herman said:Didn't Percy get smushed with concussion and injury issues?
He did, but even prior to that (I believe that occurred in his 2nd pro season) I didn't think he was developing into a NHLer.
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herman said:Didn't Percy get smushed with concussion and injury issues?
herman said:Pens picking up Reaves, and everyone chasing guys like Russell, Alzner, Methot, Girardi... copying the Leafs free agency moves from last year, eh?
This notion is popping up on Twitter already, but if Montreal gets Alzner, Tampa Bay gets Girardi, Florida continues to Tallon it up, and Ottawa continues crying into its cereal bowl by trading Phaneuf, and Boston hangs onto a fading Chara, the Leafs are looking pretty good just sitting there doing nothing.
herman said:Pens picking up Reaves, and everyone chasing guys like Russell, Alzner, Methot, Girardi... copying the Leafs free agency moves from last year, eh?
This notion is popping up on Twitter already, but if Montreal gets Alzner, Tampa Bay gets Girardi, Florida continues to Tallon it up, and Ottawa continues crying into its cereal bowl by trading Phaneuf, and Boston hangs onto a fading Chara, the Leafs are looking pretty good just sitting there doing nothing.
Nik the Trik said:Looks like the Brendan Smith option is off the table as McKenzie is reporting he's going to sign with the Rangers.
louisstamos said:Nik the Trik said:Looks like the Brendan Smith option is off the table as McKenzie is reporting he's going to sign with the Rangers.
AAV of $4.35mil. A....lot more than what I would have given.
cabber24 said:I predict Alzner's our guy 4x4 just like Russell.
herman said:Pens picking up Reaves, and everyone chasing guys like Russell, Alzner, Methot, Girardi... copying the Leafs free agency moves from last year, eh?
This notion is popping up on Twitter already, but if Montreal gets Alzner, Tampa Bay gets Girardi, Florida continues to Tallon it up, and Ottawa continues crying into its cereal bowl by trading Phaneuf, and Boston hangs onto a fading Chara, the Leafs are looking pretty good just sitting there doing nothing.
bustaheims said:herman said:Pens picking up Reaves, and everyone chasing guys like Russell, Alzner, Methot, Girardi... copying the Leafs free agency moves from last year, eh?
This notion is popping up on Twitter already, but if Montreal gets Alzner, Tampa Bay gets Girardi, Florida continues to Tallon it up, and Ottawa continues crying into its cereal bowl by trading Phaneuf, and Boston hangs onto a fading Chara, the Leafs are looking pretty good just sitting there doing nothing.
I mean, the Leafs getting ahead in the division because other teams do stupid doesn't really improve their chances of getting out of the conference or winning the Cup...
It's also wildly overstating the negative impact some of those moves will have. Alzner's not a very good player but if he's in effect replacing Emelin then it's more of a push than anything and Montreal is also adding Drouin. If Girardi stinks Tampa can stop playing him but they're also going to have, presumably, a healthy Stamkos and I think one outweighs the other.
Florida's going to be healthy, Buffalo's going to get a full season of Eichel, Ottawa might replace Methot with Chabot and so on. The Leafs, provided they don't get much in the way of second year bugs, are well suited to improve without adding anyone sure but realistically the division is going to be tougher next year, not easier.
Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger 11 hours ago
Chris Neil has good options and offers to play in the NHL next season. He intends on playing and will select the right fit.
CarltonTheBear said:Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger 11 hours ago
Chris Neil has good options and offers to play in the NHL next season. He intends on playing and will select the right fit.
I'm seriously smarter than any GM who thinks that this is a good idea.
bustaheims said:herman said:Pens picking up Reaves, and everyone chasing guys like Russell, Alzner, Methot, Girardi... copying the Leafs free agency moves from last year, eh?
This notion is popping up on Twitter already, but if Montreal gets Alzner, Tampa Bay gets Girardi, Florida continues to Tallon it up, and Ottawa continues crying into its cereal bowl by trading Phaneuf, and Boston hangs onto a fading Chara, the Leafs are looking pretty good just sitting there doing nothing.
I mean, the Leafs getting ahead in the division because other teams do stupid doesn't really improve their chances of getting out of the conference or winning the Cup, but, considering their cap situation, the mediocrity of the UFA class, the prices some of these guys are signing for already, etc., there may be wisdom is mostly standing pat this summer and sticking with smaller moves to shore up the 4th line/3rd pairing/depth.