Or, JBB correctly prioritized adding 2 impact players a month ago and wasn't that concerned about whether having 925k extra for 2 games of Howard was going to be a big issue. After the Detroit or Buffalo game, whenever the exact date is, we'll see if they waive Atkinson and sign Howard. If they do, then it's settled l and if not, and the noise that his camp is using the threat of returning to MSU to leverage Tampa has any merit, than JBB will likely trade him.
Other NHL teams don't f*** up their cap space so they cannot sign their top NCAA prospect(s) at the end of the NCAA season. Simple truth, you can spin it however you like, but it's a bad look at minimum, disaster at maximum. I'll rescind my BriseBois slander if he gets Howard signed and in the lineup within the next week, but until then, it's a f***up because this isn't how it was supposed to go.
Pretty sure JBB knows his math amd numbers, since he's always been that guy, whether behind the scenes when Yzerman was GM or now. I don't think he intended for Howard to be playing much this season, so he didn't really concern himself with having x cap available by a certain date post deadline. I also don't think he cares how other teams handle their prospect signings, as Tampa is the only team he's with. Howard isn't a top 50 league wide prospect based on most lists, and nothing perceived to be so franchise altering that JBB was going to factor in his possible signing for 2-3 games over other cap considerations at the deadline. If him having to wait a couple of weeks is a dealbreaker for him or not getting everything he wants, JBB should easily be able to see the warning signs and move to trade him. I still don't think that's the situation though.
You're acting like BriseBois has done nothing wrong in his GM career lmao. Regardless of how you spin it, this situation is not ideal for Howard's side, Brisebois' side, or the fans who wanted Howard to be signed. Just doesn't look great overall at present moment
Of course we want him signed. I think there is something to be said tho to not let the prospects dictate what we do or don't do, it's never how we've done it and to avoid the drouin situation again or something like that. They're focus is on the present season and last thing you need is a college kid coming in with drama. If he gets signed next year it's not the worst thing for all involved either, as we have maybe always preferred with prospects to get more time to develop. It could pay off for all involved with a good attitude about it. If he doesn't want to sign we can trade him somewhere and be done with a player who doesn't want to be here. Simple as that.
Never said JBB has never done anything wrong, that's just your assumption of my position, I guess. I don't believe he has necessarily erred in this particular case, no. The only way I will see it as a failure for the organization is if Howard walks next summer and signs elsewhere. Only in that case would I consider it a blunder as JBB wouldn't have signed him nor returned any value in him via trade.
Ohio you biblically accurate Thunderbug. Jesus what are they teaching you guys?
Go home. You're sober
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Is that a serious question? Do I really have to answer this? Why would we trade Chafee who’s a healthy scratch for someone who could be better and on a ELC
Chaffee's contract would be cheaper than Howard's. Chaffee has 12 goals most playing with Girgensons and Glendenning. How much play time you think Howard gets and on what line? You think he is going to produce the same with Girgs and Glendenning? Are you saying Howard is better defensively?Is that a serious question? Why would we trade Chafee who’s a healthy scratch for someone who could be better and on a ELC
Worse than someone who’s not even playing. You are so f***ing smart lmao.
Buddy do you think think this team needs another 4th liner. Anyone who even wants to talk about chafees goals needs to actually watch the games on espn + and see how badly Chaffee is defensively. The dude is dumb as shit and 27 he’s not getting better
Yeah you're making a huge assumption that Howard was sitting there waiting to sign, and by all accounts of various teammates returning to Mich State and other schools losing a significant amount of players to ELCs, it sounds like he wants to have another shot at a national title. I have yet to hear anything other than friend-of-a-friends-uncle stories about things that did or didn't happen. An offer was made, Ike made a choice to go back, nobody is wrong here. Honestly, having another season of high stakes NCAA hockey and potentially winning I think will be much better for his overall development vs getting a few limited minute games here, or trying to fit into a roster that is also trying to gear itself up for a deep playoff run in the AHL.
Who said he’s the top prospect in the league? I haven’t seen that once. No one even said he’s the best lightning prospect. This is just a straw man exaggeration, and geekie is a red herring.
Because of an injury? Embarrassing
