2023 NHL Offseason Thread

Post by **brian** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:00 pm

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.

Post by **brian** » Sat Aug 26, 2023 1:59 pm

VGK center ice logo incorporates an overhead view of the Stanley Cup.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Sep 07, 2023 10:50 am

The Senators have locked up their entire young core.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 10:47 am

Babcock..... doing Babcock things?

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 10:52 am

I mean ... he's out if this is true, right?

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:11 am

Unbelievable.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:16 am

You'd think this would put Jarmo on thin ice as well. Just a colossally stupid hire.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:43 pm

Jackets respond: nothing to see here. Biz doubles down. This could be a crossroads between the NHL and media relations.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:54 pm

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.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:36 am

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:10 pm

Babcock resigns or “resigns”.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:39 pm

Mike Commodore, journeyman NHL defenseman for 14 years, known for his long-time disdain for Babcock:

Post by **brian** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:48 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:10 pm Babcock resigns or “resigns”.

About the phone thing? Because that seemed like a nothingburger.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:39 pm

Either you haven’t read the non-Babcock version of the story or … you’re wrong?

Post by **brian** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:35 am

mister d wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:39 pm Either you haven’t read the non-Babcock version of the story or … you’re wrong?

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.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:03 pm

Zadorov is the first Russian NHLer to openly oppose the Russian invasion.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:18 pm

He's lucky he's in the US where the propaganda side would never win over the logical side and start a war.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:46 pm

These are A+ …

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:49 pm

Light blue is always a great jersey color.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:48 pm

Right up there with light teal.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:06 pm

Another "old school" coach in trouble. Shocked.

Allegations are that he used the N-Word

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:06 pm

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:26 am

Happy retirement to the best hockey player I'm 90% sure I saw going into my Whole Foods once.

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 3:02 pm 90% sure I saw Cory Schneider going into my Whole Foods once.

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » 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.

mister d wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:26 am Happy retirement to the best hockey player I'm 90% sure I saw going into my Whole Foods once.

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 3:02 pm 90% sure I saw Cory Schneider going into my Whole Foods once.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:24 pm

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.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:54 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:24 pm 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.

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.

bapo! · Post by **bapo!** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:39 pm

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.

mister d wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:26 am Happy retirement to the best hockey player I'm 90% sure I saw going into my Whole Foods once.

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 3:02 pm 90% sure I saw Cory Schneider going into my Whole Foods once.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:03 pm

Baaaaaaaps.

It’s allowed and now I’ll add “eats frozen meals” to that other thing I think of with Jokinen.

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:39 am

well, waffles we've always known

mister d wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:03 pm Baaaaaaaps.

It’s allowed and now I’ll add “eats frozen meals” to that other thing I think of with Jokinen.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:40 am

NOW it's almost hockey season.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:16 pm

Flames Asst GM Chris Snow has passed away after a battle with ALS.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ch ... y-reasons/

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:23 pm

His story is incredible but just so awful.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:39 am

mister d wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:23 pm His story is incredible but just so awful.

Extremely sad. He fought it out in the public and raised awareness to the disease.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:08 pm

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?

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:17 pm

7 year deals, each starting after both players turn 31 is a colossally bad idea, IMO.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:18 pm

It is, but they don't have the same opportunity cost that a normal franchise does.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:24 pm

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.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 5:04 pm

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.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:16 pm

Gawd the Sharks got crippled by deals like this one. And, for Scheifle?

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:19 am

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:24 pm 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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