going up/staying flat? If that happens then there will be pain...for many teams!!!

Paul MacLean new assistant coach.

Do we get his doppleganger too to sit behind the bench?

If the league loses a pile of money after the up & coming season (2020-2021), with COVID restrictions and all, could there be a chance of the cap actually reversing backwards instead of going up/staying flat? If that happens then there will be pain...for many teams!!!
- NewfieStud

I think the new CBA states that the cap remains at 81.5 (flat) until revenues reach a certain number 4.8. So worst case is it remains flat.

Players 50% share of revenues is protected by the escrow Cap (20%) for the next two years then it reduces aggressively down below 10%. That tells me that the owners all strongly believe that they'll be back to making $$ in the 21/22 season.

King Henrik is reportedly getting bought-out.
- RogerRoeper

Can't he has a NMC

Only because the cap is probably flat for a couple years.

But yeah I think the league is starting to figure out that most goalies are about the same over the long haul.
- BINGO![/quote



Right John Gibson and Petr Mrazek same goalie.. give your head a shake partner.

Paul MacLean new assistant coach.

Do we get his doppleganger too to sit behind the bench?
- Atomic Wedgie

I think he was our assistant when we were number one in PP / PK the same year...

Can't he has a NMC
- Archaic

Pretty sure he can still be bought out.

I think the new CBA states that the cap remains at 81.5 (flat) until revenues reach a certain number 4.8. So worst case is it remains flat.

Players 50% share of revenues is protected by the escrow Cap (20%) for the next two years then it reduces aggressively down below 10%. That tells me that the owners all strongly believe that they'll be back to making $$ in the 21/22 season.
- The Law

Thanks! Was curious about that scenario.

Paul MacLean new assistant coach.

Do we get his doppleganger too to sit behind the bench?
- Atomic Wedgie

Hopefully

who wants a mustache ride?

Maybe but I'm sure he's got all his feelers out. The 500k in savings isn't worth the change and they may not be able to keep Kuemper next summer at 4.5 ...more Cap juggling.

Korpisalo or Georgiev or Demko ....maybe a 1 yr on Talbot or Crawford ...maybe a trade where the team keeps some salary to keep the AAV under 4 .....not sure that any of those are possible.

They had said the Pens had one standing offer on the table for Murray. Wouldn't surprise me if Dubas made that offer and the Pens are waiting to see what shakes out. Not sure what he'd cost on a 1 or 2 yr 'show me' deal.
- The Law

Korpisalo would be a great addition, he was fantastic last season and playoffs.

always liked Paul Maclean

Can't he has a NMC
- Archaic

I think they can, if he agrees to it

Paul MacLean new assistant coach.

Do we get his doppleganger too to sit behind the bench?
- Atomic Wedgie

Loved that guy.

MacLean's a Babcock guy - from the old school. interesting.

I think his son coaches with the Marlies so maybe a pretty easy connection.

MAF on a cheap contract please and thank you.
- Leafs43

Lundqvist or MAF, get er dun Doobie

Paul MacLean new assistant coach.

Do we get his doppleganger too to sit behind the bench?
- Atomic Wedgie

Not next year at least

Lundqvist or MAF, get er dun Doobie
- Byfuglien Ate Me

If the Knights buy out Fleury, the Leafs should definitely take a chance on him

Pretty sure he can still be bought out.
- Leafs43

You are right now that I look at it, I thought since he couldnt be out on waivers he could not be bought out, but it looks like he can.

I'd be surprised if he wasn't bought out

Bobby Ryan on a cheap deal?

If the Knights buy out Fleury, the Leafs should definitely take a chance on him
- PatC80

100%

Bobby Ryan on a cheap deal?
- Archaic

Yes, well maybe.

Does anybody have the buyout, trade, FA, schedule handy?

Bobby Ryan on a cheap deal?
- Archaic

like a 1yr / $1M deal, yes

Bobby Ryan on a cheap deal?
- Archaic

Let's just turn into the Ottawa Senators