2023 NHL Offseason Thread
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Makes sense for both sides I think. Mathews didn’t want a long-term deal (I’ve heard) and he’s setup for one more big contract.
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VGK center ice logo incorporates an overhead view of the Stanley Cup.
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The Senators have locked up their entire young core.
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Babcock..... doing Babcock things?
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Unbelievable.
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You'd think this would put Jarmo on thin ice as well. Just a colossally stupid hire.
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Jackets respond: nothing to see here. Biz doubles down. This could be a crossroads between the NHL and media relations.
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Nothing that Babcock or Jenner said disputes that he transferred pics/data. Maybe he didn't and they just didn't address it, but that statement can be 100% factual and he could still deserve to be fired.
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I felt aswirl with warm secretions.
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Mike Commodore, journeyman NHL defenseman for 14 years, known for his long-time disdain for Babcock:
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About the phone thing? Because that seemed like a nothingburger.
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I haven’t followed it religiously but I saw most of the CLB players seem to say it wasn’t a big deal. But like I said not saying I’ve been atuned to every twist and turn. Either way not shedding any tears for Babcock.
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Zadorov is the first Russian NHLer to openly oppose the Russian invasion.
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Light blue is always a great jersey color.
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Right up there with light teal.
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Another "old school" coach in trouble. Shocked.
Allegations are that he used the N-Word
Allegations are that he used the N-Word
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Happy retirement to the best hockey player I'm 90% sure I saw going into my Whole Foods once.
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Evander Kane and I made uncomfortable eye contact when he was coming out of the downtown Vancouver Whole Foods back in '15 so eat it.
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Just had a meeting with Shane Pinto's dad (and playing in a golf tournament with him Friday). Man Shane's situation sounds so frustrating. Tough situation for everyone.
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It'll get done. Sounds like the Flyers are holding out for a better prospect than Ottawa wants to give up. That Sens team is going to be capital G good pretty soon.
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I had a summer fling with Olli Jokinen back in '06. (We first met at Trader Joe's, not Whole Foods, so I don't know if this post is appropriate.)
MaxWebster wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:04 am Evander Kane and I made uncomfortable eye contact when he was coming out of the downtown Vancouver Whole Foods back in '15 so eat it.
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Flames Asst GM Chris Snow has passed away after a battle with ALS.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ch ... y-reasons/
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ch ... y-reasons/
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Extremely sad. He fought it out in the public and raised awareness to the disease.
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I can't really imagine either deal working out, even as the cap goes up, but I also have no idea what else Winnipeg can do. If a good player is willing to sign, you pretty much do it, I guess?
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7 year deals, each starting after both players turn 31 is a colossally bad idea, IMO.
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For sure, and I don't have a better answer except maybe trade both of them for younger players or picks and sign someone long term when they're young, not to a contract that lasts until they're 38.
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Yeah, that's the ideal path, but then you run into Laine or PLD situations and it just makes everything look horrible. Having ownership that won't pay is bad but the fix is a better owner. I honestly don't know how you fix players having no desire to be in Winnipeg beyond leaving Winnipeg.
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Gawd the Sharks got crippled by deals like this one. And, for Scheifle?
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About that ...