The Caps feel to me like a very good fit for Reimer. They've got Samsonov, so he wouldn't have to be overtaxed. Not sure what they'd be willing to offer. If not good enough, maybe take your chances on waiting until the deadline. Hill is the issue in that equation, though.
Even then you qualify him and keep his rights. No reason to let him go for free at all
Agreed. Dahlin had a great month or so, but hes not a good player to build around. Id like to see gregor and balcers continue to get a good look. Gregor espcially is so fast so if he can learn to finish once in a while, he could explode on the scene. The sharks need to get faster all over. hertl, meier and cooch are great players, but none would be considered fast (meier maybe). The league is dominated by mckinnons and mcdavids. Id like to see the sharks play a faster game to match some of that speed.
Team has been making poor decision after poor decision but THIS is the one they’re right about?
Granted, it’s all speculation as of right now. If Grier can get something for Dahlen then I’d prefer he do that. Grier’s gonna build this team how he sees fit. Dahlen did some good things, I just don’t think he’s the kind of player this org will covet going forward.
As I tried to explain to you he is not an asset due to the real risk of arbitration awarding him more than he's actually worth. If they could get anything for Dahlen they would trade him.
The Sharks can walk away from the arbitration award and Dahlen would become a UFA. There's no risk in qualifying him and paying him near league minimum.
I like how you whine so hard about a minor disagreement to make it out like you got pilloried…really? Then turn around and act like you’re right about everything all the time. All while making the conversations different than they actually were. You’re so bad faith here.
As much as I think Dahlen doesn’t have a spot on this team, this is exactly what I’m thinking. Sharks are guessing what he’d be getting and saying nah. I’d do it simply to open the second buyout window without pissing off an important player.
Except you literally can’t walk away from any arbitration award of less than $4.5M/year. It’s almost like the organization understands the CBA better than everyone here.
It’s not like the Sharks need the cap space. Take the 2M he receives on a 1 year deal and try to trade it. If you can’t let him walk. Open up the second buyout window just in case something crazy happens.
